Differences Between Yakima SpareRide # Y02599 and Thule Spare Me # TH963PRO Trunk Mounted Bike Rack
Question:
From the video the only real difference I see is the Yakima bike arm swings down out of the way when Im not hauling any bikes. Can you verify this for the Thule?
asked by: Roy
Helpful Expert Reply:
The arms of the Thule SpareMe spare tire bike rack, part # TH963PRO can indeed be folded down, as you can see in the provided photo.
Both the SpareMe and the Yakima Spare Ride, part # Y02599 can carry two bikes, are capable of being locked to the vehicle, provide a cable lock, and have arms that fold down. Both racks can be offset for vehicles whose spare tires aren't centered on the rear of the vehicle. Although the Thule rack is about 10 lbs lighter, I personally prefer the Yakima rack, as it seems more substantial and sturdy when compared to the Thule rack.
I've linked you to product demonstration videos.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Dual Arms
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Dual Arm
- Folding
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Arms
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Dual Arm
- Folding
- Hanging Rack
- Yakima
more information >
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