by rackdawg on March 9, 2010
by rackdawg on March 9, 2010
Thule 916XT T2 review by 'Dennis'. He is using it as a 2008 Lexus RX400h hitch bike rack.
Overall Rating: 5 Stars (out of 5)
“Spent about a week reading reviews between the Thule 916XT T2 and the Yakima Holdup since they are the popular 2 that does not touch any painted part of the bike. I then decided to stay with Thule because of the convenience of the locking mechanism and the availability of smaller parts (like locks or accessories) at local retail shops. The 916XT T2 rack has a very solid feel and is very stable. The bikes can be mounted and locked with 10 seconds and have enough space between them so that no parts are touching each other. With the addition of the Thule Snug-Tite hitch lock, the bike rack does not sway side to side (although it bounce once in a while). The assembly is pretty simple and real easy as well. Lastly, I had to decide where to order the rack. ORS seems to have their act together and have good customer service so I went ahead and placed the order with them.”
all Thule 916XT T2 platform bike rack reviews
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bike hitch rack,
Lexus RX400h,
Thule 916XT 917XT T2
by rackdawg on March 7, 2010
Image of the Thule 916XT T2 platform hitch bike rack for 2 inch trailer hitches. Also available is the Thule 917XT T2 bike hitch rack for 1.25 inch hitches.
Great news from the good folks at Thule Racks. They’ve just taken the most popular platform style hitch mount bike rack on the planet and made it even better! Now available are the Thule 916XT T2 platform hitch rack (fits 2″ trailer hitches) and the Thule 917XT T2 platform bike rack (fits 1-1/4″ receiver hitches), which replace the discontinued Thule 916 T2 and Thule 917 T2 models. All the fabulous features of the previous models are still included on the brand new 916XT T2 and 917XT T2, except now they also ship with a 2 pack of Thule locks, to lock the bikes to the bike carrier, and the Thule STL2 Snug-Tite lock for locking the T2 to the trailer hitch. No more having to fork over extra dinero just to keep crummy thieves from stealing your bicycles or the T2 itself. The SecureHook has also been redesigned to fit even more bike styles and sizes, from small bmx bikes and kid bikes with 20″ wheels on up to road bikes with skinny tires, any mountain bikes and even 29 inch 29er bike wheels and super-fat 3 inch tires found on freeride-downhill mountain bikes. If you want the fastest, easist loading hitch mount platform bike rack in the solar system, and now with all lock included, check out the new T2 models. Also available is the Thule 918XT T2 2 bike add-on for carrying an additional two bicycles on the 916XT T2 model.
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bike hitch rack,
platform bike rack,
Thule 916XT 917XT T2,
Thule Racks
by rackdawg on February 14, 2010
Fleetwood Tonka pop up camper rack using Thule 430 Tracker II Foot Pack, Thule TK1 Tracker Kit and Thule LB96 96 inch load bars. This rack installs on the Flletwood camper top tracks.
An excellent ORS Racks Direct customer install featuring the a Fleetwood Tonka pop up camper rack that is configured with the Thule 430 Tracker II Foot Pack, Thule TK1 Tracker Kit and Thule LB96 96 inch load bars. This rack installs on the Fleetwood camper top tracks. If your particular camper does not already have tracks on the camper top, simply first install the Thule TB60 Tracks. You can then attach the components listed above to the Thule Tracks. A very user-friendly system that is easy to install by anyone. Once the rack is on the camper top, you can mount any Thule gear carriers to the extra-long 96 inch length Thule load bars. ANd your are ready to load up all your gear and head out for your next adventure!
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pop up camper rack
by rackdawg on February 12, 2010
Image depicts the Thule 9003 Raceway Platform bike rack, an all-new hybrid platform style carrier combined with a trunk mount bike rack.
As if Thule Racks hasn’t pushed the trunk mount bike rack category envelope enough with the all-new 9001 / 9002 Raceway trunk racks… they just announced another even more technologically advanced trunk bike rack offering to be available Spring 2010. Dubbed the Thule 9003 Raceway Platform trunk bike rack, this carrier includes two integrated bike trays that rest at a conveniently low level for easiest ever loading of bicycles onto a car trunk mount style bike rack. Just place the bike into the bike tray and the upper clamp located on the Thule 9003 Raceway trunk bike rack arm grips the bike frame to secure it in place. Then tighten down each wheel strap located on either end of the bike tray and the bicycle is fully stabilized for worry free transport. Each bike try is independently adjustable to fit any size bicycle, kids and adult bikes alike. And as with the 9001 raceway and 9002 Raceway models, the 9003 Raceway Platform uses high strength cables and patented FitDial for super quick and painless installing of the carrier on your car. Compatible with hatchbacks, coupes, wagons, sedans, minivans, SUV’s, even cars with rear spoilers. Also includes integrated bike cable lock to prevent theft of bicycles when mounted onto the rack.
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Thule Raceway,
trunk bike rack
by rackdawg on February 11, 2010
Image showing the Thule 9001 Raceway and Thule 9002 Raceway trunk mount bike racks, the latest in evolutionary enhancements in design and function in the vehicle rear mount bicycle carrier category.
Available Spring 2010 is the all-new Thule 9002 Raceway (holds 3 bikes) and Thule 9001 Raceway (holds 2 bikes) trunk mount bike racks. Features a plethora of highly innovative components including cables instead of cumbersome straps and Thule No Sway Cages that prevent bikes from swinging into each other or the back of the car. Also includes Thule Racks patented FItDial mechanism that makes it a cinch to fit the Thule Raceway to any vehicle. Also includes an integrated cable lock to secure the bicycles to the Thule Raceway. Most striking is the attractive new design styling that screams with premium good looks!
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Thule Raceway,
trunk bike rack
by rackdawg on February 11, 2010
Image of the Thule Racks 513 Domestique fork mount bike rack. Clamps directly to any factory racks as well as aftermarket car rack crosbars from Thule, Inno, Yakima etc.
Thule Racks has launched a new fork mount bike rack called the Thule 513 Domestique. This car roof top bicycle carrier stands apart from other fork mount style carriers offered by Thule Racks because the Thule 513 Domestique is equipped to clamp directly to factory roof rack crossbars, no adapters required. It also works on after-market car rack system cross bars from Thule, Yakima, Inno etc. Also features a racy, aerodynamic look that looks great on all vehicles. Also optionally locks the bicycle inside the carrier and Domestique itself to the car roof rack.
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513 Domestique,
bike roof rack
by rackdawg on February 9, 2010
Q: I’m trying to install the Thule 480 Traverse car rack system on my Saab 9-2x but having issues. Specifically, the Thule 1210 Fit Kit clip is not long enough to reach from the Thule 480 Traverse Foot to the correct position on the Saab 9-2x door well. Any help?
A: Check out the photo below that troubleshoots this issue…
Image A depicts grey screw on the Thule 480 Traverse Foot in the fully tightened position and clip positioned at highest point (the Fit Kit attaches to the clip). If you find that the Fit Kit does not reach down far enough to be positioned correctly on your doorwell, simply fully loosen the grey screw and the clip will lower to its lowest position as depicted in image B. You can then attach the Fit Kit to the clip in this lowest position, allowing the Fit Kit to be properly positioned on the doorwell.
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Saab 9-2x,
Thule 480 Traverse
by rackdawg on February 4, 2010
Image of Thule 487 Traverse Short Roof Adapter ( SRA ) for use with the Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack and Thule 480R Rapid Traverse Foot Pack.
The
Thule 487 Traverse Short Roof Adapter (SRA) is required for use with both the Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack and Thule 480R Rapid Traverse Foot Pack on certain cars, minivans and pickup trucks with 2 doors, a short roofline, greatly curved roof top etc. The Thule 487 Traverse SRA allows the front and rear cross bars on the roof rack to be distanced further apart, creating the properly safe and stable configuration for attaching gear carriers to transport items such as kayaks, canoe, ladder, cargo box, ski and snowboards, bikes, surfboards and more.
by Rack James on December 6, 2009
Toyota Highlander Hybrid bike rack using Thule 450 Crossroads rack system with Thule 599XTR Big Mouth upright bike carrier and Thule 518 Echelon bike rack and Thule XG-12 tire chains
You never know when you might run into snow on your way to your favorite bike trails. This Toyota Highlander Hybrid is prepared if that may be the case. Mounted to the Toyota Highlander factory side rails is the Thule 450 Crossroads racks system with not one but two premium Thule bike racks. On the right is the Thule 599XTR Big Mouth upright bike rack and on the left is the Thule 518 Echelon fork mounted bike rack. In the event of inclement weather, this Toyota Highlander has a pair of Thule XG-12 tire chains.
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Snow Chains,
Toyota HighLander
