Thule's Vertex
hitch mounted bike racks are a new
product line that's anything but "standard".
They replace the Thule RoadWay series, sharing
many features with their high-end Apex product
line while sporting much lower prices. The 2
bike and 4
bike hitch racks are compatible with
both 1 1/4" and 2" receiver hitches by simply
using the included adapter sleeve converter.
(The 5 bike model is compatible with 2"
receivers only.) The redesigned Hold Fast
anti-sway cradles include reinforced rubber
straps to secure bikes in place, while the No
Sway Cage anti-sway mechanism helps prevent
bike to bike contact. New grooved cushion
cradles easily accommodate bikes with cables
on the underside of the top tube and offer
superior bike protection for nearly any frame
design.
The Vertex
bicycle rack makes loading and unloading
your bikes easier as well. The sleek, arched
mast and bike carrying arms make the whole
process easier, with increased clearance from
the ground and rear bumper. The longer bike
arms allow the bikes to sit further apart and
at varying heights-not only making loading
easier, but also keeping your frames,
handlebars, and pedals from contacting one
another while loading, unloading and
transporting your bikes.
The
Vertex includes a new and improved quick
release Hitch Switch, allowing you to fold the
bike arms down and tilt the rack away from the
vehicle to access the rear of your vehicle
when not you're not carrying bikes. The Hitch
Switch mechanism has an audible click to
reassure you that the arms and mast are
securely locked in position. A Thule
TSTL2 SnugTite Hitch Lock (sold
separately) is recommended to lock your Vertex
rack to your vehicle.
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