I use a 2” cap from Amazon to cover the tubes. Slightly loose by itself, but I run some tape around the tubes and it fits snugly now.
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Thanks again to Willy for the awesome solution.
I was using the Thule crossbar + Yakima Highroad roof rack since last November when I got the car. Not the best solution, but works fine with me. Road bike is light & easy enough, but MTB would be a little harder even on a 25lbs lightweight...
I’m in the 2nd batch group buy. ;) I’m giving it a try and see. Cos I bike weekly, but with the rear rack, it won’t fit inside the garage. Means I’ll have to assemble and disassemble the rack every time…. So I’m going to give it a try and see.
Since we probably not too far away to each other, if you've done it (shorter bar and 1 rack), I would like to check it out as I only need a single bike rack too. :)
Gary
Do you mind to send us the purchase link as I still couldn't find it on the Thule US site and there's no words on the factory crossbar neither (ordered since Oct 21').