Thule Apex XT Bike Hitch Rack

Great bike rack. Solid, and very easy to use. Advice: Write down the 4-digit key number as soon as you get this product. You *will* lose the keys at some point, and you need that key number to get additional keys from Thule. I learned this the hard way... >:\

Pros 1) Great Amazon quick delivery both times the first one had a little issue and I got the replacement quickly. 2) Sturdy product . 3) Great lock mechanism for safety. Cons 1) Even though it is made for 4 bikes but the bikes stay very close and brush each other on the rack 2) Little heavy if you need to bring it down when not using it and do not want to move it around. 3) Lock mechanism is little tricky you need to learn it.

Quick shipment and reasonable cost.

This is the 3rd 4-bike rack I've tried in 3 weeks, and I'm keeping it. It sure could be improved, but it better than the Reese and Hollywood racks I tried (and returned). This Thule works for up to 4 bikes, and the process of getting it on/off a hitch and securing the rack (and bikes) is fairly straightforward. I sincerely question how long it will last, however. While the rack itself is heavy-duty, the plastic mechanisms to secure the bikes are questionable...time will tell. I also question how durable the pin arm is that secures the rack to the hitch. Time will tell... Finally, WOW, am I disappointed in Thule's designers. How many have loaded and unloaded family bikes? This rack is BARELY able to hold a run-of-the-mill trail bike with a water bottle holder and I'll bet both water bottle holders will be broken off before it carries them 100 miles. Again... time will tell. I AM glad to have found this as I can get it on and off my hitch by myself (I'm a short old woman) and load my bikes (with just a few swear words in the process). There is room in the world for someone to design a better bike rack! But for now, this one works, so it's a decent choice.

Using it for second year. We have 4 bikes and we love this rack. Locking mechanism is perfect, working without issues. I like everything about it. Amazing quality, no missing parts, perfect size and weight

I've had many bike carriers over the years. Cutting to the chase, this is by far the best carrier I've owned. It's advertised as a 4-bike carrier - that, however, I'd like to see. It does mount 3, large bikes fairly easily (with a little creative nudging and fudging) - but it is possible. Four bikes? I just can't see it. Nevertheless, this unit mounts rock-SOLID (no "dancing" bikes) and has a safety cable that's EASY to use. So, no bikes are going to be flying off the back of your carrier (as did one of our bikes just a few weeks ago using a different brand of carrier!) The ergonomics of this carrier are phenomenal - well thought-out and engineered. Easy access to the vehicle's rear door / tailgate, etc. via an easy-release lever. Also the arm (on which the cradles are mounted) folds down and locks into place neatly when not in use. The bike cradles are a bi-mount format that lock the bike securely to both the cross-bar and center post, so no bike swaying. Compatible with both 2" and 1.25" receivers - no adapter needed due to ingenious design. I love it - don't bother looking further, this is the one!

The rack is fine on a two inch hitch, easy to put on. The bikes have to alternate because on each of the four bike positions there is a piece that flips down and is supposed to sit along the seat post tube with another strap to prevent swinging. The flip down piece does not fit between my top bar and my shock. As a result, I cannot use the flip down piece and and I can only anchor my bike along the top two rests for the top bar. Because of this the bike swings terribly as I drive. Most of the time one of the straps pulls the slip inside out and half of my bike is unsecured, bouncing along the bars. If the other side had come loose I’d have lost my bike on the freeway. I had to buy some Velcro straps as additional ties because the patches don’t hold. Even then, as tight as I can get them, the bike comes off the top bar rest on one side on most drives. I have owned a couple Thule racks before this and this one is BY FAR the worst one I have ever owned. I thought I could make it work but this thing is awful.

A little bit heavy, so be prepared to do some weight-lifting, but it is because the product is built to last. I managed to fit 3 bikes comfortably in the rack. It is very safe as you have the key to lock and I didn't see any risk of loosing the rack while driving (I am always afraid of that). Great value for money to carry 4 bikes all together - if you compare against similar products, you can only carry 3.

Gran calidad, fácil de colocar y tiene gran seguridad.

Eve though slightly expensive, a good quality product

After researching a lot of bike carriers I came to the conclusion to go with this one. Peace of mind with Thule knowing it is the best. Easy to install (no tools)... easy to mount bikes... I only put 3 on but no problems... adult men's mountain... youth women's mountain... and BMX... bmx was tight and had to wrap with cloth as brake wires are under top of frame. Locking to trailer mount... and one for bikes also. I misplaced my keys...lol... so the guys at "rack attack" took care of that for a price... but my negligence. Stuck on trailer hitch until I went and got key. Went 300km with carrier... no issues I find I am constantly looking at other carriers... and very happy I got this one... appears to be the strongest. Yakama would have been my other choice. Would have been better if was only 2" for two hitch... and Thule made another for 1.25. But from Thule point of view - I get it Adapter us metal and strong.

Excelente producto, construcción muy robusta. Perfecto para 4 bicicletas aún con suspensión trasera ya que está complicado el ponerlas pero aún así, se puede.

What an amazing hitch bike rack. It holds all our bikes perfectly and doesn't not have any movement or shaking noises while driving. I love Thule products and have a whole suite of them for our family adventure. It's worth the price!