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Code: TH982XT
Retail:$39.95
Price:$35.95
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
Shipping SpecialLarge push buttons on the clamps make it even easier to transport your alternative frame, child's or woman's bike on a hanging-style bike rack. Molded rubber ends protect the bike. Telescoping design works with most size bikes.
Features:
This bike-frame adapter bar from Thule is exactly what you need to carry a woman's, alternative, oversize or child's bike on your bike carrier. The frame adapter bar installs with the push of a button. It attaches to your bike's seat post and handlebar stern post, providing a horizontal bar for the bike rack to grab.
Depending on the type of bike rack you have, you may need to secure the adapter bar to the bike with a cable lock (sold separately) to deter theft.
Video of Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to take a look at the Thule Spare Me 2 bike carrier, part number TH963XTR. The Spare Me is designed to mount on a spare tire mount on the back of an SUV. To install the rack, first remove the spare tire. Next we will put our mounting plate over the studs on our spare tire mount. Note that the cutout can either be in the 6 o’clock or the 12 o’clock position. We have a good fit where we are at so we are going to put our spare tire back on top of the mount. With our spare tire securely mounted over our bike rack mount, we are ready to install the bike rack. 0:52
Fit the bike rack over the post and push it back. Line up your rubber bumpers so that they make contact with the tire. This will help support the rack and keep it from flopping around against the tire. The mount for our rack can be installed in three places: on the far right, on the center or on the far left. Since we have an offset spare that sits to the right side of the vehicle, we went to the far right on our rack. This will help shift some of the bike towards the center of the vehicle and help keep a better balance. To secure the rack, feed the hand knob through. Be careful to make sure that you do not get the threads crossed. Once you have gotten the threads started properly, tighten the hand knob down. This is one of the locations where you can install the Thule one key lock. Simply pop this knockout out and install the lock core. Using the lock core will turn this hand knob into a free spinning knob so the rack cannot be removed from the vehicle. 1:41
When not in use, you can fold down the arms of the Spare Me to allow clearance behind the rear of your vehicle. Simply loosen the knobs on each arm to allow enough slack to fold them down. The T3 cradle features grooved rubber pads to accommodate gear cables and brake cables. We are ready to go ahead and load up some bikes. Remember to load your heaviest bikes closer toward the vehicle, that way they are better supported. If you are only carrying one bike, go ahead and mount it closer to the vehicle as well. Since we have a woman frame bike, we are using a bike adapter bar to accommodate so we can fit over our arms, part number TH982XT. Once you have the bike positioned in the cradle, take the rubber strap, bring it over the top of your adapter bar or your frame tube and slip it over the hook. At the seat upright post, there is an anti-sway cage. And there is one more strap towards the front of the bike. 2:46
Included with the Spare Me is a coated steel cable bike lock that you can feed through the frame of your bike and back to the rack to secure the bike to the rack. The cable lock uses the Thule one key lock core system, like other Thule accessories. Included with the bike rack are two matching lock cores, one for this cable lock and the other for the knob that tightens the rack to the vehicle. With our bike loaded and secured and our rack properly mounted to our vehicle, we are ready to hit the road for a little road test. We will check to see if the rack is stable on the vehicle and if the bike is stable on the rack. And that does it for the Thule Spare Me 2 bike carrier, part number TH963XTR.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (44 Customer Reviews)
by: Denise K08/06/2012
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Now I can transport my mixte frame bike without a problem. The adapter also lets me hang the bike on a standard frame stand in the garage. Wonderful product!50671
by: Brandon E.06/04/2012
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This works great on full-size bikes, like my son's small frame 26" mountain bike, but was too big for smaller kid's bikes. On the small frame MTB, the triangle is too small to use the top tube on the carrier arms, but adding this bar spanning from the seat to the stem did the trick. We did have to raise the seat all the way to make it work, but that was easy enough. I had hoped to be able to mount my youngest son's 16" bike with this, but even at the shortest setting, the bar was still too long to fit the bike. We still had to put the 16" bike in the back of the vehicle instead of on the rack because the bar just wouldn't accomodate that small of a frame. It MIGHT fit an 18" and would probably fit a 20" frame, though I haven't tried it with either of those.42701
by: Thomas S.08/01/2011
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The entire order came in one box and the folks at eTrailer are indeed an awesome group, they followed the order every step of the way and nothing was left to chance. I do customer service for a living and cannot find people this good and well trained! The adaptor bar for women’s bikes is a must, easily installed and keeps the bike level to avoid dragging on the driveway when leaving your home. The Thule Roadway 2 bike carrier, installation is a snap, about 15 minutes and it works as promised, is a solid and well built hitch, none better the same goes for the eTrailer group. Already place a second order, and sure I will not be disappointed20675
by: Richard03/12/2013
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The Thule Raceway rack is an excellent product and works well on my BMW 5 Series. Even more impressive was the service from etrailer. The best on line buying experience I have ever had. 70205
by: Jim A.02/25/2013
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This is a beautifully made accessory. A little more expensive than others but worth every penny. No need to add tape or tubing to protect your bike. Well engineered, strong and easy to use. I highly recommend it.67642
by: Margie B06/04/2012
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The Thule Adapter Bar seems very sturdy and it fits my bike great. It will make putting my bike onto the bike rack so much easier! Also, etrailer.com was amazing. I ordered the adapter bar on Monday 5/28/12 with standard shipping and it was delivered on Friday 6/1/12. I received a confirmation email from etrailer right away, and then another when the order was processed and then a third when it was shipped. They are very thorough and my order was perfect!42676
by: Mike07/07/2011
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I purchased the Thule adapter bar for my wife's Townie . I made this purchase based on quality and product service after I purchased The Thule bike rack. The etrailer ads perfectly described the product and the shipping, tracking is first rate. I will purchase from etrailer again, their customer support is superlative.18839
by: Tom B.05/14/2013
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I purchased the Thuler TH9001 bike carrier along with the TH982XT adapter bar. I was very impressed with the thought and engineering put into the Thuler products. They looked great online, and even better after receiving them. Mounting to the vehicle was simple and understandable. The ordering online from etrailer.com was very easy, and shipment was received within three days of the order placement. Etrailer.com was very good about communication of order placement, shipment, and after delivery follow-up. I would definitely recommend both Thuler and etrailer.com for products and service.80171
by: Tom T05/09/2013
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Great product. It came in a flash, well packaged. I used it the day it arrived, and it worked perfectly. Nice job etrailer!79582
by: Steve D.05/08/2013
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The adapter bar performed as advertised and was necessary to transport my wife's bicycle on the rear wheel Thule Spare Me 2 bike carrier. 79526
by: Jon C.05/08/2013
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Thule Adapter Bar works as described. I bought two of them, one for my wife's bike and one for my full suspension. They both work as they should with the Spare Me Carrier. 79397
by: THOMAS04/22/2013
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WORKS GREAT WITH MY WIFES WOMENS BIKE 77243
by: James04/21/2013
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The bike mount came quickly and well packed. Although not the best fit for the womens bike that we plan to use it with, it fits too losely and the bike wiggles we think we can make it work with extra tie-downs. It sure is an improvement over what we were doing previously.77121
by: Jon T04/16/2013
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While this adapter bar is ok for womens bikes it does not work with most 16" and below kids bike as the bar does not adjust down very far76411
by: Margaret04/09/2013
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The product arrived quickly and was just as described online. Thank you for such great service!75176
by: James02/19/2013
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Haven't used the bar yet. It looks well constructed and adopts to the bike well.66979
by: Robin F12/07/2012
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Updated from the other version I have. The added tab to push the release is easier to use. Great quality.60878
by: Helen G12/05/2012
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Works perfectly to allow me to mount my women's bike. Etrailer delivered promptly. Easy tansaction.60790
by: Randy R.10/19/2012
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I do not have the womens bike yet to be able to use this item. I have inspected it and imagine it will work great. 57664
by: CissyB10/11/2012
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After getting the Thule bike rack for my car, I realized my style bike has no crossbar in which to hang the bike on my new Thule rack. The solution (thank you customer service) is this adapter bar that clips one end under the seat and the other end under the handle bars. Work great!! Now I can haul my bike. Yay!56997
by: Brian S.09/21/2012
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A must have if you have a full suspenion MTB.55379
by: Julio G09/15/2012
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You must get this bar if you have a Mountain Bike or a Women's bike that don't have straight bars. This bar is easily adjustable.54802
by: Mr & Mrs Harris09/09/2012
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Very glad I purchased as it keeps the womans bike level on bike carrier. 54140
by: Jeff B08/01/2012
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Nicely redone. Wife can load bikes easier on Thule rack now.50110
by: Scott C07/28/2012
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Did not fit for my sons 16 inch bike. Frame to small on bike. Should be able to use next year when he gets a bigger bike. Appears very easy to use. 49664
by: Audrey W07/24/2012
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I installed this bike rack on a 2007 Rav4. The interface with the spare tire mount was simple and sturdy. The anti sway cages don't fit as in the instructions but do hold the bike very steady. I appreciate how the design allows full use of the back door w bike attached. I had some trouble with getting the lock installed on the attachment knob, better instructions ( there were none) would have saved a call to Thule with 20 min on hold. Overall it's a very well designed and stable system, I'd recommend it.49217
by: Corby Leach07/19/2012
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Great product! 48595
by: Chris G06/29/2012
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Very nice product... 46177
by: Larry B06/05/2012
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Your site is great...easy to use...great shipping times and lots of good info !....Larry42823
by: Doug H05/24/2012
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The Apex 4 Bike carrier is an awesome product. It is very well made and the assembly was easy. It is very high quality and look forward to it providing many years of service.41602
by: John C05/17/2012
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Received product much quicker than expected; got exactly what I ordered.40860
by: Sliktop05/14/2012
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Simple sturdy design. Only improvement would be the addition of an internal tensioning spring to keep the adaptor snug on each end. As with most competing products, it is difficult to use the downtube/ seat-tube clamp on the car rack. 40324
by: Rob04/23/2012
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Works well with my kids bikes and alternative mountain bike frame I have. Would not have been able to fit all 4 bikes without it.Easy to use with no bolts to tighten or nuts to loosen.38049
by: JACK04/09/2012
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CARRIER ARRIVED DAY EARLY AND FIT MY JEEP UNLIMITED PERFECT WITH SOME ROOM TO SPARE. IT IS WELL MADE AND EASY TO USE IT GIVES ME ENOUGH ROOM TO OPEN THE TAILGATE AND OPEN MY WINDOW FOR FULL ACCESS. THIS IS FOR THULE VERTEX SWING BIKE CARRIER.36676
by: Kathy R.04/07/2012
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Great product, helped my women's frame bike mount perfectly on the bike carrier. 36494
by: Scott R.01/09/2012
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I have bought Thule products before and found them to be excellent and this bike carrier is no exception. It carries my Trek Rumblefish on my Honda CRV perfectly!29394
by: jcp09/26/2011
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product as described. Fast shipping and great service. Would buy from again.24655
by: Dallas G08/29/2011
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Easy to use. Looks sturdy enough 23093
by: Randy08/14/2011
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Works great, exactly as advertised. Recommended for women's or mountain bikes.21879
by: Jim K.08/01/2011
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Product arrived very quickly, in good shape, and as advertised. I have yet to actually use it as it just arrived, but I'm sure it will easily let me carry my wife's bike on our bicycle rack.20707
by: Ken F07/28/2011
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Worked perfect right out of the box. 20462
by: KPR07/10/2011
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I am very happy with Thule products. They assemble easy and work as advertised. etrailer has very quick shipping and I like they way they keep you informed throughout the buying and shipping process. Great products and a great retailer, a winning combination19052
by: Steve L.04/14/2011
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Does what it says. Works on my wife's bike and my son's 24" bike.11773
by: D.K.04/08/2011
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Great price, great communication, great product and unbelievably quick ship!!11311
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