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Posted by JMJ in NC [Email] (more from JMJ in NC) on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:51:50
In Reply to: bike rack: hitch vs roof, MPG? sedan., James, Sun, 19 Jun 2011 06:40:55
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I've used roof racks on my 1997 900SE coupe, 2002 9-3SE 5-door, and 2002 9-5 Aero SW. With 2 bikes on and some cargo, I think 10% at lower speeds sounds about right (FWIW 70mph is "lower speed" for me). I prefer roof racks since it allows access to the trunk and the bikes will be out of danger in parking lots and rear impacts. I recommend fork-mount bike trays, as they lower the profile of the bike and mount more securely than upright racks. Also harder for a thief to get a bike on the roof versus on the hitch (unless you park between 2 huge SUVs).
JMJ
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