Thule Apex Bike Rack - 5 Bike

Product Descriptions

Eastern Mountain Sports Description: Security, convenience and revolutionary new cradles with Road Dampening Technology make the Thule 9206 Apex the most complete hitch rack on the market. Hold Fast RDT (Road Dampening Technology) Cradles absorb the shock of the road protecting your bike during transport. Snug-Tite receiver lock virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle. Arc design of the arms gives bikes greater clearance off the ground and provides greater distance between bikes preventing contact. Increased mast height for improved ground clearance. Patented No-Sway Cage to prevent bike to bike contact. Heavy-duty integrated lock allows you to lock the bikes to rack and stores in the hitch rack when not in use. Folding Hitch Switch allows the arms to fold when not in use and tilts the carrier down for rear of vehicle access. Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling. The Thule Apex is offered as a 4 bike (9025) or 5 bike (9026) model. 5 bike (9026) fits 2 in. receivers.

Backcountry Description: The new Thule Apex 5-Bike Rack got a complete makeover this year for improved looks and function. Not only does the Apex look better, but the new design makes it easier to load and unload your bikes and improves ground and bumper clearance.Improved Hitch-Switch design allows the bike carrier arms to fold down as well as the entire carrier rack to fold down (when not loaded) Thule EasyMount system features a Receiver Lock Knob to quickly engage the rack receiver into the hitch, tighten, and lock it with limited effort and no tools Thule Road Dampening Technology (RDT) in the bike frame cradles reduces vibrations Soft Touch Anti-Sway Cage features soft thermoplastic (TPE) that gently grips the bike frame to prevent swinging Reinforced Cradle Straps are 25% stronger to last longer than in the past Arched bike arms disperse weight better and make loading/unloading easier than straight designs Integrated handle at the back of the mast makes transport, install/removal easy Integrated Locking Cable secures the bikes to the rack