SeaSucker Talon QR-1 roof rack review
Our tech team tries out this unconventional bike carrier
SeaSucker Talon bike rack
An unconventional roof rack system that worked well, but doesn't give the peace of mind of traditional nuts and bolts
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Very sturdy suckers stayed in place
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Simple removal system
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Unnerving lack of nuts and bolts
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Due to the unique set-up of this bike carrier, it was very hard not to worry about our precious cargo when using the SeaSucker Talon QR-1 roof rack. The extremely effective sucker pads stuck like glue, but trundling down the motorway it was always in the back of my mind that the bikes weren’t being held in place by traditional, sturdy nuts and bolts.
However, without the constraints of said nuts and bolts, or straps that just aren't quite long enough, this bike rack is a lot more versatile and easy to use on a range of vehicles.
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