Bike Rack Cozy: Thule 971XT Helium 3 Bike Hitch Carrier

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The Thule 971XT Helium 3-Bike Hitch Carrier is a hitch carrier capable of supporting and transporting up to three bicycles weighing up to 35 lbs each conveniently at the rear of your vehicle using your trailer hitch receiver. It is tailor-made for small vehicles with limited towing capacity, as well as young cycling families with limited space and those that may be new to bike carriers and/or inexperienced with more elaborate installations of them.

Thule Helium 971XT Helium 3-Bike Hitch Carrier mounted on a small car

Full-featured 3-bike carrier functionality via your hitch receiver.
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Cyclist riding past a Thule Helium 971XT Helium 3-Bike Hitch Carrier with the carrier arms empty and folded down

Cyclist riding past a Thule Helium 971XT Helium 3-Bike Hitch Carrier with the carrier arms empty and folded down

Hitch Switch folds arms up tight to your vehicle when not in use.
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Thule Helium 971XT Helium 3-Bike Hitch Carrier angled back allowing for hackback access

Thule Helium 971XT Helium 3-Bike Hitch Carrier angled back allowing for hackback access

Hitch Switch also tilts carrier away from vehicle for access to hatchbacks
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Retractable locking cable included with the Thule Helium 971XT Helium 3-Bike Hitch Carrier

Retractable locking cable included with the Thule Helium 971XT Helium 3-Bike Hitch Carrier

Retractable locking cable secures bikes to carrier, with an additional lock securing carrier to vehicle.
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Designed with compatibility in mind, the Helium 3-Bike Hitch Carrier works with either 1 inch, or 2 inch hitch receivers by means of an included adapter. It is also incredibly strong, stable and full featured, as seen in its varied standard components, including: top-of-the-line T3 cradles set along the carrier arms for holding bikes in place for maximum frame protection and stability, patented No-Sway Cage technology that, working together with the cradles,

Features

Three-bike, hitch-mounted rack boasts lightweight aluminum construction
T3 Cradles and patented No-Sway Cage prevent frame damage and bike-to-bike contact
Hitch Switch folds arms down and tilts carrier out of the way when not in use, providing easy access to rear of vehicle
Integrated locking cable and Snug-Tite Receiver Lock; hitch adapter accommodates 1.25-inch or two-inch hitch receivers
Includes limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty

Thule 971XT Helium 3 Bike Hitch Carrier