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Originally Posted by 128Convertibleguy
Roof rack has obvious problems for serious bikers, difficult to load/unload, wind resistance, beating the bikes up, chance for disaster. Maybe a winner for some folks, but doesn't qualify for FTW.
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I'd guess most "serious" cyclists are fit enough to lift their bike up to the roof of the car, especially considering that most serious riders spend money/effort making their bikes as light as possible. Also, I'd take the slim chance at a few rock chips to the skinny front end of my bike on the roof over a minor rear-end fender bender turning into a very, very expensive proposition ANY day.
How else are rear racks better for "serious" cyclists?
Have once been a "serious" cyclist, I always was sketched out about putting my bike friends' rickety-ass rear racks. And my father is easily the most serious non-professional cyclist I know (commutes to work every day, amateur races, and a century ride on his 60th birthday!), and he'd disassemble his bike before putting it on a rear rack, or just ride it to wherever he was going.
It makes sense for convertibles, out of a lack of any other option.