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This carrier is very quick to use - you can have the bike on and off in seconds once it is set up. It takes a bit of a fiddle to mount to the bars but once on it is secure, solid and as I said... more

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  • 25 of 25 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Brianmini

    4 Stars Sturdy construction at a good price. Review with images 03/03/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Construction, weight, security

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Price, self assembly

    Thule 591 Bike Carrier Introduction Thule manufacture bike carriers (along with roof bars) ranging from car specific to generic carriers which can fit any car. In general Thule carriers carry a premium over budget carriers but this is offset by the quality of construction of the carriers. Car part shops such as Halfords usually stock a range of bike carriers and Thule units will number amongst these. However I have found that shopping online tends to get the best deals and access to the entire range of their carriers. Stores like Halfords tend to only stock the low cost and premium units ... more
  • 1 of 1 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    figbat

    5 Stars Very nearly perfect 06/07/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Very, very fast to use, light, secure

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Bit fiddly to set up in the first place

    This carrier is very quick to use - you can have the bike on and off in seconds once it is set up. It takes a bit of a fiddle to mount to the bars but once on it is secure, solid and as I said, very, very fast. The downside is that I am on my MTB, waiting whilst my mates are faffing with rear-mounted carriers or lesser roof-based designs. It's also fairly light so easy to lift into the garage roof for storage and doesn't gobble up too much precious roof payload (remember, 75 kg max includes all fixtures and fittings!). I have used it for my Kona Caldera, with a fairly chunky sloping tube, but ... more

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Product Details

Type Bike Rack
Long Name 591 Proride Bike Carrier, 591 ProRide Locking Upright Cycle Carrier
Manufacturer Thule

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