Chevrolet Cruze J300 saloon with Menabo Tema roof bars

On a Chevrolet Cruze saloon we fitted a set of Menabo Tema roof bars, at our SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. Below you will find details about the car, the set and how the bars fix to a roof without factory roof rails.

About the car: Chevrolet Cruze 4-door saloon, first generation (J300)

The Cruze J300 is the first generation of the model, built on the GM Delta II platform, with front-wheel drive, and produced between 2008 and 2016. The saloon has 4 doors and a separate boot, and exports from the South Korean factory began on 24 February 2009. For the 2013 model year it received a light facelift, presented at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

What matters for fitting is that the saloon in the photo has a roof without factory roof rails. On this car, the Tema bars fix with feet attached to the door frame, as the 2021 fitting shows. Our guide on the fitting steps for roof bars explains why you need to check that the roof bars suit the accessory.

What we fitted on this Cruze saloon

We fitted the Menabo Tema Aluminium roof bars. The bars have an oval, aerodynamic profile, are finished with a rubberised anti-corrosion coating, and have a 20 mm T-track on top for accessories with T-track fittings. The set includes 2 bars, 4 feet, 4 locks with keys and the Allen key. The maximum load is 50 kg.

On the bars you can fit bike racks, roof boxes, ski racks or kayak & canoe racks. If the accessory has no T-track fitting, there is the U-bolt fitting around the outside of the bar. See all the roof bars in the category roof bars. The instruction manual is included in the box.

Technical details and what to watch for

• Dimensions: 1,300 mm long, 30 mm high and 48 mm wide for each bar; the set weighs 5.2 kg.
• Maximum load: 50 kg, according to the product specifications.
• 20 mm T-track on top, for accessories with T-track fittings.
• The anti-theft locks are included, 4 locks with keys.
• The maximum load can differ depending on the make and model of the car, so also check the specifications of the car maker.
• Menabo recommends not exceeding 130 km/h with the bars fitted, and whistling while driving appears mainly when accessories are attached to the bars. Details in the guide to roof bar noise.

Frequently asked questions

How much weight do the Menabo Tema bars carry on the Chevrolet Cruze saloon?

The Menabo Tema bars carry a 50 kg load, according to the product specifications. Also check the car maker's specifications, because the maximum weight can differ depending on the make and model of the car.

Do Menabo Tema bars fit a Chevrolet Cruze saloon without factory roof rails?

In our fitting, on a Chevrolet Cruze saloon J300 without factory roof rails, the Menabo Tema bars were fixed with feet on the door frame.

What size are the Menabo Tema bars?

Each Menabo Tema bar is 1,300 mm long, 30 mm high and 48 mm wide, with a 20 mm T-track on top.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

If you have a Chevrolet Cruze saloon and want to see the Menabo Tema bars, our showroom is at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, RomaniaFor advice, you can contact us at contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. See our range of roof bars.

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Sources: Wikipedia: Chevrolet Cruze (code J300, production 2008-2016, GM Delta II platform, 2013 facelift, Geneva 2012) · Fitting photo from 2021 (SuportBicicleta.ro CDN) · SuportBicicleta.ro guide: Fitting steps for bike racks on roof bars · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro