Bike Adapter Bar to Mount Kids Bikes on Thule Hitching Post Pro TH934XTR 4-Bike Rack

Question:

I am looking at the following product: 2012 Honda CR-V Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches Thule Hitch Bike Racks Code: TH934XTR How would I make sure our 2 kids bikes will fit? Their bike frames are very different from adult bikes. I dont want to have to return it. thank you

asked by: Alexandra

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR is a hitch-mount 4-bike carrier that will fit into any of the three hitch types made for your 2012 Honda CR-V.

Do please note that in order to carry more than the two bike maximum for a Class I hitch your CR-V needs to have either a Class II or Class III hitch. There should be a safety sticker on your hitch that indicates it class rating. So long as it is either Class II or Class III you're good to transport up to 4 bikes on this great tilting bike rack.

If you care to add a hitch lock to secure the rack you can use # THSTL2. For a cable lock to secure all the bikes together to the rack, you can use part # e98891.

As for the fit of the two kid's bikes there's a simple way to check whether or not you'll need bike adapter bars to safely mount them on this rack. You'll want to compare the Hitching Post Pro's arm spacing (12-3/8-inches outside to outside) to the open space in the kids' bike frames. If the bike frames are sized/shaped to be compatible with this arm spacing then you're good to go, but if not there is a simple solution, a bike adapter bar # UB01, the Kuat Ubar.

The Ubar connects simply between the handlebar stem and seat post to provide a level mounting surface that mimics a standard adult bike top frame tube. The adapter mates with the carrier arms instead of the bike frame itself. Please refer to the linked video.