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Thule Apex XT Swing 4 Hitch Bike Rack
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Premium hanging hitch bike rack providing superior bike protection and unobstructed access to the rear of vehicle.
Superior bike stability and fit with integrated anti-sway that prevent bike to bike contact and ‘disappears’ when not needed
Bikes are safe and secure during transport thanks to 7” of spacing between each bike
Easily fold down bike arms when rack is not in use
Compact cradle design accommodates wide variety of bike sizes/frame styles
Lock bikes to the rack using the integrated cable lock (lock included)
Convenient access to the rear of the vehicle, even with bikes attached, due to the patented swing-away design
Quickly attach bikes and easily secure them to the rack using the ratcheting cradle strap
Quick to install and easy to lock the rack to the vehicle due to the tool-free, SnugTite stinger (lock included)
Easily opens and closes with the pull of a pin
| Type of Bicycle Rack | Hitch Mount Rack |
|---|---|
| Mount Style | Frame |
| Type of Bicycle | Not Applicable |
| Maximum Weight Capacity (kg) | 68.00 kg |
| Maximum Tire Width (mm) | 1.00 mm |
| Primary Material | Not Applicable |
| Assembled Length (cm) | 107.00 cm |
| Assembled Width (cm) | 28.00 cm |
| Assembled Height (cm) | 102.00 cm |
| Assembled Weight (kg) | 19.00 kg |
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great! Locking pin spring issue
5 days ago
Worked great, first time, the whole family was able to load up mountain bikes and go ride together. However on the second use, the spring on the locking pin released rendering the pin useless and now have to use the screw mechanism to release the swing arm. I would like to get this issue resolved sooner cause overall it is a great rack.
Originally posted on thule-us-ca
5 out of 5 stars.
Swing
a month ago
Didn’t even bother opening as the box was already heavy and properly secured. Wife would have a hard time mounting it on by herself.
Helpful?
3 out of 5 stars.
Unsafe Pull Pin Design
2 months ago
First time using this rack and the swing arm pull-pin failed immediately. The internal spring came loose and the locking pin pulled completely out during setup. Very disappointing quality control for a brand-new product. Not confidence inspiring for carrying bikes safely.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on thule-us-ca
4 out of 5 stars.
Strong
9 months ago
I bought this a few monthes ago. The Straps are lower quality then the ones that are on my Thule outway hanging bike rack. Its difficult to release the straps with the current ratching straps, my Thule outway hanging bike rack has more durable ratching straps and areceasier to release.
Its hard to get bike on with all the straps in the way and the drop down stap that locks in the frame under the bike seat just dangles all the time if not in-use. I feel engineering could have made it so that it clicked back in with the strap installed.
It is very strong, swing arm works very well. Easy to operate. Allows access to trunk with bikes mounted.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Product Tested : 2025-07-07
Originally posted on thule-us-ca
5 out of 5 stars.
Love my Thule swing out bike rack
a year ago
I’ve. Been using his rack for 7 years and it’s still works great, it’s very cumbersome and heavy so it takes 2 people to guide it in the receiver, but once you do it’s there for the season, which is April -October here in New England.
I love how I can still have access to the trunk by swinging it out, with or without bikes loaded on it.
It’s very sturdy and comes with excellent straps to hold the bike, they easily pop in,.
We are looking to get fat tire bikes so we will defintelt go with the Thule brand as it’s trusted cabs well made.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on thule-us-ca
1 out of 5 stars.
Poor execution to a great concept
a year ago
I have had this bike rack for a year now and have used it to carry 1-4 bikes over many many miles on the road. This has been one of the most disappointing products Thule has made due to how much potential it has and how difficult it is to live with on a day to day basis. I had high expectations that I would be able to keep the rack on day to day and carry bikes easily. Both expectations were not met. Two major flaws with the design doom it from the start. The strap system when carrying bikes and the locking system of the arms. The straps system is a disaster and there isn't any way around it. I have yet to find a way to release the straps without using two hands, ton of pain to my fingers and a ton of time. I've worked on a single trap for 3 minutes before I was able to release it. I've read and reread the instructions to see if there is something I'm doing wrong. Nope. The plastic straps just don't let you depress the release mechanisms. I can't even imagine doing this in cold weather. The second flaw is that the swing arm locks with a screw that is accessed down near the bottom between the hitch and the rack. this means every time you want to swing the rack out you got to get down and unscrew the swing arms. This can take a while if the rack is loaded with bikes. Every other mechanism on this rack is a simple latch placee in a easily accessible and ergonomic position. For what it's worth the plastic alignment piece also broke within the first 2 months.
I will give credit where it is due and say there are no sagging issues with the swing arm and the locking cable is a nice touch. I also haven't had a bike fall off either. 1 Star there i guess.
Buyer beware. This product is hard to live with day to day with bikes, it's even harder to use when putting bikes on the rack. For the price I was expecting much better and regret buying this product.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on thule-us-ca
Response from thule-us-ca:
a year ago
Thule Customer Support
Thank you for sharing your feedback on Thule Apex XT. I am sorry to hear this bike rack did not meet your expectations. A Thule representative ahs reached out to see if we can assist with any troubleshooting.
The ratcheting straps on this rack do generally require two hands to operate. This is a change from previous versions, but was made in favor of increased durability and a greater degree of adjustment to better fit bike frames. Issues with releasing the straps is sometimes due to over-tightening, which can cause the ratchet teeth to bind. Tighten the strap so it just fits over the bike frame, rather than trying to get an extra click or two out of the mechanism for easy releases.
Likewise, the vehicle and bike combination used with this bike rack may make it difficult to reach the swing release knob. This is an unfortunate necessity to ensure the swing mechanism is secure while fully loaded for travel.
4 out of 5 stars.
Solid bike rack!
a year ago
This is a solid rack that once tightened in the hitch doesn't move, rattle or squeak.
The rachets take a bit of breaking in but once used are tight and the bikes don't move.
Use the strap for the tires. A huge convenience.
The rack weighs a little bit but the compact nature when folded makes it easy to move around or on and off the hitch mount. Way less weight than a 4 bike bottom tray carrier and the Apex minimally obscures the rear camera. Not a huge deal you can still use the rear camera feature of the vehicle, unlike some other racks.
Overall I'm very satisfied with the Apex rack.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on thule-us-ca
4 out of 5 stars.
Good product
2 years ago
I bought this a few months ago and used multiple times. I have a Infinity QX80 and when I extend the arm with the bikes on I can't open the trunk. I guess this product is designed more for small and medium SUV not for a big one. But so far I'm happy with this product.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on thule-us-ca
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