Thule Helium Aluminum 2 Bike Hitch Bike Rack Review - etrailer.com

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Today we are going to review part number TH970XT from Thule. This is Thules helium aluminum two bike rack. This is also available in a three bike carrier as part number TH971XT. First we will cover some of the features of this. This rack will fit either an inch and 1-1/ 4 receiver hitch or a two inch receiver hitch. With 1-1/ 4 receiver hitches, this one works great with a class one receiver hitch. One of the main components about this bicycle rack is it is made out of light weight aluminum and one of the best parts is the anti-rattle feature that we installed in the hitch itself. The bicycle rack engaged into the receiver hitch and it will not rattle. 00:35

What you will notice about the arms is that they are narrower than most. If you have smaller kids bikes or smaller compact frames you do not have to use an adapter bar. Next is the quick-release lever. Also known as a hitch switch which basically allows you to tilt the carrier away from the vehicle and also open up the arms so you can put on the bicycles. This also comes standard with three sliding anti-sway cradles to help the bikes stay in position once it is on the bicycle rack. For security purposes, this comes with an integrated locking cable that allows you to lock the bikes to the bicycle rack itself and also the bicycle rack to the hitch. These are locked together with Thules one key system that is included with this bicycle rack. 01:15

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