Product Description

For easy attachment of women's, BMX and non standard frame bikes to rear mount racks

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12153 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: One Size
• Color: One Color
• Brand: Thule
• Model: 982
• Released on: 2007-08-04

Features

• Molded rubber ends protect bike finish
• Telescoping design adapts to multiple frame styles and sizes
• Push button ends enclose headset and seat post
• Easy-to-use push buttons allow for quick mounting
• Compatible with most Thule strap and hitch model bicycle carriers

Customer Reviews

User Review: Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap/Hitch Carriers
I purchased two Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapters for Thule 964 Revolver 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack from the Amazon retailer, Rack Attack. PROS: 1) Because of the numerous different bicycle frame configurations, it will quickly become apparent to the strap/hitch carrier user that mounting the bicycles level is difficult. Attaching the Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter ends to the bike's handle bar and seat stems will make this procedure much easier. For this application, the product seems well designed. CONS: 1) One of adapters I received from the Amazon retailer had rusted bolts while still inside the packaging! However, shortly after being exposed to the ouside environment during use, all the lock bolts on both adaptors quickly rusted. At the stated MSRP, stainless steel hardware would have been the fair and better choice. 2) The rubberized coating on the metal ends of the adaptors will ultimately tear or wear down due to use, UVA exposure, etc.. As a result, the exposed metal ends of the adaptors could damage the bike's finish. Take care to protect the rubberized coating during use and storage. In conclusion, it is my opinion that the Thule 982 Frame Adaptor is both a well designed and needed accessory for the strap/hitch carrier user.

Ingenious Idea
This product has come in very handy for my new Thule bike rack on my hatch. Now-a-days most bikes do not have a straight bar to put across the rack forks and this item alleviates many issues I would encounter. Definitely a must have for trunk and hitch racks.

Bike adapter worked just fine
This bike frame adapter did exactly what it was supposed to and was shipped and received in a timely fashion. Thule should, in my opinion, supply bike adaptors with their hitch carriers free of charge, or at the very least be more women- and child-friendly by posting warnings that these bikes will not fit the carrier without an adaptor.