How many fit
Only 8 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Space for a bike rack is needed”.
8 models fit, out of 26 checkedPicked for one job
The best narrow roof box beside a bike rack
Top pick
SportRack Horizon Alpine
SportRack Horizon Alpine, the narrowest at 21 inches, offers the best mathematical chance of fitting another carrier next to it.
Why it suits this job
- Capacity is 11 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 210 centimeters long fits.
- The catch
- Its narrow 11-cubic-foot interior rules it out as a family luggage box.
- Go with INNO Ridge Cargo Box if
- what decides it for you is leaving room for a bike rack
More reasons we picked it
- It opens on the passenger side.
- Published exterior dimensions are 88.75 x 21 x 15.75 inches.
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At 21 inches, SportRack Horizon Alpine is the narrowest, which gives it the best mathematical chance of leaving space for another carrier beside it.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the roof cargo boxes we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Worth knowing
SportRack Horizon Alpine lists 11 cu ft for listed cargo volume, 31% below the 16 cu ft median.
- SportRack Horizon Alpine
- 11 cu ft
- Typical (median)
- 16 cu ft
- Models with this figure
- 20 of 26
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Space for a bike rack is needed”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the published exterior-category volume. Shape, mounting hardware and long gear can leave less room to pack. The median draws on the 20 of 26 models that publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| SportRack Horizon Alpine |
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| INNO Ridge Cargo Box |
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| INNO Wedge 660 Black |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
SportRack Horizon Alpine, the narrowest at 21 inches, offers the best mathematical chance of fitting another carrier next to it.
What settles the choice
It holds 11 cubic feet. With a narrow 11-cubic-foot interior, it is no family luggage box.
What puts SportRack Horizon Alpine ahead
You get 11 cubic feet, and gear up to 210 centimeters long fits inside.
When another box is the better fit
INNO Ridge Cargo Box is the one to choose if leaving room for a bike rack is the deciding need. INNO Wedge 660 Black is likewise the choice when leaving room for a bike rack decides it.
What this page can’t tell you
- Vehicle compatibility cannot be certified by this screen.
- A published volume figure cannot promise that a given suitcase layout will fit.
- Roof limits depend on the vehicle configuration.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
SportRack, Horizon Alpine SR7011
SportRack Horizon Alpine
Gear up to 210 centimeters long fits in its 11 cubic feet.
Top pick ifcarry skis with the seats up and stay under a light roof-load limit
Key facts
- Capacity is 11 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 210 centimeters long fits.
The catch
Its narrow 11-cubic-foot interior rules it out as a family luggage box.
INNO, BRA240BK
INNO Ridge Cargo Box
It holds 8 cubic feet and opens on the passenger side.
Pick this instead ifwhat decides it for you is leaving room for a bike rack
Key facts
- Capacity is 8 cubic feet.
- It opens on the passenger side.
The catch
For a family's packing list, eight cubic feet is too little.
INNO, BRM660BK
INNO Wedge 660 Black
It offers 11 cubic feet and opens from both sides.
Pick this instead ifyour deciding need is leaving room for a bike rack
Key facts
- Capacity is 11 cubic feet.
- It opens from both sides.
The catch
Ordinary suitcases will not fit with only 8.25 inches of internal height.
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Top pick for this job
SportRack Horizon Alpine
Capacity is 11 cubic feet.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
INNO Ridge Cargo Box
what decides it for you is leaving room for a bike rack
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