Thule 591 Proride Bike Carrier

Advantages: Cheap; Secure; Lockable; Easy to mount a bike
Disadvantages: Looks basic

...There are all sorts of roof mounted cycle carriers out there, in shiny metals, with curvy clamps, looking like some sort of modern sculpture atop your car. But when it gets down to the basics there is one simple job which they all have to do: hold your bike safely and securely. The Thule 575 is a perfect example of a product which does exactly what it's supposed to do, with very little fuss, and for incredibly reasonable value. Use of this carrier is simplicity itself. The front and rear wheels of the bike sit in plastic cradles at either end of the carrier, you lift the central arm up so that the clamp is around the downtube on the bike (the one that runs down from the front of the bike to the cranks) and you close the lever to clamp tightly. The wheels are then secured by straps around the cradle which 'ratchet' into place... Read review

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Advantages: Strong Frame and Wheels, Tyres do not let go
Disadvantages: None really!!

...Bought this bike with my work cycle to work scheme. A great buy from Halfords. Excellent speck for the price and a very strong bike. I'm 18st 10 (253 ibs) and in my opinion this bike can handle this weight easily. Great colour Black with like a Pearlesent White, Very good speck components, Shimano Deore derauillers and Sram Truvatic Crank. Hydrolic Brakes and Discs. These will stop you instantly and do tare a little time to get used to or a flight over the bars could come along. These sqeak when covered in Muck and Water for the first few occasions, but when used this disapates. Wheels are Alex DP17 rims, Strong, Maxxis Ingnitor Tyres Grip like hell. Suntour XCR forks are ok for Cross Country riding, Not a great Jump fork, but hey Im no Jumper! (I think that if yoiu are lighter than me you could have some safe landings with these... Read review

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Advantages: Aluminium Frame, Good gear set, looks ace!
Disadvantages: no rear suspension

...This bike has got fantastic geometry and is therefor a very comfortable ride. The tripple triange frame is very solid and the bike goes where you point it. When i bought the bike it came with 27 gears, cable disc brakes,(which will soon be upgraded), and some decent shocks. So far i love it!! the bike looks ace too. What a visually pleaseing piece of design. Great bike to upgrade. Starting components are reasonable as u get what u pay for, in this case a great frame and some slightly shady parts. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the components if u r an occasional MTBer but if u go offroad lots you'll need stronger components which can handle rougher stuff than the RST's it comes with as standard.... Read review

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