Date:         Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:23:38 -0700
Reply-To:     Tim Schneider <Tim.Schneider@SYNOPSYS.COM>
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From:         Tim Schneider <Tim.Schneider@SYNOPSYS.COM>
Subject:      Re: acessory rack mounting
Comments: To: Daniel Brideau <dan@hobbyetc.com>
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At 08:21 AM 6/2/2004, you wrote:


>  If you open the front door, you can step lightly in the v-shape area
>that appears between the door and the windshield and boost yourself to the
>roof.  If you spend more time on the sofa than the saddle, this may not work
>out well for you.

you can also stand on the tires I suppose.. tricky balance with a
bike in one hand, the other slapping for something to 'grab'
I resemble that last comment !  ;-0 (as of late that is!)


>Pro roof:
>  * parking lot navigation is not an issue, since the bikes are not swinging
>around

uh oh.. didnt think about this one..

>Con roof:
>  * my fuel mileage drops between 2 and 3 MPG depending on how many bikes are
>up there.


I saw this  over the past weekend (still dont have the
hatch rack yet)  so I put the bike on top for the weekend
jaunt

>  * the rack is heavy.  It's a lot harder to raise the roof.

ya got that right!  esp with an empty rocket box on it.. can you
say  "clean and jerk"  ;-)

  -tim