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Thule Apex Swing 4 Bike Hitch Rack

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With new shape and less wobbling, Thule Apex Swing 4 bike hitch rack securely carries up to 4 bikes, and has greater distance between bikes and better ground clearance than previous Thule hitch racks.

Increased mast height improves ground clearance and a unique arc design in mast and arms offers easy bike loading and carrying
Swing-away design allows a fully loaded hitch rack to swing away from vehicle providing access to rear of vehicle
Tilt-down design with Hitch Switch™ quick-release lever allows arms to fold down when not in use
Included Snug-Tite™ Stinger receiver lock secures your rack to the car receiver; 4 walls of fastening contact within receiver eliminate vertical and horizontal movement
New Hold Fast Cradles are shaped to cushion bike frames and feature Thermal Plastic Elastomer (TPE) road damping pads that absorb road forces and vibrations to protect bikes
Anti-Sway Cages with integrated soft-touch TPE strips protect bike frame finishes and prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact; reinforced rubber cradle straps
Thule Apex Swing 4 accommodates 2 in. receiver hitches
Integrated locking cable secures bikes and stores conveniently in the rack's support arms
Easy mounting of hitch rack requires no tools; push rack into receiver until auto-pin engages, tighten knob and lock the hood of the housing
Not intended for tandem or recumbent bikes

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Thule Apex Swing 4 Bike Hitch Rack

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Apr

2012

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great updates on the Thule Apex Rack

By Tyler D

from Monterey, CA

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Pros

Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Protects Bikes
Reduces Extra Motion
Stable

Cons

Heavy bulky
Not For all Frame Sizes

Best Uses

Large Cars
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Thule Apex Swing 4 Bike Hitch Rack:

Some great upgrades on the newest Thule Apex bike rack. I had moved away from Thule a couple of years ago because other companies had integrated sway control and other useful features. It is great to see that Thule has made these changes plus a couple more.
Two upgrades that I find most helpful:
1. The down-tube sway arm is a great way to keep bikes from hitting when going over rough terrain. This model has additional rubber grips to keep the stays from scratching up your frame's paint. The next lower Thule model does not have this upgrade.
2. The hitch mount mechanism makes for an extremely stable rack. Most racks try to get their tolerances close enough so your rack doesn't sway all over the place. This mechanism squeezes the sides of your hitch and locks the rack in place. I have never had a rack this secure when moving over speed-bumps or at highway speeds. Great redesign!

The Apex Swing is a little bulky if/when you need to remove from your hitch, but the swing design minimizes the need to remove the rack as it gives you full access to the back of your SUV. Only issue I have had so far is on smaller bikes. My son's 24in Road Bike does not fit in the 'standard' configuration, but my wife's 650c bike fits just fine, may have some normal issues with irregular mountain bike frames as well. Overall great design, haven't found too much to complain about yet…but I'll keep looking.

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Apr

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

THE BEST!

By Getting Fit one day at a time

from Farmington, MN

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable
Sturdy

Cons

None

Best Uses

Minivan
Road Bikes

Comments about Thule Apex Swing 4 Bike Hitch Rack:

Who knew that there were so many different bike racks!? I started to research them and my eyes rolled back in my head. My cycling friends said that this rack was way to expensive for what you got in return. Honestly, I am convinced time and time again that this is the best! I had a hitch installed on our van special for the bike rack. Yes, it was a big expense, however, it is so convenient! I simply put it on, lock it down. Rack my bike, lock it down (this version has the lock to the hitch as well as for the bike rack right on it). SO CONVENIENT! Within 3-4 minutes, I'm ready to roll. My bike goes everywhere with me. I have put many miles on simply because I can bring it anywhere. The other nice piece is the swing away. When I need to get in the back of the van, I do not need to take the bikes OR the rack off. Just swing it away and pull it back. On the road again. LOVE LOVE LOVE it and would purchase it again if need be.