Thule 9003 Raceway Platform 2 Bike Carrier Review
Thule 9003 Raceway Platform 2 Bike Carrier Feature
- Super stable 2-bike platform and frame clamp for ultimate bike security and telescopic aluminum wheel trays for custom fit to bike
- SureTight ratcheting cable system provides superior mounting force vs. traditional nylon straps, plus no loose straps to manage
- Quick release bike arm assembly allows them to be lowered when not in use
- Independent, anti-sway bike cradles for maximum bike stability
- Integrated cable system lock secures carrier to vehicle while bike arm locks secure bikes to carrier
The Thule 9003 raceway platform 2-bike carrier is a rear mounted platform bike rack that takes the ease of transporting bikes to new heights by blending the stability of features commonly found in a platform hitch rack, with the ease of use options found in a trunk mount carrier. Features include: a bike tray mount design that allows for fast, easy bike loading, Sure-Tight ratcheting cables with locks that provide maximum fastening security to your vehicle trunk or rear hatch, adjustable bike frame clamps to keep bikes separated and secure, the ability to fold the rack flat when not in use and locks for piece of mind when leaving bikes and your rack on your vehicle.
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Revolutionary New Rear Mounted Platform Carrier Design
The Thule 9003 raceway platform 2-Bike Trunk carrier represents a revolutionary new rack concept that merges the ultra-easy bicycle loading convenience of a trunk mount rack with the transport stability of platform-style hitch mount rack. The raceway 9003 includes Thule's patented FitDial technology, which allows for fast, easy use with a wide range of vehicles. To fit the carrier to varying trunk configurations simply lift the unit's release lever and open the frame position to the desired opening, locking it into place with a push of the release lever. Molded rubber pads at the ends of arms provide firm hold to vehicle and protect against scratches. Each possible position of the frame opening is marked by a number. Noting this makes future fittings of the carrier even faster. Next the 9003 raceway secures to the trunk of vehicles via Sure-Tight high strength cable attachments that provide a hold that is much better than anything possible with the straps commonly used in trunk mount carriers. Four cables extend from the core of the rack, two at the top and two at the bottom. Cable tension is released at the flip of upper and lower levers. Cables can be pulled out to the exact length needed for your vehicle configuration and once hooks at the end of cables are in place, they are then tightened using the side-by-side large and smaller dials at the side of the carrier. Although rigid, cables are padded, meaning they will not scratch vehicles.
Once the rack is securely mounted on a vehicle, the loading of bikes is easy. The Raceway 9003 holds up to two bicycles, securing each via the combination of an integrated bike tray from below, and an adjustable frame clamp from above. The bike trays are compatible with all kinds of bikes with tires up to 3" in width and ensure effortless bike loading and unloading by way of their lower level, compared to many other trunk mount bike carriers. Once bikes are placed in the rack's wheel trays, they are secured to with a wheel strap at each wheel. Stability is further ensured for each bike with an adjustable frame clamp, located on the upper bike rack arms. These clamps are lowered down to make secure contact with bike frames and then are locked in place. Final security comes as arms close firmly around bike frames using an ergonomic knob that can be locked. When bikes are removed, the Raceway 9003 can also fold up and out of the way, with clamp arms folding down until inline with the main body of the rack and the bike trays folded up.
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Two-way Locking for Security
The Thule 9003 raceway platform 2-bike carrier features locking security on two levels. First, it is packaged with a Thule lock integrated into each bike clamp to secure bikes to the carrier and protect them from theft when bikes are loaded and users are away from their vehicle. The carrier itself is also protected by the inclusion of locks and keys for securing the Sure-Tight ratcheting cables in place, which locks the entire bike carrier to your trunk or hatchback.
Key Features
- Convenient tray mount design allows for fast, easy and lower bike loading
- Sure-Tight ratcheting cables with locks provide maximum fastening security to your vehicle
- Patented FitDial guarantees a "perfect fit" to your vehicle
- Molded rubber pads provide firm hold to vehicle and protect against scratches
- Adjustable bike frame clamps with integrated locks keep bikes well separated and secure for ultimate stability
- Bike arms and bike trays fold vertically against the back of your for convenient storage when not in use
- Stylish, but durable injection molded construction ensures long life of the rack
Specifications
- Capacity - Two bikes
- Fits tire dimensions - Up to 3"
- One Key system compatible - No
- Fits bikes with disc brakes - Yes
- For tandem bikes - No
What's in the Box
- Thule 9003 raceway platform 2-bike carrier (including integrated locks for cables and knob clamps)
- Instruction guide and warranty information
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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