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Thule Xpress 970

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  • #2
    Lemming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,156 ✭✭✭✭Lemming


    covey123 wrote: »
    Does anyone have one of these?
    Can you get a full suss onto it or just more suited to a hardtail?

    https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/thule-970-xpress-towball-carrier-2-bike/rp-prod137677

    If you're getting a towbar-mounted carrier, it's worth getting a non-hanging one. For the sake of a couple of hundred yoyos vs wondering if the bike will stay on the rack, if you've secured it properly, etc. the rack will pay for itself many times over. I've winced more than once driving up and down motorways here in the UK and seeing bikes hanging off carriers of varying types and looking not very secure for it.

    I've got a Thule Easy Fold (XT 933 I think) and it will take two full-sussers, and could take two full-sus e-bikes although that'd be on the limit of its weight tolerances. For the cost of the carrier and the tow bar mount for the car I do not regret either.

    Edit: that rack above may not suit the shape of modern full-suspension bikes too the more I think on it, so another thing to keep in mind as it may make securing one, or two, very awkward or otherwise not possible.


  • #3
    covey123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭covey123


    To be honest I was looking at it because I already have a 4 bike carrier,but its a bit cumbersome and really only bought that for family days or spins that are far away.
    I'm close to the Ballyhouras (within 5km too,cheers Leo),so I wouldn't be traveling far with it, I was looking at something small that I could get on and off the car quickly,but my bike is a Process 153 and the shape is definitely far from roomy within the front triangle


  • #4
    Lemming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,156 ✭✭✭✭Lemming


    covey123 wrote: »
    To be honest I was looking at it because I already have a 4 bike carrier,but its a bit cumbersome and really only bought that for family days or spins that are far away.
    I'm close to the Ballyhouras (within 5km too,cheers Leo),so I wouldn't be traveling far with it, I was looking at something small that I could get on and off the car quickly,but my bike is a Process 153 and the shape is definitely far from roomy within the front triangle

    A 2-bike folding carrier would tick a lot of boxes; takes very little time to remove the carrier and store in the boot of your car with space to spare when out at a trail area, or for storage in a garage or whatever. BUT, given that you already have a 4-bike carrier, it's a bit of an expensive option. That said, you can get an EasyFold model cheaper on ebay, pinkbike sales forums, or the like although it may mean being patient. I got mine for just shy of £300 (literally unused) rather than the - at the time £450 new asking price (which seems to have increased upwards of £100 for subsequent iterations of EasyFold models for little difference).

    Not really keen on hanging carriers for mountain bikes at all tbh, so not really sure what else to suggest that might be a helpful option other than either packing teh bike into the back of the car (if possible) or packing in friends/family * for a ride with you so the 4 bike carrier doesn't feel a bit wasted.


    * In these times of isolation, that'd be limited to house-hold members.


  • #5
    covey123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭covey123


    So thought about it and decided not to get one that hangs the bike by the frame,was lucky enough to find a Thule RideOn 2 at a good price on donedeal, waiting to collect it so hopefully it works out!


  • #6
    sparrowcar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,931 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    FYI i have one for years.
    My Canyon strive CF has sat on it happily.
    No issues, but only safe for 1 full suspension bike. Its quick, small and handy to use.


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  • #7
    covey123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭covey123


    sparrowcar wrote: »
    but only safe for 1 full suspension bike. Its quick, small and handy to use.

    Sounds like just what I was looking for


  • #8
    seaviewphotos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 209 ✭✭seaviewphotos


    sparrowcar wrote: »
    FYI i have one for years.
    My Canyon strive CF has sat on it happily.
    No issues, but only safe for 1 full suspension bike. Its quick, small and handy to use.

    I've a similar for the last few years, bit awkward for two bikes but perfect for one. I can have it on and off the car in about a minute, it folds down neatly so it's great for storing in the boot.


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