Thule 982xt Frame Adapter

I have a thule hitch rack with a cable locking mechanism that goes over the top tube of the bikes which essentially locks the bikes within the rack.

Thule 982xt frame adapter.

The thule frame adapter for strap hitch carriers work with hanging style hitch mount racks to hold bmx frames downhill frames women specific frames and other oddball shaped frames securely to your rack and vehicle. Long island new york. Thule frame adapter modifies women s bike frames as well as bmx and non standard frames in order to be carried on hanging style hitch and strap mount bike racks. It quickly attaches between the handle bars and bike seat.

We returned our thule frame adapter and purchased a similar item for a third of the cost from a well known online retailer that allowed one end of the adapter to be adjusted to the best width. But since this adapter is being used as a top tube on the bike rack it negates the locking function of the cable cause you can just take off the 982xt thule adapter and the bike can easily be stolen. Telescoping design adapts to multiple frame styles and sizes push button ends enclose headset and seat post and molded rubber ends protect bike finish. We then bought a 1 50 split ring from the plumbing aisle of our local hardware store to provide a stopper for the frame adapter so that it would.

This bike frame adapter creates a straight tube top so that the bicycle can be carried on a hanging style bike rack. The thule 982xt bicycle frame adapter for strap and hitch carriers is a cross bar adapter for hard to mount bike frames such as women s bikes children s bikes bmx full suspension and non standard bicycle frames. 49 95 49 95 0 usd. Kia parts 91 18 thule adapter th982bfa thule 982xt thule 982 frame adapter allows for easy attachment of women s bmx and non standar d frame bikes to hitch or spare tire mount racks.

59 95 59 95 0 cad. Thule frame adapter modifies women s bike frames as well as bmx and non standard frames in order to be carried on hanging style hitch and strap mount bike racks. With all the new beach bikes and cruiser bikes that are out there now this frame adapter allows bikes with curved bars to sit straight and even on any bike rack.