Fitment of 4 Mountain Bikes on the Thule Apex Swing XT 4 Bike Rack

Updated 03/17/2021 | Published 03/13/2021

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Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away

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Question:

Hi, Im looking for my first rack and thinking of the thule apex 4 bike swing rack. I have 4 adult mountain bikes. Typically I believe you rotate directions of bikes on racks, but wouldnt mountain bikes handlebars go through the spokes of front tires of the other bikes?

asked by: Steve

Expert Reply:

The fitment of 4 mountain bikes on the Thule Apex Swing XT 4 Bike Rack # TH9027XT will depend on the size and style of the mountain bikes. Most of the time it will work out great so that the handle bars will either go over the rear tires or through the spokes like you've mentioned.

Some people will use a bike adapter bar # MPG2165 if their fitment is not how they would like it.

expert reply by: Jacob H