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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