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From: szepesi@fluke.UUCP (Les Szepesi)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Cartop Carriers
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Date: Mon, 25-Mar-85 19:58:58 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar 25 19:58:58 1985
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Just a tidbit to throw into the fray on cartop carriers...

I noticed a car today that had Yakima tower assemblies (clamps), but instead
of the expensive Yakima bars had what looked like a closet rod bolted to
the tops. I don't know about it's stability, but it looked pretty sturdy.
There were no attachments for skis, etc on it, so it looked like your basic
low-cost setup.

I've attached bicycles to similar arrangements with old inner tubes as tie
downs and it's worked fine. (Upside-down, with the handlebars and seat resting
on the cross bars.) Aside from the obvious weathering of the wooden
rods, which could readily be replaced, this might prove a feasible set up
for individuals on a budget...

Les