Will the Thule Helium Aero Bike Carrier Fit a 2014 Ford C-Max and Specialized AI Sport Bikes
Question:
How about the Thule Helium Aero 2 bike rack on a 2014 Ford CMAX equipped with a hitch that is rated at 2000#/200# tongue weight and will carry two Specialized 2002 Al Sport bikes ?
asked by: Bill P
Expert Reply:
The Thule Helium Aero # TH9042PRO will be an excellent choice for your 2014 Ford CMAX and the Class I trailer hitch you have. The bike rack weighs only 18-1/4 pounds and if the rack is loaded to its maximum capacity of 37.5 pounds per bike then the total weight would be well within the capabilities of the hitch.
I have linked a video review of the bike rack for you.
If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
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- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
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