The Thule Echelon Fork Mount Rooftop Bicycle Carrier is the top-of-the-line in Thule's fork mounted carrier series. It is designed to provide maximum stability and protection via a variety of valuable features including: a durable all-metal head, a stiff double-wall tray and an equalized twin cam self-adjusting clamp that automatically adjusts to fit a variety of fork dropout thicknesses. Additional features include: a stainless steel skewer with oversized lever for secure loading and unloading of front forks, an adjustable rear wheel strap, compatibility with wheelbases up to 48 inches and tire widths up to 2.6 inches and more.
The ultimate in fork mount technology that's also ultra easy to install and use.
View larger. The Top-of-the-Line in Thule Fork Mount Technology
The ultimate in fork mounts, the Thule 518 Echelon Fork Mount Rooftop Bicycle Carrier raises the bar on fork mounts with its new, improved ETC (Equalized Twin Cam) clamping system. The Echelon features a centrally-located cam lever, and a new ergonomic adjustment knob that allows rapid loading and unloading of bicycle, for the ultimate in ease of use. The Echelon fork-mount rooftop bike carrier fits all disc and suspension combinations with standard 9mm axles. This bike carrier has a dual-lock design that locks both the bike to the carrier, and the carrier to your rooftop rack. The wheel tray fits tires up to 2.6 inches wide with high-profile rims, and carries bicycles with wheelbases up to 48 inches. This system fits both Thule and Yakima load bars, and is Thule One-Key System compatible so you can easily keep it locked and secure without a bunch of extra keys. Please note, locks are not included.
Self-adjusting clamp automatically adjusts to fit a variety of fork dropout thicknesses for a secure hold.
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Corrosion resistant double-wall aluminum tray provides maximum strength and rigidity.
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Ratcheting wheel strap, with included adapter for road bikes, secures rear wheel to wheel tray.
View larger. Installation and Use
The Echelon comes nearly fully assembled, requiring only the included hex wrench and your own two hands to easily assemble in little time. Installation begins
- Centrally located cam lever and ergonomic adjustment know allows rapid loading/unloading of bike
- Fits all disc/suspension combinations with standard 9mm axles
- Dual locking design locks bike to carrier and carrier to rack
- Wheel tray fits tire widths up to 2.6" wide with high profile rims and wheelbase up to 48"
- Fits Thule & Yakima load bars
Thule 518 Echelon Fork Mount Rooftop Bicycle Carrier
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