I'm looking for roof bars and carriers for two mountain bikes to go on our hatchback vrs.

All I've found so far is the Thule stuff, but it seems a little expensive at £210 for the roof bars and fittings, and then £85 for holders for each bike.

Are there any cheaper alternatives

Thule gear expensive but great quality. Can usually find plenty s/h - I picked up some s/h aero bars and a 591 carrier for £50 all in on Gumtree. Just check you get all the parts!

I brought the Thule kit. It's very good! Always worth paying abit extra for quality.

Is there no rear mount option for the hatchback?

Roof bars from £54 on here

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel3.php?emulate=whycar&query=8110&vptype=&producttype=Roof+Bars

I agree the thule stuff is overpriced. ...the apple of the roof bar world...

We bought two of Halfords cheapest bike carriers >>clicky<< to fit on our Aldi roof bars on the vRS estate as we were changing the car within a few months and they were find for a four hour journey as well as lots of short trips.

I'd advise you spend a bit more as these don't have locks but otherwise they were find and I'd have no issues with going on a decent trip with them.

Tow bar mounted is just so much better though.

Roof bars from £54 on here

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel3.php?emulate=whycar&query=8110&vptype=&producttype=Roof+Bars

I agree the thule stuff is overpriced. ...the apple of the roof bar world...

 

Thanks, they look perfect and much more affordable. It works out at £85 for the bars, fitting kit and locks. Or £120 if you choose the aero aluminium bars.