Thule's new Apex 4 and 5 bike hitch
mounted bicycle racks combine
sleek new styling with innovative new features that make transporting
your bikes easier and safer than ever before. Unlike most other bike
racks, the Apex comes fully assembled, so setup is quick and easy. The
new EasyMount System with integrated Snug-Tite Stinger
makes installation tool-free. To install the rack, simply push the bike
rack into your
receiver hitch until the integrated auto-hitch-pin snaps into place or
engages with your hitch, then turn the tightening knob to activate the
anti-rattle mechanism. This helps eliminate vertical and horizontal
movement of the rack by delivering 4 walls of fastening contact within
your receiver for the most stable fit possible. The Thule
9025 Apex 4 Bike Rack is
compatible with both 1.25" and 2" receivers, while the Thule 9026 Apex
5 Bike Rack is
compatible with 2" receivers only.
The innovation didn't stop at installation-the bike
carrying arms are longer, set lower, and arc-shaped, making loading and
unloading your bicycles easier and helping eliminate frame contact
between bikes. Thule's new Hold
Fast anti-sway cradles with Road Dampening Technology (RDT) make sure
your bikes get the First Class treatment they deserve. The RDT
cradle with SoftTouch Anti-Sway Cages is equipped with thermoplastic
elastomer (TPE, basically a greatly improved form of rubber) making
the
Apex cradle design unique.
TPE offers a flexible soft texture that
gently, but firmly, secures your bike frame and enables the cradles to
absorb road shock and greatly reduce vibration, allowing it to carry
nearly any bike frame type including
carbon fiber frames (unlike most other bike
racks). The integrated cable lock and Snug-Tite Stinger locking
receiver pin round out the Apex's features, making sure your bikes are
kept as secure as they are stable.
This is Thule's new 2019 Evo Clamp roof rack installed onto a 2015 MK7 Volkswagen Golf 5 door, sporting the heritage Thule SquareBar 135 , Fit Kit 5010 and Evo Clamp Foot Pack . The Evo Clamp rack system delivers a compact design with an all new Quick Access interface for smooth installation and removal. The Evo Clamp roof rack includes a new ergonomic torque limiter key which provides tactile feedback to ensure the correct assembly force has been applied. Thule’s SquareBar now uses a slotted under bar allowing compatibility with all Thule Evo and current Thule Rapid foot packs. The Evo Clamp works with all of the following Thule crossbar options: WingBar, ProBar, AeroBlades and SquareBars. Visit our Evo Clamp roof rack system video installation here: Thule Evo Clamp Roof Rack Video
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