The Thule 9003 Raceway 2 Bike Platform has a lot of neat features to it that many bikers will like.  This trunk mounted bike rack gives bikers the ability to mount their bikes to a platform style rack.

Often, trunk mounted racks can lead to damage when transporting bikes or it requires a degree in McGyverism. Bikes no longer look like two triangles, and can prove troublesome for many bikers as there are now many contours and shapes to frames nowadays. Full suspension bikes often have big tubes or complex shapes that can prove hard to mount a bike to if you’re using a typical trunk mounted rack. Enter the Thule Raceway Platform.

Thule Raceway 9003 - 2 Bike Platform

The Thule 9003 2 Bike Platform rack mounts on the trunk of your vehicle so no hitch is needed and this rack and can be moved across various vehicles easily. Check out Thule’s website for the fitment guide to ensure compatibility.

The clamp is lockable as well as the rack itself.

The race carries two bikes on two platforms. Weight limit they mentioned was tested for ~35lbs each tray and up to a 3.0″ tire.  In use, the rack looks like below.  The rack folds up compactly for a smaller footprint when not in use. When it comes time to store it off the vehicle, the rack also folds flat.

This Thule trunk mount had a neat system for mounting the 4 tension cables. Sure-Tight™ ratcheting cables with locks to securely mount the rack to your vehicle.

The lower tension straps mount similarly to the top.

Price wise, the Thule 9003 Raceway 2 Bike Platform has an MSRP of $349.00 which isn’t cheap compared to some trunk racks, but this one packs a lot of features those lack. Learn more at Thule.com

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