Thule 9001 Raceway 2 Bike Rear Mounted Bike Rack

The Thule 9001 raceway 2-bike carrier is a trunk mount bike rack that supplies stable storage comparable to that found in hitch mount carriers, but without the need to have a hitch receiver installed. Features include: Sure-Tight ratcheting cables with locks providing maximum fastening security to your vehicle trunk or rear hatch, patented FitDial technology guaranteeing a "perfect fit" to your vehicle, anti-sway cages that prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact, the ability to fold the rack flat when not in use, and locks for piece of mind when leaving bikes and the rack on a vehicle unattended.

Revolutionary trunk mount carrier design mixes premium features with easy storage.
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Revolutionary Trunk Mount Carrier Design

The Thule 9001 raceway 2-bike trunk mount carrier represents a revolutionary rack concept that merges the premium features of a hitch rack with an incredible ease of storage. The raceway 9001 includes Thule's patented FitDial technology, which allows for fast, easy use with a wide range of vehicles. To fit the carrier to varying trunk configurations simply lift the unit's release lever and open the frame position to the desired opening, locking it into place with a push of the release lever. Molded rubber pads provide firm hold to vehicle and protect against scratches. Each possible position of the frame opening is marked by a number. Noting this makes future fittings of the carrier even faster.

Patented FitDial technology ensures a perfect fit at the back of any vehicle for virtually any bike.
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Bike cradles and no-sway cages dramatically minimizes bike movement.
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Sure-Tight cables attach to vehicles without scratching.
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Once the raceway 9001 is fitted it secures to vehicles via Sure-Tight high strength cable attachments that provide a hold that is much better than anything possible with straps often used with other trunk mount carriers. Four cables extend from the core of the rack, two at the top and two at the bottom. Cable tension is released at the flip of upper and lower levers. At this point cables can be pulled out to the exact length needed for your vehicle configuration, and once hooks at the end of cables are in place, they are tightened using the side-by-side large and smaller dials at the side of the carrier. Although rigid, cables are padded, meaning they will not scratch vehicles. After the rack is mounted on a vehicle, loading bikes is easy. The Raceway 9001 holds two bicycles secure to the bike arm via the combination of narrow cradle arms with bike cradle pads and straps. Also included are rigid no-sway cages that hang down from the bike arm, where they attach to bike frame's main vertical tube and deliver a bracket like hold on each bike frame. Along with these two stabilizing elements, the raceway 9001 includes a strap that is run through the bike(s) to secure their lower halves to the frame of the raceway 2001 carrier. When bikes are removed, the upper arms of the rack fold down inline with the main body of the rack at the release of a few levers allowing for a more streamlined shape and easier driving and parking abilities.

Two-way Locking for Security

The Thule 9001 raceway 2-bike rear mounted bike rack features locking security on two levels. First, it is packaged with an integrated cable lock extending from the bike arms around the frame cradles so bicycles are protected from theft. The carrier itself is also protected by the inclusion of locks and keys for securing the Sure-Tight ratcheting cables in place, which locks the entire bike carrier to the vehicle trunk or hatchback.

Key Features

• Sure-Tight ratcheting cables with locks provide maximum fastening security to your vehicle
• Patented FitDial guarantees a "perfect fit" to your vehicle
• Molded rubber pads provide firm hold to vehicle and protect against scratches
• Anti-sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
• Narrow cradle arms hold a variety of bike frames including smaller children's bikes and fold when not in use
• Bike arm folds down vertically against the the body of the carrier for convenient storage and ease of driving/parking when not in use
• Lockable cable secures bike to carrier and carrier locks to vehicle (locks included)
• Stylish, but durable injection molded construction ensures long life of the rack

Specifications

• Capacity - 2 bikes
• Fits tire dimensions - Up to 3"
• Maximum weight carrying capacity - 70 lbs.
• No-sway cages keep bikes apart - Yes
• Bikes can be locked to rack - Yes
• Rack can be locked to vehicle - Yes
• One Key system compatible - No
• Fits most bikes with disc brakes - Yes
• For tandem bikes - No

What's in the Box

• Thule 9001 raceway 2-bike rear mounted bike rack (including integrated cable lock on bike arm and lock for Sure-Tight ratcheting cables)
• All necessary bike cradle and no-sway cage fixtures
• Strap assembly
• Instruction guide and warranty information

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

The Thule 9002 raceway 3-bike carrier a trunk mount bike rack that supplies stable storage comparable to that found in hitch mount carriers, but without the need to have a hitch receiver installed. Features include: Sure-Tight ratcheting cables with locks providing maximum fastening security to your vehicle trunk or rear hatch, patented FitDial technology guaranteeing a "perfect fit" to your vehicle, anti-sway cages that prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact, the ability to fold the rack flat when not in use, and locks for piece of mind when leaving bikes and the rack on a vehicle unattended.

Revolutionary trunk mount carrier design mixes premium features with easy storage.
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Revolutionary Trunk Mount Carrier Design

The Thule 9002 raceway 3-bike trunk mount carrier represents a revolutionary rack concept that merges the premium features of a hitch rack with an incredible ease of storage. The raceway 9002 includes Thule's patented FitDial technology, which allows for fast, easy use with a wide range of vehicles. To fit the carrier to varying trunk configurations simply lift the unit's release lever and open the frame position to the desired opening, locking it into place with a push of the release lever. Molded rubber pads at the ends of arms provide firm hold to vehicle and protect against scratches. Each possible position of the frame opening is marked by a number. Noting this makes future fittings of the carrier even faster.

Patented FitDial technology ensures a perfect fit at the back of any vehicle for virtually any bike type.
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Sure-Tight high-strength cables ratchet with the turn of a knob and can be locked to secure the carrier to the vehicle.
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The rack folds up tight on the vehicle and off it when not in use.
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Once the raceway 9002 is fitted it secures to vehicles via Sure-Tight high strength cable attachments that provide a hold that is much better than anything possible with straps often used with other trunk mount carriers. Four cables extend from the core of the rack, two at the top and two at the bottom. Cable tension is released at the flip of upper and lower levers. At this point cables can be pulled out to the exact length needed for your vehicle configuration, and once hooks at the end of cables are in place, they are tightened using the side-by-side large and smaller dials at the side of the carrier. Although rigid, cables are padded, meaning they will not scratch vehicles. After the rack is mounted on a vehicle, loading bikes is easy. The Raceway 9002 holds up to three bicycles secure to the bike arm via the combination of narrow cradle arms with bike cradle pads and straps. Also included are rigid no-sway cages that hang down from the bike arm, where they attach to bike frame's main vertical tube and deliver a bracket like hold on each bike frame. Along with these two stabilizing elements, the raceway 9002 includes a strap that is run through the bike(s) to secure their lower halves to the frame of the raceway 2002 carrier. When bikes are removed, the upper arms of the rack fold down inline with the main body of the rack at the release of a few levers allowing for a more streamlined shape and easier driving and parking abilities.

Two-way Locking for Security

The Thule 9002 raceway 3-bike trunk mount carrier features locking security on two levels. First, it is packaged with an integrated cable lock extending from the bike arms around the frame cradles so bicycles are protected from theft. The carrier itself is also protected by the inclusion of locks and keys for securing the Sure-Tight ratcheting cables in place, which locks the entire bike carrier to the vehicle trunk or hatchback.

Key Features

• Sure-Tight ratcheting cables with locks provide maximum fastening security to your vehicle
• Patented FitDial guarantees a "perfect fit" to your vehicle
• Molded rubber pads provide firm hold to vehicle and protect against scratches
• Anti-sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
• Narrow cradle arms hold a variety of bike frames including smaller children's bikes and fold when not in use
• Bike arm folds vertically against the the body of the carrier for convenient storage and ease of driving/parking when not in use
• Lockable cable secures bike to carrier and carrier locks to vehicle (locks included)
• Stylish, but durable injection molded construction ensures long life of the rack

Specifications

• Capacity - 3 bikes
• Fits tire dimensions - Up to 3"
• No-sway cages keep bikes apart - Yes
• One Key system compatible - No
• Fits most bikes with disc brakes - Yes
• For tandem bikes - No

What's in the Box

• Thule 9002 raceway 3-bike trunk carrier (including integrated cable lock on bike arm and lock for Sure-Tight ratcheting cables)
• Instruction guide and warranty information

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

The Thule Passage 3-Bike Strap Rack is an easy-to-install and use trunk rack carrier with value-added features that make it the perfect choice for an up-and-coming and family oriented cyclists. Designed for three bikes stowed at the rear exterior of your vehicle it features rubber cradles protect bike frames while holding them securely, patented FitDial hub adjustments that provide the perfect fit to your vehicle, arms fold down when not in use, an anti-sway feature to prevent bike to bike contact and marrow cradle arms hold a wider range of bike frames including smaller child frames.

Quality 3-bike trunk carrier transport from Thule for new cyclists and families.
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Quality 3-Bike Trunk Carrying Capacity

The Thule Passage 3-Bike Bike Strap Rack has a three bicycle carrying capacity. It utilizes Thule's easy-to-use, patented FitDial hub adjustment system for a perfect fit to your vehicle exterior, quick installation and an exclusive push-button feature for for attaching and detaching carrier arms, as well as folding them down so they are out of your way when not in use. It also features soft rubberized cradles that lock down bikes while still allowing complete adjustment along the bike arm, and No Sway Cages that drastically minimize frame movement to keep your bicycles from colliding. The Thule Passage also provides you with a super-stable fit to your vehicle with six straps, a classic black finish that looks great on any and every vehicle and a maximum carrying capacity of 105 pounds.

The FitDial adjustment feature means a fast, perfect fit to every vehicle.
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Rubberized cradles and No Sway cages for drastically minimized movement.
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No-Sway, No-Hassle Features

Bike strap rack carriers do not require a rack, are easy to install and offer easy access to bikes. This makes them common, especially with new cyclists and families, but they can also be one of the least stable and awkward options on the road, sometimes leading to bike-on-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact and presenting problems with parking. The Thule Passage 3-Bike Strap Rack Carrier does away with these issues with its no-sway, no hassle usability. It quickly secures to trunk and/or hatchback seams with multiple straps just like other carriers in its class, but also contains unique setup features. The first of these is a wing adjustment knob and FitDial combo with recommended numerical positions for specific vehicles. This limits the trial and error in how the carrier should lay against your vehicle. Once this optimal fit position is confirmed it is locked into place with easy to turn wing adjustment knobs. Then there is the one-button connection feature for carrier arms, allowing for instantaneous installation, removal and maneuvering of the arms down and out of the way for parking situations with the carrier on, but empty of bikes. It also features narrow cradle arms, capable of holding a wider range of bike frames including smaller child frames. Most impressive though is the no sway cage feature. Attaching and extending below each of the rubberized cradles that support your bike frame and attach to the carrier arms, no sway attachments dramatically reduce bike frame movement front-to-back and side-to-side.

Key Features

• Carries up to 3 bikes on the trunk or hatchback of your vehicle
• Soft rubber cradles protect bike frame while holding it securely
• Patented FitDial provides the perfect fit to your vehicle
• Arms fold down when not in use
• Narrow cradle arms hold a wider range of bike frames including smaller child frames
• SoftCushion pads protect trunk and hatch
• Anti-sway functionality to prevent bike to bike contact during transit
• Vinyl-coated buckles provide firm hold to vehicle and protect against scratches
• Six strap system secures rack to vehicle

What's in the Box

Thule Passage 3-Bike Strap Rack Carrier, all necessary straps and mounting hardware, and instruction guide and warranty information.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.