Sea Suckers

[Banksy1]

https://www.seasucker.com/product-category/bike-racks/

I'm thinking about buying one of these for my car as I've priced up roof racks and they've come out at a similar price. Has anyone bought one of these and are they any good?.

thanks

 

[Hill Wimp]

No.

However I have recently bought and used a Saris Bones 2 which is superb.Bought it from Wiggle for under £100.

https://www.saris.com/product

 

[AndyRM]

There is literally no way I'd trust that. They can put all the fancy names and sea monsters on they like, but if it's not bolted and strapped it just doesn't seem secure.

 

[Banksy1]

There is literally no way I'd trust that. They can put all the fancy names and sea monsters on they like, but if it's not bolted and strapped it just doesn't seem secure.

Thanks, It does look as a little under engineered however I was hoping that someone may have used one and could comment a little further as I've read reviews saying that its incredibly secure. The practical side of it is very good as it can be used on multiple cars.

 

[Dave7]

On modern buildings with BIG glazing units you can see them using that principle to crane them into place. Glaziers use them all the time.
BUT......I wouldn't trust one on the back of my car with a bike hanging off it while doing 70 mph down the motorway.
Like Hill Wimp my vote goes for Saris Bones

 

[Milkfloat]

I don't have one, but a friend does as that is all he can get to fit his car. Now, don't get me wrong, my bike has never been on his car, but he has taken his all around the country at all speeds and in all weathers without any mishaps.

 

[ufkacbln]

I use a pair of these

I have a number of trikes, so carriage can be an issue

I have a centrally fitted Thule cycle rack that attaches the single wheel.... either front or rear, and then two of the "Hornets" to attach the paired wheels

I then use a ratchet strap to attach the frame to the Thule rack as an additional measure

 

[Sixmile]

Arriving late to the party as usual...

I have been using a Sea Sucker mini bomber since the Spring. I'm very happy with the purchase and delighted that I didn't go with my original plan of roof bars and rails. We've two cars at home (C4 coupe & Mk8 Civic) and both have rear windows which don't suit any (that I've found) boot mounted racks. Switching between the two is a great option, attaching and removing takes only seconds. Sure the first few outings your heart is in your mouth but isn't that the same with all racks?

The only issue I've had was that I didn't replace the sucker caps one time and just put the rack in the boot, one of the edges was resting on something which created an indent on the rubber lip, this pad no longer can attach because of the minuet indent. Luckily Seasucker include a spare cup. Now I make sure the caps always go on.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I would swear I've seen one of your cars with bike mounted they look like an effective enough solution

 

[greekonabike]

I wouldn't trust it by itself and would end up strapping everything into place anyway.

GOAB

 

[Sixmile]

Each sucker has an indicator on the pump to allow a quick visual on the suction. If any white shows then the pump has lost some suction. It doesn't mean it's not still attached, but only that it is not attached as well as it could be. Even when the indicator is fully out i.e. no suction, you still have to physically lift the lip of each sucker to release it. The probability of one sucker losing suction is low, the probability of all of them failing on one journey, well you'd be very unlucky. I've never had any of the suckers lose suction on any journey.