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Thule 916 T2 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) | 
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| Brand: Thule
Category: Sports
List Price: $379.00
Buy New: $303.20
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 4709
Shipping Weight (lbs): 57.6
Dimensions (in): 54 x 15.2 x 12.2
MPN: 916
Model: 916
UPC: 091021916173
EAN: 0091021916173
ASIN: B000GT2W0G
Release Date: August 4, 2007
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| Features:
| • | 2 bike carrier that Can expand to 4 bike carrier with addition of # 918 2 bike add on- sold separately | | • | For 2" receivers only | | • | Fits wheels 20-29" and up to 3" wide tires | | • | Folds up for storage and down for rear vehicle access | | • | Can be locked with 2 lock cylinders Not included |
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Product Description
Rear-mounted rack folds up for storage and down for access, making loading and unloading a breeze. Two bikes can be strapped securely in the tire trays and support arms without the need for tire removal or the risk of frames touching each other. Holds bikes up to 60 lbs per tray. Compatible with 20" to 29" wheels up to 3" wide.
Product Description
The Thule 916 T2 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack sets the new standard for performance and quick bike loading. The Thule T2 accommodates most bikes, regardless of frame design, suspension, or wheel size, with the convenience of rear-mount access.p The Thule T2 holds up to two bicycles securely, requires a two-inch receiver, and fits a wide range of bikes without requiring any wheel removal, or any frame contact. This convenient bicycle rack is constructed of high-strength steel for the frame with resin components, and folds up for storage, and down for access, so it is out of your way when you don't need it. The T2 carries up to 100 pounds, fits 20- to 29-inch wheels with up to three-inch-wide tires, and can accommodate bikes with wheel bases up to 48 inches. This unit is One-Key System compatible for the ultimate in convenient security. Please, note, lock cylinders are not included.p bWhat's in the Box?/bbr 916 T2 hitch and backbone assembly, all necessary mounting and securing hardware, and instruction guidep bManufacturer's Warranty/bbr Limited lifetime warrantyp
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
Great Rack but Thule Should Have Left the Design Alone! October 27, 2008
W. Mitchell (Virginia)
Let me start by saying I have owned the Sportworks T2 for years and absolutely love the rack, especially when hauling bikes without the traditional top bar. It is very sturdy, the bikes can be put on or taken off in seconds with little to no effort and there isn't any movement from the bikes going down the road. br / br /Last month, someone backed into my Sportworks T2, badly bending it and I had to replace it with the Thule T2 as you can't find any of the older models any more. Of course it's basically the same Rack but when Thule bought the design they had to make some "improvements". Don't get me wrong, this is a great rack but I think the original Sportworks version was better. br / br /The first "improvement" actually isn't bad as much as expensive and limited in usefulness. That would be the optional lock cylinders for the tension bars. I opted to install these and they are easy to install though a bit expensive for what they are (welcome to Thule!). They provide no security from theft whatsoever as you can either let some air out of my front tire or loosen the skewer and take my bike in seconds. I guess it could keep the honest honest if you need to dash in a store but that's about it. I think they are useful in keeping the tension from being accidentally released on long, bumpy rides but I never had a problem with this without the locks on the old version. br / br /Next, the mounting of the rack has been updated in two negative ways. First, the top "anti-rattle" bolt that tightened the rack in the receiver has been done away with. The original version had this AND the threaded bolt hole that together made the rack incredibly sturdy and didn't budge even if you pushed and pulled enough to rock the vehicle. The second way they changed the mounting is to change the size of the threaded hole so that if you want to lock the bike rack onto the receiver, you'll need to kindly buy the insanely expensive Snug-Tite lock sold only by - you guessed it, Thule! br / br /Overall, it's still the same rack and I still believe it's the best rack on the market. I only wish Thule would have stuck to the original design.
 The best HITCH rack bar none! September 24, 2008
Auggie
I researched exhaustively to determine the best hitch rack out there for me and my uber-expensive bike, and I finally settled on the Thule T2. br / br /I couldn't be more pleased with the selection! Even the tools to completely assemble it are included (though the flat wrenches are a little painful to use when cranking down on them). br / br /Easy of use, sturdy construction, adjustable rails both sideways AND fore/aft, tilt up for stowage AND tilt down for rear car access, none of the other brands out there can compare to all these features combined. Though not the most elegant looking rack, these are quality built and very functional. Even the plastic wheel well is very solid and thick, unlike the more flimsy, aluminum-strip backed Saris Thelma's. br / br /Bikes load and unload ridiculously fast and easy that my 8 year old niece can do it all by herself. Only the wheels are touched, leaving the frame unmarred and unstressed. And if I need more capacity later, I can add on a 2-bike extension. br / br /For all its functionality, it is a bit heavy (50 lbs), so it is a chore to install and remove if you must do it every time you ride (which I do since I bike almost every evening after work but don't want to keep the rack mounted during work). Finally, the included anti-wobble bolt has the potential to loosen and fall out since it uses both a flat and lock washer. I recommend not using the flat washer (meaning your receiver side will get chewed up from the lock washer digging into it) or buy the optional Thule STL2 locking hitch pin which locks on the end of the bolt thereby trapping the bolt completely on the receiver. br / br /Rear tire clamp mounts are not safely secured to rails when not being used (at least, no guidance is provided in the instructions; I figured out a way to wrap the strap through the front tire arm). Low ground clearance means the lower tube hitting pavement on deep gutter crossings when hitched to a low profile car/mini-van. br / br /Regarding security, lets be realistic: NO bike rack is theft-proof. ALL security measures can be defeated, given a determined and well-equipped thief. So degrading the rating of this rack to the lowest for having supposedly "no security" is not a fair assessment. br / br /With that said, for the price, I feel this thing SHOULD have included at least lock cylinders for the arms as an out-of-the-box theft deterrent for the grab-and-go low lifes out there; having to buy them separately blows. br / br /Regardless, you should add a cable lock that threads through both wheels, the frame(s) and to the hitch itself. Even then, I would never leave my bikes unattended, out-of-sight for any extended periods of time, no matter which brand of rack it was on (even though I have insurance that would cover the bike). br / br /No rack is perfect. Each have their pros and cons. But the T2 has the best overall quality, durability, functionality, adjustability, ease-of-use, expandability, accessories and features. Overall, if you are hauling any worthy bike(s) of value on a carrier and have a receiver hitch, this is the rack to get. In fact, at a local trail I noticed that almost all of the hitch racks I saw in the parking lot were the T2. br / br /As I ordered this through Amazon, I placed it on a Sunday for two-day delivery and it arrived the next day! That was simply AMAZING service! Thanks Amazon!
One of the best bike rakes on the market September 10, 2008
Cheng S. Chan (Portland, OR USA)
I give this product a 5 stars rating not because it is perfect but it is the best ones available on the market could be found. br / br /I was on the market for several months, and tried and owned a few brands and models (thanks to REI's total customer satisfaction guaranty). All bike rakes have minor design issues. I needed one bike rake which could carry 4 bikes in different designs and sizes. I ended up with this Thule 916 and 918 combo. I would say this is the one with best designs on the market for carrying up to 4 bikes, and am very happy with the quality as three months passed by. br / br /If you are looking for a bike rack for carrying only one or two bikes, you may find any traditional bike rack design with double tubes holding bikes from the top would do a fine job. However, this type of bike rack won't hold 4 bikes as they claimed unless all 4 bike are in similar design and sizes (such as 4 road bike). I couldn't load our two hardtail, one BMX and a 16" kid's BMX onto a Thule 948 no matter how hard I tried (several attempts). br / br /People are complaining about the locking system. This is only a minor problem to my opinion. Yes, it is terribly engineered. Please just don't spend your money on the locking system; instead, buy a few good cable locks for short term security. You should never leave your bikes on the street for too long since there is nothing could prevent a theft stealing your bike(s) untended. br / br /Look out for Yakima and Sarris for similar rakes if you'd like to try other name brands. br /
My favorite rack...so far May 14, 2008
Monkeymindlessness (Lehigh Valley, PA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased the 2", 2-bike T2 last year for use on our 2001 Honda Odyssey. Over the years I have had all forms of bike carriers and must admit that the T2 is my favorite one to date. br / br /Here's why: br / br /1) quick and easy to assemble br /2) hitch mounted = less wind drag/noise and better fuel economy than roof-mounted alternatives br /3) no front wheel removal br /4) 30-second bike mount/dismount br /5) no finagling to makes bikes fit on rack so as not to scratch adjacent bikes br /6) no swaying/banging of bikes against one another br /7) accomodates all types of frames without additional adapters br /8) "lockable" (with a caveat - see below) br /9) once mounted, loaded, and travelling down the road, the entire rack is ROCK-SOLID; it does not rattle nor sway and the overall build quality is sturdy yet relatively lightweight br /10) unloaded rack easily swings up and out of the way with the push of a lever. I often leave the rack on the van - if I had the Snug Tite lock, I would probably never remove it! br /11) expandable from 2 to 4 bikes br / br /The T2 is not perfect though: br / br /1) (a terrible oversight by Thule designers) the locking front wheel arm DOES NOT handle fully inflated 700x32c (and larger) tires UNLESS you deflate the air volume by at least 30-50%. This is a pain because you must deflate the tire upon mounting it and then reinflate the tire upon arrival to your destination. The length of ratcheting notches does not extend far enough up the arm - if you have one you know what I mean. I had to buy another floor pump to keep in the van specifically for this purpose. br /2) the locking front wheel arm is not very secure. Why? All you need to do is deflate the front tire and voila! You can swing the arm down and away, unratchet the non-locking rear wheel strap and you've got yourself a new stolen bike in less than a minute. In essence, the lock on the wheel arm is a DETERRENT rather than an effective security device. Instead of buying the lock cores, go out and do what I did - buy 2 cable locks to secure the bikes to the rack. At least with the cable you can secure both wheels and the bike frame to the rack. br /3) since this rack does not swing-away to either side (it does swing downward, but only by a few inches), opening the rear hatch is not possible once bikes are mounted. You must first unload the bikes to access anything in the rear storage area (remember I have a van, this may not apply to other vehicle applications). br / br /So, in summary, if you're looking for a sturdy, easy to use, and versatile hitch-mounted rack, I would highly recommend the T2. I just hope Thule resolves issues 12 in future generations of the T2 - doing so would make the T2 a nearly perfect bike carrier!
T2 2-bike plus 2 attachment May 11, 2008
Jared M. Berg (Boulder, CO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I added the additional 2 bike carrier so I can carry 4 with this rack. It was pretty easy to install and the bikes went on easy, fast and secure. the only issue is that the the rack came a bit low on my Town n Country and scraped the ground a little on my way out of the driveway. ...will have to park the Van on the street when I have the rack on.
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