What is a Thule Bike Rack?
A Thule bike rack is a product designed and manufactured by Thule Group, a Swedish company specializing in outdoor and transportation equipment. Thule bike racks are designed to securely transport bicycles on vehicles such as cars, SUVs, and trucks. They provide a convenient and safe way to transport bikes without having to disassemble them or occupy interior space.
Thule bike racks are known for their durable construction, ease of use, and innovative features. They typically have adjustable features to accommodate various bike sizes and styles, such as road bikes, mountain bikes, and fat bikes. Thule also offers bike rack accessories like locks and adapters to enhance the functionality and security of their bike racks.
Why should I buy a Thule Bike Rack from AutoLeisure?
AutoLeisure is one of the UK’s leading online Thule dealers and we stock a comprehensive range of the best Thule products including Thule Rooftop Tents, Thule Roof Boxes, Thule Roof Racks, Thule Luggage and Thule Child Bike Seats to name a few. Since starting in 1942, Thule has become a market leader in designing and manufacturing automotive accessories, specialising in the Thule roof rack revolutionising the way in which vehicle could increase their storage capacity. Today Thule continues to build on its great reputation of delivering high quality products with cutting edge design whilst purring safety and reliability first. What to know more about the Thule story? Read our Thule guide.
The Thule bike rack offering is not different to all their other products which are known for exceptional quality, security, and durability. Each Thule bike rack feature special locking mechanisms that protect your bikes from theft so when you have stopped for that break on your long-distance journey to a beautiful lake, mountain or nature spot, your mind can be at ease. As always with Thule products, the Thule cycle carriers are very versatile fitting on a wide range of vehicles and accommodating many different types of bikes. Their user-friendly designs make unloading and loading the bikes simple, while compatibility with different bike frames ensures a snug fit. A Thule bike rack is a worthwhile investment for keen cyclists as they give you a convenient and worry-free solution to bike transportation.
What are the different types of Thule bike racks that I can buy from AutoLeisure?
There are three types of Thule bike racks which you can buy, and they are categorised by the way they are secured to your vehicle. Within each type of Thule bike rack there are different styles or sizes you can purchase. Keep reading to understand more about the types of bike racks AutoLeisure offers.
Thule Bike Roof Racks
Thule bike roof racks are available in two styles, full upright and fork mounted. Whilst choosing the right bike rack for you it usually comes down to personal preference as they both have their advantages. Each model of Thule bike roof racks come with matching keys and locks for licking the bike to the bike rack as well as the rack to the Thule roof bars. Yes, that is right, to use these types of bike racks you will need to have a Thule roof rack with roof bars to attached it to your vehicle. Thule roof bike racks are very useful car bike rack especially when you need access to the back of your vehicle as the other types of bike racks for cars are secured to the rear of the vehicle. They also have the added benefit of being able to fit on your Thule Roof Rack along side some of the Thule Roof Box models giving you extra bang for your buck when it comes to additional storage space. Get in touch with one of our team members if you want to know more!
Thule Boot Bike Racks
Thule boot bike racks which can also be known as rear mounted bike racks or trunk bike racks, are as the name suggests secured to the back of your vehicle. Please note that design constraints of many current vehicles it may not be possible to mount your bikes on the rear boot of your car. Thule takes safety very seriously so please make sure you check the Thule buyers guide information related to your specific car model or check with one of our friendly AutoLeisure team members to find out more before purchasing. The great news is that Thule offers a tow bar mounted bike rack which we will cover next for those determined to have a rear mounted bike rack system.
Thule Tow Bar Bike Racks
Thule tow bar bike racks are a fantastic way to transport your bikes, specifically if your Thule roof rack is already full of other Thule products with items that you need. Thule tow bar bike racks come in various sizes accommodating up to four bikes which is very handy if you are going on a family cycling trip. As the name suggests, these bike racks for cars attached to the tow ball on the back of the vehicle and are very easy to load and unload. The Thule Easyfold XT and Thule Velospace XT are two if the most popular Thule tow bar bike racks and can carry 2 bikes.
FAQs
Is it easy to install a Thule Bike Rack on my car?
Yes, it is. If you have a Thule roof rack and purchased a Thule bike roof rack such as the Thule ProRide or Thule TopRide, they will typically slide into the top of the Thule roof bar and have a mechanism to secure it on. Thule tow bar bike racks are easily mounted onto the tow bar. Check out our product pages where you can watch a video which shows how these can be secured on the rear of your car. All products come with instruction manuals so please make sure you read these before installing and if your car is compatible with the boot bike racks there will be a installation guide in the box for you to follow.
Do I need Thule Roof Bars to use my Thule Bike Rack on my car?
If you would like a Thule bike roof rack you will need Thule roof bars to use your bike rack. If you have purchased the Thule tow bar bike rack or Thule boot bike rack, you will not need a Thule roof rack or Thule roof bars.
How many bikes can my Thule Bike Rack carry?
Thule tow bar bike racks can carry up to 4 bikes depending on the model you purchase. However, the Thule roof bike racks carry one bike each, but you can mount multiple racks on you your Thule roof rack. Usually most modern cars can accommodate up to 4 bikes on the roof rack.