Is an Adapter Bar Needed on Woman's and Children's Bikes on the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack
Question:
Is it necessary to have an accessory bar TH982xt for women and girls bikes If your using the apex TH9025XT carrier, I am going to order the Carrier for my daughter today and she has 2 9 year girls bikes to Transport so I dont know if I need to order the carrier and 3 bars? Please advise.
asked by: Diane
Expert Reply:
When using the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack part # TH9025XT with ladie's and children's bikes I highly recommend using the Thule Bike Adapter Bar part # TH982XT. While it may be possible to get them on the rack without the adapters it will be much more difficult for your daughter to load them up and the bikes will be sitting at very weird angles. I would go with them to save her trouble in the loading so they will enjoy using it more.
As far as the rack goes it is really nice and easy to use. It also locks the bikes to the rack and the rack to the vehicle. Overall a really good choice.
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Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
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Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
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