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Thule Helium 3 Bike Hitch Rack - 2008 Closeout

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Easy to install and remove thanks to its lightweight construction, the Thule Helium 3 hitch rack securely carries up to 3 bikes.

Easy-loading dual-arm design with narrow cradle arms carries a wide range of bike frames, including kids' bikes
Tilt-down design with Hitch Switch™ quick-release lever allows fast access to the back of your vehicle
T3™ cradles lock down bikes and cradles while allowing complete adjustment along bike arms
Integrated locking cable secures bikes and stores conveniently in the rack's support arms; includes Snug-Tilt™ lock to secure your rack to the receiver
No Sway Cage™ anti-sway device prevents bike-to-bike contact
Thule Helium 3 accommodates both 2 in. and 1.25 in. receiver hitches with included hitch adapter
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Thule Helium 3 Bike Hitch Rack - 2008 Closeout Customer Reviews

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Thule Helium 3 Bike Hitch Rack - 2008 Closeout

4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

High quality (3)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

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Jan

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Rack!

By Schu

from Kansas City, MO

About Me Practical, Stylish

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Pros

High Quality
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

None

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Helium 3 Bike Hitch Rack - 2008 Closeout:

Really nice high quality rack. I'm just getting into biking and this was actually a much nicer rack than I planned on getting. However, I got a great deal on REI before the holidays. The rack is high quality, very functional, looks great and is extremely light. I love how easy it is to install/uninstall. I would highly recommend this rack!

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Dec

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very solid and also light

By natedog

from FORT COLLLINS CO

About Me Practical

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Pros

Easy To Access Items
Easy To Carry
High Quality
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Family Trips
Long Vacations
Weekend Trips

Comments about Thule Helium 3 Bike Hitch Rack - 2008 Closeout:

Locks at the hitch and also on the bikes. Bikes don't move. Lightweight.

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Apr

2012

5.0

Everything I wanted in a bike rack

By CJ of MD

from Silver Spring, MD

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Pros

Easy to Assemble
Good Capacity
High Quality
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Family Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Thule Helium 3 Bike Hitch Rack - 2008 Closeout:

We have used other bike racks in the past on our vehicles, but this one has been the best so far. It was easy to assemble after following the included instructions. The swing-down function is nice too; we could still get into the back of our SUV. Bike capacity was accurate; we fit three adult-sized bikes on back with out too much fuss. Our first use was on a 180mile round trip weekend trip. The rack worked perfectly over highway and unpaved roads. Worry free!

Our favorite feature: the anti-sway devices.

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Apr

2012

4.0

Good Buy

By Manda0823

from Mairetta GA

About Me Practical

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Pros

Easy To Access Items
Easy To Identify
Good Capacity

Cons

A bit wobbly

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Helium 3 Bike Hitch Rack - 2008 Closeout:

Bought this as an upgrade to my first ever bike rack and one that made it easy to access my rear cargo area as I am in a SUV. I wanted rack that would allow me to drop the rack without having to mess with a bolt system. This has a great lever action to make it easy to access the rear cargo area. The folding tines are great too. It is easy to put together, and install. I would say that it is a bit wobbly at the base, nothing outrageous but I wanted something a bit more stable, it tips towards the road a tad which my other one did too. It is nothing major by any means. Very easy to use, holds 3 bikes very well and anti-sway brackets are really a plus.