can we use this bag without crossbars or roof rack?
1070940
not sure how you'd tie it down. But if there's another way to anchor it, I suppose you could
51380
We use this rack with an Electra "Townie" women's bike -- no crossbar adapter is needed! That was one of the reasons we bought this particular rack.
2000469
Yes, I think you can. We have a car rack but if you get some extra clips you can attach it to the car without a roof rack.
838460
Yes, you do! The crossbar connect into the roof rails so you need to purchase and install those first.
2228032
I attached it to my side rails without a roof rack. I did have some good straps that I had previously purchased. The topper has loops that you can use.
422754
I am no expert but honestly I don't believe so because it fits just perfect without a roof rack. I don't believe it has room to spare
655143
I have never tried to use the bag in any other manner than tied to the cargo carrier. It would seem to me that it could be tied to the roof but it is easier to handle when full on the cargo carrier because of the shape.
1204446
You can with straps but I would advise you get a kayak carrier to attach to these bars.
808942
Car came with roof rack but without cross bars. My guess is that it's a dealer only item and you probably want thenm to install it also.
365515
No it should be fine without attaching the straps to horizontal crossbars. In my own experience I have crossbars so I did attach it to them. However, it fits very securely to the sidebars on my luggage rack. I really have had a great experience with this car top carrier. Good luck.
494188
Yes. The provided straps are secured through rings on the bag. I had no issues with just the side racks.
653092
If you have a rack with cross bars you should be fine. You need cross bars ( ones going across roof, not just along roof line front to back ) they clasp onto the bars across the roof.
694713
You could but it might be overkill. Bag is large and unless its a fat tire bike with a large rack I think it's going to mess with your ride
1879143
You do not need a rack at all for this. You just strap everything through the car doors, both the front and the back.
108424
Have not tried to use a trunk bag, but it should work since the rack is not fully vovered
1700154
I don't think that you can install it without a bike rack, and I don't know if they make an adaptor for handle bars. It seems a little big for the front handlebars.
2048774
Thank you for your response. However, we decided to go with the Roof Bag instead and we're glad we did because you don't need a roof rack. :)