Description
Easy on, secure during transport, easy off.
It's quick and easy to take your bikes on and off the Thule Transport T2 with STL2 Lock. This two-bike carrier holds your bikes on a trailer-hitch-mounted platform that requires a minimal amount of bike-lifting (no more heaving and sweating while packing).
- SecureHook holds bikes securely by the front wheel, while an adjustable strap secures the back wheel to the reinforced tray (there's no bike-frame contact)
- Hitch Switch lever folds and stores platform when it is not in use, or tilts down so you can access the rear of the vehicle
- Snug-Tite receiver lock sits tightly in your trailer hitch and locks the hitch to the vehicle
- Accommodates bicycles with disc brakes and thru-axles
- 2 One-Key locks are included for maximum security while you are under way and at rest stops
- Fits bikes with 20 to 29in wheel diameters and bicycles with up to 3in-wide tires
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Easy
Blake Carley
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Received this rack last week. Putting it together was fairly straight forward after reading over the instructions a few times. It sits very solid in the receiver (2 in version), although does have VERY minor play if I were to say. It is also a struggle for my wife to fold up to the car, I usually have to do it as it is very burly. This things holds bikes great, however. Very secure and stable - exactly what we were looking for in a high end cradle rack. Only, the tightening nut that goes in the hitch did get fairly loose after about a week of city driving, which I had to tighten. Hopefully I wont have to do this every week. 4/5 for now.
Is anyone experiencing bike top tube damage...
Richard
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Is anyone experiencing bike top tube damage caussed by the way this rack secures the bike? Thanks. Would the XTR with wheel securing arms be better or worse?
greg
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Are you squishing the clamp hook down on the top tube? It sounds like you are, but maybe you aren't? The top tube has nothing to do with securing bikes with this rack. The hook grabs the wheel/tire and holds it in the wheel saddle. The rear wheel gets held down with a ratcheted strap with a cam buckle that holds it down securely.
The only damage this rack does to the bike is it has a tendency to rub the lowers on your front suspension fork. I use a small shop rag tied around the foam area on the hook where it can touch the fork. No top tube issues at all.
Blake Carley
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Yes, this should not be contacting the top tube of bikes.
Can't get Much Easier!
Debbie Conti
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- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
My friend just got the brand new "13" version of this rack and it is abosolutly the best, even I can handle it, though it is rather heavy. What a difference it makes: moving from one of those trunk-style racks to this. So much easier, quicker, and secure. He has it on his Honda Civic, of all things, with no problems (just have to use some care on grade changes entering/exiting parking lots, etc.
This brand also came highly recommended from all the diferent bike shopes in our area...and rightfully so!
Recommend either this, or the new "13" model.
Is the snug tite lock effective in reducing...
TJ
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Is the snug tite lock effective in reducing or eliminating play in the receiver?
Debbie Conti
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We got the "2013" modle, and can ony say there is NO excesive play in the unit we have, ours is only the 1" 1/4 receiver for on a Civic...probably more stable yet on a truck. You can go directly to Thulle and download a PDF that might be better able to answere your question on the modle you have, or better yet, call the company. Can only say ours is (so far) the best; we bungy the tires for a little added stabilization to help bikes from possibly banging against each other, though it's not necessary.
A must if you haul DH bikes.
greg
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I use the additional two bike attachment for hauling 4 bikes which is only available with the 2"receiver model. If you have the 1 1/4" you are stuck with two bikes. The 4 bike rack sticks way the hell behind the vehicle and I am waiting for some cop to pull me over saying there needs to be a brake light on the end. They are burly racks, but not as burly as the original sportworks racks that Thule purchased manufacturing designs and rights from. My sportworks rack was hit by a Canadian driving too fast in the snow and his Jeep Liberty was raped by my rack. The rack ripped down the length of his vehicle and punched a hole in his rear quarter panel. The replacement Thule rack was backed into by a neighbor and it tore up the tailgate of his truck. So I am on rack number 3 and it is just waiting its turn to rape a vehicle of its own.
How much does it weigh and is it easy to...
Barbara
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How much does it weigh and is it easy to take on/off of the car for a woman
Wally Phillips
Member since
Hey Barbara,
Thanks for the question. I'd say the Thule Transport T2 with STL2 Lock is around 30 lbs and it is a bit awkward to take on and off of a car hitch. Luckily, that moment doesn't happen too often as it is one of those hitch racks that you put on your car and leave on there for pretty much the entire bike season or longer if need be.
greg
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Not the easiest rack to take on and off. I have the 2 bike extension and that thing is a cumbersome pig to take on and off. Lining up the holes and cranking the bolt down and then loosening it back up. mounting it isn't the most user friendly. It is more of a 'set it and forget it' kind of rack.
Again, great product.
mse5717648
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
My dad was jealous of mine, especially after wrestling his bike on top of his SUV after a long ride, so happy bday dad. I also have another review on this page that goes into more detail on the quality of this product.
Built to Last
mse5717648
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Like all Thule products this item is build to last. The metal parts are solid and well made. The plastic parts are made with solid durable plastic like all Thule products.
Ive had my Thule roof rack for 10+ years now and it still looks and functions perfectly. While their products are a little pricey, in the end it is worth the extra price as it will literally last a lifetime.
The bikes are held on firmly and securely and I know that I dont have to worry about them when driving fast up and down the canyons. Overall this is a great product and I would strongly recommend this to any bike enthusiasts.
Matching Lock Cylinders for T2
earlyrizer
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Extra lock cylinders to match existing locks on your T2 can be obtained by calling Thule customer service. Have the cylinder number that is on your locks before you call. HucknRoll used to sell newly keyed locks in sets before.
Heavy Duty Backbone Holds Rack In Hitch
earlyrizer
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Folds Up Nicely
earlyrizer
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Worth a 1000 Word$
earlyrizer
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Good Quality, Great Price!
earlyrizer
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I've had my T2 since May and I have gone far and fast with 2 bikes on it. I did a lot of research and this was my choice over the other popular racks. The bugs that people complained about on the previous model, Thule resolved. Make sure you get extra locks.
Perfect!
Mark Koppes
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This rack is perfect for both our road and mountain bikes. It also works with our Elektra cruisers. It is really easy to load the bikes and when the rack is folded up against the car it's really secure and comfortably out of the way.
Quick and easy
dan hall
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The T2 is easy to remove and install on the truck, and loading bikes is just as easy. Haven't had a bike that it couldn't hold yet.
Will a tandem fit on this rack? If not,...
phil.graha2419464
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Will a tandem fit on this rack? If not, is there a hitch rack you recommend?
Arthur Debowski
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It won't. Our only Thule tandem solution (and its not a hitch mount) is http://www.backcountry.com/thule-pivoting-tandem-carrier
Backcountry Customer Service comes through!
SS26
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I had a sale email setting in my inbox with all Thule @ 20% off. I waited until the last day listed for the sale to make my purchase....however the sale ended at midnight the day prior to the date in the email. Online chat with Chris Y and the rack was purchased at the email advertised sale price. Can't wait to rack up my bike on the back of my new Jeep with the T2.
Rugged Rack
moo3183646
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A well-thought-out rack that will stand up to years of use. Takes only seconds to load your bike. Expensive overkill for someone who only transports occasionally. Only thing I would change is on the lock-down feature on the arm that holds the front wheel. The current configuration forces you to remove the 2nd bike to lock down the 1st one.
Does anyone know if this rack will work...
Maximus
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Does anyone know if this rack will work well with a minivan? I just got a tow package installed on my van and it is quite low -- I'm a bit worried that going over bumps or low areas it may damage the rack or my bike. Anyone have this rack on a minivan and if so what is your experience? Have any photos to share?
Right On
jeffbrobst
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Past reviewers were correct, the assembly instructions do require some thought to connect the dots where the text and illustrations left a void. However, once assembled this setup works well. I have used with road bikes and my 29er Mountain with ease.
The included wheel locks are questionable on their own so I also run my cable lock for additional protection. Easy load and unload for all sizes and designs. The tilt up/down will probably loosen with use to be a little less cumbersome but all and all this is a solid design for the price.
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el scotto
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