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Home > Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike Trunk Rack
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Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike Trunk Rack
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- 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
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Product Description:
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The Speedway is simple to install and designed to fit most vehicles
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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. View larger. 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. View larger.  The FitDial adjustment feature means a fast, perfect fit to every vehicle. View larger. 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.
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 The best car rack I've tried, June 29, 2005
By Amazonian (Severna Park, MD)
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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.
39 of 40 people found the above review helpful.
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Thule 926xt works great, costs less and is versatile, September 2, 2005
By Gregory (San Francisco, CA, United States)
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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.
19 of 19 people found the above review helpful.
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 Works for FEW bikes, February 9, 2009
By Dugan (Washington)
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Only carries men's bikes with straight bar to seat, will not carry cross bikes or women's bikes.
8 of 13 people found the above review helpful.
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 Works Well | Impossible to Lock Down, May 7, 2007
By Nerd Boutique (Arizona)
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I have an Oldsmobile Achieva and this rack works well. The only hangup is the fact that securing this unit to the car so it cannot be stolen doesn't seem possible. The two arms which hold the bikes are attached to the rest of the frame by quick release pins so it would be easy to release the arms and steal the bikes. For the price, this is a great product and works well. My main concern would be someone stealing the bike(s) when I'm away from the car.
7 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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Very Bad Experiance, June 18, 2008
By E. Gray
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The rack was sturdy, but the straps that hold the bike to the rack are horrible. My brand new bike came off of the rack while going down the highway, from hitting a very small bump in a construction area. This rack cost me $400 in bike damage the second time I used it. Luckily it didn't cause an accident and hurt someone.
All that the rack has is two rubber straps that stretch over a post with wings, to secure the bike. Nothing to lock the bike down to the rack with. I even double checked that the rubber straps were fully secured over the winged posts, before leaving and read the instructions several times before ever setting it up. It seems alright for going to the local park, but would never take it on the highway again or at any speeds over 35mph.
6 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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 Poor Design, June 1, 2009
By gs (VA United States)
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We ordered this rack to carry two adult Trek bikes and a youth mountian bike. First, there's almost no way to carry three bikes on this rack without incurring damage to the bike frames or spokes. Once could possibly partially diassemble the bikes and accomodate three bikes but that sort of defeats the purpose. Secondly, this is not a stable unit. Loaded with three bikes the rack tends to pull away from the vehicle (Toyota SUV) even with the straps conced tightly enough to flex the rack's frame. Even more troubling is the fact that the arms of the rack are secured with only two cheap spring-loaded pins which hold them into a plastic housing. On our rack, it was possible with just a little effort to jiggle and torque the arms enough to dislodge the pins. On the road that would result in the loss of all the bikes. This is a poor design ... save yourself the effort of a return.
6 of 11 people found the above review helpful.
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Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike Trunk Rack, July 16, 2008
By E. Kusko (Stanford, NY USA)
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I purchased a VW Rabbit the other year and finally got around to purchasing a bike rack. I normally just get on my bike and ride (I hear a Queen song), as it's pretty rural here, but I had a longing to get out to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail again, so it was rack time. For my 1999 Honda Civic HB, I had purchased a tow hitch rack. By the time I sold the Civic, the interface between the U-Haul installed tow hitch and the trunk was thoroughly rusted, so I shied away from another tow hitch. [I had purchased the tow hitch rack because I liked the idea of having the bikes well away from the car.] I did some quick Google searching and found this Thule well-rated. The only negative comments I saw were something about the time to fit it to the car. So, when I purchased this, it sat in the box for a while as I was in the midst of reworking the deck on my house and loathed the idea of a convoluted installation. This past weekend I really wanted to go out to the rail trail, so I bit the bullet and went for the initial installation. It took less than 15 minutes to open the box, read the instructions, install the hitch, and mount my Trek 1000. I'm not the most conservative driver and the route to the rail trail is bumpy and windy, so it was a good test of the rack. I did not see the bike budge on the ride there. The bike was off in 30 seconds and the rack off in a minute. It was pretty hot for the ride and I extended the ride well into Connecticut to check on a house. So, when I returned to the car I was in no mood for struggling with the rack. It went back on in a minute. So, I'm very happy with the rack and would recommend it. Oh, I forgot one thing. In the instructions, they show how to lace the straps through the wheels to keep the front wheel straight. I've always used pieces of blown out bike tire tube for that, and still do, so I would not know how well the lacing would work.
5 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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 '04 Honda Civic SI (hatchback) - Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike, September 14, 2009
By Ninja in Training (Missoula, MT)
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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.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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This bike rack is extraordinary! We love it!, May 24, 2009
By Lynne Becker (West Glacier, Montana)
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This bike rack is wonderful! Far better than expected. We had originally purchased an inferior brand and after installing, uninstalled and returned to the store for a credit. We began to research racks and read customer reviews and the Thule was the best by far. We purchased a 3 bike rack although we have only two bikes and we absolutely love it! It is sturdy and secure and the bikes ride beautifully on it. We live near Glacier National Park and bike in the park several times a week. Mounting the bikes on the rack is simple as is strapping them down securely. It is a solid rack!
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Don't bimmer with bike rack, July 29, 2008
By casual bike rider (Boxford, MA)
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This bike rack though it looks beautiful and not too difficult to use caused several hundred dollars damage to our bmw 325 xi EVEN THOUGH Thule states that the rack can be used with this vehicle. It caused a depression in the rear bumper. Instructions were followed, installation was perfect. Now seeking damage $ from Thule. Don't use this with a 325 xi!
3 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Seems OK, August 10, 2007
By Ann R. (Long Island, NY)
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I have yet to travel with the Thule 962XT, but it seems as it would do an adequate job. One major design flaw--it appears that the "no-sway bar" is only made to accomodate male bikes. I used it on another part of my bike, but it does not appear it will work as well. I will have to use additional straps. I would return it, but I have a feeling all the racks will be the same. Amazon had the best price with free shipping.
2 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Best Bike Rack I've Ever Owned!, January 2, 2011
By Bike Fanatic1
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Thule has done it again with this bike rack! It fits on all of my cars and holds 3 bikes with ease! It's extremely light and only takes 30 seconds to install. I love the fast-click adjustment knobs that let you instantly set this for your specific car. I've had NO issues with scratching paint like others have complained about. If you're scratching your paint you don't have it installed "tight" enough. Could not be happier. For $140 I would challenge you to find a better, more versatile rack for your money.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Cheaply constructed, poorly designed., April 13, 2010
By Matthew Steuer (Ann Arbor, MI U.S.A.)
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I bought this 3 bike rack for myself, to mount on my Taurus and Mountaineer. I've never had more than one bike on it, always made sure the straps were secure (as secure as one can get), and always made sure the bike was secure to the rack (I used 2 extra bungee cords and a bike lock to make sure).
I managed to eek out a little over a years worth of use out of this thing. I did not have any problems with damage to my vehicles. I did, however, almost lose my bike, when one of the tiny little pins, held by plastic, gave way and one whole arm of the carrier fell off. I was going 70mph down the freeway when this happened (over smooth pavement). Fortunately, no one was hurt, and my bike was not damaged.
Like a previous poster commented... I'll never buy so much plastic again, and certainly won't be trusting this brand name. This rack was supposed to be able to handle the load of three bikes, and I never had more than one (Specialized Hard Rock Comp). I bought a hitch mount Yakima to replace it, and am much happier.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Not Good for the Toyota Sienna XLE model, December 17, 2008
By keep it real (San Diego, CA United States)
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Purchased this based on the Thule Web Site saying it would fit.
It won't fit our Toyota Sienna XLE model properly.
It came with a spoiler just above the rear window as part of a standard package from the manufaturer (most of the models with the leather seat upgrade have it). The Thule straps rub on it and makes the spoiler flex, we were concerned it could damage the car, the bikes, and would be unsafe if the rack and bikes to fell into the road.
We don't have a tow hitch and didn't want to install one. Now we will have to look at buying something else.
1 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Thule and Amazon - great product and great price, June 16, 2011
By golldang (Coopersville, MI USA)
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I have a 2010 KIA Soul. I was having troubles finding a bike rack that would fit the car. We have one male and one female mountain bike. I think 3 bikes on this rack would be tough but perhaps if one was a child's size it would work. Our bikes travel very securely without any rubbing against either the rack or each other. I would recommend stretching the rubber wraps in a way that they circle the bike twice. And purchase some short Velcro straps. The straps used to attach the rack to the car are very long and the Velcro strapping allows you to roll the extra up and secure it to the rack. Great product and thanks to Amazon for once again providing the best price I could find.
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thule 962xt, June 12, 2010
By Martin David Ehrlich
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Mediocre product. despite it being a "three bike rack" I have only figured out how to get two bikes at a time on it. A friend says if he takes off all the front wheels on his bikes he manages to get three on. If I have to dis-assemble the bikes, I can just throw the pieces in the trunk. If the bars the bikes hang on were about two inches closer together and were totally straight instead of having a bend in the last couple of inches where they go into the trunk mount part; maybe three would fit. The purchase and delivery were smooth and efficient.
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Buy American!, September 1, 2010
By Toni Hampton
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The Swedish makers of this rack actually pack a card in the box saying that they have no liability for damage to your vehicle or bicycles caused by their product. They don't even have a customer service number to contact them. This rack carried bikes just fine but the "anti-sway" bracket rubbed the paint off of my new Fuji. Now I am stuck with this damage even though the rack has been returned. Don't buy anything from Thule. Buy from someone that stands behind their products!
0 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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