This has already caused bad moods or even tears: On the way to the bike destination, the bike rests on the rear or roof rack, and these usually clamp onto a frame tube with a claw. If it then rattles and shakes during a winding ride, damage to the paintwork cannot be ruled out. Or the fully frame has such unusual dimensions that a frame clamp cannot be attached at all. Or the bottle cage is so in the way that the holder claw doesn't want to fit anywhere.

This is where the Swedish transport specialist Thule has a new ace up its sleeve: The "UpRide" roof rack relies on an innovative fixing system. Here, the front wheel is first guided into a retaining arm. A second retaining claw has the task of fixing the wheel from the rear side and thus the whole bike bombproof, a ratchet lock ensures that the front wheel is clamped securely. This means that the front tire remains the only point of contact for attaching the bike, with the exception of the rear wheel rim, over which a quick release goes diagonally. The "UpRide" accepts wheels in the dimensions 20 to 29 inches, with tire widths up to 3 inches wide, with an adapter even up to 5 inch rollers, the fixed bike must not exceed a total weight of 20 kilos.

www.thule.com