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torontoflatlander:
Roof racks - I love mine, I can put anything up there (Running a VW MKVI right now)

You'll want to get into a Yakima Highroller or Frontloader. These two don't require popping off the wheel at all. For bars I'm running Whispbars but Yakima has come out with a new roof rack system which gives you the Whispbar noise reduction without the crazy pricing.

The systems ARE NOT on their website yet. They should be released in about a month or so.

If you're after the aluminum bars though, Whispbar is still the shit.

jonathan:
having installed a lot of roof racks while working at REI, I much prefer Thule's system to Yakima's. if you can get a rack with an arm that grabs the frame or the front tire, that should work fine.

I installed a hitch on my car and put a Thule T2 on it (sweet employee discount!) anything similar to that T2 is preferable to a roof system. I have seen too many smashed bikes from cars running into garages and trees with roof rack systems to ever put one on my car. if you are diligent about it, you can probably get a good deal on a used hitch rack too. keep stalking Craigslist.

JohnW:
I've got the Thule big mouth trays, I love them:


The only downsides are the price (160 each retail last I checked) and that I can only get one click on the straps on a 2.3 tire. Anything larger needs the tire aired down. I have not checked to see if they have longer straps though...

Stoked:
Had a roof rack years ago that got stolen even with locks on it.  Been using a hitch rack for awhile and love the convenience of being able to remove the rack when not in use.  Tray style with front and rear wheel clamps

nwcstn:
Not sure if it has been said but a bike on your roof will make a noticeable difference in gas mileage. I got almost 5 miles a gallon less with a bike on my roof.

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