Roof mounted cycle carriers

[Strick]

Just another dumb question....
I'm looking at possibly getting a roof mounted cycle carrier soon.
How do things like mudguards and rack mounted bag stand up to speeds of up to 70mph? (seeing as i dont *quite* get there under my own pedalling power).
Do I need to remove these kind of things ideally, or will they be fine?
Answers on the back of a postcard please to.....

 

[al-fresco]

I leave the mudguards, seat pack and pump attached to the bike - never had a problem. I take the lights off the bike if it's raining - otherwise they stay on. I generally remove the water bottle(s) and put them in the boot.

 

[Strick]

Cool,
Thanks for the info.

 

[Mad at urage]

Just another dumb question....
I'm looking at possibly getting a roof mounted cycle carrier soon.
How do things like mudguards and rack mounted bag stand up to speeds of up to 70mph? (seeing as i dont *quite* get there under my own pedalling power).
Do I need to remove these kind of things ideally, or will they be fine?
Answers on the back of a postcard please to.....

Depends if you hit a low bridge I'd guess .

Take care on the trip (last time I hired a tall vehicle, I forgot and turned into a car-park .. one with a height limiter at the entrance ).

 

[Banjo]

My panniers have happilly survived 70 mph. Usually take them off but forgot.

 

[Soltydog]

I 'always' take of computers & panniers/saddle packs, but have left bottles in cages & they have been fine at speeds upto 70mph. Mudguards are fine too

 

[Strick]

You, the low clearance thing I kind of already had in mind, lol.
Was meaning more to things staying on the bike rather than flying off.
Thanks for all the replies folks.

 

[Muttley]

I keep forgetting to take my drink bottles of the bike when i put it on the roof rack,i doubt I'm gonna loose them but i suppose the police could be funny about it.!

 

[david k]

i have mudgaurds etc and never had a problem