SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Silver

2013 Subaru Impreza - SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Silver

Carry a road bike on your Subaru Impreza's roof, rear window, or trunk without having to purchase a separate roof rack and bike rack. Vacuum cups won't scratch or dent your car. Removes quickly for storage in your trunk when not in use.

Features:

• Fork-mount bike rack lets you carry your road bike on a vehicle with a naked roof
  • Great for use on sports cars or convertibles
  • Stores in your trunk, garage, or duffle bag when not in use
• Universal fork mount and rear-wheel holder secure your bike to the carrier
  • 9-mm Quick-release skewer and plug and 12-mm x 100-mm thru-axle plug included
• Vacuum cups install to metal, glass, or fiberglass in seconds - simply pump plungers
  • Orange indicators on plungers let you know when the rack is secure
• Included wheel carrier lets you mount bike's front tire to rear-wheel axle
• Anodized aluminum construction is durable and corrosion resistant
• Trunk or window cable anchor and cable lock (sold separately) help deter theft
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Carrying capacity: 1 bicycle
• Weight capacity: 45 lbs
• Surface footprint: 18" long x 12" wide
• Pull strength: 840 lbs
  • Per cup: 210 lbs
• Dimensions:
  • With tail open: 32" long x 12" wide
  • With tail folded: 18" long x 12" wide
• Carrier weight: 13 lbs
• Limited lifetime warranty

The Komodo is the perfect solution for carrying a road bike on your vehicle's naked roof if you don't already have a roof rack or traditional bike rack installed. Vacuum cups attach in seconds to the roof, trunk, or rear window on your car, SUV, van, motorhome, or trailer. Because it doesn't require a permanent installation, the Komodo is great for transporting your bike when you're traveling by rental car. And if you're worried that vacuum cups won't stay attached to your vehicle, you can rest assured because each vacuum cup provides 210 lbs of suction, giving you a total of 840 lbs of pull strength. Your bike isn't going anywhere! Additionally, the rack stores easily in your trunk or garage when not in use, or in a duffle bag while traveling.

Scratch-Resistant Vacuum Cups

SeaSucker vacuum cups are designed to install on your vehicle without causing dents or scratches. They will attach to most non-porous surfaces including metal, glass, and fiberglass. Each 6" cup is rated to hold up to 210 lbs. The housing and plunger are constructed of durable plastic with rustproof stainless-steel hardware, and the rubber pad is UV resistant up to 5 years. The included Lube Tube lets you keep the plungers in working condition.

Easy Installation, Setup, and Removal

To install the rack, make sure the mounting surface is clean, moisten the surface of each cup, place the rack on your roof, trunk, or window glass, then press each plunger several times until the orange bands disappear. Depending on the surface they're mounted to and the load being put on them, suction in the cups will decrease over time. Make sure to check the plungers before you get into your vehicle. When you see the orange indicator bands show simply re-pump the plungers.

The Komodo carries your bike using a 9-mm quick-release skewer and plug, or a 12-mm x 100-mm thru-axle plug. It only takes seconds to swap plugs.

To secure your bike's rear wheel, place it in the wheel cradle on the tail of the rack and wrap the padded ratchet strap around the tire to secure it in place. The tail folds when not in use to make the rack more compact for storage.

The crank arm strap prevents your pedal from spinning and damaging the rack or your vehicle. Rotate your bike's crank arm parallel with the chain stay and wrap the hook-and-loop crank arm strap around both.

Finally, use the included Hogg wheel holder to carry your front wheel on the bike's rear-wheel axle. This keeps you from having to store a dirty tire in your vehicle, and it frees up space for other items.

To break the seal on each cup and remove the rack from your vehicle, simply pull the T-shaped tabs up and towards the center of the cups - it's that easy. Remove the rack and store it in your trunk or garage, or put it in a duffle bag to take with you.

BK1910-SV SeaSucker Komodo - Trunk Mounted Carrier for Sports Cars - Vacuum Cup - Fork Mount - 1-Bike - Silver