Thule 971 Helium 3 bike Rack

Thule 971 Helium 3 bike rack

Constructed of ultra-light aluminum, this bike rack is only about half the weight of traditional bike racks, making installation a simple process rather than a session of weight lifting. In addition to the light weight, it has simple plug-in installation with a built-in locking knob to tighten it in the hitch receiver. No tools are required to install this rack.

The narrow cradle arms hold three bikes and are suitable for most bikes with the traditional horizontal top tube frame. For bikes without the top tube frame, the Thule 982 Top Tube adaptor is recommended to ensure the bikes are held securely in the rack.

The No-Sway cages hold bikes steady and prevent bike-to-bike contact, and an integrated locking cable holds bikes securely in place. Thule’s Hitch Switch lever allows the unit to tile down for easy access to the rear of your vehicle, and when not in use, the arms fold compactly out of the way, facilitating parking inside a garage without having to remove the rack.

The hitch adaptor that comes with the Thule 971 Helium bike rack allows it to be used with either 1.25 or 2-inch hitch receivers, making it easy to switch vehicles.

The Thule 971 retails at $340 to $380, and comes with everything you need to get on the road right away.

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