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Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Aluminum
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Price: $399.95
Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Aluminum
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Thule Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Fold-Up Rack
- Thule
- 2 Bikes
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
Ultra-lightweight aluminum 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:
- Ultra-lightweight, hitch-mounted bike rack lets you carry up to 2 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 7" 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
- Removable sleeve lets you convert rack for use with 1-1/4" hitches
- Durable, aluminum construction is lightweight and rustproof
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" (Class I and Class II) and 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Carrying capacity: 2 bikes
- Weight capacity: 37.5 lbs per bike
- Spacing between bikes: 7"
- Length of arms: 13-1/2"
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole to:
- Closest edge of carrier: 8"
- Farthest edge of carrier: 33"
- Farthest edge of carrier with arms folded down: 22"
- Distance between arms:
- Outside cradle to outside cradle: 13"
- Inside cradle to inside cradle: 6-1/2"
- Carrier weight: 19 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.
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.
This premium, hitch-mounted bike rack lets you transport 2 bikes on the back of your vehicle. It's made of ultra-lightweight aluminum so you can install it, carry it, and move it from vehicle to vehicle with little effort. It has fold-up anti-sway cradles and ratcheting straps that make it easy to load and unload your bikes. The cradles are set 7" apart, so there's enough space between your bikes to prevent them 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
The Helium Pro has dual arms that provide your bikes with excellent support and ground clearance during transport.
The upper HitchSwitch lever lets you fold the arms down when not in use.
HideAway Anti-Sway Cradles
The Helium Pro 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 7" apart on the arms, so there is more space between your bikes when compared with many other hanging-style racks. The added space helps prevent your bikes from becoming tangled on the rack.
The cradles have grooves on the surface that prevent your brake and shifter cables from getting pinched.
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
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.
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
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
The Helium Pro 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.
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.
Hitch Compatibility
The rack works with both 1-1/4" and 2" hitches. To use it in a 1-1/4" hitch, simply remove the adapter with the included Allen key.
9042PRO Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Hanging Style Bike Rack for 1.25 Inch and 2 Inch Hitches - Aluminum - Tilting
Replaces Thule 9042
Item # TH9042PRO
Installation Details
Customer Reviews
Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Aluminum - TH9042PRO
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (31 Customer Reviews)
Ultra-lightweight aluminum 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.
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by: Jay W09/13/2019
Product arrived on time in great condition, and after we figured out the diagrams, it was easy to install. Very good result 703292
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by: Marcia06/04/2019
This rack is exactly what I was looking for! It is light weight, insatllation was super easy, offers maneuverability to access the lift gate and keeps the bikes secure with key locks at the hitch and at the rack. Additionally, the rack is on a Draw-Tite Class III Max Round Tube Receiver Hitch which was also purchased from E-trailer. The combo is outstanding and eliminated the need to have my bumper modified to support hitch installation. 653175
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by: Elpidio04/16/2020
My experience with etrailer.com was great from start to finish. I ordered a Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack and was pleased to see that etrailer.com offered a used item at a discount in addition to new items at full price. I took a chance and opted for the "used item" to get the discounted price. Almost immediately, I received an email confirmation for my order. Afterward, I received a follow-on email from etrailer.com letting me know my order had shipped and including a UPS tracking number. My rack arrived on time, securely sealed in its factory carton and with all the necessary parts and tools for assembly intact in factor sealed bags, including a manual. If this was "used" I certainly couldn't tell! Now, about that instruction manual - lol! I found it a bit odd that there were no actual instructions (just illustrations) to help guide you with assembling the rack. Not to worry. Some basic mechanical instincts together with information on the etrailer.com website will get you through just fine. I love the light weight of the Pro 2 and the features that enable you to fold the arms of the rack down, and also tilt the rack away from the rear of your vehicle for accessibility. This thing is light years ahead of the cumbersome, heavy and non-adjustable hitch mounted bike rack that I owned previously. (Did I say, "heavy"?) Great product, best price, excellent quality, fast shipping and superb follow up! Thanks, etrailer.com! 779512
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by: Kenneth11/19/2020
Just received rack from etrailer and have put together but have not had an opportunity to put bikes on and take for a test drive. Looks to be very well constructed and east to use. Love the light weight which will make it easy to install on car and remove when necessary. Good purchase and good company that backs up their sales. 913954
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by: Pete B11/11/2020
I like the tilt mechanisms. I can fold the rack out to get into my trunk and fold the carrying arms down to get them out of the way. The latches are positive and very sturdy. I also like the locking cable that locks the bikes onto the rack. The rack connects very sturdily to the receiver. It's just a good, solid bike rack. I'm very pleased with this purchase. 910647
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by: David09/10/2020
Although I had to wait a month while it was on backorder due to COVID-19, the rack is really great...much lighter than my old one and some nice features like the lock for both the hitch and the bikes, and the tilt feature for access to the back of my Xterra without having to remove the bikes or the rack. 876632
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by: Diana K08/09/2020
This bike rack is perfect! Lightweight and easy to put bikes on/off. Two bikes fit perfectly. Highly recommend! 859096
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by: Marc07/19/2020
I just received rack very satisfied was pretty easy setting up very light in comparison to my last 4 bike holder. I wish in directions would show you how to put bike holder for securing bike but was easy to figure out. Will give future reviews after using few time. Customer service excellent Kira was very responsive to my needs purchasing this rack. Positives has locking mechanism securing bikes from theft and tilt down feature for me to lower my trucks tailgate. Thankyou. 845687
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by: Lynne07/10/2020
I love this bike rack. It is light yet sturdy. I love that it locks at the hitch and only needs one key for both locks. Better yet was the price, excellent customer service and FAST delivery from etrailer. I was searching for three days and every sporting good store was sold out. I was ordering a part for my travel trailer when I saw etrailer sold this rack and at a LOWER price What a win win! 830895
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by: Lisa06/24/2020
Great product and fast shipping. Loved the videos showing the different options 821106
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by: Chris06/22/2020
extremely well made item. Easy to install-etrailer videos were very helpful. I would purchase from this vendor again. 819747
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by: Harun06/21/2020
I did lot of research get appropriate hitch rack for my SUV (Nissan Rogue). Finally I found what I needed!! It is very good quality item from trusted brand. It seemed a little confusing to assemble it at the very beginning but actually it is quite easy to do that by yourself and it doesn’t take long time either. It is very light and easy to carry if you wanna remove it from your vehicle. It is solid and it does carry our both bikes securely I am very happy with prompt response and fast delivery of etrailer.com. I purchased with 4 business days delivery option and I actually received it 3 days after I purchased it. It was impressive. FYI, I live in Maine. Thank you. 819126
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by: Linda06/05/2020
Love this bike rack. Half the weight of my last bike rack. Very easy to use. 808507
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by: Andras06/01/2020
This item is awesome!! 806580
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by: Joseph02/20/2020
The bike rack arrived in 1 day as promised. It was exactly what I needed and was an easy install on a Audi Q7. It tilts back for easy access and is light enough to easily take on and off. Michelle at etrailer was very helpful to make it all happen!! THANKS!! 756696
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by: Paul09/16/2019
Typical excellent Thule quality. Very solid. 704517
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by: Paul07/18/2019
Review from a similar Helium Pro in Hitch Bike Racks
Great product, easy to assemble. Fits on installed hitch with ease and locks firmly. Plan on using it for family bike outings. 672116
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by: Amy04/01/2020
Review from a similar Helium Pro in Hitch Bike Racks
I recently purchased the Thule Helium Pro 3 Bike Rack and love how simple it is to operate once put together. I've only had it for about a week and have used it twice. It is great not to worry about pins any longer. My only beef is with the instructions to put it together. I took all the parts out of the box and started to read the instructions. The rack comes in two parts - the hitch part and the rack part. In handling the hitch part, I noticed there was tape on it and didn't think twice about removing the tape. I found out the hard way the tape was keeping a metal bar in place (where the rack can be reclined to open your tailgate). There was also tape to keep the locking mechanism in place. After I removed the tape, the parts fell out and I had one heck of time adjusting the hook to the bar. I ended up taking it to a local bike shop to fix and connect the rack piece to the hitch piece. In the end, I'm not sure if this was supposed to be like this or not. Either way, I wish instructions came with words along with the pictures and told me not to remove the tape. 773133
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by: Peanut071512/10/2020
Review from a similar Helium Pro in Hitch Bike Racks
Lightweight and easy to use. Exactly what I was looking for! Love the locks as well so I can leave my bike on the rack overnight without worry. 921393
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by: Geoffrey09/04/2020
Review from a similar Helium Pro in Hitch Bike Racks
Really well made, robust, well finished, works simply and well. Handles my three bikes easily: two road and one hybrid. Like the integrated bike lock and really like the hitch stabilizer and locking mechanism. Well designed. Shout out to etrailer staff. Great customer service, proactive OEM contacts to confirm availability and delivery dates, and keeping me informed re delivery. 874156
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by: Alec08/24/2020
Review from a similar Helium Pro in Hitch Bike Racks
The rack has worked fairly well for us, but it has a disturbing tendency to bounce, and at one point, one of the straps got loose and a bike came part way off on the highway, causing the kick stand to get ground down to a fine point before we noticed. We now use extra care to make sure the straps are positioned so they won't come loose, but just how to do that is not clear from the pictures-only instruction manual. 867797
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by: Razvan08/22/2020
Review from a similar Helium Pro in Hitch Bike Racks
Everything went fine. 866384
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by: Gregory07/06/2020
Review from a similar Helium Pro in Hitch Bike Racks
I received my THULE Helium Pro 3 today and I installed it and the only disappointing part of the Bike Rack is the Weight. Thule makes its sound like it so light because it’s aluminum and it’s not. 829163
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by: Debra06/27/2020
Review from a similar Helium Pro in Hitch Bike Racks
Great product ultimately! It took 2 of us 3-4 hours to install the hitch and the new bike rack... overall, it wasn’t complicated, but a little nerve wracking on a new car (so a lot of checking and re-checking instructions), and we had to run to the hardware store to buy a torque wrench. Also, you have to sort of pry off the bumper from the clips. Apparently there are tools for it, but we used an old plastic spatula knife that worked well (metal will scratch the bumper). 827663
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by: Ken06/22/2020
Review from a similar Helium Pro in Hitch Bike Racks
Since 2011 this is the 3rd time I have shopped at etrailer. The reason I purchased this new Thule Helium model 9043PRObike rack is that the old Thule Helium model 971XT I bought back in 2011 broke (tightening lock knob mechanism inside the stinger assembly - 2nd time it has broken on me) and I needed a new rack quickly. etrailer.com indeed delivered swiftly! In the meantime I have put in a warrantee claim with Thule on my old rack. I’m sure this will take a while to resolve. I have already used this new 9043PRO rack and am really please with the rack’s functionality as compared to the old one! Specifically the ease and speed to place and lock it onto the hitch itself. Also like the new design straps as well as the bike locking cable design. Over the years I really appreciate the efficient, consistent and great customer service I have received in all my interactions etrailer! 819587
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