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We fitted Menabo Tema Aluminium roof bars on a Ford B-Max 5-door. The fitting was done in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.
In brief
- Car: Ford B-Max 5-door, 2012+, built between 2012 and 2017.
- Fitted: the Menabo Tema Aluminium roof bar set, with two bars and four fitting kits.
- Capacity: the set carries 50 kg, and fitted accessories are deducted from this limit.
- Fitting: fixed directly to the body with the car-specific system, and accessories attach in the 20 mm T-track.
About the car: Ford B-Max, 5-door
The Ford B-Max is a 5-door MPV, built between June 2012 and September 2017 in Craiova, Romania. It has sliding rear doors and no B-pillar, and the platform is the Ford global B-car platform. It has a single generation, so the roof bars are chosen for the 5-door version.
The Menabo Tema set for the Ford B-Max, 5-door, 2012+ is made for this version. The roof bars attach with the car-specific system and can then take bike racks or roof boxes, if the accessories are compatible with the bars.
What we fitted on this Ford B-Max
The set is Menabo Tema Aluminium roof bars for Ford B-Max, 5-door, 2012+. The bars are 1,300 mm long, 30 mm high and 48 mm wide, made of aluminium and treated against corrosion. They have a T-track on top, so accessories with a T fitting attach directly in the track.
On the Tema roof bars you can fit bike racks, roof boxes, ski racks or a kayak and canoe rack. If the accessory has no T fitting, attach it with the U-bolt fitting on the outside of the bar. If you want to learn more about roof bars and why a set is worth having, read 8 reasons why roof bars are worth buying.
Technical details and what to watch for
- The set is 1,300 mm long, 30 mm high and 48 mm wide.
- The maximum load is 50 kg, and the set weighs 5.2 kg.
- Accessories fitted on the bars are deducted from the 50 kg, and the rest is for luggage or bikes.
- The 20 mm T-track takes the T fitting; accessories without a T fitting attach with the U-bolt fitting.
- The set comes with 4 locks with keys and an Allen key.
- The instruction manual is included in the box.
- After fitting, check that the bars are firmly fixed before setting off.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight do the Menabo Tema Aluminium roof bars carry on the Ford B-Max 5-door?
The bars carry a maximum of 50 kg. The set is 1,300 mm long and weighs 5.2 kg, and fitted accessories are deducted from this limit.
Which bike racks can be fitted on the Menabo Tema Aluminium roof bars?
Bike racks can be fitted on the Menabo Tema Aluminium roof bars if their fitting is compatible: T fitting in the 20 mm T-track or U-bolt fitting on the outside of the bar. To compare a roof-mounted bike rack with a rear-mounted one, read our guide to roof-mounted and tailgate bike racks.
Do the Menabo Tema Aluminium roof bars have locks?
Yes, the set for the Ford B-Max has 4 locks with keys, plus an Allen key. The bars are TÜV and ISO approved.
We are waiting for you in the showroom
Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania, for advice on roof bars for the Ford B-Max 5-door. The online range of roof bars is on the site, and for information you can contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].
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Sources: Ford B-Max: produced June 2012 - September 2017, Craiova, Ford global B-car platform, 5-door MPV, sliding rear doors · Guide: 8 reasons why roof bars are worth buying · Guide: roof-mounted bike rack versus rear-mounted bike rack · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro
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