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Thule bike solutions Thule know-how and experience Extreme stability and solidity, increased safety, compact shape. Thule know-how guarantees high end long-lasting products, offering a wide number of features that are unique to the market. MORE INFO SEE P.60 A solution for everyone For motorhome, caravan or van, for, 3 or 4 bikes. Whatever your vehicle or number of bikes, our carrier range will fit your needs, while offering maximum solidity, security and elegance. MORE INFO SEE P.61 TO 75 Perfect design - quality functions Loading, fixation, locking, adjustment, finishing Every detail has been thought out to create smart products, with the design and functionality to meet all your needs. MORE INFO SEE P.61 TO 75 59
THULE_BIKE CARRIER KNOW-HOW More innovation for more freedom Whatever your style Whatever your vehicle, its size and its weight, and whatever your bike, from cyclo-cross to electric, the large range of Thule bike-carriers covers all your needs, as well as your requirements. The Thule expertise serves innovation To fit any kind of vehicle, our R&D engineers have developed a deep range of solutions: for motorhome caravan and van rear, for caravan A-frame, inside a garage... the choice is yours. Long-lasting quality All our bike-carriers are made of top quality aluminium that combines optimal robustness and lightness. Sturdy and stable, these are professional quality, high-technology items you can depend on, long-term. Easy to use and to install Adjustable, extendable, flexible, secure Thule exclusive patented solutions guarantee extremely user-friendly bike-carriers, offering daily comfort of use and long-lasting reliability. TÜV Rheinland is the leading provider of product testing and certifications for worldwide marketplace. TÜV Rheinland specialists certify safety and quality. + Smart solution Extendable From to 3 or 4 bikes EXTENSION KIT Thanks to optional extension kits, you can increase the capacity of your bike-carrier from to 4 bikes, easily and safely. Elected best brand for bikecarriers for years Sliding rail Rails are adjustable in depth (Thule Excellent) and from the left to the right. They easily slide to make sure you find the best position for your bikes without effort. Wheel holders Finding the perfect setting for your bike is easy thanks ergonomic wheel holders. Adjustable, flexible, they enable transport of bikes with various wheelbases. Pump buckles Extremely user-friendly, the Thule wheel straps with pump buckles help you set up your bikes, offering comfortable fastening of wheels. Available for Thule Excellent. Lockable platform On every bike carrier, the platform is locked in opened position to secure your bikes during transportation. This technical feature makes our bike carrier unique and safe. Bike holders Adjustable soft-touch bike holders move easily from right to left to align with your bike frames. They are lockable thanks to integrated security locks. Security lock Efficiently and simply secure your bikes on your bike-carrier thanks to the Thule patented key lock system. Reliable and easy to use, it offers complete safety. (Standard on Excellent, optional on other models). 60
Thule Bike-carrier models Thule Excellent Thule Lift Thule Elite G Thule Sport G Thule Caravan Fits Motorhome Caravan Motorhome Caravan Motorhome Caravan Van Motorhome Caravan Van Caravan A-frame Models 3 8 3 Standard number of bikes Max. number of bikes (Optional) 4 3 4 3 3 Load capacity 60kg 50kg 60kg / 35kg 50kg / 38kg / 35kg 60kg / 50kg / 40kg Max. bike weight 30kg 19kg 30kg / 19kg 19kg 30kg / 0kg Designed for E-bikes Sliding Rail left - right Sliding Rail in depth Lockable platform Automatic Manual Manual Manual Manual Bike holders With locks Optional cable lock Optional with lock Optional with lock (Various) Weight 10.6kg 15.5kg - 16kg 9.5kg - 10.1kg 5.6kg - 9.5kg 4.7kg - 9.7kg SEE P.6 SEE P.64 SEE P.66 SEE P.68 SEE P.70 Discover other Thule bike-carrier models : Thule EuroClassic G6 LED and Thule EasyFold - See p.74 61
A B 4 C 1 3 D 5 5 Thule Excellent 100% innovation. Pure design 1 Pump buckles 4 Wheel straps with pump buckles for comfortable fastening of wheels. Wheel position You can choose the position of the adjustable wheel holders. They slide easily thanks to their design. You can therefore find the perfect setting for your bike. 3 Sliding rails The rails are adjustable in depth and from the left to the right. They easily slide to make sure you find the best position for your bikes without effort. Bike holders The soft touch bike holders are also adjustable. You can easily move them from right or left to align them with your bike frames. They are also lockable thanks to the integrated locks. 5 Lockable platform To secure your bike during transportation, Thule has innovatively added a platform lock in open and closed position. The platform doesn t jump while driving. A Sliding left, right B C D Sliding backwards to forwards 3rd rail set 4 th rail set with adapter 6 Unique adjustable system: sliding rail and wheel holders 7 Secure and practical system: bike holders 6
6 7 + Maximum capacity > 4 > 4 e bike e bike 60kg x_x3_x4 LOAD INFO Maximum load per rail = 30kg Perfect for E-bikes Maximum load of the 4th rail = 15kg The heaviest bike must be fixed inwards The lightest bike must be fixed outwards Thule Excellent Standard Recommended for a vertical wall between 80-150cm. 131x7.7x150cm Weight 10.6kg 30981 Thule Excellent Short Recommended for a vertical wall between 50-80cm. 131x7.7x80cm Weight 10.6kg 3098 See more information on your smartphone or on youtube: Taping Thule Excellent 63
3 1 Thule Lift Easy up, easy down Easy access platform The Thule lift can bridge a distance of 70cm in height. The lowest position of the platform makes loading and unloading your bikes simple. Manual or Motorised The Thule Lift is available either with hand crank or with 1V motor. The motor has been designed to withstand extensive use. The motor enables you to lower your bike carrier platform in 40 seconds. Solid and practical The lift models are equipped with detachable and easy to move bike holders. Plus, both ends of the robust bike holders can be rotated in all directions for simple fastening. A cable lock can also be attached through the eye of the bike holders to prevent theft. 1 3 Manual system to lift and lower Adjustable wheel holder Bike holder Discover more infos online THULE LIFT VERSIONS See more information on your smartphone Manual = 15.5kg Base x - Option x3 307457 With 1V motor = 16kg Base x - Option x3 307459 See more information on YouTube: Taping Thule Lift 64
Lift function enables a higher fixation of the bike-carrier on the vehicle wall 70cm You can lower your bikes close to ground level + Engine 1V motor to ease your life Consider the motorised model It makes loading and unloading much easier, especially with heavy bikes, and it s only 0.5kg heavier than the standard model. Smart innovation. Maximum capacity 50kg x 50kg x3 - optional LOAD INFO Maximum load per rail = 19kg 65
+ Maximum capacity 60kg x_x3_x4 Bike holders Wheel holders Sliding rail Lockable platform 1 66
Flexible Thule Elite G The first ever adjustable bike carrier 1 Sliding rails Rails are adjustable from left to right. They slide easily to help you find the best position for your bikes without effort. Lockable platform To secure your bikes during transportation, Thule has added an innovative platform lock. This means the platform won t jump while you re driving. Wheel position Finding the perfect setting for your bike is easy thanks to adjustable wheel holders, which have been cleverly designed to slide easily. Bike holders The soft-touch bike holders are also adjustable. They move easily from right to left to align with your bike frames. They are optionally available with security locks. Smart solution: easy to go from to 3 or 4 bikes The optional 3 rd and 4 th rails are both adjustable from side to side, even with the bike on. To maximise space, the 4 th rail is fixed outwards. The heaviest bike must be fixed inwards The lightest bike must be fixed outwards 3 4 Motorhome / Caravan Van > 4 > 4 Thule Elite G - Standard Recommended for a vertical wall between 80-150cm. bikes extendable to 4 Weight: 10.1kg Max loading weight: 60kg Max load per rail: 30kg 306560 Thule Elite G - Short Recommended for a vertical wall between 50-80cm. bikes extendable to 4 Weight: 9.5kg Max loading weight: 60kg Max load per rail: 30kg 306561 Thule Elite G - Van Doors can be opened with bikes on - The platform is adjustable in height - Special for Ducato, Jumper and Boxer as of 007. bikes, not extendable Weight: 9.5kg Max loading weight: 35kg Max loading weight per rail: 19kg 306564 67
4 1 3 4 Thule Sport G Created for active lives Wide range We ve got a solution for every vehicle, including motorhomes, caravans, vans and also for specific needs such as garage or A-frame installation. Robust and durable The range has been designed with high quality materials to reduce weight. The load of your bikes is equally distributed onto the platform for an optimal stability. For all bike-carriers The heaviest bike must be fixed inwards 1 3 4 Adjustable aluminium frame Sliding rail - right and left Bike holder Lockable platform The lightest bike must be fixed outwards 68
For_Motorhome/Caravan > 3 > 3 Thule Sport G - Standard Perfectly fits caravan and motorhome rear. Recommended for a vertical wall between 80 and 150cm. bikes extendable to 3 Weight: 8.kg Max loading weight: 50kg Max loading weight per rail: 19kg 30716 Thule Sport G - Short Perfectly fits caravan and motorhome rear. Recommended for a vertical wall between 40 and 70cm. bikes extendable to 3 Weight: 7.9kg Max loading weight: 50kg Max loading weight per rail: 19kg 30717 Thule Sport G - Universal Recommended when space is limited by a window or a bumper. Attached under the base of the caravan. bikes Weight: 8kg Max loading weight: 38kg Max loading weight per rail: 19kg 306563 > 3 > 3 Thule Sport G - W.150 / Hobby To pair with Thule Omnistor W-150 awning. For Hobby caravan since 004. bikes extendable to 3 Weight: 6.8kg Max loading weight: 50kg Max loading weight per rail: 19kg 30718 Thule Sport G - Tour Can be mounted on a curved rear wall. bikes extendable to 3 Weight: 6.8kg Max loading weight: 50kg Max loading weight per rail: 19kg 30657 Maximum capacity 50kg x_x3 For_Vans Garage > 3 > 4 Thule Sport G - doors Doors can be opened with bikes on - Either mounted on the left or the right rear door. bikes extendable to 3 Weight: 7.3kg Max loading weight: 50kg Max loading weight per rail: 19kg 306576 Thule Sport G - Van Doors can be opened with bikes on - For Ducato, Jumper, Boxer, Sprinter and VWLT until 007. bikes Weight: 9.5kg Max loading weight: 35kg Max loading weight per rail: 19kg 306575 Thule Sport G - Garage Fixed inside you garage compartment - It is tiltable when not in use. bikes extendable to 3 and to 4 Max loading weight: 50kg Max loading weight per rail: 19kg Weight: 5.6kg 306574 69
Thule Caravan The range designed for A-frames + Install on any A-frame Both Thule Caravan Superb and Thule Caravan Smart have been developed to fit all types of A-frames. Their specially designed platform and base frame with open front makes this feasible. Pratical design Adjustable tilt-stop The Thule Caravan Superb and Thule Caravan Smart are both completely tiltable with bikes on providing easy access to the front locker of the caravan. Thanks to the adjustable Tilt-Stop system the maximum angle to tilt the bike carrier can be set as you please. 70
1 Easy & safe The locking mechanism of the tiltable platform has been improved. The platform automatically returns to its initial position and easily locks onto the base frame without any loose parts. Bike holders E-bike rail 1 1 Low platform The adjustable Tilt-Stop system enables to set the maximum angle to tilt the bike carrier. Pratical solution Best access to storage Thule Tilt-Stop system makes it possible to easily access the front storage of a caravan and avoid bikes from touching your vehicle. 71
Thule Caravan Superb Superb stability e bike > 3 Designed for E-bikes Thule Caravan Superb is strong enough to carry E-bikes as standard. The low platform gives a better center of gravity. It s more safe to drive, and much easier to load your bikes. Equipment Will come as standard: New Thule Bike Holders with integrated locks Thule adjustable Tilt-Stop system Completely tiltable with bikes on First rail: E-bike / bike Second rail: E-bike / bike Maximum capacity 60kg x_x3 Third rail: (optional) bike LOAD INFO bikes extendable to 3 Weight: 9.7kg Max loading weight: 60kg Max loading weight per rail: 30kg 307130 Thule Caravan Smart Smart features e bike Safe and easy platform lock To secure the bikes and the carrier during transportation, Thule has developed a new innovative platform lock. The tiltable platform automatically returns to its initial position and easily locks onto the base frame without any loose parts. Equipment Will come as standard: Thule Bike Holders with optional locks Thule adjustable Tilt-Stop system Completely tiltable with bikes on First rail: E-bike / bike Second rail: Bike Maximum capacity 50kg x LOAD INFO bikes Weight: 8.9kg Max loading weight: 50kg Max loading weight per rail: 30kg 30719 7
Thule Caravan Light New foam bumpers Bike holder straps New ergonomic: U shape frame Pratical design Light and simple The new Thule Caravan Light has been developed to exceed basic needs. The new foam prevents the bike from being damaged during transport. The new wheel and bike holder straps make it easier to fix the bikes. Maximum capacity 40kg x Partly tiltable, bikes need to be taken off to access storage space. New wheel straps LOAD INFO bikes Weight: 4.7kg Max loading weight: 40kg Max loading weight per rail: 0kg 306598 73
Thule EuroClassic G6 LED Flexible, practical, secure The EuroClassic G6 fits all bikes and wheel sizes. The loading capacity up to 5kg per bike enables E-Bike transport. A wide tilt angle allows opening of even verylarge rear doors even with 4 bikes on. A built-in stop prevents the bikes from touching the ground. INFO 1 Foot pedal tilt Wide tilt angle allows opening of even very large rear-doors (e.g. VW T5) even with four bikes mounted All bike frame holders are detachable for convenient mounting of bikes Pump buckles with long wheel straps for easy fastening of wheels Large frame holders for mounting of round and oval frames ( 80 mm) Carrier lockable on tow bar and all bikes lockable to carrier. Thule EsayFold Minimum space, maximum efficiency With a simple two-step operation, mount the carrier on the tow bar and unfold it it s ready to use all in a matter of seconds. If space is your issue the Thule EasyFold features the smallest folded size in our line making it perfect for a wide variety of storage options. INFO Fully foldable for convenient mounting, handling and storage High load capacity enabling transport of E bikes/pedelecs Large distance between wheel holders for more clearance between the bikes Smart foot pedal tilt for easy trunk access even with bikes mounted Adjustable one hand coupling with low closing force for easy mounting of carrier Maximum capacity Maximum capacity 51kg x 60kg x3_x4 60kg x Thule EasyFold Carrying Bag 9311 1 1 74
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