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Thule 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier

The Outride offers a professional and stylish roof mounted carrier for those riders who want to fork-mount their bike.
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Questions & Answers for Thule 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier

Question
is this a suitable rack for a carbon frame bike?
asked 2 years, 2 months ago
by
crowburger
on 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier
2 answers
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answer 1
Yes, in fact it is one of the better for carbon. I use it and have never looked back at anything else.
Top 25 Contributor
Top 25 Contributor
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
Kieron
 - Oslo
answer 2
This should be fine for Carbon framed bikes. The rack doesn't clamp the frame it clamps the rear wheel and front fork.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
Question
is this roof rack secure to leave on overnight
I have Thule Areo Bars + Additional End Cap locks
asked 2 years, 1 month ago
by
RoadDonut
on 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier
2 answers
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answer 1
Yes, there is a small locking mechanism which you can use to secure it to the roof bars.
Top 1000 Contributor
Top 1000 Contributor
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
by
Wools
 - All over
answer 2
It is as easy for someone to remove your rack as it is for you do so. Generally you should remove the rack if it is not in use.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
Question
Is the THULE 561 suitable for carrying my BMC racemaster with Easton carbon fork? Some people say its fine, otheres say its not....
asked 1 year, 11 months ago
by
MarkLondonW4
on 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier
2 answers
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answer 1
No problem on carbon forks. It is fully adjustable and wont harm it.
Top 25 Contributor
Top 25 Contributor
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
Kieron
 - Oslo
answer 2
You should be fine although the rack doesn't hold the frame in any way so all the stress is put through the rear wheel and QR mounting. I would worry that you would have to tighten the quick release alot in order to get a solid fitting so perhaps it would be better to go for a conventional frame mounting upright stand instead.
 
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Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
Question
Hi - how can I tell if this rack will fit with my existing roof bars? I have a Renault Scenic Megane dad van
asked 1 year, 5 months ago
by
LeeJackson
 - Twickenham
on 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier
2 answers
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answer 1
i cant say if they will definately fit, but they locate onto the bars by a small square tab that slots into the top of the bar
Top 500 Contributor
Top 500 Contributor
answered 11 months ago
by
Buddaon1
 - West Midlands
answer 2
I am sorry but you would need to contact Thule for advise on fitting the racks to specific vehicle mounting points.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
Question
Is this carrier suitable for use with full carbon forks i.e. including carbon drop outs?
asked 11 months ago
by
trekkieken
on 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier
2 answers
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answer 1
I use this carrier with my Focus carbon frame and forks on the bumpy roads of Ireland and it has been fine
Country: Irish Republic
answered 9 months ago
by
KilkennyCyclist
 - Kilkenny
answer 2
I have a Specialized Roubaix and use this carrier - no problems yet...
Top 500 Contributor
Top 500 Contributor
answered 11 months ago
by
Buddaon1
 - West Midlands
Question
Can I mount Thule Roof top carriers to existing BMW Roof Bars, or do I need to buy additional Thule roof bars??
asked 2 years, 7 months ago
by
WheelsUp
 - South Wales
on 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier
1 answer
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answer 1
The answer from Thule is that they do not recommend using anything other than Thule rack systems and that they are unable to guarantee compatibility with any other rack systems other than their own.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 7 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
Question
Will this fork attachment system work on Maverick forks?
Since they have a unique fitting; there is a semicircular clip which goes round a 20mm axle and attaches to a bolt to hook it, before snapping the clip/clamp shut. I can't tell from the illustrations whether this will work or not. The trouble is, the bike is a Whyte 46 which is so big, the conventional carriers' retention arms are not long nough to reach the downtube!
asked 1 year, 7 months ago
by
Anonymous
on 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier
1 answer
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answer 1
Unfortunately I can't confirm fitting, we have no Maverick forks to try on the rack.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
Question
Will this fit a Lapierre Zesty 214 (RockShox Recon 335 140mm) or will I need the 15mm adapter?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago
by
Kev68
on 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier
1 answer
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answer 1
This depends on the axle type of the fork. If the fork is the standard QR version of the RockShox Recon 335 you will be fine as it is. If you have a 15mm axle on the fork you will need a adapter.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
Question
Will this carrier be OK with a Marin Quake (Maxle 360 20mm axle)
Country: United Kingdom
asked 3 months, 2 weeks ago
by
TeqPete
on 561 Outride Disc Brake Fork Mount Cycle Carrier
1 answer
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answer 1
This rack does come with an integrated adapter for bikes with 20 mm axles so should be fine for your Marin Quake.
Top 10 Contributor
Top 10 Contributor
answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago
by
wiggleshane
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