Picture of the redesigned Thule Racks 916XTR T2 hitch bike rack, a premium platform bike tray hitch mount rack that fits 2 inch trailer hitches. Replaces the previous Thule 916XT T2 model.
Photo of the redesigned Thule Racks 917XTR T2 hitch bike rack, a premium platform bike tray hitch mount rack that fits 2 inch trailer hitches. Replaces the previous Thule 917XT T2 model.
Thule Racks has just begun shipping to dealers nationwide the brand new Thule T2 series of platform bike racks, replacing the previous models with a security upgrade that safeguards the bicycles from theft when loaded onto the bike rack and left unattended. The Thule 916XTR T2 hitch bike rack replaces the previous 916XT T2 model, while the Thule 917XTR T2 platform bike rack replaces the previous 917XT T2. The security upgrade features a new cable lock on the end of each SecureHook mechanism that clamps down and holds the front wheel in place on the bike tray. The former 916XT and 917XT models only had a lock on each SecureHook that locked the arm in place so no one could come along and raise up the SecureHook clamp arm. However, in certain situations, using certain model fat tire bicycles, some one could actually come along and let out the air in the tire and then muscle the bike wheel out from under the SecureHook clamp arm. The new cable locks on the Thule 916XTR T2 and the Thule 917XTR T2 hitch bike racks extend out from the end of each SecureHook and wrap around the actual bicycle frame to lock the bike to the rack. If you do have an older model 916XT or 917XT, you could simply use a regular bike cable lock on the bicycles and this would eliminate this issue as well. The 916XTR T2 fits 2 inch trailer hitches, while the Thule 917XTR T2 fits 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers. Also available is the Thule 918XTR T2 2 Bike Add-On, which is an optional accessory for the 916XTR T2 model. The 918XTR attaches to the end of 916XTR T2 and allows for the transport of an additional two bicycles.
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