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[Closed] bike box on a roof rack - t-track it?

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Any recommendations on the least faffy way to do this?

Got a velovault box I need to put on a roof rack (Thule bars with t-track) to get it to the airport. Tempted to drill 4 holes in the box and use T-track adapters to fit it to the rack, though want something that isn't going to be a PITA to get off and on. Be easier just to strap it on I guess.

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Posted : 16/05/2017 11:42 am
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Upright or on its side? Have you considered the surface area and wind?


 
Posted : 16/05/2017 12:18 pm
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On its side.


 
Posted : 16/05/2017 12:32 pm
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I would just use 3 bits of rope to tie it down...

1 for each bar and then one 'length ways' to stop any sliding forwards/backwards.

Don't see the need to drill holes in the box. (Carried my bike boxed/bagged many times like this)


 
Posted : 16/05/2017 1:01 pm
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Yes you are probably right. Thought using the t tracks would be quite a neat way to do it but it's probably more hassle than it's worth.


 
Posted : 16/05/2017 1:14 pm