Thule's Aeroblade load bars are lightweight, strong, aerodynamic, and look great. This premium model provides an exceptionally quiet ride and superior carrying performance. Thule's modular rack systems offer various foot mounts for the various width Aeroblades, dependent on vehicle requirements. The t-track design ensures a clean looking and secure interface with t-track style carriers of all kinds. While the standard square load bars get the job done, the more efficient Aeroblade has become the favorite of roof rack aficionados.

The core of the Aeroblade is the sophisticated BoxBeam aluminum extrusion and it's internal bridging and structures, which delivers incredible strength; rated at 800lbs of force. The shape itself will bring to mind NACA-informed aero tubesets found on bikes like the Cervelo P-series, with a slightly rounded front that tapers to the rear for better airflow. A major problem for load bars has been the whistling sound at moderate to high speeds. A simple, smooth surface will still make noise while driving. Thule overcomes this with the WindDiffuser™, a textured surface on the t-slot cover that disturbs the airflow better than a smooth surface, greatly reducing wing noise. The AeroBlade™ design also features sharp corners to promote clean “air release”, helping to reduce aerodynamic drag.

Thule is known for simple, user friendly designs, and t-slot or track bar types can be awkward when installing accessories. Pivoting endcaps, called SwingBlade™, open to allow full access to the t-slot for easy accessory installs, then lever back into the closed position to secure the channel. The underside of the bar houses the installation slot for compatible Thule foot systems. Thule developed the most user-friendly system we have seem to ensure safe and secure set-up on your vehicle. Called Smart-Slide™, this is a molded measurement system providing a quick, no-hassle, tape measure-free foot installation. The molded insert also covers the underbar slot to improve aerodynamics and noise diffusion.

If you are outfitting your vehicle with a rack system, start with Thule Aeroblade load bars. Thule's online Buyer's Guide will help you learn what bar length you require and the foot pack mount that is best suited to, or required by, your vehicle. The modular system ensures long-term flexibility, and industry leader Thule continues to produce excellent products for gear storage, as well as innovative and effective bike, ski, snowboard, and watersports carriers. At the heart of that system, your Aeroblade load bars will carry your gear, while you drive in peace, while onlookers note your stylish rack system.