One area where the Thule T2 Pro XT truly seems to excel is with secure storage. Loading/Unloading/Driving: Your bikes aren’t going anywhere Pro-tip: Make sure you don't lose the key as you'll need it to remove the rack from your car. Simply attaching it to your key chain with your car and house keys is a way to ensure it doesn't mysteriously fall into the abyss of your car seats.ĭeep, large wheel wells on the front tires ensure your bike is well-secured, and the back wheel cup is adjustable to accommodate even the longest frame sizes. A small key locks the expansion wheel, making it impossible to remove the rack without said key. The base slides into your car's hitch and tightens with an expansion wheel. We also had to use more force than expected to slide the back wheel rests onto each bar, to the point where we felt like we were doing something wrong.įortunately, we weren't doing anything wrong, and once assembled, the rack is fairly easy to mount and remove from the hitch. We found the instructions a bit unclear, and the bolts that connect the base and racks were hard to line up and took a few tries to eliminate rattling. Though the rack comes mostly pre-assembled, buyers will need to connect the two horizontal bars that hold the bikes to the base bar that goes into the hitch.
THULE BIKE RACK 2 BIKE INSTALL
We estimated around 20 minutes to install the Thule T2 Pro XT, and we ended up needing about twice as long. TripSavvy / Suzie Dundas Installation: Doable, but could be a little clearer It’s heavy-duty, adjustable, and holds bikes securely enough to give confidence your bikes won't fly off the back of your car driving highway speeds or rough forest service roads. And I've tried nearly all of them-using hitch-mount bike racks, roof rack attachments, and twisting the handlebars at just the right angle to slide it into my small SUV.įortunately for my fellow cyclists, all that experience with different bikes and racks has helped me narrow down the best options on the market. There are many ways to lug a bike around, to be sure. Because I like biking so much, I spend at least one to two days a week exploring new trails-which means I’m often hauling my bike around with my car. I’ve been road and mountain biking for years and at last count, there were six bikes between two people sitting in our garage. Or, worse, having to take off the front tire and jam your bike in the trunk on the way to the trailhead. Not as enjoyable, however, is trying to awkwardly maneuver your bike to fit sideways in the back of the car.
THULE BIKE RACK 2 BIKE FULL
Keep reading for our full product review.īought a new bike this year? Congrats-you’ve got days of fun and fitness to look forward to. We purchased the Thule 2T Pro XT Bike Rack so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it.
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