Roof Mounted THULE Bike Racks
Roof Mounted Bike Racks for transporting bikes on car roof bars. We have upright roof bike carriers for wheel/frame mounting and fork mounting.
Rear Mounted THULE Bike Racks
Rear Mounted Bike Racks and carriers attach to the boot of saloon, hatchback, estate, MPV and vans. We stock a range of rear mounted bike racks to carry 2, 3 and 4 bikes on the vehicle's boot or tailgate.
Tow Bar Mounted THULE Bike Racks
We stock a full range of Tow Bar mounted bike racks from simple hang on bike rack models to tiltable mounting systems with integrated lighting boards and number plate holders.
Bike Rack Accessories & Parts
We supply the complete range of Official Thule Spare Parts for rear, roof and towbar mounted cycle carriers. We also supply the entire range of Thule Bike Rack Accessories.
Which Type of Bike Rack is Best?
Roof Mounted Bike Racks
Pros
- Lightweight
- Compact for storage
- Lockable
- Compatible with 99% of roof bars
- Quick and easy to fit
- Doesn't require a tow bar
Cons
- Increases vehicle height
- Increases wind resistance, fuel consumption and noise
- Each bike has to be lifted up onto car roof
- Requires a car roof rack
Rear Mounted Bike Racks
Pros
- Transport upto four bikes
- Less expensive than tow bar bike racks
- Easy loading height compared to roof mounted bike racks
Cons
- May obscure rear lights and number plate. Lighting board required
- Not suitable for vehicles with high intensity high rear lights
- Not suitable for vehicles with roof spoilers
- Attachment points are in contact with vehicle paint work
Tow Bar Mounted Bike Racks
Pros
- Lockable - Safe & secure
- Quick and easy to fit
- Convenient loading height
- No contact with car paintwork
- Doesn't increase vehicle height
- Universal fitment
- Integrated number plate board and rear lights
- Access boot with bikes loaded
Cons
- Requires a tow bar
- Disables the tow bar for towing whilst bike rack is attached
