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mik
Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Skoatland
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We have Thule bars that go beyond the fitting (135cm bars from memory). As you've stated, you can fit more on (roofbox plus 2 bikes for example - with a little room to spare), but even if you are not filling it, you can mount a roof box / bike carrier much closer to the side of the car. Unless you are 7ft tall, this makes accessing it much easier.
I think they look better too. (Opinions may vary).  2012 D4 HSE for her
2014 Evora S SportsRacer for him
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nighthawk
Member Since: 24 Jul 2010
Location: Malta
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As you say, the flush ones look better IMO, but the ones that extend beyond the fitting are much more practical.
So really depends on what you intend to carry. If you just want to carry a roofbox then get the flush ones. Dennis
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial Manual Buckingham Blue
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| 14th May 2014 12:50 pm |
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MattC
Member Since: 18 Nov 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 63
 
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Think I'm going to go with the longer, through bars. They won't stay on the D4 permanently so the extra practicality make more sense.
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| 14th May 2014 1:10 pm |
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g-dog-s
Member Since: 14 Jul 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 57
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...you can easily forget they are there.
Which is mostly fine except today I went to the tip and only narrowly avoided destroying the rear bar.
The hi-viz crew at our local tip are quality & can really move fast when necessary.
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| 19th Jun 2014 10:38 pm |
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karlosbu
Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 335
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I have the Thule Aerobars which are a through fitting and extend past the foot. They look pretty good IMHO and have allowed roof box + kayak + paddles for summer trips and luggage tray loaded with bags + 2 sets of skis strapped on for winter trips in the past 
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| 20th Jun 2014 8:05 am |
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