Differences between Thule AeroBlade & Load Bar?

[Twinjibber77]

I have had the traditional Thule load bars before and i'm looking into a new set up for a new vehicle. The AeroBlade would probably look a lot sleeker but are there any other huge differences? Anyone have AeroBlade experience?

Thanks

 

[Gmart]

correct me if i'm wrong but I think the aeroblade is supposed to be more aerodynamic. A little more fuel efficient then those big rectangular bars you would normally have. it's a little stiffer structurally, not sure what that does but it is stronger. And thats about it i think

 

[mfz]

aeroblade looks better than load bar and makes less noise on the road since they are more aerodynamic , they cost more,and most of the time you have to use adapters to fit your bike racks/ski racks etc. Their is no noticable difference in the fuel effiency between both.

hope that helps

 

[bergend2]

Correct, the Aeroblade is more aerodynamic, so much so that they are not supposed to even need the fairings anymore. I don't believe that they make any adapters to fit fairings on the Aeroblades, unless you use a "T" bolt in the channel like you would use to mount your accessories. But then you would have to take the fairing off and reinstall it every time you put a different accessory mount on.

 

[Twinjibber77]

Yeah, i just read you're not supposed to use fairings on the aeroblade.

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Shooting for which ever rack i can get my hands on. Thanks!