Thule Helium Aero Bike Hitch Carrier
Price: $388.75
(as of Nov 11, 2019 16:01:01 UTC – Details)
From the manufacturer
Shock Absorbing Cradles
Patented Hold Fast Cradles with RDT (Road Dampening Technology) secure the bike to the rack while absorbing road shock.
Bike Stability
No-Sway cages with RDT prevent contact and absorb road shock for frame protection.
Integrated Cable Lock
Integrated locking cable and AutoAttach lock knob lock the bike to carrier and carrier to vehicle.
Tool-Free Installation
No-Tool AutoAttach allows you to install and remove the rack from your vehicle quickly and easily.
Little to No Movement
Snug-Tite Stinger virtually eliminates rack movement by removing space in receiver.
Easy Access to Rear of Vehicle
Hitch Switch allows arms to fold down when not in use and tilts the carrier away for rear of vehicle access.
Light Weight
Ultra-Light aluminum is nearly half the weight of most hitch racks, for easy handling, installation and removal.
Sleek Design
Sleek Aero-Design improves ground-clearance and increase distance between bikes for maximum protection.
Part Number/Maximum Number of Bikes
9027 (4 Bikes)
9025 (4 Bikes) 9026 (5 Bikes)
9042 (2 Bikes) 9043 (3 Bikes)
9031XT (4 Bikes)
9028XT (2 Bikes) 9029XT (4 Bikes) 9030XT (5 Bikes)
958 (2 Bikes) 957 (4 Bikes) 956 (4 Bikes)
Hitch Receiver Fits
2″ (Class 2-4)
9025 (1.25″ & 2″ Class 1-4) 9026 (2″ Class 2-4)
1.25″ & 2″ (Class 1-4)
2″ (Class 2-4)
9028XT (1.25″ & 2″ Class 1-4) 9029XT (1.25″ & 2″ Class 1-4) 9030XT (2″ Class 2-4)
958 (2″ Class 2-4) 957 (1.25″ Class 1-2) 956 (2″ Class 2-4)
Hitch Receiver Locks Included
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Bike Locks Included
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Rear of Vehicle Access
Rack Swings to Side
Rack Tilts Away
Rack Tilts Away
Rack Swings to Side
Rack Tilts Away
Rack Tilts Away
Tool-Free Install/Removal
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Product Weight
42 lbs
34-35 lbs
19 – 20 lbs
42 lbs
32 – 34 lbs
25 – 27 lbs
Maximum Weight Capacity (per bike)
35 lbs
35 lbs
35 lbs
35 lbs
35 lbs
35 lbs
Distance Between Bikes
5.5″
5.5″
5.5″
5.5″
5.5″
5″
Ultra-Light Aluminum is nearly half the weight of most hitch racks, for easy handling, installation and removal. Load capacity 110 pounds
Patented Hold Fast Cradles with RDT (Road Dampening Technology) secure the bike to the rack while absorbing road shock.Distance between bikes 5.5 Inches. Folded dimensions:14 x 38 x 22 inches
No-Sway Cages with RDT prevent contact and absorb road shock for frame protection. Fits 1.25 inch and 2 inch receivers. Carbon frame compatible. One Key System compatible
Integrated Locking Cable and AutoAttach Lock Knob lock the bike to carrier and carrier to vehicle. For both safety and performance, Thule requires the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the face of the receiver be at least 1.5 inches
Sleek Aero-Design improves ground-clearance and increases distance between bikes for maximum protection
If you have a bicycle with a non-conventional frame, such as a woman’s, child’s, or full-suspension bike, you may need a frame adapter to carry your bike on a hanging-style rear mount bike rack. Thule frame adapter: 982XT