5/01/2010

Thule 958 Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) Review

Thule 958 Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Mount RackThis product works well, but if you plan to keep your bikes secure you will have to make some changes. First of all, if you build it according to the manufacturer's instructions, your bikes can be stolen easily. This product offers ZERO security, making it useless if you plan to stop somewhere before you take the bikes off the rack. The pin is a joke, the system requires the user to literally bolt the rack to the hitch, which is totally impractical, furthermore anyone with a wrench can steal bothyour bikes and your bike rack. In order to secure the rack to the car, I drilled out the threads making the hole larger so it could accept a lockable pin which would secure the bike rack to our vehicle. Given the thickness of the metal, I had to invest in a $45 drill bit, making thisbike rack much more expensive.

If security is not an issue for you, then by all means this bike rack will work for you, I don't think that the pin that holds the rack to the hitch will hold up, so that part earns a zero on this end. If you plan to leave your bikes un-attended, then this bike rack is not a good buy and I strongly recommend not making the investment.

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Product Description:
The Thule 958 Parkway 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack features solid Thule construction at a solid price. The Thule Parkway has a two bicycle carrying capacity, and provides you with the perfect combination of security and convenience.
The Thule Parkway provides you with convenient vehicle access with a carrier that easily tilts down, and fits all types of bikes with a dual-arm design that eliminates the need for top-tube adapters. This bicycle rack features classic Thule cradles made to protect your bike frame while holding your bikes securely, and includes a tie-down strap for even more bike security. The Thule Parkway weighs 30.5 pounds completed, and is constructed with two feet of steel tubing that has been E-coated for extra corrosion resistance, and soft thermo-rubber cradles. The Parkway has a maximum carrying capacity of 70 pounds, and can be upgraded with Thule's 950 Zip Stick for added bike stability and anti-sway functionality. User's should note that this hitch-mount bike rack is designed for, and only fits on, a two-inch receiver.
What's in the Box?
958 Parkway hitch mount bike rack, a 0.375-inch lock nut, a 0.375-inch hex bolt, an M8 hex bolt, 8 x cradle bodies, a strap assembly with buckle, and instruction guide
Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty


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