Solution For Thule T2 Bike Rack When Arm Doesnt Want to Fit Over Tire After Fat Tire Adapter

Question:

I have a Specialized fat boy bike. I have the wheel adaptors but the arm hook does not go over the front tire properly. It will only go about 1/3 of the way up on the front tire. Is there a longer arm hook I can buy? No one mentions a longer arm. They all seem to be 30-31 inches and I definately need a longer one. Mine is only a small frame bike so you would think that I could find something.

asked by: Holly

Expert Reply:

I spoke to my contact at Thule and she informed me that the problem you described would indicate that you have the older style T2 bike rack (older than 2012) which was not designed for use with the fat tire adapter part # TH919, but can easily be made to work with the correct replacement part.

All you need is the Replacement Locking Ratchet Arm part # 752-1272-001. This will replace what you currently have on your rack and will allow the arms of your rack to fit over the fat tires of your bike.

expert reply by: Jameson C