An elegant and easy to install bike carrier with an intelligent clamping design
The Thule Criterium Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier is simple and dependable rooftop bike carrying solution for cyclists who want precise placement and stability without breaking the bank. The carrier utilizes a semi-permanent center support containing an adjustable clamp at its end, as well as an aluminum wheel tray and adjustable wheel straps for quick stability for one transported bike. Additional features include: One-Key lock cylinder support, and compatibility with all Thule base racks as well as most other racks.
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C-Clamp Design Stability for Rooftop Mounts
The Criterium Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier is specially designed to deliver a precise hold on your bike, and in doing so providing a more stable ride for your vehicle during transport. The Criterium comes nearly entirely assembled, fits all Thule rack systems, as well as other round bars, is compatible with the Thule Aero profile with an additional adapter (sold separately) and most bikes with disc brakes. The key factors in the stability that the Criterium provides is the combination of its sturdy wheel tray which holds your bike wheels, the two cinchable wheel straps that quickly secure the wheels to the tray and the advanced central "frame-hold" support element which contains patented C-Clamp technology at its tip.
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The C-Clamp utilized by the Criterium Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier sits at the end of a heavy-duty adjustable arm support that is raised from an inline position along the edge of the wheel tray and secured with a hex wrench at the angle that you choose best positions the C-Clamp to access the bike frame. The C-Clamp immobilizes your bike using an integrated dial that gently grips and holds the bike frame to achieve superior stability. To tighten the hold of the clamp simply rotate the integrated knob at the base of the arm support. To release the clamp's hold altogether press the release jaw button. Once the support element for the C-Clamp is set in a semi-permanent orientation for a specific bike or frame size, attaching or removing a bike can easily be done very quickly. The Criterium Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier comes assembled for use on the passenger side, but can be reconfigured for use on the drivers side. It is also compatible with the One-Key lock cylinder system (sold separately), which locks the bike to carrier and carrier to rack.
Key Features
- C-Clamp has an integrated dial that gently grips and holds the bike frame for greater stability
- Ratcheting wheel strap quickly secures back wheel to tray
- Stylish aluminum tray holds bike in place while loading and provides rust-free protection
- Fits bike frames up to 3⅜ inches in diameter and tires up to 2.6 inches wide
- 1 One-Key lock cylinder (sold separately) locks the bike to carrier and carrier to rack
- Fits Thule rack systems or other round bars
- Factory rack compatible with Thule Ride-On Adapter (sold separately)
Specifications
- Load Capacity (bikes) - 1
- Fits Tire Dimensions (in) - 2.6 inches
- Fits Thule Aero Profile - Yes (adapter required)
- Fits Square Bar - Yes
- Fits Most Bikes with Disc Brakes - Yes
- One Key System Compatible (locks sold separately) - Yes
- For Tandem Bikes - No
What's in the Box
Thule Criterium Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier, all the necessary mounting hardware, and instruction guide/warranty card.
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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Very nice rack.
I wanted a rack that could directly mount to my Toyota Sienna (2003) and my RAV4 (2006) factory racks- the large clamps on this unit allows for this and provide a solid, stable mount without additional hardware. I also wanted something that didn't require the removal of the front wheel, and this also fit the bill. I was a little skeptical at first because the main mount seems a bit flimsy, but when you lock it down, it works and my bikes remain motionless, even with my bikes which are all 61cm road bikes. The Thule locks are easy to install and provide a small level of protection for when you really need to leave your bike- as with any of the bike rack locks, I wouldn't leave an expensive bike unattended for too long because the locks probably wouldn't slow down a bike thief too much.
I'd definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a rack, especially for those with factory racks with crossbars that this unit will fit. It will save you about $300 in additional...
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3 months later and still going.
These bike racks are great. They're easy to install and use. We've used them on a rather regular basis.
My only caveat - don't buy them here! I had to return the 3 I bought from Amazon b/c they arrived in ripped up boxes (they're big boxes!). I called Thule for replacement parts, but Thule said no b/c Amazon was not an authorized dealer.
I found them elsewhere for about the same price and they shipped w/o any problems.
You'll like these racks. Simple but effective.
part missing
Great racks, easy to put on and take off. Great way to put up bikes without having to remove the front wheel. 4 stars only because 1) rough directions re: flipping the rack to a driver side mounting configuration, 2) was missing one little barrel nut with one of the racks when it arrived - Amazon couldn't help except telling me I could return the whole rack for a new one. Thule was great and helped me once I could contact them, but the process meant my wife and I were cramming one bike in the car while we waited for the spare part in the mail.
Product Features :
- Upright rooftop carrier for one bicycle with secure C-clamp clamping technology
- Ratcheting rear wheel strap quickly secures back wheel to tray
- Stylish aluminum tray holds bike in place while loading
- Fits bike frames up to 3-3/8 inches in diameter and tires up to 2.6 inches wide
- Fits all Thule racks, other round bars and factory rack with adapter (sold separately)
Rating : 4.1
List Price : $179.95
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