Comparing Thule Frame Bike Adapter Bar # TH982 and the Newer # TH982XT for Bike Racks

Updated 04/04/2011 | Published 03/31/2011

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What is the difference between the these two Thule Frame Bike Adapter Bars - TH982 and the TH982XT Thank you

asked by: Donald

Expert Reply:

I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Thule Adapter Bar, # TH982, and the updated version, # TH982XT. There are a few key differences between each product. For the TH982XT, Thule made several upgrades including an easier pushbutton mechanism to open the hooks on each end. Each rubber molded clamp end is the same size in the newer version. And the telescoping feature now has a pushbutton stop.

The old design had a round shaft that would allow the smaller end to rotate inside the larger end. The new design has an elliptical shaft and the smaller arm cannot rotate inside the larger one. The new version has a smooth, steel shaft with silver metallic finish. The older TH982 version is a little more rough and is black powder coated steel.

expert reply by: Michael H