Thule  Verse 2-Bike Hitch Rack

It’s a solid rack that secures the bikes well, as expected. The front wheel support is easy to use and holds the bikes tight to the rack. The rear wheel plastic holders can be a bit annoying if they slide too far away, and the straps are not the easiest to align and secure, but they do the job. I gotta say, there is a whole lot of plastic on this rack for this price. My biggest complaint is the hitch locking mechanism. Who decided to do away with the knob and replace it with a PLASTIC handle that is near impossible to tighten without busting your knuckles? The way it locks into the base looks like it could very easily be kicked loose.

I went back and forth between many racks and I think that this is the best option on the market when comparing the price to the features and weight limits. The 60lbs is great at this price point. I like that the loaded tilt handle is on the end of the rack to make it easily accessible with bikes on it. I also liked that it took just me less than 30 minutes to assemble it, with no assistance required. The tool free wheel adjustment is nice and the bike feels nice and sturdy when it's locked in. Anecdotally speaking, the hitch on my car isn't very high so I appreciate the rack's design of raising up just as it comes out of the receiver to give a little extra clearance off the back of the car. The things that concern me / I wish could be improved: 1. I wish that the included lock was integrated into the rack somehow (like the Kuat). You can secure the bike to the built in lock, but there's no elegant way to store the hefty cable when not in use. 2. The integrated locking handle is a KIPP handle! this is not outlined clearly in the instructions. The handle pulls out so you can turn the handle, then pull it out and turn it back and then crank again until it's tight. 3. On the subject of the plastic locking handle, I don't like that it's the lowest point of the rack and it will be the first thing to scrape/ brake if I can't clear a low dip. It should be a metal handle and designed with some kind of skid plate. I'm concerned that the plastic handle will brake and then I won't be able to get the rack off. Overall, it's super easy to use day to day and I'm happy with the purchase.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Thule Verse is a fantastic bike rack that combines sturdiness, security, and simplicity. Designed for easy transport, it securely holds two bikes with a strong, hitch-mounted design. It has a great tilt-down feature that allows trunk access while bikes are still mounted to the rack. Additionally, the large ratcheting arms and rear wheel straps keep bikes secure even on bumpy dirt roads. The tool-free installation is another big win!

I was in the market for a new bike rack. One feature I was looking for, specifically, was rear tail lights. Thule was already on my short list, and when I saw the tail light kit, it seemed like the obvious choice. The rack is solid, stable, high quality and the tail light (and license plate) kit work perfectly! A couple of design comments/feedback are: a) I would have expected the cable lock to be in the rack itself as opposed to an external item. I would think this par for the course for a product of this price and quality. And b) the location of the cable lock/unlock is a just below the front chain ring of a bike when it's on the rack. So... when you're unlocking/removing the cable (upward) it's easy to jam your hand into the chain ring of your bike. (note to self - don't do that... again!) Overall I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this product. PS. I also purchased the wheels (add on) to help move it around in the garage, etc.

Okay product, but not excellent, or even great. Seems like a very low-effort design. Some things that stand out to me: 1. Why so much creaky, cheap plastic cladding everywhere? 2. Why not have a cotter-pin type safety mechanism on the lock pin? The safety pin can easily come dislodged, and it does not inspire confidence. 3. Why are the plastic end caps so flimsy and easy to dislodge? 4. Why are we sliding pastic tire holders on aluminum rails? The acceleration while moving them is unpredictable and they are just plain annoying to use. On the positive side, it is quite rigid. At the high end of the market, his product is not recommended.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Im really excited to receive my thule verse 2 Rack. It took about 20 minutes to assemble and was incredibly easy to put together. The system developed made it so everyone could assemble, and came with all of the tools you will need.

I’ve been through several bike racks over the years for my E bikes. Nothing has fit so perfectly on my 2021 Jeep Rubicon, 31 inch spare tire on the back. No need for extensions modifications. It was plug-in play.

I bought this last year because my new mountain bike wouldn’t fit the older model rack. Love this bike rack! Very easy to use, made well!

Purchased this wanting to upgrade our old (janky) bike rack and am so happy we got this one! This rack is solid and super nice. Theres a tightening feature that lessens bounce on the hitch. The front tire hook is so quick and easy to use. The lock that comes with it is great for post ride burrito parking lot safety. Holds our 2 bikes, M and L, seamlessly. Worth every penny!

I am happy with this rack. It replaced my 17 yr old Thule hitch rack because I wanted a tool-free install. I thought the assembly instructions were clear, I liked the small plastic parts that are only used in installation to make it easier to assemble. Some have complained about the use of plastic, but I thought the parts that need to be metal are metal, the rack bases, the base of the crank, the arm internals. My old Thule rack has plastic parts and they are still working fine (if faded from the sun a bit). I like the fact the bike tire holders can move a few inches side-to-side to help carry two bikes better.