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Your cart is empty.The Thule 982XT Bicycle Frame Adapter for strap and hitch carriers is a cross bar adapter for hard to mount bike frames such as women's bikes, children's bikes, BMX, full-suspension and non-standard bicycle frames. This bike frame adapter creates a straight tube top so that the bicycle can be carried on a hanging style bike rack. It features a telescoping bar that adjusts to multiple frame sizes and style, and padded collars that attach to your bicycle's seat post and headset for a secure hold. As an added convenience, the Thule 928XT frame adapter features easy-to-use push buttons that allow for quick mounting. This bike adapter bar is compatible with most strap and hitch mounted bicycle carriers.
BlueSkyBlueSky
September 1, 2025
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.
Kindle Customer
July 25, 2025
Works exactly as described, very easy to use and good quality. I highly recommend this product.
T. Harr
July 13, 2025
This thing is a 'must have' for anyone with a full suspension bike and a trunk rack. The rear shock on most full suspension bikes causes problems with a trunk mounted rack as you should not rest the rear shock on the rack. I had tried mounting my bike every way I could think of to avoid putting weight on the shock...even hanging it upside down. Well worth the money and solved all my problems. I regret not getting it sooner. The ends that hook around your seat post and headset are made of a hard plastic or rubber that will not scratch your bike. It is easy to put on and take off. It's adjustable so it should fit any bike. It works fine as is but I'd like for the bar to be a little thicker in diameter so the straps on my bike rack could grab it more.I use this adapter with a Thule 9001XT rack and my 2015 Specalized Stumpjumper Elite
Larry W.
June 18, 2025
Helps hold 2 bikes from banging against each other while transporting
Felipe d.
June 6, 2025
Excellent product
Joe Dirt
May 22, 2025
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.
evem3357
May 10, 2025
I have a women's hybrid bike and we often had to turn it upside down and put it at weird angles to get it onto the bike rack straight. This frame adapter is the best thing I have ever bought for my bike! It is super easy to slip on/off, but is sturdy and I have NO worries about my bike falling off. We also use it for my boyfriend's daughters bike (childrens bike) when needed,because you can easily adjust the length to make it shorter for a smaller frame. One of the holders goes under the handle bars, and the other under the seat. It takes about 15 seconds to put onto the bike! If you have a slanted frame bike, I highly recommend getting one of these.
dmndguy1
May 9, 2025
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.
hp
May 4, 2025
stabile solide ausführung. praktische einfache handhabung. insgesamt sehr gut.
T
March 22, 2025
Easy to install and couldn’t mount my trek mtb without it. Love this!! Use it often!
Phil
March 3, 2025
Spot on.Does exactly what it is designed for.
Ricardo RamÃrez López
March 1, 2025
Es muy versátil para una variedad de tamaños de bicicleta. Muy buena calidad de ensamble
Baruch Maqueda
February 11, 2025
Buen material, resistente y fácil de usar
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