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Thule Helium 2-Bike Hitch Rack
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Thule Helium 2-Bike Hitch Rack

Item # 784538

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40% lighter than traditional hitch racks, the Thule Helium 2 hitch rack securely carries up to 2 bikes and offers a lightweight construction that's easy to handle when installing and removing.

  • Easy loading dual-arm design with narrow distance carries most bike frames, including women's and kids' bikes, without the need of a top-tube adapter
  • Tilt-down design with Hitch Switch™ quick-release lever allows fast rear vehicle access
  • T3™ cradles lock down bikes and cradles while allowing complete adjustment along bike arm
  • Integrated locking cable secures bikes stores conveniently in the rack's support arms
  • No Sway Cage™ anti-sway device prevents bike-to-bike contact
  • Accommodates both 2 in. and 1.25 in. receiver hitches with included hitch adapter

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

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Item 784538

Thule Helium 2-Bike Hitch Rack Specs

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Weight21 pounds

Thule Helium 2-Bike Hitch Rack Customer Reviews

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Thule Helium 2-Bike Hitch Rack
 
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Aug

12

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Poor Design

By Z.O.

from san diego

About Me Avid Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

    Cons

    • Hard to Install or Use
    • Unstable
    • Weak Construction

    Best Uses

      Comments about Thule Helium 2-Bike Hitch Rack:

      we tried to use this hitch rack on our 2008 subaru legacy.for a several week road trip. the first issue is the plastic knob on the back. it is the first point of contact with the road when you bottom out, and you will! the bottom part of the rack where the plastic knob is connected, points at a downward angle and is 14 inches long (other racks extend 8-9 inches) and this ruins any sort of departure angle making even speed bumps difficult to navigate. we even encountered several driveways, both commercial and residential, that we couldn't even enter due to this low riding hitch hanging way off the back of the car. 2nd issue is the build quality....our plastic knob broke off, the arms of the hitch eventually started to sag unevenly. (driver side one seemed to be giving way with on going use), the plastic components used to secure the bikes are difficult and two of the rubber straps broke while on the road. bottom line is this product should have seen more real world testing before releasing it to market. [...]

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      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      Aug

      8

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Thule new design Helium 970

      By vladnc

      from San Jose, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Install
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Large Cars
        • Mountain Bikes
        • Road Bikes
        • Small Cars

        Comments about Thule Helium 2-Bike Hitch Rack:

        I purchased Thule Helium 970 in July of 2009. I like the bike carrier because it is light and very convenient.
        I just unsure about the rack anti - theft protection. You can't lock the receiver pin like on previous Thule models. And in locked position the Thule Stinger Swinger hitch knob will spin freely but you could easy release the hitch rotating the tighten bolt using a fine plumbing pliers at the open space next to the knob.
        I think the stinger assembly needs better anti - theft protection or Thule should design a lockable receiver pin for the model.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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