Thule Helium 2 Bike Platform Rack Review Video

Great question Gerard! The Thule Bike Adapter Bar #TH982XT could potentially pull the seat loose, but that would take either going over some pretty rough terrain for a prolonged time, or a whole lot traveling without checking on the bike. I will…

Any bike rack will require some degree of lifting to seat the bike within the carrier. A hitch mounted platform type rack is definitely the right choice when being concerned about lifting height; especially if you already have a hitch installed on…

You will always have trouble loading the second bike if your first bike is placed on the rack at that angle. The Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes, part #TH982XT, should be used around the stem and the seat post…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

At the end of the day, it truly depends on the overall weight of your electric bikes. However, it is important to note that the Thule Helium Bike Rack #TH44VR only has a per-bike weight capacity of 37.5 pounds. If one of your e-bikes weighs more…

There is one cable lock included with the Thule Helium 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Wheel Mount #TH44VR. I went ahead and attached a video to this answer that shows the bike cable at time stamp 2:44.

I verified with Thule that the Helium Platform XT rack will indeed fit and work in a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver, and also work on a vehicle with a 2" hitch. It comes with a 2" sleeve that you'd leave on…

There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the…

In order to replace a Thule lock cylinder such as #THLOCKN102 you will first need to make sure it is in the unlocked position. Then you will insert the universal change key, #853-1251 if you need one. You can then pull out the old lock cylinder.…

If you are considering the Thule Helium Pro 3 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches #TH9043PRO and the Thule Apex XT 4 #TH9025XT, there are some differences to consider. First off, since the Helium is made of durable aluminum, it has a…

Hey there Gerad, I understand how some of those bike rack's with threaded hitch pins can be a pain to install. I think you'd be happy using the Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #TH9024XT. This hitch is extremely easy to install or…

The hidden design on the EcoHitch Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7345 for your 2018 Honda CR-V is definitely a really nice feature that helps to maintain a sleek factory appearance on the vehicle. When installing the hitch you will just need to cut a…