Thule

Hitch Racks

Hitch Racks Comparison

Series Information

EasyFold Bike Rack

  • EasyFold Hitch Rack Installed
    EasyFold Hitch Rack Installed
  • EasyFold Hitch Rack
    EasyFold Hitch Rack
  • EasyFold Hitch Rack Folded
    EasyFold Hitch Rack Folded
Features:
  • Carries up to 2 bikes
  • Snug-Tite™ receiver lock virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
  • Convenient removable ramp for easy loading and unloading of your bikes
  • Fully foldable for convenient mounting, handling and storage
  • High load capacity for handling the weight of two E-bikes (2 X 66 lbs/30 kg)
  • Fits all 1 1/4" or 2" receivers with included hitch adapter
  • Manages long wheel bases (downhill MTBs)

T2 Bike Rack

  • T2 Hitch Bike Rack Installed
    T2 Hitch Bike Rack Installed
  • T2 Hitch Bike Rack
    T2 Hitch Bike Rack
  • T2 Hitch Bike Rack
    T2 Hitch Bike Rack
Features:
  • Reinforced tray provides maximum strength and rust-free protection
  • SecureHook™ with integrated cable lock secures the bike without making frame contact
  • Adjustable wheel strap quickly secures back wheel to tray
  • Fits 20" to 29" wheel diameter bicycles with up to 3" wide tires
  • Carries bikes with disc brakes, thru-axles and other non-traditional frame designs
  • Carries up to 2 bikes
  • Comes in 2 versions, one for 1-1/4" receivers and one for 2" receivers
  • Carries up to 4 bikes with optional T2 2-Bike Add-On (sold separately)
  • Integrated locking cable wraps around bike frame to lock bikes to hitch rack (2 One-Key lock cylinders included)
  • Snug-Tite™ receiver lock virtually eliminates rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
  • Platform folds and stores when not in use or tilts down for access to rear of vehicle

Carries 2 bikes and comes in versions for 1-1/4" receivers and 2" receivers. If you're looking for a premium bike rack that's easy to load and provides the ultimate in frame protection, then look no further. The T2 Hitch Bike Rack's platform loads quickly with minimal lifting, and the SecureHook™ grabs the bike by the front wheel without contacting the frame. With the addition of the T2 2-Bike Add-On, the carrying capacity can be increased to 4 bikes.

Doubletrack Bike Rack

  • Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Installed
    Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Installed
  • Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack
    Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack
  • Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Installed
    Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Installed
Features:
  • Foldable center mast’s ratchet hooks move independently to grab, hold and stabilize each bike quickly and easily
  • Reinforced wheel trays slide independently along platforms to eliminate bike-to-bike contact
  • Hitch adapter included to accommodate 1-1/4" or 2" receivers with one product
  • Ratcheting wheel strap quickly secures wheels to trays
  • Hitch Switch™ lever folds and stores platform when not in use
  • Accommodates wheel bases up to 48"
  • Carries up to 2 bikes
  • Includes 2 One-Key™ lock cylinders to lock the bikes to hitch rack
  • Fits the widest range of bike sizes and shapes – even cruisers with fenders – up to 3" wide tires
  • Snug-Tite™ receiver lock virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle

Carries 2 bikes and fits 1-1/4" and 2" receivers. This carrier offers the convenience and ease of loading of a platform hitch rack at a great value. The sliding wheel trays can accommodate virtually all wheelbases and tire widths, and the ratcheting hooks make securing your bikes as simple as can be.

Apex Bike Rack

  • Apex Hitch Bike Rack Installed
    Apex Hitch Bike Rack Installed
  • Apex Hitch Bike Rack
    Apex Hitch Bike Rack
  • Apex Hitch Bike Rack Folded
    Apex Hitch Bike Rack Folded
Features:
  • Hold Fast RDT Cradles™ absorb the shock of the road and protect your bikes during transport
  • Patented No-Sway™ cages with rubber bumpers for frame protection, prevent bike-to-bike contact
  • Rack arms' arc design gives bikes greater clearance off the ground and provides greater distance between bikes, preventing contact
  • Increased mast height for improved ground clearance
  • Heavy-duty integrated cable lock allows the bikes to be locked to the rack
  • Cable stores inside of hitch rack when not in use
  • Arms can be folded when not in use
  • Empty carrier can be tilted down to access rear of vehicle
  • Snug-Tite Stinger™ virtually eliminates hitch rack movement and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
  • Available in an up to 4-bike carrying model that fits 1-1/4" and 2" receivers
  • Available in an up to 5-bike carrying model that fits 2" receivers
  • Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling

Available in 4-bike and 5-bike carrying versions; fits 1-1/4" and 2" receivers. The Apex is Thule's top of the line, premium hitch rack. The combination of convenience, security and revolutionary features like cradles with Road Dampening Technology (RDT) make the Apex the most complete hitch rack on the market.

Apex Swing Bike Rack

  • Apex Swing Hitch Bike Rack Installed
    Apex Swing Hitch Bike Rack Installed
  • Apex Swing Hitch Bike Rack
    Apex Swing Hitch Bike Rack
  • Apex Swing Hitch Bike Rack
    Apex Swing Hitch Bike Rack
Features:
  • Swing-away design enables fully loaded rack to swing away from vehicle for rear access
  • Hold Fast RDT Cradles™ absorb the shock of the road and protect your bikes during transport
  • Patented No-Sway™ cages with rubber bumpers for frame protection, prevent bike-to-bike contact
  • Rack arms' arc design gives bikes greater clearance off the ground and provides greater distance between bikes, preventing contact
  • Increased mast height for improved ground clearance
  • Heavy-duty integrated cable lock allows the bikes to be locked to the rack
  • Cable stores inside of hitch rack when not in use
  • Arms can be folded when not in use
  • Empty carrier can be tilted down to access rear of vehicle
  • Snug-Tite Stinger™ virtually eliminates hitch rack movement and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
  • Carries up to 4 bikes and fits 2" receivers only
  • Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling

Available in a 4-bike version only and fits 2" receivers. The Apex Swing is Thule's top of the line, premium hitch rack. The combination of convenience, security and revolutionary features like the swing-away design and cradles with Road Dampening Technology (RDT) make the Apex the most complete hitch rack on the market. The swing-away feature allows a fully loaded rack to swing out of the way for access to the rear of the vehicle.

Vertex Swing Bike Rack

  • Vertex Swing Hitch Bike Rack Installed
    Vertex Swing Hitch Bike Rack Installed
  • Vertex Swing Hitch Bike Rack
    Vertex Swing Hitch Bike Rack
  • Vertex Swing Hitch Bike Rack Folded
    Vertex Swing Hitch Bike Rack Folded
Features:
  • Swing-away design enables fully loaded rack to swing away from vehicle for rear access
  • Holds up to 4 bikes and fits 2" receivers only
  • Unique arced rack arms simplifies bike loading and helps protect bikes during transit
  • Hold Fast Cradles™ cushion bike and provide maximum bike security
  • Anti-Sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
  • Increased mast height for improved ground clearance
  • Arms can be folded when not in use
  • Empty carrier can be tilted down to access rear of vehicle
  • Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling
  • Snug-Tite™ receiver lock (sold separately) virtually eliminates hitch rack movement and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
  • Bikes can be secured to the rack with Thule's 6 ft. braided steel cable lock (sold separately)

Carries 4 bikes and fits 2" receivers. The bike rack incorporates all of the great features of the regular Vertex bike rack, like quick loading and unloading, and superior bike protection, with the convenience of swing-away design. Now, instead of having to unload your bikes to gain access to the rear of the vehicle, you can just swing the fully loaded carrier out of the way.

Vertex Bike Rack

  • Vertex Hitch Bike Rack Installed
    Vertex Hitch Bike Rack Installed
  • Vertex Hitch Bike Rack
    Vertex Hitch Bike Rack
  • Vertex Hitch Bike Rack
    Vertex Hitch Bike Rack
Features:
  • Unique arced rack arms simplifies bike loading and helps protect bikes during transit
  • Available in up to 2 bike, up to 4 bike, and up to 5 bike carrying models
  • The up to 2 bike and up to 4 bike versions fit 1-1/4" and 2" receivers, while the up to 5 bike version fits 2" receivers only
  • Hold Fast Cradles™ cushion bike and provide maximum bike security
  • Anti-Sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
  • Increased mast height for improved ground clearance
  • Arms can be folded when not in use
  • Empty carrier can be tilted down to access rear of vehicle
  • Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling
  • Snug-Tite™ receiver lock (sold separately) virtually eliminates hitch rack movement and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
  • Bikes can be secured to the rack with Thule's 6 ft. braided steel cable lock (sold separately)

Available in 2-bike, 4-bike and 5-bike options; fits 1-1/4" and 2" receivers. The Vertex is the versatile bike carrier that's easy to load, protects your bikes during transit, and folds out of the way when not in use. The unique arc design of the rack arms makes bike loading simple and keeps bikes separated to prevent damage when you're on the road.

Helium Aero Bike Rack

  • Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Installed
    Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Installed
  • Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack
    Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack
  • Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack
    Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack
Features:
  • Ultra-Light aluminum is nearly half the weight of most hitch racks, for easy handling, installation and removal
  • No tools are necessary to load and secure the rack to the receiver
  • Available in 2 models, one that carries up to 2 bikes and another that carries up to 3 bikes
  • Narrow cradle arms can hold a wide range of bike frames, including smaller child's bike frames
  • Hold Fast Cradles™ hold the bikes in place for maximum frame protection and stability
  • Patented No-Sway Cage™ prevent bike-to-bike contact and damage
  • Integrated locking cable and receiver lock knob secure bike to hitch rack and rack to vehicle
  • Hitch Switch™ folds arms down when not in use and tilts carrier away from vehicle for trunk, hatch or tailgate access
  • Hitch adapter included to fit 1-1/4" and 2" receivers with one product

Available in 2-bike and 3-bike options; fits 1-1/4" and 2" receivers. The Helium Aero is nearly half the weight of most hitch racks and is the only ultra-light rack to integrate maximum convenience, bike protection, and security into one sleek aero-design.

Parkway Bike Rack

  • Parkway Hitch Bike Rack Installed
    Parkway Hitch Bike Rack Installed
  • Parkway Hitch Bike Rack Installed
    Parkway Hitch Bike Rack Installed
  • Parkway Hitch Bike Rack
    Parkway Hitch Bike Rack
Features:
  • Safe, secure and economical bike transportation for up to 4 bikes
  • High strength steel construction
  • Soft rubber cradles protect bike frame while holding it securely
  • Tilts away when empty
  • Will not block trunk, hatch or tailgate
  • Snug-Tite™ receiver lock (sold separately) virtually eliminates hitch rack movement and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
  • Bikes can be secured to the rack with Thule's 6 ft. braided steel cable lock (sold separately)

Available in 2-bike and 4-bike options; fits 1-1/4" and 2" receivers. The Parkway is the value priced hitch rack that has features you'd expect only to find in a premium bike carrier. The soft rubber cradles gently support your bike frames while holding them securely during transit, and the entire rack can be tilted down when empty to allow access to the rear of the vehicle.

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