Thule 958 Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver)

by Thule

Product Features

• 2 bike capacity 2" receivers only
• Soft rubber cradles made to protect your bike frame while holding your bike securely
• Fits all types of bikes with dual arm design
• Can be upgrades with STL Snug tite hitch lock
• Convenient vehicle access with tilt down feature

Product Description

Product Description

The Thule Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Carrier Rack is an easy-to-use entry-level bike carrier that safely and conveniently transports up to 2 bikes. Hooking right into your vehicle's existing 2 inch hitch receiver, it makes getting your bicycles to and from the trailhead or other ride start point simple and worry-free. The Thule Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Carrier features rubberized cradles, which secure and protect your bike frames while holding them firmly and thanks to the dual arm design. There is no need for the top-tube adapters sometimes required for certain bikes - this carrier holds 'em all. Additional features include: the ability to tilt the carrier away from vehicle for trunk, hatch or tailgate access; durable construction; and compatibility with certain locking systems (sold separately).

Soft rubberized cradles protect bike frames while holding them securely.
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Locking pin release at rear of upright section allows you to angle the upright structure of the carrier back for access to hatchbacks
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Solid Entry-level 2-Bike Hitch Carrier

Designed for durable entry-level use, the Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Carrier accommodates up to two bikes utilizing an the user's existing 2 inch hitch receiver at the tail end of your vehicle. (1¼ hitch receivers are not supported) The Parkway 2-Bike carrier is incredibly strong, stable and full featured, with durable high-strength steel construction and varied standard components, including: rubberized carrier arm cradles that prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact which dramatically reduces the chance of scratches to vehicles and bikes and compatibility with certain locking systems (sold separately). These locking systems include: the Snug-Tite receiver lock, which virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle and Thule's 6 ft. Braided Steel Cable # 538, which locks bikes to the carrier.

In addition, when not loaded with bikes the Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Carrier has the convenient ability to tilt its upright structure away from the vehicle that it is mounted on. Users simply need to remove the tethered safety pin and gently lower the entire upright assembly of the carrier to a built-in stopping position in the form of an angled contour at the outward end of the stinger component. This easy functionality allows for hatch or tailgate access (bikes must be removed first) and means that you can get to every corner of your vehicle when you want to, without having to remove the carrier. Also impressive is the Parkway's quick installation procedures. With significantly few parts to assemble than other carriers in its class and requiring only user-supplied socket and adjustable wrenches, the Parkway can be installed in no time at all by just about anyone, and removed just as easily.

Key Features

• Transports up to 2 bikes via a connection to your vehicle's 2-inch hitch receiver
• Soft rubber cradles protect bike frame while holding it securely
• Tilts away from vehicle for trunk, hatch or tailgate access
• Also available in 4 bike hitch configurations
• High-strength steel construction
• 6 ft. Braided Steel Cable (#538, sold separately) locks bikes to the carrier
• Snug-Tite receiver lock (sold separately) virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle

Specifications

• Load Capacity - 2 bikes
• Fits 1¼ inch Hitch Receivers - No
• Fits 2 inch Hitch Receivers - 1
• One-Key System Compatible - Yes
• Fits Most Bikes with Disc Brakes - Yes
• For Tandem Bikes - No

What's in the Box

Thule Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Mount Carrier Rack, all necessary mounting hardware/straps, and instruction guide and warranty information.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

Product Description

Solid Thule construction at a solid price

Product Details

• Item Weight: 30.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 31.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000CQ47H4
• Item model number: 958
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,850 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #37 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Bike Carriers & Racks
  • #63 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Car Sports Racks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Thule 2 Bike Rack, May 24, 2008

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Louis Jimenez (Pompano Beach, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thule 958 Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) (Sports)

This product works well, but if you plan to keep your bikes secure you will have to make some changes. First of all, if you build it according to the manufacturer's instructions, your bikes can be stolen easily. This product offers ZERO security, making it useless if you plan to stop somewhere before you take the bikes off the rack. The pin is a joke, the system requires the user to literally bolt the rack to the hitch, which is totally impractical, furthermore anyone with a wrench can steal both your bikes and your bike rack. In order to secure the rack to the car, I drilled out the threads making the hole larger so it could accept a lockable pin which would secure the bike rack to our vehicle. Given the thickness of the metal, I had to invest in a $45 drill bit, making this bike rack much more expensive.

If security is not an issue for you, then by all means this bike rack will work for you, I don't think that the pin that holds the rack to the hitch will hold up, so that part earns a zero on this end. If you plan to leave your bikes un-attended, then this bike rack is not a good buy and I strongly recommend not making the investment.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible rack, September 29, 2008

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E. Younan "Eric Younan" (Detroit area, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thule 958 Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) (Sports)

This is a terrible rack. It does not hold the bikes on securely as the straps are weak. I've have several scary highway moments. Plus, it does not separate the bikes and scratches and dings your bikes. It is poorly designed. Additionally, you have to buy a locking hitch pin to make it secure. Do not buy it unless you want to ruin your bikes.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great bike rack for the weekend warrior, March 28, 2010

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Steve "Weekend Warriors" (Winston Salem, NC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Thule 958 Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) (Sports)

Read all the reviews and got this bike rack, we are going to use it on two different vehicles. The rack arrived in two days and was ready to go out of the box, followed the directions and attached to vehicle without any problems. Put the bikes on the rack and check to see what else I needed. The bikes did not move once attached, also the bikes have a heavier frame than racing bikes so they fit tighter to the rack. No problem. I purchased a locking pin for the receiver and a lock system for the bikes to lock to the rack, the few extra dollars for locks was to insure no theft on trips and make the vaction and fun time worry free. This is a great rack for those who don't want to spend a lot to get started. Excellent choice.