SeaSucker Bike Carrier review

Is your car just a little too small to use a tow bar-mounted bike carrier, or is your car simply too sleek to fit with a tow bar in the first place? If so: how can you still bring both your bike and your friends along if you’re going for a ride on the other side of the country? SeaSucker has found a solution: a bike carrier which can be fitted to virtually any car. The SeaSucker bike carriers are fitted to the car using suction cups which won’t damage your ride!

Suction cups... Are they strong enough!?

You might be a little apprehensive about fitting your expensive bike using something as simple as suction cups, but you need not worry: SeaSucker tested their design by installing it on the roof of a racing car, which then did numerous laps at high speed without the carrier ever moving a millimeter. This is thanks to the extremely strong suction cups used by SeaSucker: they are very high quality items and are normally used to lift heavy glass panes and windows.

Installation

The SeaSucker bike carriers are easy to install. Simply place the cups on the roof and create an airtight seal using a button on the side. You have to press the button several times until it stays fixated, which tells you the suction cup is properly secured to the roof of your car. The button has a clearly visible white mark which serves as an indicator: as long as this mark is visible, the connection between the cup and the roof isn’t secure. Once all the cups are properly attached to the roof, you need to remove the front wheel of your bike. You can then lift the bike onto the roof and secure the front fork using the quick release on the mount. The rear wheel can stay on your bike, and needs to be secured to the rear suction cup with a velcro strap.

One or Two Bikes

The SeaSucker roof carriers come in several versions. The SeaSucker Talon is suitable for a single bike, while the SeaSucker Mini Bomber can take two. Additional accessories are available, allowing you to carry the front wheel on the roof as well. Through-axles can also be fitted, as the quick release mount on the SeaSucker can be converted to a through-axle compatible mount.

Pro's and Con's

• No tow bar required
• No roof rack required
• Easy to install on your car

• Bike carrier can't be locked

SeaSucker Talon Huske Car Bike Rack - 1 Bike

£259.90

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SeaSucker Mini Bomber Car Bike Rack - 2 Bikes

£380.40

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