Thule Hitch Bike Racks
- TH9026XT
- Hanging Rack
- 5 Bikes
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Fold-Up Rack
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
- Class 3
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
Premium, powder coated steel hitch bike rack offers hassle-free bike loading with fold-up anti-sway cradles and ratcheting straps. Cradles are set 7" apart so bikes won't become tangled on the rack. Includes locks for bikes and rack.
Features:
- Premium, hitch-mounted bike rack lets you carry up to 5 bicycles on the back of your vehicle
- HideAway anti-sway cradles with ratcheting straps provide hassle-free bike loading
- Fold up against arms so it's easy to slide bike frames over cradles
- Sit 5-1/2" apart on arms to provide optimal spacing for bikes
- Rotate on arms to accommodate wide variety of bike sizes and frame styles
- Hold bikes at 3 points to prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-car contact
- HitchSwitch levers let you fold down arms and tilt rack for cargo area access
- One-Key System locks deter theft of the rack and your bikes
- Locking hand knob secures rack to your vehicle
- Built-in cable lock secures your bikes to the rack
- Easy, tool-free installation with SnugTite stinger and hand knob
- Integrated, anti-rattle hitch pin eliminates movement and rattle in hitch receiver
- Durable, black powder coated steel resists corrosion
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" and 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Carrying capacity: 5 bikes
- Weight capacity (per bike): 37.5 lbs
- Weight capacity (overall): 150 lbs
- Spacing between bikes: 5-1/2"
- Length of arms: 28"
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole to:
- Closest edge of carrier: 7-1/4"
- Farthest edge of carrier: 43-1/4"
- Farthest edge of carrier with arms folded down: 16"
- Distance between arms:
- Outside cradle to outside cradle: 13"
- Inside cradle to inside cradle: 6-1/2"
- Carrier weight: 35 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
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, SUVs, and motorhomes - not approved for fifth wheels or towable campers Approved for use on cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and motorhomes - not approved for fifth wheels or towable campers]()
Note: This dual-arm rack reduces the need for a bike frame adapter bar (sold separately) to mount a children's, women's, or alternative frame bicycle. However, to mount certain bikes or to keep your bike level on the rack, a bike adapter bar may be required. Most step-through bikes, dual-suspension bikes, and small children's bikes will require a bike adapter bar.
![Thule Apex XT 4-Bike Hanging-Style Rack]()
This premium, powder-coated steel hitch-mounted bike rack lets you transport 5 bikes on the back of your vehicle. It has fold-up anti-sway cradles and ratcheting straps that make it easy to load and unload your bikes. The cradles are set 5-1/2" apart, so there's enough space to help prevent your bikes from becoming tangled on the rack. It also has an anti-rattle hitch pin and integrated cable with keyed-alike locks that secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to your vehicle.
Folding Dual Arms with HitchSwitch Lever
![Thule Apex XT 4-Bike Hanging-Style Rack Folding Dual Arms with HitchSwitch Lever]()
The Apex XT has dual arms that provide your bikes with excellent support and ground clearance during transport.
![Thule Apex XT 4-Bike Hanging-Style Rack Hitch Switch Lever]()
The upper HitchSwitch lever lets you fold the arms down when not in use.
HideAway Anti-Sway Cradles
![Thule Apex XT 2-Bike Hanging-Style Rack Anti-Sway Cradles]()
The Apex XT has HideAway anti-sway cradles that secure each bike twice along the top tube and once along the seat post or downtube. This reduces rocking to help eliminate bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact. The soft rubber cradles rotate around the arms to accommodate your bikes' frames. Each cradle is set 5-1/2" apart on the arms, so there is enough space to help prevent your bikes from becoming tangled on the rack.
![Thule Apex XT 4-Bike Hanging-Style Rack Grooves]()
The cradles have grooves on the surface that prevent your brake and shifter cables from getting pinched.
![Thule Apex XT 4-Bike Hanging-Style Rack Folding Cradles]()
Durable, dual-molded ratchet straps hold your bikes firmly in place on the cradles. You can remove the lower straps and fold the cradles up against the arms to make it easier to slide your bikes onto the rack.
Tilting Rack with HitchSwitch Lever
![Thule Apex XT 4-Bike Hanging-Style Rack Tilting]()
The rack tilts for easy access to your vehicle's rear cargo area. Just pull up on the HitchSwitch lever at the base of the rack, and lower the rack into position. When you're ready to go, lift the rack up until it snaps into place with an audible click.
![Thule Apex XT 4-Bike Hanging-Style Rack Lower HitchSwitch Lever]()
The HitchSwitch lever is located right behind the base of the mast. This makes it easy to reach with one hand and steady the mast with the other.
Tool-Free Installation
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The knob at the front of the shank lets you quickly and easily install the rack. Just slide the shank into your hitch and turn the knob until snug. The knob deploys an anti-rattle wedge in the shank to help take play out of the hitch connection. It also sets the integrated SnugTite hitch pin into place, securing the rack to your receiver.
Complete Security for Bikes and Rack
![Thule Helium Pro 5-Bike Hanging-Style Rack Locking Cable]()
The Apex XT includes One-Key System locks to secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to your vehicle. The integrated cable lock threads around your bikes' frames and inserts into the lock at the end of the left arm. The cable stores inside the mast when not in use.
![Thule Helium Pro 5-Bike Hanging-Style Rack Locking Pin]()
The lock on the hand knob secures the rack to your vehicle. The hand knob will spin freely 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 both locks. Additional One-Key System locks (sold separately) let you make all of your Thule products keyed alike.
9026XT Thule Apex XT 5 Bike Hanging Style Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting
Replaces Thule 9026
Installation Details
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