For easy attachment of women's, BMX and non standard frame bikes to rear mount racks
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Product Details
Product Length:
24.0 inches
Product Width:
3.0 inches
Product Height:
1.0 inches
Product Weight:
2.28 pounds
Package Length:
24.0 inches
Package Width:
2.9 inches
Package Height:
1.3 inches
Package Weight:
2.2 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 18 reviews
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
Average Customer Review: ( 18 customer reviews )
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21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
User Review: Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap/Hitch Carriers Jul 11, 2009
By JWO
"Consumer"
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.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Bike adapter worked just fine Jan 06, 2009
By G. Angelella 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.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Too big for kids bikes Jul 09, 2009
By p bear I bought two of these because my kids bikes do not have a top bar. The product description says to attach it to the seatpost and headset but since the adapter is too long, I had to attach it to the seatpost and the handle bar. The bikes rest on the carrier at a steep angle, but it still works. Just be aware of this if you have small bikes.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter Apr 29, 2010
By Olga Pannone
"Rails n Trails Biker"
I am very satisfied with the product; it does exactly what it was meant to do-- provide a crossbar for my woman's bicycle so that I can attach the bike to my car rack. It took me a little while to figure out how to open up the ends of the crossbar to attach to the bike since no instructions were provided (you need to push in those tiny gold buttons to release the end connectors) but once I got that down I've had no problems. I am very happy with the product and give it my full endorsement.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Works Great! Jun 17, 2009
By K. Payne It was a little hard to figure out how to use it initially, because it didn't come with any directions. But after I figured it out it worked great! The only thing is that you can't use the stablizing part of my bike hitch when you use it, but the bike didn't really blow around without that. I would recommend it to anyone!
based on 18 reviews
User Review: Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap/Hitch Carriers Jul 11, 2009
By JWO
"Consumer"
Bike adapter worked just fine Jan 06, 2009
By G. Angelella
