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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bike adapter worked just fine
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.
Published 18 months ago by G. Angelella

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars User Review: Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap/Hitch Carriers
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...
Published 12 months ago by JWO

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11 of 12 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
By JWO "Consumer" (California) - See all my reviews
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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.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bike adapter worked just fine, January 6, 2009
By G. Angelella (Athens, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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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.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Too big for kids bikes, July 9, 2009
By p bear (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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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.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ingenious Idea, May 28, 2008
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This product has come in very handy for my new Thule bike rack on my hatch. Now-a-days most bikes do not have a straight bar to put across the rack forks and this item alleviates many issues I would encounter. Definitely a must have for trunk and hitch racks.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Hard to open - returned, July 11, 2010
By Caroline Nelson (PHILADELPHIA, PA, US) - See all my reviews
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The button to open the adapter is very hard to press. I bought a Saris that was simple and much better as a replacement.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed, July 2, 2010
By eCommerce Dave "Dave" (Wellesley, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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Sturdy,easy to use. Great for getting bikes on the rack that do not have a straight across bar. Has the usual outstanding Thule design and quality.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter, April 29, 2010
By Olga Pannone "Rails n Trails Biker" (Bloomfield, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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I am very satisfied with the product; it does exactly what it was meant to do-- provide a crossbar for my woman's bicycle so that I can attach the bike to my car rack. It took me a little while to figure out how to open up the ends of the crossbar to attach to the bike since no instructions were provided (you need to push in those tiny gold buttons to release the end connectors) but once I got that down I've had no problems. I am very happy with the product and give it my full endorsement.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice, January 7, 2009
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Bought this for a friend, she had trouble getting a rack for her car that would fit a womans bike without it tilting. She uses the product all the time and loves it.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Did not fit bike, July 26, 2008
By S. Cook (United States) - See all my reviews
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Make sure this items fits your bike. The bike frame was too big to fit in the adapter. I had to connect to seat bottom and handle bars. After first rain, I noticed rust on bar. Walmart has a similar adapter for less.
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5.0 out of 5 stars bike rack accessory does the trick, July 26, 2010
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I have struggled with getting my Cannondale f400 bike on the Thule car rear rack since I bought it. I even damaged the front shock boot and spent almost $50 getting it replaced. My bike does have a top bar, but the geometry is such that it just will not fit on my two-bar rack.

This very simple accessory clamps on in seconds and holds your bike level on the rack. I was surprised at its ease of use and am still mad at myself for waiting so long. As you drive down the vacation roads, you will see bikes hanging at any number of angles as people struggle to fit them on their racks.

Good job, Thule, and good job to Amazon for giving me quick, efficient service. I have used the rack twice in the last month on very long car journeys to vacation. I still hate packing and putting the bike rack on my car, but at least I can hang the bike quickly and evenly, perfectly centered to the back of my car.
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