SubaSkeet Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 As mentioned above, this is about roof racks. For instance, one that i would want to put on my car. ive checked out yakima's, and they have exactly what i need: basic stuff with capabilities for a bike on the top. unfortunately, the deal was priced at $320 friggin kahunas! there's gotta be a cheaper way to do this. just one bike on my roof is all i need, nothing more, for now anyway. any suggestions? i know a lot of you have custom stuff, which i wouldnt mind, considering it would be cheaper than the yakimas by a lot. thanks, skeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMeatWagon Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Hey man ive got a used yakima with 2 places for bikes. Its a little worn but still in good shape. I think it needs a new key too, it came with my car and i never got a key for it. But id let it go for a lot less then $320. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaSkeet Posted September 1, 2004 Author Share Posted September 1, 2004 i'd be interested if you were more local. wanna take a roadtrip? i have not the time/money/patience/energy for travelling long distances right now, and i want one before i go up to wash. area next summer. sorry, unless theres some way we can work this out easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMeatWagon Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 well the damn thing breaks down... the longest thing in it is like 3 feet tops and it can all fit into a pretty small box considering... I dont think shipping would really be that much and youd definately be savin off of $320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysteele77 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I bought a Thule roof rack for my wifeswagon a couple years ago. we really liked it . the price was about half the cost of the Yakima http://www.thuleracks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I use the thule rack I got years ago for my Saab.. I jusrt had to buy new feet for it for the wagon.. I oaid about $35 for the original setup with feet and crossbars on eBay.. then another $35 for the subaru feet.. I got the bike rack attachments really cheap on eBay too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyrider Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 well the damn thing breaks down... the longest thing in it is like 3 feet tops and it can all fit into a pretty small box considering... I dont think shipping would really be that much and youd definately be savin off of $320 im interested in your roof rack??? i sent ya an email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaSkeet Posted September 1, 2004 Author Share Posted September 1, 2004 im interested in your roof rack??? i sent ya an email hey, now, gimme a chance. ill send you a pm, meat. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyrider Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 hey, now, gimme a chance. ill send you a pm, meat. thanks oh i thought you said you had it worked out with the differnt towers on ebay. but that wasnt even you! dont want to cut you out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goat Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 you will probably hate this but i found a complete thule roof rack system (2 bike holder trays and front wheel holders) at a flea market. i realized quickly the seller had no idea what he had so i offered him $10.00 for the whole thing and he took it. that was the greatest shopping day of my life. saved well over $350.00. what is my point? you never know what you might find at the local flea market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDirtyRue Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 And I was Just over in that area two months ago (Sanford, N.C). The deals I could have had....Someday...:-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykeys Toy Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 IDK about the bike attatchment but Mudrat79 is a fabrication master. I'd be willing to bet he could build one for a whole lot less than new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaSkeet Posted September 2, 2004 Author Share Posted September 2, 2004 unfortunately im fresh out of flea markets. we do got some cockaroaches tho...:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now