Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike Trunk Rack

by Thule

Product Features

• Carries up to 3 bikes on the trunk or hatchback of your vehicle
• Thule T3 cradles and No-Sway Cages snugly hold each bicycle in place
• FitDial functionality for a perfect fit and fast installation
• Push-button feature allows bike rack arms to fold down when not in use
• Universal compatibility with hatchbacks, coupes, wagons, sedans, minivans, SUV's

Product Description

Product Description

The Thule Speedway 3-Bike Trunk Rack is a simple-to-install and easy-to-use trunk rack carrier chock full of value-added features that place it ahead of the competition. Designed for three bikes stowed at the rear exterior of your vehicle, it features near universal vehicle compatibility, optimized settings for a wide variety of vehicles, easy to install parking friendly carrier arms and an anti-sway cage feature which keeps bikes in transit from moving and/or scratching each other and your vehicle.

Quality 3-bike trunk carrier transport from Thule.
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Quality 3-Bike Trunk Carrying Capacity

The Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike Trunk Rack has a three bicycle carrying capacity and a new improved design that greatly increases its number of vehicle fits possible. It also utilizes Thule's easy-to-use, patented FitDial for the perfect fit to your vehicle exterior, quick installation and an exclusive push-button feature for folding down bike arms so they are out of your way when not in use. This bicycle rack features Thule's T3 Cradles that lock down bikes and cradles while still allowing complete adjustment along the bike arm, and No Sway Cages that control bike movement to keep your bicycles from colliding, and are removable for ease of use. The Thule Speedway provides you with a super-stable fit to your vehicle with six straps, and has a metallic-silver finish that looks great on any and every vehicle. The Speedway itself weighs only 14 pounds, and has a maximum carrying capacity of 105 pounds.

The T3 frame cradle and No Sway Cage fixture guarantee no movement or contact by/with bikes.
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The FitDial adjustment feature means a fast, perfect fit to every vehicle.
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Simple No-Sway, No-Hassle Features

Bike trunk mount carriers do not require a rack, are easy to install and offer easy access to bikes. This makes them common, especially with new cyclists, but they can also be one of the least stable and awkward options on the road, sometimes leading to bike-on-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact and presenting problems with parking. The Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike Trunk Rack Carrier does away with these issues with its no-sway, no hassle usability. It quickly secures to trunk and/or hatchback seams with multiple straps just like other carriers in its class, but also contains unique setup features. The first of these is a wing adjustment knob and FitDial combo with recommended numerical positions for specific vehicles. This limits the trial and error in how the carrier should lay against your vehicle. Once this optimal fit position is confirmed it is locked into place with easy to turn wing adjustment knobs. Then there is the one-button connection feature for carrier arms, allowing for instantaneous installation, removal and maneuvering of the arms down and out of the way for parking situations with the carrier on, but empty of bikes. Most impressive though is the No Sway cage feature. Attaching and extending below each of the T3 cradles that support your bike frame and attach to the carrier arms, these dramatically reduce bike frame movement front-to-back and side-to-side.

Key Features

• Thule 962XT Speedway carries up to 3 bikes on the trunk or hatchback of your vehicle.
• Easy-to-use and patented FitDial functionality for a perfect fit and fast installation.
• Exclusive push-button feature allows bike rack arms to fold down when not in use, allowing for easy parking and pulling into garages.
• Universal compatibility with hatchbacks, coupes, wagons, sedans, minivans, SUV's.
• SoftCushion bike rack frame pads fully protect vehicle trunk or rear hatch.
• Super-stable fit to car using six straps with all hardware and straps included. Vinyl-coated buckles provide firm hold to vehicle and fully protect against marks and scratches.
• Best-in-class Thule T3 Cradles that snugly hold each bicycle in place for maximum frame protection and stability.
• Includes 955 No-Sway Cages that ensure there no bicycle sway on the cradles, preventing bike-to-bike contact, and contact with the vehicle.
• Metallic silver finish complements the look of any vehicle.
• Narrow cradle arms allow this rear mount strap-on bike rack to work with virtually all styles, shapes and sizes of bicycles.
• Guaranteed secure at high speeds and on rough roads.

What's in the Box

962XT Speedway 3-Bike Trunk Rack, all the necessary cradles, straps, knobs and hardware, 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

The Speedway is simple to install and designed to fit most vehicles

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23 x 17 x 8.5 inches ; 14 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds
• 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: B0009XAMO2
• Item model number: 962XT
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best car rack I've tried, June 29, 2005

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Amazonian (Severna Park, MD) - See all my reviews

Recently decided to replace my old Rhode Gear rack (clasps were rusted). Tried the Saris Bones 3 - horrible. Returned it to the store the next day. Very difficult to get the bikes on and off. Now purchased the Thule 962XT from Eastern Mountain Sports ($104 on a 20% discount special). This is a beautiful piece of equipment. Well made, solid, easy to set up and holds three bikes very securely. The no-sway mechanism works well (this seems to be the primary upgrade from the earlier 962 version which now retails for about $105 without discount) and keeps the bikes at a slight angle away from the car. The bikes sit very firmly in place. Still need to secure the front wheels of the bikes with the supplied cynch cord (I prefer to use long pieces of velcro). Great product. A definite buy.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thule 926xt works great, costs less and is versatile, September 2, 2005

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Gregory (San Francisco, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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We ordered our rack for a Pathfinder but it works great on our Miata too. That's really close to being universal. Easy to mount, easy to load & unload bikes, easy to take off. The no-sway brackets do their job well and everything sits secure and safe.

Half the price of hitch mounts without the cost of the hitch.

I just have to figure a lock system so they can't "rip and run" with the whole rack.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars '04 Honda Civic SI (hatchback) - Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike, September 14, 2009

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J. Correa "Ninja in Training" (Missoula, MT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike Trunk Rack (Sports)

This is an excellent bike rack but the hatchback design for the newer hatchback SI leaves some improvements to be desired for the trunk mount. The top and bottom hooks are secure but the ones mounted near the rear brake lights (as shown in the Thule example) seem to slide down as the car hits bumps in the road. This loosens the mount and it begins to bounce more as you ride. There are no sharp corners to adequately hold the side hooks so I am looking to add something (tape or closed cell foam) to prevent slipping. Secondly, my mountain bike design does not fit well on the rack. I have to rest the rear suspension spring on the bike rack arm so the weight is not evenly distributed. This could be another element causing the side hooks to slip. Either way, it's an excellent bike rack aside from the design issues with my hatchback Civic SI and Iron Horse mountain bike.