I watch your video everytime I put on the extension. It's a PITA every time and I'm not sure I could do it without this video. It wouldn't be so bad if I took the extension off and on regularly, but I do it so infrequently it's as if I have to learn it all over again each time.
I had an older 4 bike version of that Thule and it does the job for families with a few various size bikes. However, when you're trying to put 5 full size MTBs on a rack, its almost impossible to prevent them from rubbing frames, scratching pedals, etc. I haven't used this in particular, but that would be my concern for high end, expensive MTBs, especially those with full suspension. On the other hand, a family of 5 with a few kids bikes might find this is exactly what they need.
Just found one of these at a garage sell but they didn't come with lock cylinders for the hitch knob and cable lock. I cant seem to find the part number for them. Do you know it?
Hey brother out of curiosity, I noticed it has the the J pin hook on there and the handle for tightening the wedge inside of the hitch, but is there another threaded hole for a the Thule bolt? And does the front tire tray have a strap for it? I’m paranoid like that!Thanks in advance. 👍
The bolt doesnt thread - it’s just the wedged pressure plate and the little hook that holds the hitch into the receiver - there’s a little bit of play while driving that is unnerving but I’m still running this same rack for over a year and no issues ... No strap for the front tire other than the lock cable that comes out of the top of the tire clamp but that ratchet clamp is rock solid - no worries there
You need to remove the strap and then enter it through the back it will be plenty long enough even for a 5 inch tire. there are videos showing you how to change the strap configuration, it takes 30 seconds.
Now that I’ve done it once I could knock it out in 30 mins from full disassembly... it IS big and a bit heavy but that also makes it sturdy and bomb proof which I like
If you watch the e-trailer review of the rack you can learn how the rear strap works, probably in the manual too. You pull the strap out and feed it in a different slot for Fat tires.
@@FoCoFlowShow we had just watched another video that showed it and figured we would let you know just in case, I’m side mounting bikes on an over landing rack and looking for tire “cups” or “chocks” and ran across you video. Super nice rack! 👍🏻
@@FoCoFlowShow That’s what I was afraid of. I’ll only need it as a 4 bike carrier once in a great while. But I’ll use it as a 1-2 bike carrier all the time.
@@willchart1 yea - I just leave it as a 4 bike rack which is definitely annoying when parking in tight places but otherwise it doesn’t bother me and I have 2 kids who ride so I use it all the time
@@FoCoFlowShow Yeah that won’t work for me. I ride more often by myself than with my family. Most of the trails around me are too technical for my wife and kids to ride. So I would only use the 4 bike option when doing bike paths with my family or going to the beach. Thank you for the reply, I really appreciate it.
Great video. Only criticism is the continuous use of the term pushing the set screw in/out. You aren't "pushing" anything...you are screwing/turning the set screw. More importantly it appears you turn clockwise to disengage the screw and counter-clockwise to engage the set screw. Not trying to be nitpicky, but "pushing" is not really accurate/informative. Thanks for mentioning the lube, that will definitely save some time and energy!
Just to clarify upon completing the install... the set screw is actually threaded normally (counter-clockwise to loosen and remove and clockwise to tighten and install).
I finally understand why we don't have this style of racks in eu, even discounting the receiver hitch, our cars and roads are just too small 😅 I think a vehicle with air ride could handle a rack this big, bit it's still ridiculously long, half the vehicle's length and almost 2x longer than a 4 bike eu style rack 😅
@FoCoFlowShow what are your thoughts on the Thule vs a 4 bike rack from Kyber Bike Racks which is vertical? I have the Thule T2 for two bikes but 4 looks a lot longer and with 4 bikes I'm worried my signal lights will be impossible to see. Thx
Maybe somebody already added this comment, but the straps might support the fat bike tires as described in this video: th-cam.com/video/-GzBSaIHaDM/w-d-xo.html
love your video sir specially your son ripping up those trails, thumbs up! How old is he? My son is 6yrs old and I just bought his very first mtb. A trek 20" wheels with 6 speed, hoping to take him to the trails in the Toronto area once the trails are good to go. I bought the same rack last month and all I can say it's awesome coming from the T2 Classic. I can finally open the back door of my van and installing it is way easier. It's a bit heavy but my T2 Pro XTR came with 2 wheels which is a big help in carrying the rack. Pls check my video for the quick glance of this awesome rack. We have 2 TREK Farleys, so this rack is perfect for us. Highly recommended. th-cam.com/video/CqtWuFgw9sg/w-d-xo.html
@@FoCoFlowShow That sounds great! How old is he when you started taking him to mtb trails? Im already looking for a 24" but I know he's got about 1-2 more yrs. Just excited that our youngest loves to bike as well compared to his older siblings.
If you watch the rack outfitters review, they show how you can change the placement of the rear wheel strap
Yep - you’re right - I figured that out after posting this video 🤓 - thank you for watching!
good video thanks! I had to go the other direction, un-install the 4 bike rack. Had me stumped but your set screw explanation solved it!
Awesome - glad it helped … I’ve wrestled with it enough times I could write instruction manual at this point …
I watch your video everytime I put on the extension. It's a PITA every time and I'm not sure I could do it without this video. It wouldn't be so bad if I took the extension off and on regularly, but I do it so infrequently it's as if I have to learn it all over again each time.
I made the video and I still think it’s a PITA 🤣
You can remove & readjust the tire strap. More than enough play for the fat tires. Toss the bungy cords 👍
Yes! Discovered this after the fact - lol
@@FoCoFlowShow sorry didn’t realize this was an old post until i finished replying & posted it. Just disregard thanks
Very good and funny videos bring a great sense of entertainment!
Thank you!!!
very helpful - thank you!
THanks for watching!
Thanks for the video brother this was very helpful.
My pleasure!
Super helpful. Thanks!
My pleasure - thanks for watching!
Nice review! Bought the same bike rack last Memorial Weekend sale...absolutely luv it!
Right on!
The rack trays are adjustable and an be slip back and forth for clearance from one bike to the other
Yes! It’s a bit of a pain to adjust but can be done if needed
What do you think about the Thule Apex XT that accommodates 5 bikes. It's a hanging mechanism. I was wondering if you've tried that one.
I had an older 4 bike version of that Thule and it does the job for families with a few various size bikes. However, when you're trying to put 5 full size MTBs on a rack, its almost impossible to prevent them from rubbing frames, scratching pedals, etc. I haven't used this in particular, but that would be my concern for high end, expensive MTBs, especially those with full suspension. On the other hand, a family of 5 with a few kids bikes might find this is exactly what they need.
Just found one of these at a garage sell but they didn't come with lock cylinders for the hitch knob and cable lock. I cant seem to find the part number for them. Do you know it?
I don’t but email Thule - they helped me order a back up lever handle and had the part numbers
Hey brother out of curiosity, I noticed it has the the J pin hook on there and the handle for tightening the wedge inside of the hitch, but is there another threaded hole for a the Thule bolt? And does the front tire tray have a strap for it? I’m paranoid like that!Thanks in advance. 👍
The bolt doesnt thread - it’s just the wedged pressure plate and the little hook that holds the hitch into the receiver - there’s a little bit of play while driving that is unnerving but I’m still running this same rack for over a year and no issues ...
No strap for the front tire other than the lock cable that comes out of the top of the tire clamp but that ratchet clamp is rock solid - no worries there
You need to remove the strap and then enter it through the back it will be plenty long enough even for a 5 inch tire. there are videos showing you how to change the strap configuration, it takes 30 seconds.
Yes .... I finally figured that out AFTER posting this video 🤪 - really appreciate the comment - thanks for watching!
This rack comes with high reviews but attaching the extra 2 carrier seems horrible. Is it as bad as it looks. Are we talking an hour to put it on?
Now that I’ve done it once I could knock it out in 30 mins from full disassembly... it IS big and a bit heavy but that also makes it sturdy and bomb proof which I like
Thank you!
You’re welcome !
Manual says it wont fit a 27.5 fat tire. Whats the dimensions of your fat tire?
My Fatbike is a 4.6” x 26inch tire … 27.5 fat would probably be too big circumference
@@FoCoFlowShow appreciate the reply. Hope not, just got the rack on sale 🤞🏾
What about that thing sticking out the back 5 feet or so and traffic safety? What about brake light visibility? Is it compatible with state laws?
I thought about that but have never had an issue cruising all over NC, SC and VA with it so I assume its fine.
If you watch the e-trailer review of the rack you can learn how the rear strap works, probably in the manual too. You pull the strap out and feed it in a different slot for Fat tires.
Yes - you’re correct - I finally figured that out after I did this video 🤦🏻
@@FoCoFlowShow we had just watched another video that showed it and figured we would let you know just in case, I’m side mounting bikes on an over landing rack and looking for tire “cups” or “chocks” and ran across you video. Super nice rack! 👍🏻
@@ChristopherRobinson065 I really appreciate it - and thanks for watching the channel! Lots of new content (every Thursday)
How hard is it to remove this extension and return to a 2 bike carrier?
It’s doable but requires removing 4 big bolts and the set screw so it isn’t something I do often
@@FoCoFlowShow That’s what I was afraid of. I’ll only need it as a 4 bike carrier once in a great while. But I’ll use it as a 1-2 bike carrier all the time.
@@willchart1 yea - I just leave it as a 4 bike rack which is definitely annoying when parking in tight places but otherwise it doesn’t bother me and I have 2 kids who ride so I use it all the time
@@FoCoFlowShow Yeah that won’t work for me. I ride more often by myself than with my family. Most of the trails around me are too technical for my wife and kids to ride. So I would only use the 4 bike option when doing bike paths with my family or going to the beach. Thank you for the reply, I really appreciate it.
@@willchart1 yea - I think it will be pretty challenging to find a 4 bike rack that easily downsizes - let me know if you find something!
Great video. Only criticism is the continuous use of the term pushing the set screw in/out. You aren't "pushing" anything...you are screwing/turning the set screw. More importantly it appears you turn clockwise to disengage the screw and counter-clockwise to engage the set screw. Not trying to be nitpicky, but "pushing" is not really accurate/informative. Thanks for mentioning the lube, that will definitely save some time and energy!
Fair point and thanks for the feedback - appreciate you watching!
Just to clarify upon completing the install... the set screw is actually threaded normally (counter-clockwise to loosen and remove and clockwise to tighten and install).
I finally understand why we don't have this style of racks in eu, even discounting the receiver hitch, our cars and roads are just too small 😅 I think a vehicle with air ride could handle a rack this big, bit it's still ridiculously long, half the vehicle's length and almost 2x longer than a 4 bike eu style rack 😅
Yea there’s not many options out there for a 4 bike rack that is all that much shorter
@FoCoFlowShow what are your thoughts on the Thule vs a 4 bike rack from Kyber Bike Racks which is vertical? I have the Thule T2 for two bikes but 4 looks a lot longer and with 4 bikes I'm worried my signal lights will be impossible to see. Thx
@@BWT599 there is no way the lights won't get obstructed dude, need a light plate.
@@piciu256 yea there is a company that makes one for the Thule but they are sold out. I'm opting for the Yakima vertical rack for 4 bikes.
what's the wheelbase max for this 49 or 50 or 51 inches? Thanks
Not sure exactly but it easily fits my XL Ripmo and my buddies XXL Jeffsy if that helps ... there’s not much out there that this rack doesn’t fit
love it !!:)
Thank you!
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Maybe somebody already added this comment, but the straps might support the fat bike tires as described in this video: th-cam.com/video/-GzBSaIHaDM/w-d-xo.html
Yes but thank you sharing!
just loose some air off of the rear wheel
Turns out you can reanchor the strap further out to fit a fat bike wheel
If u wudda done ur homework on the straps u would have known that the straps can be reversed t o accomodate fat tire bikes my man … 👎🏻
Lol … I know 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻 - found that out after posting the video - I hope the rest was helpful - thanks for watching!
@@FoCoFlowShow still a good video
The latch on the back extends watch this tutorial th-cam.com/video/lkia4a_EOjA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you!
love your video sir specially your son ripping up those trails, thumbs up! How old is he? My son is 6yrs old and I just bought his very first mtb. A trek 20" wheels with 6 speed, hoping to take him to the trails in the Toronto area once the trails are good to go.
I bought the same rack last month and all I can say it's awesome coming from the T2 Classic. I can finally open the back door of my van and installing it is way easier. It's a bit heavy but my T2 Pro XTR came with 2 wheels which is a big help in carrying the rack.
Pls check my video for the quick glance of this awesome rack. We have 2 TREK Farleys, so this rack is perfect for us. Highly recommended. th-cam.com/video/CqtWuFgw9sg/w-d-xo.html
Nice! My son just turned 8. We upgraded his Specialized Riprock 20 to a Salsa Timberjack 24 which has been awesome! Rack is still doing well too
@@FoCoFlowShow That sounds great! How old is he when you started taking him to mtb trails? Im already looking for a 24" but I know he's got about 1-2 more yrs. Just excited that our youngest loves to bike as well compared to his older siblings.