I already have a Thule roof rack and I am considering getting a Bike Rack for the roof (no trailer hitch on my car & van).
*Here are my concerns:
1) From a couple of posts I've read, there have been comments regarding paint damage from frame mounted bike mounts, such as the Thule Big Mouth to the frame paint. Has anyone had this experience?
2) I am considering a fork mount, such as the Thule Peloton, but again, I've seen posts that state they may damage carbon forks, which my Felt F75 has. Is this the case?
3) From posts on other websites, some have stated that debris and wind damaged the paint on their bikes, resulting in a "sandblast" effect. Is this true? I will be driving from CA to RI, so it will be a long trip. If this is true, is purchasing and using a lycra bike cover enough to mitigate/prevent the damage?
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600071&subcategory=60001022&brand=&sku=8759&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Car%20Rack%20Accessories
4) On various other forums, comments about the Thule frame mounts' lack of stability have been mentioned. Has anyone noticed/experienced this?
*Here are my Bike Rack Options I'm Considering:
1) Thule Peloton Fork Mount
2) Thule Big Mouth Upright Bike mount
If there are any other suggestion/comments, open to those.
Thanks in advance for the help.
D
*Here are my concerns:
1) From a couple of posts I've read, there have been comments regarding paint damage from frame mounted bike mounts, such as the Thule Big Mouth to the frame paint. Has anyone had this experience?
2) I am considering a fork mount, such as the Thule Peloton, but again, I've seen posts that state they may damage carbon forks, which my Felt F75 has. Is this the case?
3) From posts on other websites, some have stated that debris and wind damaged the paint on their bikes, resulting in a "sandblast" effect. Is this true? I will be driving from CA to RI, so it will be a long trip. If this is true, is purchasing and using a lycra bike cover enough to mitigate/prevent the damage?
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600071&subcategory=60001022&brand=&sku=8759&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Car%20Rack%20Accessories
4) On various other forums, comments about the Thule frame mounts' lack of stability have been mentioned. Has anyone noticed/experienced this?
*Here are my Bike Rack Options I'm Considering:
1) Thule Peloton Fork Mount
2) Thule Big Mouth Upright Bike mount
If there are any other suggestion/comments, open to those.
Thanks in advance for the help.
D