Fat Tire Straps for Thule EasyFold XT

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Im looking for longer wheel straps for our Thule EasyFold XT hitch rack. The current straps are 16 long but too short for my friends Lectric e-bike.

asked by: John H

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Hey John,

Thanks for letting us help. What you are going to want is Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT and Epos Bike Racks - Qty 2 # TH985101. These 25" replacement straps will allow you to carry tires up to 4-11/16" wide on with your Thule EasyFold XT.

What type of riding are you usually doing ?

expert reply by: Christopher H

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Strap Size Difference on Thule EasyFold XT
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John H.

7/29/2026

Thanks, Christopher! That's exactly what we need. I ride a regular road bike with 700c tires/wheels, which fit fine using the existing straps, but my GF rides a Lectric e-bike with fat wheels. Regards, John

Christopher H.

7/29/2026

@JohnH No problem at all! Have fun riding and let us know if you need anything else.

Wade

7/30/2026

I purchased those longer straps to fit around the fat tires on my 2 aventon e bikes. They work great. No problem.

Christopher H.

7/30/2026

@Wade Appreciate the feedback. Happy to hear the # TH985101 worked well for you.

Shawn W.

7/30/2026

The longer straps worked perfectly fine for my e-bike

Christopher H.

7/30/2026

@ShawnW Happy to hear the # TH985101 worked well for you! What type of E bike do you have?

Shawn W.

7/30/2026

@ChristopherH Gotrax tundra

Christopher H.

7/30/2026

@ShawnW Good to know. Awesome bike as well! Hope you have a great summer.

Marc

7/30/2026

Yes John the longer straps work great on my wives fat Bike. Both my 26 inch RAV bike and her little fat bike ride nice and easy.

Christopher H.

7/30/2026

@Marc Thanks for sharing! Happy the # TH985101 are working out well for you.

Tim

7/30/2026

I got these to accommodate a long wheelbase cargo bike, which JUST fit on the Thule EZ Fold. Did a 2000 mile trip with no issues. Bike stayed solid on the rack the whole time.

Christopher H.

7/30/2026

@Tim Glad the # TH985101 worked out for you! Hope you had a great trip.

David

7/30/2026

Bought 2 sets These are easily attached and defintely been big enough. One Strap eventually broke near attachment point but lots left to re attach. Only complaint is Thule should have included them in bazziion dollar e bike rack.

Christopher H.

7/30/2026

@David Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear the # TH985101 have been doing the job. Sorry to hear one of the straps eventually gave out, but it's sounds like you were able to get it reattached. And I hear you on including them with the rack—that would've been a nice touch. Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback!

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