Thule Helium Aero Aluminum 2 Bike 9042 Trailer Hitch Receiver Bicycle Racks Carriers

Thule Helium Aero Aluminum 2 Bike 9042 Trailer Hitch Receiver Bicycle Racks Carriers - Installation and Product Review. For additional information please contact us at www.rackwarehouse.com/thule-9...
The Thule 9042 Helium Aero lightweight aluminum 2 bike trailer hitch receiver mounted bicycle rack is nearly half the weight of traditional steel frame hitch racks. Thule has incorporated maximum convenience, bike protection, and security all into one sleek, stylish hitch rack. The Thule 9042 Helium Aero's Snug-Tite Stinger makes installation easier than ever. To install, simply insert the 9042 bike rack into your receiver hitch and tighten the oversize knob at the base of the rack. Tightening the knob virtually eliminates rack movement by pushing outward against the inside of the receiver hitch. The Helium Aero accommodates both 1.25 and 2 inch receivers right out of the box. The Helium's Sleek Aero Design and Ultra-Light Aluminum Frame greatly improve ground clearance and increase the distance between bikes for superior bicycle protection. Bikes are fastened to the carrier using Thule's patented Hold Fast Cradles with RDT (Road Dampening Technology). RDT dramatically reduces road shock and vibration. The RDT cradles are designed with thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) for a flexible, soft texture that gently, but firmly, secures your bike frame. The included No-Sway Cages with RDT provide extra stability and help prevent bike-to-bike contact. The lower Hitch Switch Quick Release Lever enables fast and easy access to the rear of your vehicle. The upper Hitch Switch gives you the ability to quickly fold down the bike support arms when the rack is not in use. All bikes must be removed from the carrier before tilting it down. The Helium Aero provides full locking security for your bikes with an Integrated Locking Cable to lock your bikes to the rack and a Locking Knob that locks the rack to your vehicle. Please check the Thule Hitch Rack - Fit Tips Chart to ensure this bike rack is going to work with your particular hitch style.

[@fernandopow466]

The Mass arm is easy to worn out now mine is wobbling tried tight the bolts it works but you cant tilt it down unless you lossen the bolts again.

[@epitoky]

Thanks! 2 Questions though:
1. Can it tilt away with two bikes mounted?
2. Can it work with a 2018 Honda Civic EX?

[@rackwarehouse]

Thanks for watching! To answer your questions, unfortunately you cannot tilt hanging style bike racks with bikes loaded regardless of which rack specifically it is as the bikes will almost always hit the ground. As far as compatibility goes, you would have to have either a 1.25" or 2" hitch receiver on your Honda Civic for this rack to work for you...if that's the case you should be all set to use this rack!

[@BrOnXaS]

Hey, does the front bike wheel wobble and go side to side? Do you need to tighten it additionally?

[@rackwarehouse]

Hi there, included with this bike rack is a strap to route through your bike(s) to prevent the front wheel from rotating side to side while on the road.

[@jenniferhillmann1197]

Does this rack actually hold 2 bikes? I have a drop bar gravel bike and a flat bar hybrid and I'm skeptical looking at the short distance between the holders that 2 full sized bikes would fit.

[@rackwarehouse]

Hi Jennifer, it is certainly possible to put two bikes on this rack. However, when you have such variances in style of handlebars and bikes it can lead to interferance between the two. If unsure, we reccomend going with the 3 bike configuration of the rack to provide more spacing between the two bikes. Hope this helps!