Rocky Mountain Low

RockyMountsWhile there is something to be said for the Rocky Mountain High, cycling accessory maker RockyMounts is now about the lows. The company has introduced a new low-profile crossbars and towers for bikes and ski racks.

The Ouray Crossbar and Flagstaff Towers will reportedly integrate with most vehicle’s factory roof rails. These are meant to be mount together, but are compatible with other RockyMounts base rack systems as well.
“This new system represents another step forward for us in terms of not only carrying your gear, but enhancing your vehicle in the process,” said Bruno Maier, president of RockyMounts, Inc. “Just because you like to play outside doesn’t mean you should have to compromise efficiency and aesthetics when it comes to your vehicle.”

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Rocking and Driving With the RockyMounts DriveShaft

RockyMounts, based in Boulder, Colorado, has been making bike and ski mounts that fit Yakima, Thule and other roof racks for years. They offer the same quality as the two big names, but at a lower price point and with a vast array of colors. New for 2011, RockyMounts has introduced the DriveShaft, which is not a complete bike mount, but rather an adaptor to fit bikes with 15mm and 20mm thru axles to the standard 9mm bike mount. They are not the first to introduce this type of mount, but the RockyMounts model offers a level of security that the others do not. Continue reading Rocking and Driving With the RockyMounts DriveShaft