Roof-mounted racks work well enough for bringing your mountain bikes out to the trails. Problem is, they add a lot of height to your ride, which can cause problems depending on where you’re traveling, apart from putting your bikes in real danger of getting damaged. It may be time to consider getting a hitch rack instead and the Thule T2 Pro offers one of the most interesting options in the market.
A versatile bike rack, it can accommodate everything from the skinniest road tires to the chunkiest off-road fat tires, ensuring it can handle any bicycle you’re transporting. Whether you’re driving commuter bikes, extreme adventure bikes, or anything in between, this thing should accommodate it without any trouble.
The Thule T2 Pro is able to accommodate fat bikes by way of a V-shaped tire trays and a reversible rear-wheel strap design that handily accommodates even those massive five-inch thick rubber tires. It has trays for up to two bikes, too, so both you and the traveling companion are duly covered, with each tray allowing for lateral adjustments to avoid bike clearance problems. You can even add an optional module to expand it to a four-bike setup.
When not in use, the rack can be tilted up, so there’s no obstruction in the back of your car, all while easily tilting down when you need boot access to the car. Features include tool-free installation and removal, a hitch switch lever for tilting the rack up or down, a ratcheting arm that secures bikes without contact with the frame, and an integrated cable lock.
Available now, the Thule T2 Pro is priced at $549.95.