Thule Transport T2

The best platform hitch bike rack out on the market... I can't say enough about how easy it is to load and unload my rigs. You'll appreciate the smart tilt feature on this rack, it allows easy access to the rear hatch of your vehicle even with both bikes on the rack. Folds away nicely too. High quality components. A winner!!!

Great bike rack. Recommend to anyone. Good service. Thanks to all.

This bike carrier is much better than the other 2-4 bike styles and roof racks. Loading bikes is quick, and removing the rack it fast too. It does allow you to get in the back of the van while loaded. We added the extension to make it a 4-bike. We have it on a Honda Odyssey.

15,000+ miles hauling downhill bikes (with the 3rd bike add-on) - through 7 western states in 4 years. The rack is a testament to itself. Can't be any easier loading/unloading. Even our youngest could load his own bike at the age of 10. This rack has been on the back of a Navigator in the roughest desert and mountains we could find. It rides high enough to avoid dragging through the washouts! I am sure ours will last for years -- but we just bought one for our son. We have a locking pin for the receiver, but also use a cable lock.

Some draw backs. 1. You have to assemble the rack. The instructions are good, but it still takes about an hour or so. 2. The swing bar does place some pressure on the front break of road bikes. 3. The rack is a little heavy. Taking it on & off of the vehicle is much easier with 2 people. 4. The rear hitch racks are notorious for leaving bikes with road grime after long trips - especially in the rain. (however, they are shielded from summer bugs a little better then the top racks) 5. Locking the bike is questionable. We have to methods of lock down. a. Light lock down - going into the grocery store - We bought the two additional locks & the snug tight locks. This allows one to lock the "arm" in place over the front tire. This is all fine for keeping the good people honest, but come one. I can quick release the front wheel & get the whole bike free. b. If we are going on long trips we purchased a 8' long cable with a heavy duty lock. We run this thought the bikes frames & wheels then lock it to the rack - which is locked to the car. Again, this is not full proof, but I don't really care, b/c our bikes are insured & I would always enjoy getting a new bike. Some things that I like about this rack: 1. The rack has a very nice "not in use mode" where a quick depression of a lever allows the rack to be placed in a vertical position. 2. Loading the bikes is lightning fast! I can load 2 bikes in about 2 minutes. No wheel removal or storage. Also, this rack can handle my heavy duty mountain bike with disk breaks (becoming more & more standard) that most top racks have issues with. Plus I hate removing the front tire on my mountain bike. This is important - going biking takes long enough without taking 15 minutes to load & unload your steed. 3. The rack allows for the movement of the bikes so that you can see the tail lights through the wheels. Also, you can arrange the bikes so that the handle bars & seats don't hit each other. ( a common problem on rear hitch racks) 4. The bikes don't swing at all - or very very little. The bikes are loaded in a very fast solid manner with out additional straps that swing or slap in the wind. 5. If you go for the 2" inch rack, the 2 bike add on is very nice. I think that it even comes with a rear break light that can plug into the trailer lights for additional security. I would do this, but it is not recommended for the 1 1/4 hitch weight load. I have considered doing this because they are usually covering their ass - as some down hill mountain bikes (made for riding lifts) & the growing popularity of electric bikes - can now weigh close to 60lbs each. 6. My wife can quickly & easily load the bikes by herself. She normally couldn't & wouldn't want load then on top of the vehicle by herself. (This is a huge plus)

Excellent rack. No sways or bobbing, keeps the bikes sturdy and well protected. Loading the bikes is easy and quick. Not a big fan of the price though. Too expensive for a 2 bike carrier, and you still need to shell out extra $ for locks and hitch bolt that I think should be included in the package/price. The extension cost just as much.

My new bike's frame dictated the need for a new rack, l went with the T2 and like it alot. EZ on and off, but LOCK your bikes at all times, a thief will have a bike in 5 seconds or less! A part was broken in the box but Thule custumor service was great and a new part is on the way. I would highly reccomend this rack, but catch it on sale because it is pricey.

Man, this would be a great rack if I could actually get one that was complete! The service from this site has been excellent but the first rack I was sent was missing parts and the second one had broken parts. Thule customer support is some of the worst I have encountered. So, 5 stars to this site and 1 to Thule. This sucker is reasonably heavy but manageable.

I stepped up to this model and I am happy as can be with the ease and quality of the T2. It is much quicker and easier to use and secures my bikes better than the other Thule carrier.

Positives: holds bikes so securely you never have 1/ to worry about bike clanging together or falling off. 2/ Super good quality in all parts, bike don't sway or move almost at all. 3/ Holds bikes higher than most other racks so it keeps them out of car tire spray and saves bike bearings in the process. Negatives: 1/ A bit expensive by Backcountry had a great deal. 2/ Only holds 2 bikes, need a fairly expensive add-on to hold more. 3/ Bikes can be stolen even with locked arms, try putting rear wheel into wheel tray for better security and/or use a cable lock.

The T2 was easy to put together and install. It clears the back tire on my Jeep Rubicon with the spare attached to the back and lowers just enough to open the door and window in the rear. The best thing is that it takes 15 seconds to load/unload a bike! The best rack I've ever used for biking. Although it's expensive it is totally worth it!

A great rack! It fit onto my 02 Civic with just a little mod on the front wheel tray. (Had to shave it a bit with a drummel to clear my bumper) The best bike rack on the market - no stretching, reaching or straining required. Combined with the Snug Tite Lock and lock cylinders, all is secure. A must have.

Absolutely a great bike rack. I have it mounted on the front of my F350 4x4 for when I have my camper on & am towing a boat. Great quality & functionability. No bike yet to put on it, but I have one coming. Unreal price. Nearly 40-45% off what I could get it for in Canada, including shipping & all costs right to my door. Greg or Craig or David (I can't remember his name now) was just terific!! I can't say enough about him. Got the job done for the best price. I will shop here again for sure.

I hate to make superlative comments like the title of this review, but in this case I can't help it. With the hitch version of this rack, you can load 45lb DH bikes without throwing out your back, and do it in under 10 seconds. Plus the rack is rock solid stable, no bike sway while driving. Even off-road this thing is amazingly stable. Just get one. Trust me.