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Base Roof Racks
Whether your car has factory installed rails, tracks, fixed points, or nothing at all, Bike Rack Shops carries complete base roof racks from Yakima and Thule to fit your specific vehicle. The three styles of load bars by Thule and Yakima are a good starting point when choosing a roof rack system (especially for those who already have a roof bike rack).
To more easily find the best base roof rack for your car, refer to our fit guide
or call our bike rack specialists at 1-877-367-4253
Once a base roof rack is installed, outdoor enthusiasts can easily attach a roof bike rack and other equipment carriers on top of their cars or SUVs. As the two leading names in bike racks and roof racks for cars, Yakima and Thule have non-invasive mounting systems to accommodate nearly any vehicle. A variety of foot packs are available and both Yakima and Thule feature a wide range of fit kits to give their base roof racks a factory-like fit on the top of your specific vehicle. Even if you drive a compact car with a shorter length roof, Yakima and Thule each have short roof adapters to ensure that you will be able to secure one of their roof bike racks and safely transport your bicycle. Both brands even offer a fairing accessory to reduce the possibility of an annoying whistling noises from your car’s roof rack.