Can the Thule T2 Pro XTR Be Used On Bikes with Fenders/Racks
Question:
Can a touring bike with fenders and racks be held down by the hook arm on platform bike racks ?
asked by: John H
Expert Reply:
The Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack part # TH83JV is a wheel mount bike rack which cannot be used to secure bikes with fenders or racks. Instead, you will need to use a bike rack with frame mounts which can be used to secure bikes with fenders or a rack, the Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack part # SA4414B is what I recommend as there also won't be an issue with the bikes that have the deep drop tube frame either that is typical for the touring bikes you are looking to carry. If you want to add locks, you can use the Hitch Tite Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock part # SA3022 for the rack and the Saris Cable Lock part # SA981 for the bikes.
I also like the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE part # HR1400Z but keep in mind there is a limit to how far down the upright hooks can reach on deep drop tube bike frames.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Heavy Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
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Hitch Tite Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Saris Bike Racks with 1-1/4" and 2" Shanks
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Saris Racks
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- Saris
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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Saris
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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