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Thule Epos Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel or Frame Mount
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Thule Epos Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel or Frame Mount

Part Number: TH69XE
$1,099.95
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This 3-bike rack is perfect for carrying bikes of nearly any style, including heavy electric bikes with fenders. Integrated wheels let you roll the rack, so you don't have to carry it to your vehicle. Tilts with bikes loaded. 1-800-940-8924 to order Thule hitch bike racks part number TH69XE or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Thule products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Thule Epos Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel or Frame Mount. Hitch Bike Racks reviews from real customers.
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Thule Hitch Bike Racks - TH69XE

  • 3 Bikes
  • Platform Rack
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • Electric Bikes
  • Heavy Bikes
  • Folding Rack
  • Tilt-Away Rack
  • Frame Mount
  • Wheel Mount
  • Thule
  • Class 3
  • Bike and Hitch Lock

This 3-bike rack is perfect for carrying bikes of nearly any style, including heavy electric bikes with fenders. Integrated wheels let you roll the rack, so you don't have to carry it to your vehicle. Tilts with bikes loaded.


Features:

  • Platform bike rack carries 3 bikes using your vehicle's hitch receiver
  • Telescoping masts have rotating heads with ratchet straps that grip your bikes' rear wheels or frames
  • Pivoting wheel straps let you carry bikes with different wheelbases
    • Adapters (sold separately) accommodate bikes with fat tires
  • Front-mounted foot pedal lets you tilt the rack with ease
    • Tilts down with bikes loaded to access cargo area
  • Rack folds up for easy transport and compact storage
    • Integrated wheels and handle let you roll rack to your vehicle
  • Dual reflectors help keep the rack visible at night
  • Tool-free installation with hand-tightening lever
    • Tightens rack inside your hitch to reduce movement and noise
  • One-Key System locks deter theft of your bikes and the rack
    • ABUS cable lock (sold separately) provides extra security for your bikes
  • Aluminum ramp (sold separately) helps you load heavy bikes
  • LED tail light kit and license plate holder (sold separately) increase safety and visibility
  • Durable aluminum and ABS construction with black powder coat is corrosion resistant


Specs:

  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Carrying capacity: 3 bikes
  • Weight capacity: 160 lbs
    • Weight capacity (for 1 or 2 bikes): 75 lbs per bike
  • Maximum tire width: 3-3/16"
  • Maximum wheelbase: 53-1/8"
  • Distance between bikes: 9-13/16"
  • Dimensions: 35-3/16" long x 49-5/8" wide x 8-11/16 tall
  • Dimensions when folded: 35-3/16" tall x 10-5/8" wide x 29-1/2" deep
  • Distance from center of hitch pin hole to:
    • Nearest edge of carrier: 6"
    • Farthest edge of carrier: 44"
  • Carrier weight: 51.4 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Thule EasyFold XT 4-Bike Hanging-Style Rack Locking Cable

Note: The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the face of the hitch must be 1-1/2" or greater to use this rack.


Approved for use on cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs - not approved for fifth wheels, motorhomes, towable campers, or flat-towed vehicles

Rear Wheel or Frame Mount

Thule Epos wheel mount clampsThule Epos frame mount clamps

The Thule Epos has telescoping masts with padded, rotating heads and ratcheting straps that grab your bikes firmly by the rear wheels or by the frames. This makes the rack perfect for carrying bikes with a carbon frame or custom paint job, bikes with fenders, and bikes with nearly any other frame style. To load a bike, lift it up onto the tray, wrap the mast strap around the rear wheel or the frame, and use the built-in lever to ratchet the strap tight.


Thule Epos pivoting straps

The wheel trays have ratcheting straps to secure your front and rear wheels to the rack. The straps pivot to accommodate bikes with a variety of wheelbases. To secure your wheels, run the straps over each rim and back down through the strap buckles and use the levers to ratchet the straps tight. To remove your bike, press the ratchet levers to release the tray straps, then press the lever on the mast head to release the mast strap.


Thule Epos keepersThule Epos keepers

Keepers on the masts and on the trays prevent the straps from getting in your way while loading your bikes.


Grooved Wheel Trays

Thule Epos front wheel cradles

The Epos doesn't have cradles for the wheels like most platform-style bike racks. Instead, it has wheel trays that allow you to position your bikes on the rack exactly where you want them, not where the cradles dictate you place them. This helps prevent your handlebars and other bike parts from bumping into each other. Additionally, the trays have grooves in the tracks that accommodate narrow 18c road bike tires up to 3-3/16" tires. And, if you have a fat bike, straps (sold separately) that fit larger tires are available.


Spring-Loaded Foot Pedal for Easy Tilting

Thule Epos Tilting

The rack tilts down with your bikes loaded. So, whether you're at the trail or the grocery store, you don't have to remove your bikes to access your cargo area.


Thule Epos rear wheel cradle

To make tilting easier, the foot pedal is mounted on the front of the rack. This means you won't have to reach through or around your bikes with one hand to access a lever, while supporting the rack's weight with the other, when lowering the rack. Instead, you'll be able to hold the rack with both hands the entire time.


Thule Epos folded up

The trays and the shank fold up and the masts telescope down when not in use, so the rack doesn't take up as much space to store. Additionally, integrated wheels and a handle make the rack easy to roll to and from your vehicle.


Tool-Free Installation

Thule Epos InstallationThule Epos Installation

The rack quickly installs in your hitch receiver, without the need for tools. Open the SnugTite hitch pin, slide the shank into your receiver, close the pin so it slides through the pin hole and shank, then crank the lever until snug. Rotating the lever deploys an anti-rattle wedge in the shank to help take play out of the hitch connection.


Complete Security for Bikes and Rack

Thule Epos Locks

The Epos includes One-Key System locks to secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to your vehicle. Locks on the head of the telescoping masts prevent the ratchet straps from releasing.


Thule Epos Lever Lock

The lock on the lever secures the rack to your vehicle. The lever can't be pulled out when locked, so a would-be thief can't operate it to remove the rack from your hitch. The locks are keyed alike so you can use the same keys for all the locks. Additional One-Key System locks (sold separately) let you make all your Thule products keyed alike.


Available Accessories

Thule Epos brake lights

To keep you visible and safe, an LED tail light kit and license plate holder (sold separately) are available. The lights are powered via the built-in wiring harness that plugs into your vehicle's existing 4-way connector. The holder keeps your license plate in full view so you can avoid costly tickets while traveling.


Thule Epos Ramp

An aluminum ramp (sold separately) lets you roll your heavy e-bikes on and off the rack, with no heavy lifting required.


Thule Epos Cable Lock

The ABUS cable lock (sold separately) adds a second layer of security for your bikes.



903310 Thule Epos Platform Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2 Inch Trailer Hitches

Installation Details TH69XE Installation instructions



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Customer Reviews

Thule Epos Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel or Frame Mount - TH69XE

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (23 Customer Reviews)

This 3-bike rack is perfect for carrying bikes of nearly any style, including heavy electric bikes with fenders. Integrated wheels let you roll the rack, so you don't have to carry it to your vehicle. Tilts with bikes loaded.

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Awesome design and build quality. No issues after 1 year. Also, I use it for e-bikes that weigh around 75 lbs. it handles it easily.



by: 07/04/2024

The carrier is well made and extremely sturdy. But it does not fold up close to the back of the vehicle. The wheel trays fold up to the center. But the whole rig sticks out the full length of the tack 3+ feet from bumper



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I purchased the Thule Epos bike rack to replace a defective Thule Easyfold XT2 bike rack. This rack is a significant improvement and after using it for a month now really like it's design and performance.

I use it to carry two Riese & Muller ebikes (combined weighing over 100 lbs) and the rack is very stable with the two bikes installed; virtually no lateral movement of the rack while driving and the ratcheting strap that is the primary attachment is rock solid in design and application. The Epos is a little wider than the Easyfold rack which allows the two wheels to be in more contact with the rack. I also noticed the spacing between two bikes was fat better on the Epos versus the Easyfold. There is no concern for contact of the two bikes which also makes it easier to remove each bike off the rack.
Although we only use the Epos for two ebikes, having the ability to transport a third bike is a nice bonus when having a solo friend to join on a ride.

Our ebikes both have full fenders and the Thule Epos rack provides a super secure frame connection that works great on bikes fitted with fenders. I was skeptical of the racks that secure the bike using ratcheting arms on the front/rear wheels with fenders.

The one addition that Thule offers is an optional lighting accessory that is a nice add on if you need it.

Overall, this is a great rack!



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I'm so happy with this rack and docked it a star because of issues I had with Thule - NOT with eTrailer

I purchased this rack to hold 2 e-bikes and a third child's bike. I watched all of the videos and knew this is what I needed. Ordered and it was out of stock - of course with it being so new. I had to wait about a month to get it.

Once I received it, I took it out the box and it sat for a week before I could use it. Went to install it on to my truck and one of the wheels fell off. Upon inspection, the hole for the screw was stripped, so the screw just fell out. Used the chat feature on eTrailer and a new one was on the way in less than a day. (OUTSTANDING Customer Service)

Got the second rack, and one of the pads was missing from the third holding bar. Again - not eTrailer's fought. I contacted Thule and a they sent over a replacement part right away.

I get it. These are very popular and Thule is trying to meet that demand. I just wish they had some better "pre-flight" inspections.

Overall, this rack is dang near perfect. Bikes go on easily, they are secure and you can lock them down - no need for that extra cable that they sell.

Buy with confidence - but check you unit right away!!



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Very well built .



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It is worth every penny!!!



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It is solid and holds two ebikes nicely. Once I figured out some logistics and positioning, hitching up the rack and loading the bikes go very smoothly. The bike locks, however, are flimsy. Both no longer lock the bikes. Also I wish Thule made this rack so it could fold up against the car when not in use. Driving around, backing up, when no bikes on the rack, is problemmatic and I have already damaged the rack ( my fault) when backing the car into a tight space because the rack sticks out.



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Great bike rack. Super strung and sturdy. Folds for storage and wheels make it easy to move and install on truck. Safely carries our two ebikes. Etrailer shipped fast and ordering was easy. Very happy with my Etrailer purchase and will definitely use again.



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Great service. The perfect e-bike rack.



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Easy to use and great for our E-bikes



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great product!



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To expansive qualifié price



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Well built. Fits 2 Aventon Sinch bikes nicely.



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  • Can Thule Epos 3-Bike Rack be Used on Motorhome For Ebikes
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  • What is Weight Capacity of Thule Epos 3-Bike Rack
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    The Thule Epos Bike Rack for 3 Bikes # TH69XE has a folding feature, but not like standard racks that fold up closer to the vehicle. Since this is a different style of rack it's designed for the trays to fold up together like wings. This helps make it more compact for storage and easier to move since this rack is also equipped with wheels. Attached is a review video for you to check out!
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    Chuck, I'd recommend going with the Thule Epos Bike Rack # TH69XE. This bike rack is compatible with all types of bikes using the telescoping bike arms and pivoting cradles, has a max weight capacity of 160 lbs, and will work with bikes that have up to a 3 3/16" wide tire and a 53 1/8" long wheelbase.
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  • Will The Thule Epos Bike Rack TH69XE Work With Lectric XPedition Cargo eBike?
    Hello Nickalos, thanks for reaching out. I just looked over the specs on the lectric bikes website and it appears the Thule Epos # TH69XE will work with their XPedition Cargo eBike. The Epos rack has a 75 lb per-bike capacity, and the XPedition weighs only 68 lbs so you are good there. Just keep in mind the total weight capacity is 160 lbs, so you could carry only 2 e-bikes, and not 3 at a time. The Epos is a frame mount rack, so the fenders and cargo basket will not pose any issues. I...
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