Car rack for carbon frame

[xanesdoc]

What is the benefit of a roof rack vs. the hitch type? I already have a hitch on the SUV so I don't have the concern of the expense of attaching one. The Thule rack that MtnBikerChk mentioned looks good. Anyone else have success with it?

[MtnBikerChk]

What is the benefit of a roof rack vs. the hitch type? I already have a hitch on the SUV so I don't have the concern of the expense of attaching one. The Thule rack that MtnBikerChk mentioned looks good. Anyone else have success with it?

We've had/have both between us but I drive the Pathfinder - so there's no WAY my 5'2" body can get to the roof LOL

and the hitch rack is so easy to take on and off - so if I'm making a big trip to home depot and think I'll be in and out of the hatch a lot, I just take it off and leave in the garage.

Loading is super easy - I can even get DH's MTB in the rack without his help (I can't lift it over my head to put it on the roof rack on his Outback).

I'm sure they each have their benefits/drawbacks. I mean on the hitch, don't think I'm not a little paranoid about people rear ending the rack and the bikes on it.......but then again, I can pull into my garage with the bikes still on the back

[xanesdoc]

Thanks for all the good input. I decided to get the Saris Thelma. It is fairly light weight compared to the other tray type racks. The only negative is that it doesn't come with a cable lock, but I can add one myself.

[Crankin]

I have the Thelma and it is extremely easy to use.
Especially for a mechanically challenged person like me.