Sweden
Racks built for people who use one every weekend
Thule makes carriers, and its two products on this site are both the most expensive in their hubs.
The EasyFold XT towbar rack and the UpRide roof carrier.
Solving the friction of repeated use. The EasyFold XT has torque-limiting knobs that click at the correct tension, integrated carry handles and removable arms. None of those make it carry more bikes; all of them make it less annoying to use every weekend.
Frame-free carrying. The UpRide holds the bike by the front wheel with no frame contact at all, which is why Thule states it as suitable for carbon frames. Carbon frames carry manufacturer clamping limits and some makers prohibit frame clamping outright; a carrier that avoids the question is a real solution.
Published load figures. Neither product states a payload on its listing, where the Atera and Fischer racks in the same hub do. On a carrier, that is a surprising omission.
For the towbar rack, establish your towball nose weight from the plate and the vehicle handbook. For the roof carrier, price the crossbars first — they are frequently the larger purchase.
Roof mount · no frame contact · carbon-safe · rear wheel strap
A roof carrier that holds the bike by the front wheel with no contact on the frame at all, which is why Thule states it as suitable for carbon frames.
Best for: Carbon-framed road and gravel bikes, where a frame clamp is the thing you are trying to avoid.
≈ $520
2 bikes · AcuTight torque-limiting knobs · rubber rim protection · carry handles
The premium rack here: Thule's EasyFold XT, with torque-limiting knobs that click when correctly tightened, soft rubber rim protection and integrated carry handles.
Best for: Frequent use, where fitting and folding the rack every weekend is the thing that wears you down.
≈ $1460
