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(More customer reviews)I previously owned a Saris Thelma II rack and thought it was great. It had a couple problems like the 2.35 tires on my mountain bike didn't fit well and the tire holder warped on one side but it was still much better than a trunk rack.
My Saris was damaged in an accident and I did some homework before I chose a rack replacement. I wanted something I could leave the bike on while if I stopped to eat dinner after a ride without worrying about someone stealing it. The Thule 990XT fit the bill better than anything else I could find. Also, all of the Thule racks that I'd seen were very high quality so I trusted the name.
This rack secures the bike by the frame and not the wheel. The racks that secure the bike by the wheel are not as secure because, even if the wheel is locked down, you just remove the front wheel and its easy to take the bike. Although this rack can be hacked by a determined thief, they will need some tools on had to do so. I believe this rack would be harder to hack than a standard bike cable. I would recommend swaging the bolt ends so a thief can't just take the nuts off the bolts to get the bike. With the bolts secured, the weak point becomes the bike hooks. I assume they can be cut with bolt cutters but I'm not sure.
This rack moves around a LOT less than the Saris did. It also comes with locks for the two bike hooks as well as a lock to secure the rack to the hitch. This is nice since you only need one key for everything and you don't have to buy an additional lock for the hitch and a cable lock for the bike like I did with the Thelma II.
I love the latching system. With the Saris I had to pull a pin out, rotate the rack down then find the hole, line up the parts, and reinstall the latching pin. With the Thule 990XT you just pull one lever to rotate the rack down and pull another lever to rotate the bike hooks up. It takes just a few seconds and could not be much easier.
The 4 tire holders slide back and forth so this rack will pretty much accommodate any size or shape bikes including odd shaped frames. It also covers the rear license plate of the car less than the Saris Thelma II.
One note is that this rack is pretty heavy. I'd guess its around 40 lbs. Its all tubular steel construction and not aluminum. I think that makes it sturdier and more secure but it is heavy. Not a big deal in my opinion.
This is the best rack I've seen so far and I've seen a bunch new bike racks this summer. I had high expectations of this rack but after actually using it I have to say it has exceeded my expectations. The quality construction and the super fast and secure latching system are the best features about the rack in my opinion.
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The Thule® Doubletrack 2-bike platform hitch rack features adjustable mast hooks that let you load and unload your bicycles in just seconds, while still transporting them safely and securely. It fits an incredibly wide variety of bikes, including cruisers with fenders and mountain bikes with tires up to 3" wide.
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