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The Thule Frame Adapter 982XT is a premium aluminum crossbar designed to convert non-standard bike frames—including women's, BMX, kids, and full-suspension bikes—into a straight tube for secure mounting on hanging-style hitch and strap bike racks. Featuring a telescoping design adjustable from 18" to 30.5", 360° locking collars with rubber pads, and a 50-pound load capacity, it ensures quick installation, maximum bike protection, and universal compatibility for the modern cyclist on the move.

| ASIN | B004KZS5GW |
| Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,599 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #53 in Bicycle Car Racks |
| Brand | Thule |
| Brand Name | Thule |
| Color | Silver/Black |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Bicycle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,297 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00091021756533 |
| Included Components | 1 adapter |
| Is Foldable | No |
| Item Length | 36 Inches |
| Item Type Name | bike accessory |
| Item Weight | 0.5 Kilograms |
| Load Capacity | 50 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Thule |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 982XT |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Warranty |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Model Number | 982XT |
| Mounting Type | Strap |
| OEM Equivalent Part Number | 982XT |
| UPC | 091021911079 091021982178 091021756533 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Vehicle Service Type | Bicycle |
B**Y
Great-- MAKE SURE of a couple of things when using.
I have a nice mountain bike but the 29er frame required a frame adapter for our Thule hitch mount bike rack. I was super nervous about relying on the adapter to keep the bike safe-- but it is a very well made product, easy to use and worked perfectly. Only items to be aware of (not having to do with the Thule Adapter): 1) MAKE SURE that your seat post is very tightly attached to the bike frame. If the seat post slips out during travel in your car, the rear of the bike will fall off the rack. 2) If you have a larger bike or larger wheels (29er)-- AND you have a lower car (like a minivan)-- your bike's front tire may hang too low to the ground. No problem if you're planning on driving on perfectly flat roads. But a speed bump, dip entrance in/out of a gas station, etc. could cause your bike to scrape the road. You can solve this by either adding something under the Thule Adapter-- or just removing the front tire.
P**B
Fits well on car rack
Worked like a charm on my bike, it fit every size
L**N
It holds the weight.
Like most of the reviews a multi hole function would be a nice option 👍 😀. But I have a drill and a screw gun and will make this happen. This bike is 50 lbs with battery. Held strong, but must admit I used extra straps on the bike rack. Easy to use and would recommend 👌.
K**R
Bike frame adapter
Works exactly as described, very easy to use and good quality. I highly recommend this product.
C**S
Great product/easy to use
Bought this along with the Thule 9043 Helium Aero Bike Hitch Carrier. It was a breeze to use & worked just great. I was a bit apprehensive after reading a couple of reviews saying it was tricky to use. I'm not sure what those people were talking about. It took about 2 seconds to put on my bike. I have never used one before & liked that my bike was not on the carrier at an angle.
E**9
Great quality adapter, but may not fit smaller bikes
My wife has a Schwinn Ranger with a small frame (24" wheels), and it barely fits between the seat post and handlebars with it collapsed. If I needed it for a smaller bike, like a child's 20" BMX style, I don't think it would fit. Otherwise, it's great and feels like it is good quality, as I would expect from Thule.
S**2
Works perfect!
I was originally hesitant about it's performance when test fitting onto my wife's bike. It is a Trek FX7.1 and the post to post distance is 22.5" That means the adapter has to be at it's smallest setting and there is about an inch of play side to side. You really need to put the bike up onto the rack to really see how this works. Once I got it all strapped in, the bike was extremely solid on the rack. Extremely happy with the product and of course Amazon's service is great.
J**T
Works but not what I expected
I have a Thule bike carrier and love it. Got new step through bike so needed an adapter so the good is this one is very sturdy and the quick release feature is excellent. The not so great is the lack of a firm length adjustment feature. Yes it adjusts but you have to buy additional tie down straps and it will be loose front to back. I was disappointed for the price you pay.
M**D
A éviter
Les bloucles ne sont pas réglables et bien trop grande. Il est impossible de régler l'entre axe entre le guidon et la selle. Fortement déconseillé.
P**K
Works! Racks leave much to be desired though.
I used this along with a Thule Passage 3 to carry a Full suspension Mountain Bike 1500km through Canada to the Rocky Mountains. The bar worked as advertised to carry the bike, but I personally highly recommend you choose a cradle style bike rack over a frame hanging one. High probability of damaging your frames if carrying more than one bike, and damaging your vehicles finish and paint.
M**T
Top Produkt
Wie beschrieben 👍👍👍 Einfache Montage Schnell geliefert
P**L
Great quality
Spot on.Does exactly what it is designed for.
R**Z
Versátil y buena calidad
Es muy versátil para una variedad de tamaños de bicicleta. Muy buena calidad de ensamble
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