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Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
Part Number: TH982XT
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Thule Accessories and Parts - TH982XT
- Hitch Bike Rack
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Thule
- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
Large 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:
- Adapts women's, alternative, oversize and some children's bike frames to fit various bike racks
- Allows for safe, level transport of your bicycles
- Telescopes from 16" to 31-1/2" long to accommodate different bike sizes
- Attaches to your bike's seat post and handlebar stem post, providing a horizontal bar for the bike rack to grab
- Installs and removes in a snap with redesigned push-button clamps
- Protects your bike's finish with molded rubber clamp ends
- Works with dual-arm, single-arm, and platform-style bike carriers that mount on a hitch, trunk or spare tire
- Capacity: 50 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
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 stem 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.
982XT Thule Bike Frame Adapter Bar
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Ratings & Reviews
4.5
355 reviews
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Kelly
07/16/2026
Excellent product and great customer service. Will definitely buy from them again for future needs.
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Jim G.
07/17/2016
Bought this Thule bike adapter bar for my wife's Mango Longboard fat-tire beach cruiser. We already had the Thule 2-bike carrier, not sure what model number. The bar works fine for hanging the bike on the carrier, but we haven't traveled with it yet; it will get a 1000+ mile trial run soon.
With this bar and this particular bike the bike's front wheel hangs too low to leave it on the bike. It's a quick-release style wheel, so not a big deal to remove, but the wheel takes up extra space inside the vehicle.
I don't like that the weight of the bike is being held by the handle bar post and the seat, but that's just the nature of these adapters and there is really no other way to put this type of bike on this type of carrier without it.
The bar is rated for 50 lbs. and the bike weighs 37 lbs., including the front wheel, so I expect this bar to work fine for us.
With this bar and this particular bike the bike's front wheel hangs too low to leave it on the bike. It's a quick-release style wheel, so not a big deal to remove, but the wheel takes up extra space inside the vehicle.
I don't like that the weight of the bike is being held by the handle bar post and the seat, but that's just the nature of these adapters and there is really no other way to put this type of bike on this type of carrier without it.
The bar is rated for 50 lbs. and the bike weighs 37 lbs., including the front wheel, so I expect this bar to work fine for us.
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Lucy P
04/29/2015
Kat at etrailer was very specific and knowledgeable as to what I needed for my car. The installation was done by a mechanic but I probably could have figured it out. My husband was grateful that he didn't have to install it but he was super impressed on how it looked and its sturdy strength. Haven't had a nice day in Texas since it was installed so I will report back as to how the bike rides on the rack. Overall, very impressed. Shipping was fast too!
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John P
07/18/2017
Today I installed the Gateway XT 2 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount and used the Thule Bike Adapter Bar - Womens & Alt. Frame Bikes to hang two bikes on the back of my 2013 Mustang, 2 dr, with factory spoiler.
I read the instructions over breakfast. It seemed pretty simple, and it was. Of course, being the first time installing the carrier it was a little slow as I figured out what went where but referring back to the instructions made the install go smoothly.
A couple points of note:
1) Not too comfortable that the strap clips won't scratch the paint. They're coated but not padded. I'll probably glue a thin rubber padding to the inside of the top and bottom clips. The side clips just barely slide on and there is no room for any additional padding.
2) Discovered that I needed to secure the inside pedal upward to ensure it did not bang against the bumper. I used a mini-bungee cord but weaving the supplied tie down strap might do the trick. Not sure (yet) which is fastest/easiest method. Definitely need the tie down strap to keep the front wheel of the inside bike from beating against the car.
3) Although the Adapter Bar does hold my wife's bike level, the bar at its shortest position is a few inches too long leaving gaps at the front and back. There did not appear to be a way to lock the bar length and only the ripple straps to keep the bar from vibrating looser. Hopefully not a problem on long drives or bumpy roads.
I'm attaching a couple photos from the install process that you are free to use.
Sincerely,
JP
Hanover, PA
I read the instructions over breakfast. It seemed pretty simple, and it was. Of course, being the first time installing the carrier it was a little slow as I figured out what went where but referring back to the instructions made the install go smoothly.
A couple points of note:
1) Not too comfortable that the strap clips won't scratch the paint. They're coated but not padded. I'll probably glue a thin rubber padding to the inside of the top and bottom clips. The side clips just barely slide on and there is no room for any additional padding.
2) Discovered that I needed to secure the inside pedal upward to ensure it did not bang against the bumper. I used a mini-bungee cord but weaving the supplied tie down strap might do the trick. Not sure (yet) which is fastest/easiest method. Definitely need the tie down strap to keep the front wheel of the inside bike from beating against the car.
3) Although the Adapter Bar does hold my wife's bike level, the bar at its shortest position is a few inches too long leaving gaps at the front and back. There did not appear to be a way to lock the bar length and only the ripple straps to keep the bar from vibrating looser. Hopefully not a problem on long drives or bumpy roads.
I'm attaching a couple photos from the install process that you are free to use.
Sincerely,
JP
Hanover, PA
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Adapter for Hybrid
11/07/2013
Good sturdy tool. Would not be able to load the women's hybrid on the Thule Raceway 2 Bike Carrier without it. It's somewhat of an awkward fit and that's just because the bike is a bit of a beast.
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Nicholas
10/26/2017
Very pleased with quality and engineering of Thule bike rack. Assembly was easy and instructions well written and easy to follow. Excellent product!
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Robert
11/19/2021
These Thule crossbars are now holding two heavy e-bikes on wall racks in our garage.
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Paula
11/08/2013
Thanks for the great service! The Thule converter bar was exactly what I needed to be able to transport and store my new sissy style women's bike.
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Dave D
07/29/2013
Bar works well with the Thule rack. Look at instructions on how to open it up. Wasn't intuitive just looking at it, but pretty easy to use. It was a good buy and would recommend it if you get a Thule rack.
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T.J. McD.
09/02/2016
I'm from a generation that's still very skeptical about making purchases online, sight unseen, without ever putting my hands on it. Yes, I'm that guy. I surfed around looking at different bike carriers for my Jeep with 17" wheels. I mention that because I wanted to use my trailer hitch for the carrier. I even went to a few brick and mortar stores so I could "touch" it. Couldn't find the right one so I went back to the web and found etrailer.com. It was the only site that I felt offered the best selection and had enough reviews to back them up. Still being a skeptic and missing that "touch" I put off the purchase for a few more weeks. Gave me time to look a little more at the brick and mortar shops for kicks. Finally I was ready. I came back etrailer.com and phoned in to order. Still wanted to have a human in the process. Times are changing and I'm changing with them, so when a woman answered the phone I had a momentary reaction that made me think that she wouldn't be able to help. Before I took another second to doubt, I just started with questions and she knew all the answers. The reviews were right and that was a pleasant surprise. She gave me some options but we both agreed that for what I wanted, my original selection was the best option. No pressure to upsell me, just the right equipment for the job. I paid for the carrier and she said I'd have it by the end of the week. I doubted that even though it was Monday evening. Thursday of that week my order arrived. Two bolts and it was attached to my Jeep. Just like that I was ready to go. Thanks to all the helpful folks at etrailer.com
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Donald B.
08/17/2018
This adaptor bar works as advertised. Each of the two collars at either end has a push-button release to raise and lower a segment of the collar, enabling you to capture the seat post at one end and your handlebar neck on the other. You can adjust the length of the tube as needed; though, the movement does not work as smoothly as I might like. Once in place on the bike, the adaptor fits loosely on the rack, but gravity, the rack straps, and a bungee cord or two keep everything in place. Don't expect it to fit as snugly as a bike frame that doesn't require an adaptor; this thing is merely a jury-rig to get a step-through bike frame to rest on the rack in a conventional manner. To that end it does a satisfactory job. The price is perhaps a bit high for what is otherwise a two-dollar pipe and some interlocking, plastic collars, but overall construction is sturdy enough for normal wear and tear. Keep it stored out of the weather and it should last for years.
Donald B.
8/17/2019
After a year the product operates just as well as it did when purchased. I use it several times a summer and dont have any major complaints. I would likely buy it again.
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Denise K
08/06/2012
without a problem. The adapter also lets me hang the bike on a standard frame stand in the garage. Wonderful product!
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Greg
08/16/2018
I purchased the Thule TH982XT bike adapter. It appears to work as advertised, however, there is no minimum length specification provided. The video claims this model will work on women's, as well as kids bikes; but when the adapter is fully reduced, it is still about 2-3" too long for my wife's bike. This causes the unit to drop down so the bar is not level, nor tight. I suppose it will still perform as intended.
Mike L.
8/16/2018
Per the product description, the Thule TH982XT has a span that is adjustable from 16 to 31-12 inches. The bar with the shortest span would be the Yakima TubeTop, part # Y02531 which is adjustable from 14-12 to 31-12 inches. As long as the clamps on either end are secured and the rack is secured to the adapter bar, the bike wont go anywhere.
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Great Adapter for compact bikes
04/07/2025
I love the bar, it is super sturdy and works perfectly for all of our bikes given the compact frame. I did have my bike on the back of my car with the Thule rack I ordered, and unless it was just super windy that day traveling on the highway, I feel like my bike was swaying while on the bar even though I had the strap between the tires. I have used it since for short trips, but have figured out a way to use the extra strap to run it through the rack and the bike to prevent the bike from pulling away from the car while on the bar.
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Jon C.
05/08/2013
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.
Jon C.
5/8/2014
Still holding up without any issues! No rust or any other defects.
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Alena
07/03/2018
I never even thought about ordering this part, but was so glad Dan at etrailer.com suggested it. It worked perfectly and actually made it easier to lift my bike up onto the bike rack itself. Would recommend getting to anyone who has a mountain bike like myself.
Alena
8/11/2019
Its been a year since I purchased this item and Im so glad I did. I even went and purchased another one for my sons bike.
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Old Biker Going E-bike
05/06/2022
I bought this version because it is rated to 50 lbs and so it should work for the heavier electric bike. I have been using the lighter version for several years without any problems on my Thule bike rack.
Old E.
5/6/2023
Have used this product to carry my E-bike more than 4000 miles on my bike rack without any problems.
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Karen
10/08/2022
I bought a bike rack that just wouldn't work for my bike. I gave up on carrying my bike anywhere. Until your company reached out to me again through email. I was told about the adaption bar I could purchase. Thank you so much. It works perfectly. Now my bike and I can travel together.
Karen C.
10/9/2023
I used the adaptor once. The day I used it, my bike fell from the rack on my car and onto the hwy. By the time I turned around on this major road, someone stole my bike. So Im not happy with the adaptor. I lost a $3000 electric bike due to that.
Mike L.
11/2/2023
@KarenC We're sorry to hear that, the # TH982XT adapter bar has a 50 lb capacity so it isn't the best choice for a heavy e-bike. What type of bike rack were you using?
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Sheri
03/12/2018
One year Updated Review: I can't remember my first review but I do know it was positive. That said, I'm still in love with my Thule 2-Bike Rack! It has held up beautifully with me feeling relaxed knowing my bikes are secure and safe as I transport them to and fro! Within the next two years, I will be in the market for a new vehicle and as such, I'm thinking about the type vehicle and all the 'accessories' I will expect. One of my 'must haves' WILL be another Thule Bike rack similar to what I purchased prior in order to accommodate my new vehicle! I will NOT consider any other product and I'm so grateful a friend recommended I look into Thule for my first purchase of bike racks! It may seem silly, but I observe ALL cars passing me on the streets that have bike racks...... I think to myself, 'mine is BETTER than theirs'!!! Lol.
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howard northrop
03/22/2014
great products my purchases from etrailer have been positives one customer service personal are great I keewould recommend etrailer too everyone keep up the good work thanxs howard Northrop
Howard N.
3/22/2015
great product works well
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C
08/14/2015
Great bike bar.It took care of the problem.Now I am able to get my bike on the rack with ease.
C
8/18/2016
Still have it and it is good.
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Jody F
06/19/2016
I recently upgraded to a new women's frame Juliana mountain bike and couldn't wait to pick it up after waiting for 3 weeks. Imagine my disappointment when I started mounting it on my current $400 Thule bike rack and it wouldn't fit the smaller frame! The bike shop offered a discount on a new rack but my bike buddy told me they made adapters for it ---- enter etrailer.com and easily finding and ordering a new "bike adapter bar for Women's frame bikes"! It's easy to install and works perfectly...
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Ann
06/12/2020
This rack is excellent. Easy to install and easy to get the bikes on and off. We bought the adapter bar for my bike (women's). We live in the city and wanted a rack we could easily take on and off and store in the cargo area of our Renegade. This rack fits perfectly! The tilting function is worth spending the extra money so that we can still access our hatch back.
Also etrailer is a great company. The rack came quickly, well packed, and they opened the rack box and put the other parts we ordered inside the rack box to cut down an waste from extra shipping materials. We order all our racks and related gear for toting our skis and bikes from etrailer.
Also etrailer is a great company. The rack came quickly, well packed, and they opened the rack box and put the other parts we ordered inside the rack box to cut down an waste from extra shipping materials. We order all our racks and related gear for toting our skis and bikes from etrailer.
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Karen Dyer
07/30/2016
When you buy an expensive bike rack for your boyfriend for his birthday (not from etrailer), you expect it will work for all bikes and it can be disappointing to discover your boyfriend's bike will fit on the new bike rack, but yours won't. Enter this reasonably priced bar adapter thing. It saved me from having to return the new bike rack.
And they shipped it super-quick. This bar adapter thing arrived before something I ordered from Amazon the day before. Very pleased.
One star off because the bar is a little loose. The manufacturer of the bar should include better instructions. But 5 stars for etrailer.
And they shipped it super-quick. This bar adapter thing arrived before something I ordered from Amazon the day before. Very pleased.
One star off because the bar is a little loose. The manufacturer of the bar should include better instructions. But 5 stars for etrailer.
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Luis R.
06/27/2012
mount my mountain bike on my bike carrier safely. My mountain bike does have an alternative frame design due to the rear suspension. This use of this adapter made mounting my bicycle secure and a breeze. I was concern it would fail to hold my bike if the bar was expanded to its max but I was wrong. This bar is strong, well designed and at a great price compare to others.
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- Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2013 Hyundai SonataThe Thule OutWay platform style trunk mount rack # TH65JV is best suited for vehicles that have metal bumpers. This is because the rack itself is fairly heavy and then adding the weight of bikes to it can deform the less substantial bumpers on other vehicles. I recommend a lighter rack like the regular OutWay hanging style rack # TH45JV. I own the 3 bike version of this rack and it is the easiest rack to use and install that I have ever used. It is much less likely that this rack or any...
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Thanks, I’m very happy with them. They work like they’re supposed to and have given me no trouble.