Roof racks that anchor the bike’s rear wheel and front fork dropouts are fine.
This is with the exception of road bikes with carbon-fibre fork dropouts.
Roof racks that clamp to the bike’s down tube are also unsuitable as they can crush the tube and cause permanent damage.
Rear-mounted car racks that anchor the wheels and top tube are generally okay for aluminium-framed bikes. But the best way to transport your bike is inside the car. Not only does it deter would-be thieves, it is also gentler on your bike.
If you use a rear-mounted car rack, please refer to the information on page 57 of the general user guide.
Car racks are used at your own risk. We do not accept liability and/or warranty claims for damage/accidents caused by the use of a car rack.
Please also note that carbon-fibre frames are generally not designed to withstand clamping forces. However, if you decide to fit a car rack for transportation purposes, please be aware of the following: Generally speaking, the least-critical clamping point on the bike is an aluminium seatpost or the area of the seat tube that overlaps the seatpost. We strongly advise against clamping on the top tube or down tube.
Also important for CUBE e-bikes: Please securely store the battery pack in the car boot. Never leave the battery attached to the bike as this can be extremely dangerous if it falls out.