Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.
Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.
The Helium Platform XT keeps your bike’s frame spotless. Its pivoting upright arms grab the wheels instead of the tubes, so there’s no contact with carbon or custom paint. The ratcheting design locks the arms snugly over your tires, keeping bikes steady while you drive. It fits wheel sizes from 26" to 29" and tires up to 3.0" wide, making it a solid match for everything from road rigs to mountain builds.
The long, cradle-free trays make setup easy and spacing simple. Because each tray is grooved its entire length, you can slide bikes forward or back to avoid handlebar or pedal clashes. With up to 52" of wheelbase capacity and 10" between bikes, there’s room to get the alignment just right every time.
Need something from the back while your bikes are on? The rack tilts down even when loaded, letting you reach your gear without taking anything off. The front-mounted release handle means both hands stay on the rack as you tilt it—no awkward reaching around bikes. When you’re done riding, fold it up for compact storage or to park in tight spaces.
Getting ready to roll is quick. The hand-tightening cam system expands inside the hitch to hold everything tight and quiet—no tools needed. It fits both 1-1/4" and 2" receivers thanks to a removable adapter sleeve, and once installed, the connection stays solid with no sway or clunking.
The Helium Platform XT comes ready to lock down your gear. Each arm has an integrated cable lock that stores inside when not in use, and a locking knob secures the rack itself. All locks are keyed alike under Thule’s One-Key System, keeping things simple while protecting both your bikes and your rack.
Specs: 2-bike capacity; 45 lbs per bike; max tire width 3.0"; wheelbase 52"; wheel size 26"–29"; distance between bikes 10"; carrier weight 43 lbs.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Tim
7/3/2025
After a years use, I am still quite happy with this bike rack. The hardest thing to get use to was feeling that the expensive bikes were secure because they were so easy to load. It is by far the best rack I have used.
Timothy
7/27/2025
I’ve had 2 other types of bike racks over the years, hanging types, and they worked but had marred the paint finish. Although a little more expensive, it is by far the best rack I’ve used or seen. Highly recommend ed.
Alison
2/26/2024
After a year of using this, we still love it, and are very glad we made the investment.
Do you have a question about this Hitch Bike Rack?
Condition: Like New
Notes: May have damaged packaging or minor cosmetic blemishes.
Condition: Surface Scratches
Notes: Item has a slightly crooked Thule label and one slightly scratched tray. Otherwise unused and still in good condition for its application.
Info for this part was:
At etrailer we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.
Brooke M.
5/22/2025
Thanks for sending in the photo, Dave! Would you have any tips about the locks for anyone else out facing the same struggle?