Towbar mounted bike racks - Thule vs Atera

Beetnik · Jul 23rd, 2018, 10:02

Atera seem to come out well in tests and are highly rated on roofbox.co.uk (but to be expected as they are the sole UK importers).

Has anyone had both and, if so, would they like to hazard an opinion as to the merits of both brands?

Munroman59 · Jul 25th, 2018, 19:09

I have an Atera, I've used it as a bike carrier, and, by removing the bike clamps, as the base for a motorhome back box.

I've also carried a kitchen unit on the bare base, but tied it so the roof bars on my V70 were taking some of the load.

The sliding feature is very useful, and has been admired by quite a few onlookers when I have used it.

No experience of a Thule carrier, but I'm sure anything they design will work well.

SwissXC90 · Jul 25th, 2018, 21:02

I've had both

Both are good, but Thule is a better design and better quality.
And costs more.

4x4 · Jul 25th, 2018, 21:18

I have the Atera Strada, never had a Thule as this does the job oerfectly

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Beetnik · Jul 26th, 2018, 00:08

Thanks for the comments - useful. I've gone for the Thule Easyfold XT 3 which has a nice 16% discount at the moment. As SwissXC90 says, not cheap, but I'm also swayed by the wider availability if I want to get any spares/extras.

Just need a towbar and my new bike now!

Jul 23rd, 2018, 10:02	#1
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4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:09 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	I have the Atera Strada, never had a Thule as this does the job oerfectly [IMG][/IMG] __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Jul 26th, 2018, 00:08	#5
Beetnik Junior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 23:17 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Leeds	Thanks for the comments - useful. I've gone for the Thule Easyfold XT 3 which has a nice 16% discount at the moment. As SwissXC90 says, not cheap, but I'm also swayed by the wider availability if I want to get any spares/extras. Just need a towbar and my new bike now! __________________ V60 D5 Geartronic SE Lux Premium + Active 4C Chassis Caspian blue with soft beige leather

Jul 25th, 2018, 19:09	#2
Munroman59 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2020 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Elgin	I have an Atera, I've used it as a bike carrier, and, by removing the bike clamps, as the base for a motorhome back box. I've also carried a kitchen unit on the bare base, but tied it so the roof bars on my V70 were taking some of the load. The sliding feature is very useful, and has been admired by quite a few onlookers when I have used it. No experience of a Thule carrier, but I'm sure anything they design will work well.

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