Bike Adapter Bar and Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for 2005 Kia Amanti

Question:

If I have two female and one male bike to carry-do we get two adapters and which number does the TH982XT adapter fit both the TH 910 and 911XT carriers? Is the 911 carriers the best one for an Amanti? THANKS.

asked by: Sue S

Expert Reply:

I recommend using an adapter for each women's bike that you plan on carrying, especially if the bike does not have a upper frame bar. The adapter bar provides a location to secure the bike to the carrier. I have attached a review video of this adapter bar for you.

The # TH982XT adapter will work with nearly any bike rack that requires an upper frame bar for mounting. The bar will work great with either the Thule Passage 2 # TH910XT or the Passage 3 # TH911XT that you referenced.

Both the Passage 2 and Passage 3 have been confirmed to fit the 2005 Kia Amanti and will work well for you.

My favorite trunk mount bike rack, and the one I recommend for you, is the Thule OutWay 3-Bike Rack # TH56BV. It features some of the great components of the Passage, like the HoldFast cradles and Fit Dial system, but also includes some awesome features like the locking hub to secure the carrier to your vehicle and the integrated cable lock to lock your bikes to the carrier. The OutWay also features cradles with 2 layers of cushioning to help absorb road shock and minimize vibration of the bikes. I have attached a review video of this bike rack for you.