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Thule Raceway 2 Bike Trunk Rack

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Item # 799928

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Thule introduces the Raceway 2-bike trunk rack aimed at easy installation and even easier loading for up to 2 bikes.

Rack comes preassembled with 4 attachment straps (with vinyl coated steel cables) to secure the rack to your vehicle
Injection-molded nylon and extruded aluminum frame construction is lightweight yet superstrong; molded rubber pads at contact points protect vehicle
No Sway Cage™ anti-sway device prevents bike-to-bike contact
Oversize, easy-to-grip ratcheting knobs make mounting and adjusting bike rack practically hassle free
Narrow cradle arm design will accommodate most bicycle frame designs including smaller child bike frames; bike arms fold down when not in use
Easily fits a wide range of vehicle styles: sedans, hatchbacks and minivans; compatible with most factory spoilers
Thule Raceway 2 bike trunk rack weighs 20 lbs.
Not intended for tandem or recumbent bikes; carrying bikes with step-through frames requires the purchase of an adapter (sold separately)

Please note: Thule products cannot be shipped to Canadian addresses.

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Thule Raceway 2 Bike Trunk Rack Customer Reviews

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Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack

3.9

(based on 17 reviews)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (14)
Stable (14)
Easy to install (13)
Durable (8)
Lightweight (8)

Cons

Hard to install (3)

Best Uses

Mountain bikes (5)
Road bikes (5)
Small cars (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (9), Avid cyclist (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (17)

Reviewed by 17 customers

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May

2013

2.0

Be careful

By AllieG8865

from Alexandria, VA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Doesn't Fit My Car
Hard to Install or Use

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack:

It seems like a great rack, but I got it home to discover that it does not fit my 2013 SUV. Be careful and look at your trunk and the latches on the rack before you buy. Also, even if it did fit, it is heavy and not easy to install on taller cars...and this is coming from a 39 year old triathlete so I am not a weakling.

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May

2013

4.0

Terrific once you get it on.....

By vobickobi

from Santa Rosa, Ca.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Hard to Install or Use
Heavy bulky

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack:

Does not lend itself to people with weak or small hands for installation. Knobs poorly designed for a good grip, particularly the larger ones which tighten the lower cables. Cannot get bottom hooks under rear hatch (07 Honda Fit) without opening it which is a bit of a struggle, given the weight (35 lb.?) but it feels like more. But I have been working with it and it is doable. Also tightening each lower cable separately with 2 hands while stepping down on rack to loosen tension has worked like a charm.

So now that it is on, it is a pleasure to use. I have an Electra Townie and needed a non-hitch rack to accomodate. This is the only non-hitch, platform I'm aware of. It's totally versatile and I love that it locks the bikes and the rack to the car. So you will probably love this rack and get a bit of exercise installing and uninstalling.

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Sep

2012

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Are the keys plastic????

By Bob the disatisfied customer

from Albuquerque, NM

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack:

Rack is stable for short trips.
Security feature is useless ... key is made of very soft metal ... broke first time I tried to lock the rack.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Rack!

By biker98116

from Seattle

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Good locking system
Stable

Cons

Heavy bulky

Best Uses

Large Cars

Comments about Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack:

We take our bikes every where. It is easy on/easyoff. We especially like the ease of locking both the rack and bikes to the vehicle. It works well on a '12 Subaru Outback

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Aug

2012

3.0

Leave rubber marks

By mrfunybuny

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Leaves rubber marks

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack:

I lease a Chevy Volt. This is one of the few trunk racks that fit the volt. The fit is great and stable, however, the rubber stops on the bottom leave marks on the car, not scratches, rough spots that took the shine off the car. Others suggested the marks could come off with wax and polish which I have no idea if it would. If you lease a vehicle, watch out for this.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack

By Peter the biker

from Pasadena, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack:

Best bike rack I ever got. Very stable. No need to reduce driving speed. Having arthritis in mij hands, another design of the tightening knobs might make the mounting of the rack even easier for me.
For the rest: excellent

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Jul

2012

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Very upset, rack put dents in my fender

By JScooper8

from Wayland MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to put bike on
Easy to Use

Cons

Hard to Install or Use
Scratches Car

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack:

I did a lot of research to make sure I would be getting the best possible trunk rack for my BMW 3 series. Today after only 3 days of using the rack, I took it off my car and discovered two huge dimples on the bumper where the feet of the rack had been placed. My bike is very light and there was no added weight or pressure to cause this. I am really upset, I dont want to use this rack anymore and it will probably cost a lot to remove the dents. The rack was not cheap either. All in all a costly mistake.

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Jul

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great product!

By Smiley6345

from Vienna, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack:

Looks great, easy to use! I a 65+ full figured lady who hasn't ridden a bike in a long time but really need to exercise. I wanted to keep everything as easy as possible otherwise I tend to lose motivation. This carrier is all that! I leave it on the car & feel it's safe since it locks on. It's simple to load my bike, pull a couple of straps & I'm off. I'm a weekend rider & don't have to use a carrier to go to the W&OD Trail but manage to go somewhere with my bike every weekend. Highly recommend this product!

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Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great product

By amb543

from Robbinsdale, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Install
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack:

So far we have only set it up and loaded the bikes but plan to take the bikes to the trails this next week. So far, we are happy with our purchase. Shopping at REI is a great experience and the staff is very helpful - especially for sports novices like us. Thank you

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Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very Nice

By bike Mike

from Lima, OH

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Large Cars
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack:

Watch the video from Thule & it is almost as easy as shown. Well made, seems very sturdy. I only have 1 bike & it was rock solid during first drive. Have not gone very far yet. Like how the arms fold down when bike is not on the carrier. Very easy adjustment. It folds up to about the size of a big lawn chair & I store it in my trunk. Bought it on sale & think it is worth the money.