This new hitch rack’s unique arc design makes it easier to load and unload, provides better ground clearance and gives you greater distance between your bikes for easy transport.
The Thule Vertex 9029 4-bike hitch mount bike carrier transports up to four bicycles securely at the rear of vehicles, while allowing access to rear doors by leaning the unit back when not loaded. The carrier conveniently is compatible with 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers. Additional features include: an arch design for easier bike loading and carrying performance, increased mast height, Thule Hold Fast cradles and anti-sway cages, the ability to fold arms down flat, bike and rack security from theft with locks (sold separately), and an integrated carrying handle.
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Four-bike Hitch Receiver Carrying Capacity
The Thule Vertex 9029 4-bike hitch rack carrier is designed for frequent cyclists and/or families that want the stability, and functionality of a hitch receiver carrier that can be left on vehicles without interfering with hatchbacks. The Vertex 9029 is compatible with 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers, and has a 4-bike carrying capacity managed by its two arched bike support arms. The naturally supportive arch design of the bike arms allows for easier bike loading and carrying performance. Thule Hold Fast cradles are installed on the arms. They feature a soft, single material cradle with a groove design that accommodates bike cables, cushions bikes and secures them during transport. In addition, straps used in cradles are 25% strong than current Thule T3 straps. To provide maximized bike stability, bike arms also feature anti-sway cages. Anti-sway cages are rigid rubberized bike rack components that attach to the lower edge of the bike arm, hanging below the bike cradle (one for each bike). As the top tube of bike frames rest on the carrier arms, the anti-sway cages attach to the vertical tube section of bike frames with included straps. This holds bikes firmly in place without the need of a heavy wheel tray sometimes used in hitch mount carriers. Bikes can be locked to the carrier with a cable lock (sold separately), and the carrier can be locked to a vehicle hitch receiver using a hitch receiver lock (sold separately).
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Access to the Rear of Vehicles
The Vertex 9029 ensures easy access to hatchbacks is available through its leaning functionality. and improved hitch switch. With a pull of the lower release of the two-part hitch switch, the upright mast of the Vertex 9029 leans to the rear of the vehicle. Leaning functionality is best used when the carrier is unloaded to avoid unnecessary strain on cradles and no-sway cages. The upper release lever of the hitch switch controls the ability to fold bike arms down into a vertical position when the carrier is not loaded. This minimizes the possibility of driving and parking issues when the empty carrier is left on a vehicle.
Key Features
- Hitch mount carrier for transporting up to four bikes
- Compatible with both 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers
- Arched mast and bike arm design for easier bike loading and carrying performance
- Increased mast height for improved ground clearance
- Hold Fast cradles cushion bike and provide maximum bike security
- Reinforced cradle straps are 25% stronger than T3 straps
- Anti-sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
- Improved hitch switch folds arms down when not in use and tilts an unloaded carrier away from hatchbacks
- Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling
- Bikes lock to the carrier with a cable lock (sold separately)
- Carrier locks to the vehicle with a receiver lock (sold separately)
Specifications
- Capacity - 4 bikes
- Hitch receiver compatibility - 1-1/4" and 2"
- Bike to carrier locking functionality - Yes (locks not included)
- Carrier to vehicle locking functionality - Yes (locks not included)
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.
About Thule
Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.
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NOT FOR MOUNTAIN BIKES
Here is what I was looking for in a bike rack:
1. The ability to easily mount and carry Full Suspension bikes as well as Road Bikes.
2. Security in knowing that the bikes will not fall off at 65MPH.
3. Theft Prevention features.
1.Thule generally makes a fine product. I have been very impressed with the craftsmanship of a Thule products overall. But this rack just does not cut it. I purchased this rack to transport my full suspension mountain bikes. I was in a rush, needing the rack the night before a trip. At REI the salesman stated that it would work fine for full suspension mountain bikes. IT DOES NOT WORK FOR FULL SUSPENSION BIKES. So needless to say it was a struggle to get the bikes on the rack and an even greater struggle to get them off. Mounting the bikes onto the rack required removing the air from the tires. Can you spell BUMMER?
2. This rack requires the use of rubber straps to secure the bike to the racks. The straps have holes so...
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Arc Design
I purchased my Thule Vertex 4 from HumblePower for about $225, it shipped free.
The new Vertex 4 is a real improvement over the past generation Thule designs. The hold fast cradles cushion each one of my family's bikes and also provides a reasonable level of theft prevention. like the new cages that prevent bike to bike and bike to vehicle bumping.
The rack looks great in back of my Tahoe, and should provide 20 years of service to me and my family.
Thule Rack Needs Re-Tooling!
Having been a Thule fan in the past, my immediate choice when we were looking for a bike rack for our hitch was a Thule. The choice was easy, a four bike hitch. While the structure is good and sound the black elastic straps they supply are AWFUL!! Drove from Atlanta to Myrtle Beach with the family and four bikes on it's maiden voyage and 5 of the straps ripped. YES, ripped!! I was disappointed and am in the middle of talking to Thule about replacing them. The whole is only as good as the sum of it's parts and right now some of the parts suck on the new Thule rack.
Product Features :
- Hitch mount carrier for transporting up to four bikes - compatible with both 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers
- Improved hitch switch folds arms down when not in use and tilts an unloaded carrier away from hatchbacks
- Arched mast and bike arm design for easier bike loading and carrying performance and increased mast height for improved ground clearance
- Thule Hold Fast cradles cushion bike and provide maximum bike security
- Reinforced cradle straps are 25% stronger than T3 straps and anti-sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
Rating : 4.1
List Price : $279.95
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