Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap and Hitch carriers

by Thule

Product Features

• Molded rubber ends protect bike finish
• Telescoping design adapts to multiple frame styles and sizes
• Push button ends enclose headset and seat post
• Easy-to-use push buttons allow for quick mounting
• Compatible with most Thule strap and hitch model bicycle carriers

Product Description

Product Description

The Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap and Hitch Carriers is an adapter for hard to rack bicycle frames. This frame adapter has a telescoping bar that adapts to multiple frame sizes and styles, and padded collars that attach to your bicycle's seat post and headset for a secure hold. As an added convenience, the Thule 982 frame adapter features easy-to-use push buttons that allow for quick mounting, and is compatible with most Thule strap and hitch model bicycle carriers.

What's in the Box?
982 Bicycle Frame Adapter bar, and instruction guide

Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

Product Description

For easy attachment of women's, BMX and non standard frame bikes to rear mount racks

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 3 x 1 inches ; 2.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 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: B0001HABW4
• Item model number: 982
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars User Review: Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap/Hitch Carriers, July 10, 2009

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JWO "Consumer" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap and Hitch carriers (Sports)

I purchased two Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapters for Thule 964 Revolver 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack from the Amazon retailer, Rack Attack. PROS: 1) Because of the numerous different bicycle frame configurations, it will quickly become apparent to the strap/hitch carrier user that mounting the bicycles level is difficult. Attaching the Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter ends to the bike's handle bar and seat stems will make this procedure much easier. For this application, the product seems well designed. CONS: 1) One of adapters I received from the Amazon retailer had rusted bolts while still inside the packaging! However, shortly after being exposed to the ouside environment during use, all the lock bolts on both adaptors quickly rusted. At the stated MSRP, stainless steel hardware would have been the fair and better choice. 2) The rubberized coating on the metal ends of the adaptors will ultimately tear or wear down due to use, UVA exposure, etc.. As a result, the exposed metal ends of the adaptors could damage the bike's finish. Take care to protect the rubberized coating during use and storage. In conclusion, it is my opinion that the Thule 982 Frame Adaptor is both a well designed and needed accessory for the strap/hitch carrier user.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bike adapter worked just fine, January 6, 2009

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G. Angelella (Athens, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap and Hitch carriers (Sports)

This bike frame adapter did exactly what it was supposed to and was shipped and received in a timely fashion. Thule should, in my opinion, supply bike adaptors with their hitch carriers free of charge, or at the very least be more women- and child-friendly by posting warnings that these bikes will not fit the carrier without an adaptor.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too big for kids bikes, July 9, 2009

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p bear (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap and Hitch carriers (Sports)

I bought two of these because my kids bikes do not have a top bar. The product description says to attach it to the seatpost and headset but since the adapter is too long, I had to attach it to the seatpost and the handle bar. The bikes rest on the carrier at a steep angle, but it still works. Just be aware of this if you have small bikes.