WhoRyder Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Are there any really good roof rack options for my 2013 Legacy? I'm a avid Downhill mountain biker and my bike is pretty big. I did a search and Thule does not have an option other than the trunk loading ones... no thanks! I'll check Yakima... but i def want a nice roof rack to carry a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdzowner Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 i bought rocky mount for my 07- they are a colorado based company. maybe they have something.you could also try inno racks too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DezzIsh Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I have the Thule Aeroblade system. I also have a very large bike (I'm 6'6) and the Thule tire-on bike mount works awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 http://www.cargogear.com/OneItemInfo.aspx?partnum=THSULESTVAR12 [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Thule-598-Criterium-Upright-Rooftop/dp/B000GT70DK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=13K71BMTIWV8V&coliid=I3HDHQUEOPC3SL&psc=1]Amazon.com: Thule 598 Criterium Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier: Sports & Outdoors[/ame] Considering these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_OB22 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I bought the OEM rack for my kayak on my '13, works perfectly. I read before that they are actually manufactured by Yakima, but not positive. About the same price as the basic Thule and a little less than the Yakima Whispbar. Ill try to get better pics for you this week, it does snap in to the doors. Forgot you're looking for the bike rack as well- 170.00 OEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRyder Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thanks Guys! Appreciate all the responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnacko23 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I got a hitch and the Thule 917 XT. I like this a lot better than a roof rack, which I have also for the kayaks.. Plus, the Reese Hitch, round bar option, looks real clean under there. Also, FWIW, the hitch is a lot cheaper than the roof rack. There are cheaper low mount hitch racks by both thule and yakima out there. Up to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I was putting together a Yakima setup for my car but now I have changed my mind and am selling my bike. I have all 4 Q5 clips for the Legacy with pads and 2 Viper bike rails, wheel forks and a set of 6 matching locks. Everything is almost brand new and was used on my last car only twice. Will sell all of it to you for a good deal. PM me if interested. All you will need is Q towers and crossbars. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 they have fairings for OEM racks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCarSmell Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 OEM rack doenst have fairings, just a couple of stick on things to keep them from singing in the wind. I got a pretty good deal on the bars and two bike holders from one of the subaru parts online places. OEM is most definitly made by Yakima. The bike channel says it right on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Got some Yakima stuff for sale here. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-ca-yakima-viper-bike-trays-wheel-forks-locks-q5-206342.html GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jri Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I have the following Thule system: ARB53 Bars 480R Feet 1574 Fit Kit Found this video link of the above setup (not my car)! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0DQwP3o-Sc]2012 Subaru Legacy Sedan with Thule 480R Traverse AeroBlade Roof Rack by Rack Outfitters - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 From the looks in the subaru website, the oem rack doesn't use qclips or the like? Is that true? Or do they just not show them on the photos? I don't know what is under the strips of the sides of the roof - somehow used to connect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riotactor10 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I'm also interested in seeing someone's set up of the OEM rack or a Yakima set up - I'm thinking of purchasing the Yakima set up for my car and wanted to see what the differences would be. Thanks to any who can help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 The yakima setup is in the video above. Well it's the thule but they both hook the same way. I was reading another thread and it said that the oem has rails that get bolted onto the roof (where that weather stripping is) so the towers are moveable/removeable. I'll try and find it/post it. Now that I read it, I don't think it's the OEM one but and option: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2745579&postcount=44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 The OEM roof rack hooks around the side of the roof and above the door. It is indeed movable, but you'll want some sort of protection for your paint. The OEM rack does come with some film, but the pieces are tiny (barely bigger than the foot of the roof rack) and they do not adhere to the car very well. I had a few spots of paint rubbed away by a few of the rack feet. When I have some time, I'll reinstall my roof rack and take some pictures with the wife's SLR, including the custom paint protection solution I had put in last year for this coming summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 The OEM roof rack hooks around the side of the roof and above the door. It is indeed movable, but you'll want some sort of protection for your paint. The OEM rack does come with some film, but the pieces are tiny (barely bigger than the foot of the roof rack) and they do not adhere to the car very well. I had a few spots of paint rubbed away by a few of the rack feet. When I have some time, I'll reinstall my roof rack and take some pictures with the wife's SLR, including the custom paint protection solution I had put in last year for this coming summer. So it hooks in the same way as thule and yakima then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 So it hooks in the same way as thule and yakima then? Based on the video posted earlier in this thread, it seems so. I haven't used any other roof racks previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aac0036 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thule Aeroblade Thule 598 Criterium Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier I have this setup and I'm very happy with it, not to mention the silver finish looks great on my black car. I'd say it's very secure for my mountain bike, but downhill bikes are substantially heavier than road bikes and typical mountain bikes. I can still carve corners without worrying about my mtb flying off the top of the car. Maybe a hitch mount to be on the safe side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riotactor10 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks to GTEASER I will be rocking a Yakima set up soon. Once I get the install done I will put up some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riotactor10 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Here are a couple pics I snapped for anyone looking at a Yakima set up. Thanks again to GTEASER for hooking me up with some great bike accessories! Here is the setup: 58" round bars w/Q Towers Q5 clips (front and rear) Viper bike trays (front skewer style) 44" wind fairing http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/18/4y5ajydy.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/18/pa5etuzu.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Looks good. Guess I need to go out and get the new clips. Your car DIP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amidroc Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Here are a couple pics I snapped for anyone looking at a Yakima set up. Thanks again to GTEASER for hooking me up with some great bike accessories! Here is the setup: 58" round bars w/Q Towers Q5 clips (front and rear) Viper bike trays (front skewer style) 44" wind fairing This is the same setup on the top of my legacy. I can even fit a Rocket Box up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Here are a couple pics I snapped for anyone looking at a Yakima set up. Thanks again to GTEASER for hooking me up with some great bike accessories! Here is the setup: 58" round bars w/Q Towers Q5 clips (front and rear) Viper bike trays (front skewer style) 44" wind fairing Looks great!! Glad it all worked out and that you can use it. They were just sitting in my garage gathering dust. Happy Trails!!! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b18c_ej8 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Looking to add a rack/crossbars to my '13 3.6R that will be used a few times a year to get lumber and other large items home... And maybe to mount a light bar to :-P Any experiences with an eBay type rack? I would love the OEM rack but can't justify the cost. This one caught my eye: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252540265716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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