Recommended Cable and Hitch Pin Lock for a Thule Vertex 9028 Bike Rack

Updated 09/04/2025 | Published 08/15/2025

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Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device

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$66.10

Replacement Lock Cylinder and Premium Key for Thule One-Key Systems - Key N217 - Qty 1

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$34.90

Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 2

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Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock - 6' Long

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Question:

Hi, I just bought a thule bike rack hitch mouted. There is no device to lock my bikes on the rack. It is a 10 inch cable locking system in a lock located at the tip of one arm. I am looking for the whole kit including lock and keys to put on my thule bike rack, model 9028 Vertex. Can you help me with my inquiet and also if the kit is still available? Regards

asked by: Benoit

Expert Reply:

Hey Benoit, congrats on the new bike rack. To add locks to a Thule Vertex 9028 bike rack you'll need the following parts:

Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock - 6' Long item # TH538XT - To secure your bikes to the rack itself.

Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device item # THSTL2 - To secure your bike rack to your hitch.

To have the locks controlled by the same key you'll need the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders item # TH450200. This allows you to swap out the lock cores that come with the locks so they match. Another option you can do is wait until you get both of the locks and then just buy a single one like item # 1500004217 that matches one of your lock cores. We've got quite a few different lock cores and replacement keys so you'll need to get the number stamped into the lock core to match it up.

What kind of bikes do you have?

expert reply by: Jerred H

Jerred H.

9/2/2025

Hey Benoit, did you manage to get the locks set up on your Thule Vertex bike rack? I'm curious to know how it worked out for you, as it could help others looking to secure their bikes.