Roof Bars - SEAT Cupra.net

lozza · 02-09-2002, 12:28

Just in case anyone is interested, I have the SEAT roof bars for the Leon, and they are excellent. The construction and finish is first class and the fit is perfect. They are extremely simple and quick to fit and are secured using key locks. Very good all round.

I had difficulty locating after market roof bars for the Leon, so haven't seen any others, but compared to Halfords own etc. these are the business! They do cost more than after market, but as always - you get what you pay for...... in this case anyway.

Laurie.

cerij · 04-09-2002, 21:47

Don't suppose anyone has got the cycle carrier? If so what is it like?

*LEO LION R* · 14-02-2003, 10:07

? ditto ?

DAN M · 14-02-2003, 14:32

Mind me asking how much for the roof bars - I'm going the dealer next week - Did you have to order them/how long etc. Cheers

*prc* · 14-02-2003, 14:45

Well I have the thule kit for the Leon/toledo.
It plain sucks!!!!!!
The damn wiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddddddddddddddddd noise is defining.

By cycle carrier you mean the one with the hydraulic arm "thingy".

cerij · 14-02-2003, 16:33

That's the one.

*prc* · 14-02-2003, 16:37

I have one, but it's a volvo

Bought it used off some guy with a volvo. Very good, but unless your lugging a DH or FR machine one of the regular thule ones should work fine.

cerij · 16-02-2003, 20:34

From the Seat UK site:

Part Number 1M6071126

Description Roof Bars

Model Application Leon

Information

Detail

Price £129.98

Not sure if this is per bar!

*prc* · 16-02-2003, 20:53

Should be for the kit:

Front + rear + locks.

cerij · 16-02-2003, 21:43

Thanks, I think that's good value, not too much more than a universal kit from Halfords, and much better quality I expect.

lozza · 17-02-2003, 12:45

Trust me - they are top quality!

HarryHarrison · 17-02-2003, 14:52

Roof bars good quality. Plastic cover bits that lock can fall off when fitting (they dont break, just a bit annoying).

I looked around for cycle carriers and if it is for MTB, only one option really. That is the Thule 510. V. good. I looked at the Halfords deluxe carriers but they only fit to the thinner roof bars.

The Thule 510 fit using the slot in the top. Bikes can attach in 30 seconds. They lock the bike to the carrier and the carrier to the roof bars (with bike attached and without bike attached). Setup if v. easy. Put bike in track, lift arm and shut, push straps to wheels and tie. Jobs a good un.

I didnt want to spend 70 quid a piece but now that I have, v. pleased.

And I think the Thule single key system will fit both the bike carriers and the roof bars.

My opinion. Tops!

*prc* · 17-02-2003, 15:01

The bike carriers are excellent. The load carriers usually are as well. The twin bar setup of the 4305 kit (for leon/toledo) makes alot of wind noise though.

cerij · 17-02-2003, 20:41

So I'm better off opting for the Thule bike carrier on the Seat roof bars? Bike I will be carrying is cross between road bike and MTB - tyres not quite as thick as MTB.

*mark sheerin* · 17-02-2003, 23:14

Harry......did the roof bars fit the people carrier this weekend?

(private joke folks..sorry

)

(His cupra coils pack(ed) this weekend when he was off to the peak district with his cupra....now renamed pique' district

)

HarryHarrison · 18-02-2003, 08:13

The roof bars and the bike carriers fitted excellently with the people carrier.

Just put them all in the back

along with the christmas tree, the old wood, garden rubbish etc etc.

In fact, everything goes in it!!!! (apart from fun!)

HarryHarrison · 18-02-2003, 08:14

cerij,

I would recommend the Seat bars and Thule 510 bike carriers if you need a fully locking system.

*prc* · 18-02-2003, 12:55

Just as Harry mentioned, I'd get the seat bars and the thule 510 or 511 (I have one of both).

*LEO LION R* · 17-03-2003, 12:38

Are the Thule bars slotted into the T track or are they fixed between the door seal ?

£50 more for the Seat bars (£130) and Thule bars (£80).

Also the Seat bike rack is now £100 each and the Thule 510 is £60 each.

So to carry 2 bikes ;

Seat want £330 :eek:
Thule want £200

Recommended combination at £250. (Seat bars/Thule racks)

*prc* · 17-03-2003, 12:49

Quote:

Originally posted by LEO LION R
Are the Thule bars slotted into the T track or are they fixed between the door seal ?

£50 more for the Seat bars (£130) and Thule bars (£80).

Also the Seat bike rack is now £100 each and the Thule 510 is £60 each.

So to carry 2 bikes ;

Seat want £330 :eek:
Thule want £200
Recommended combination at £250. (Seat bars/Thule racks)

The thule fits between the door seal

Can't really compare the bike carriers because the Seat one, has the hydraulic arm that lifts the bike onto rack (therefore alot more money). I like the thule bike carriers & don't think the seat one is worth the money, unless your carrying a DH rig.

02-09-2002, 12:28	#1
lozza part of the 'revo'lution! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 134	Roof Bars Just in case anyone is interested, I have the SEAT roof bars for the Leon, and they are excellent. The construction and finish is first class and the fit is perfect. They are extremely simple and quick to fit and are secured using key locks. Very good all round. I had difficulty locating after market roof bars for the Leon, so haven't seen any others, but compared to Halfords own etc. these are the business! They do cost more than after market, but as always - you get what you pay for...... in this case anyway. Laurie. __________________ Laurie Ovni Yellow Leon Cupra cruise, revo sps1 W8 light mod Beetle turbo gear knob sunglasses holder and stealth shelf

04-09-2002, 21:47	#2
cerij Full Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 33	Don't suppose anyone has got the cycle carrier? If so what is it like? __________________ "I blame the internet."

14-02-2003, 10:07	#3
LEO LION R if you need to ask . . . Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: on the edge Posts: 5,796	? ditto ? __________________ gone black LCR but not forgotten

14-02-2003, 14:32	#4
DAN M Full Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 69	Mind me asking how much for the roof bars - I'm going the dealer next week - Did you have to order them/how long etc. Cheers __________________ Altea XL Stylance 1.9TDi - Platinum Grey Leon Cupra - Platinum Grey SOLD

14-02-2003, 14:45	#5
prc Sooty Meister Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 6,073	Well I have the thule kit for the Leon/toledo. It plain sucks!!!!!! The damn wiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddddddddddddddddd noise is defining. By cycle carrier you mean the one with the hydraulic arm "thingy". __________________ Paulo Black Toledo TDI Confusious says: "You'd be surprise just how "UNCUSTOM" custom code is" REVO (Washbrook Special) \| HID Guide\| TDI Fuel Cooler Guide In the works: IC water spray + bigger FMIC

14-02-2003, 16:33	#6
cerij Full Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 33	That's the one. __________________ "I blame the internet."

14-02-2003, 16:37	#7
prc Sooty Meister Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 6,073	I have one, but it's a volvo Bought it used off some guy with a volvo. Very good, but unless your lugging a DH or FR machine one of the regular thule ones should work fine. __________________ Paulo Black Toledo TDI Confusious says: "You'd be surprise just how "UNCUSTOM" custom code is" REVO (Washbrook Special) \| HID Guide\| TDI Fuel Cooler Guide In the works: IC water spray + bigger FMIC

16-02-2003, 20:34	#8
cerij Full Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 33	Roof Bars From the Seat UK site: Part Number 1M6071126 Description Roof Bars Model Application Leon Information Detail Price £129.98 Not sure if this is per bar! __________________ "I blame the internet."

16-02-2003, 20:53	#9
prc Sooty Meister Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 6,073	Should be for the kit: Front + rear + locks. __________________ Paulo Black Toledo TDI Confusious says: "You'd be surprise just how "UNCUSTOM" custom code is" REVO (Washbrook Special) \| HID Guide\| TDI Fuel Cooler Guide In the works: IC water spray + bigger FMIC

16-02-2003, 21:43	#10
cerij Full Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 33	Thanks, I think that's good value, not too much more than a universal kit from Halfords, and much better quality I expect. __________________ "I blame the internet."

17-02-2003, 12:45	#11
lozza part of the 'revo'lution! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 134	Trust me - they are top quality! __________________ Laurie Ovni Yellow Leon Cupra cruise, revo sps1 W8 light mod Beetle turbo gear knob sunglasses holder and stealth shelf

17-02-2003, 14:52	#12
HarryHarrison Full Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 243	Roof bars good quality. Plastic cover bits that lock can fall off when fitting (they dont break, just a bit annoying). I looked around for cycle carriers and if it is for MTB, only one option really. That is the Thule 510. V. good. I looked at the Halfords deluxe carriers but they only fit to the thinner roof bars. The Thule 510 fit using the slot in the top. Bikes can attach in 30 seconds. They lock the bike to the carrier and the carrier to the roof bars (with bike attached and without bike attached). Setup if v. easy. Put bike in track, lift arm and shut, push straps to wheels and tie. Jobs a good un. I didnt want to spend 70 quid a piece but now that I have, v. pleased. And I think the Thule single key system will fit both the bike carriers and the roof bars. My opinion. Tops! __________________ Harry

17-02-2003, 15:01	#13
prc Sooty Meister Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 6,073	The bike carriers are excellent. The load carriers usually are as well. The twin bar setup of the 4305 kit (for leon/toledo) makes alot of wind noise though. __________________ Paulo Black Toledo TDI Confusious says: "You'd be surprise just how "UNCUSTOM" custom code is" REVO (Washbrook Special) \| HID Guide\| TDI Fuel Cooler Guide In the works: IC water spray + bigger FMIC

17-02-2003, 20:41	#14
cerij Full Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 33	So I'm better off opting for the Thule bike carrier on the Seat roof bars? Bike I will be carrying is cross between road bike and MTB - tyres not quite as thick as MTB. __________________ "I blame the internet."

17-02-2003, 23:14	#15
mark sheerin DUNLOP academy wanabee Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,589	Harry......did the roof bars fit the people carrier this weekend? (private joke folks..sorry ) (His cupra coils pack(ed) this weekend when he was off to the peak district with his cupra....now renamed pique' district ) __________________ If you are not alarmed . . you should be www.fastalarms.co.uk

18-02-2003, 08:13	#16
HarryHarrison Full Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 243	The roof bars and the bike carriers fitted excellently with the people carrier. Just put them all in the back along with the christmas tree, the old wood, garden rubbish etc etc. In fact, everything goes in it!!!! (apart from fun!) __________________ Harry

18-02-2003, 08:14	#17
HarryHarrison Full Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 243	cerij, I would recommend the Seat bars and Thule 510 bike carriers if you need a fully locking system. __________________ Harry

18-02-2003, 12:55	#18
prc Sooty Meister Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 6,073	Just as Harry mentioned, I'd get the seat bars and the thule 510 or 511 (I have one of both). __________________ Paulo Black Toledo TDI Confusious says: "You'd be surprise just how "UNCUSTOM" custom code is" REVO (Washbrook Special) \| HID Guide\| TDI Fuel Cooler Guide In the works: IC water spray + bigger FMIC

17-03-2003, 12:38	#19
LEO LION R if you need to ask . . . Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: on the edge Posts: 5,796	Are the Thule bars slotted into the T track or are they fixed between the door seal ? £50 more for the Seat bars (£130) and Thule bars (£80). Also the Seat bike rack is now £100 each and the Thule 510 is £60 each. So to carry 2 bikes ; Seat want £330 :eek: Thule want £200 Recommended combination at £250. (Seat bars/Thule racks) __________________ gone black LCR but not forgotten

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