Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Thule T2 Pro XTR. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
10 reasons to buy
- The T2 Pro XTR can handle individual bikes or e-bikes weighing up to 60 lb, and a total load of 100 lb.
- The empty rack can be tilted downward to allow rear car-door access, or upward to a vertical position.
- This rack accommodates wheels from 20” to 29” in size, and tires up to 5” wide.
- The T2 Pro XTR does not come into contact with bike frames.
- This rack’s tire trays adjust laterally, allowing for ample spacing between bikes.
- Tools are not required to install or adjust this rack.
- This rack has a low loading height.
- An integrated locking knob and locking cables secure bikes to the rack and the rack to your hitch.
- Reviewers deem the T2 Pro XTR to be durable and even “scratch-proof”.
- The T2 Pro XTR comes in 2 variations, to fit both 2” and 1.25” hitch sizes.
6 reasons not to buy
- The rack weighs a not-insignificant 52 lb.
- The T2 Pro XTR is expensive.
- Testers and users say the cable locks are too short for most MTBs, while not offering authentic security and only acting as a deterrent.
- The T2 Pro XTR can obscure rear lights, but has none of its own.
- Many owners describe the manual as insufficient.
- Users have reported loose hinges, with bikes falling and being dragged.
Bottom line
To some, Thule’s T2 Pro XTR is the Holy Grail of vehicle bike racks. It’s sturdy, can handle e-bikes, and is packed with features. This rack tilts to allow rear car-door access as well as folding vertically. It has wheels to transport its 52 lb bulk, wheel trays that fit both road and fat bikes, a hitch-lock, and retractable locking cables (which multiple owners criticize for being undersized and insecure). Reports of loose hinges and dragged bikes do exist. However, positive reviews vastly outnumber the negatives. A high price reflects this.BikeRide finds and shows you the best prices of the bikes you want to buy. Prices constantly change and it’s impossible to compare them all yourself.
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