Roof Carriers, another 'will it fit' query...

histrix
histrix Posts: 6
edited January 2013 in MTB buying advice
A chilly good afternoon,

This is my first post, so please forgive me if I'm asking the same question a million others have already asked.... I just cant find the answer searching through previous threads....

I have an Audi A4 Avant, 2009 with genuine aero style Audi roof bars, part No. 8K9 071 151.
All I would like to know is, will the 'Thule ProRide 591 Roof Mount Bike Carrier' properly fit on these?
I've found some webpages saying it fits fine and others saying 'nooooooooooooo, dont do it' :roll:

So, anyone got this combination or know anyone that has?

thank you in advance! :?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    it comes with fittings for square bars and "T" fittings to slide into Thules aero bars.

    got images/links to your bars?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • histrix
    histrix Posts: 6
    Not sure if the Thule aero bars are anything like the Audi ones though (from a cross section perspective), probably similar but you want things to be a reasonable snug fit I would have thought which you struggle to confirm from pictures?
    I've struggled to find a reasonable online image of my bars, this Google search gives some images, not very close up though;
    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=audi+ ... 40&bih=710
  • Phil_D
    Phil_D Posts: 467
    Have you asked the manufacturers? They often know.
  • histrix
    histrix Posts: 6
    I sent Thule a message asking the question, twice, but I've had nothing back from them...
  • Phil_D
    Phil_D Posts: 467
    Whenever I get anything roofy for my car, I get it off the roof box company. Their customer service is excellent in my opinion. They sell the carrier

    http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehs ... go9bQdIV6t

    and I bet if you gave them a call they would tell you. They might sell them to you cheaper than elsewhere as well.
  • johnboy183
    johnboy183 Posts: 832
    +1 for Roofbox
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    histrix wrote:
    Not sure if the Thule aero bars are anything like the Audi ones though (from a cross section perspective), probably similar but you want things to be a reasonable snug fit I would have thought which you struggle to confirm from pictures?
    I've struggled to find a reasonable online image of my bars, this Google search gives some images, not very close up though;
    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=audi+ ... 40&bih=710
    Looks like the T fitting will be mine. Look like my Suzuki aero bars (made by thule)

    fit your bars and pop down to Halfords and get them to see if the T slot parts fit.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    Where are you based, if by some miracle you were near me you could test with my 591.
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    and dont get it from roofbox.

    get it from here 30 notes cheaper :-) I got 2 of them

    http://www.fordonlineparts.co.uk/produc ... 4AodDxgAZg
  • histrix
    histrix Posts: 6
    zx6man wrote:
    Where are you based, if by some miracle you were near me you could test with my 591.

    I'm afraid I'm at the opposite end of the counrty to you (ish), but thank you for the offer!!

    :D:D:D
  • histrix
    histrix Posts: 6
    zx6man wrote:
    and dont get it from roofbox.

    get it from here 30 notes cheaper :-) I got 2 of them

    http://www.fordonlineparts.co.uk/produc ... 4AodDxgAZg

    What a very useful link, thank you, near enough £40 cheaper than some I could name...

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