What is Reddit's opinion of BRIGHTLINES Aero Cross Bars Roof Racks Luggage Rack Replacement for 2013-2017 Subaru Crosstrek & 2012-2016 Impreza?

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Would you risk buying cheaper crossbars on Amazon, like these? Or is that not a part to skimp on?

I got the OEM style one from Brightlines. Only difference with these is it uses an hex screw rather than the OEM torx screw.

I recently bought the Brightlines Aero bars from amazon. They look exactly the same as the OEM version. They sit lower to the car and have less curvature than the OEM. I only had them for a month and I have yet to find a single issue with them.

Bars:

( https://www.amazon.com/BRIGHTLINES-2013-2017-Crosstrek-2012-2016-Crossbars/dp/B07285DLFT )

For a bike rack, I just use a hitch mounted Nash Bar sit-in rack. For the money its nice, but there are multiple issues with the rack and how it’s designed so I don’t recommend it.

Rack:

https://www.amazon.com/Nashbar-Shadow-DLX2-2-Bike-Hitch/dp/B06Y5VC2DH/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1536599755&sr=8-6&keywords=nashbar+bike+rack

I bought these for mine and have zero issues with them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07285DLFT/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are basically identical to the manufacturer ones. (I think it's really the same just not branded). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07285DLFT/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_4KKCXP3Y6TPEHHAYTW20

I'm in the same boat - am considering these Brightlines aero crossbars for my 2017 crosstrek.

https://www.amazon.com/BRIGHTLINES-2013-2017-Crosstrek-2012-2016-Crossbars/dp/B07285DLFT

I got these two years ago for my 2015 and have had zero complaints - https://www.amazon.com/BRIGHTLINES-2013-2017-Crosstrek-2012-2016-Crossbars/dp/B07285DLFT

We got these for our 2015 Premium a couple years ago. Very happy with them.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07285DLFT/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_roekFb43ZTAH3

I got these Brightlines from Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07285DLFT

So far they worked out real well. What's the benefit of Thule, Yakima, or other more expensive crossbars besides the name?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07285DLFT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JUBlzbK6M888K

These? Yes that makes sense. Thanks for the suggestion.