Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap and Hitch carriers

Reviews of Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap and Hitch carriers

1.) Bike adapter worked just fine
Reviewed by: G. Angelella Athens, GA USA
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This bike frame adapter did exactly what it was supposed to and was shipped and received in a timely fashion. Thule should, in my opinion, supply bike adaptors with their hitch carriers free of charge, or at the very least be more women- and child-friendly by posting warnings that these bikes will not fit the carrier without an adaptor.

2.) Too big for kids bikes
Reviewed by: p bear Chicago, IL
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I bought two of these because my kids bikes do not have a top bar. The product description says to attach it to the seatpost and headset but since the adapter is too long, I had to attach it to the seatpost and the handle bar. The bikes rest on the carrier at a steep angle, but it still works. Just be aware of this if you have small bikes.


3.) Ingenious Idea
Reviewed by: Live Life to the Fullest Connecticut
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This product has come in very handy for my new Thule bike rack on my hatch. Now-a-days most bikes do not have a straight bar to put across the rack forks and this item alleviates many issues I would encounter. Definitely a must have for trunk and hitch racks.

4.) Nice
Reviewed by: Jeffry D. Woods
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Bought this for a friend, she had trouble getting a rack for her car that would fit a womans bike without it tilting. She uses the product all the time and loves it.

5.) Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter
Reviewed by: Rails n Trails Biker Bloomfield, CT United States
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I am very satisfied with the product; it does exactly what it was meant to do-- provide a crossbar for my woman's bicycle so that I can attach the bike to my car rack. It took me a little while to figure out how to open up the ends of the crossbar to attach to the bike since no instructions were provided (you need to push in those tiny gold buttons to release the end connectors) but once I got that down I've had no problems. I am very happy with the product and give it my full endorsement.

6.) Just what I needed
Reviewed by: Dave Wellesley, MA United States
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Sturdy,easy to use. Great for getting bikes on the rack that do not have a straight across bar. Has the usual outstanding Thule design and quality.

7.) Bicycle Frame Adapter for Bike Carriers
Reviewed by: BR Pennsylvania
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Excellent product for use to attach woman's bicycles to car bike rack. Product delivered as described.

8.) Works Great!
Reviewed by: K. Payne Janesville, WI USA
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It was a little hard to figure out how to use it initially, because it didn't come with any directions. But after I figured it out it worked great! The only thing is that you can't use the stablizing part of my bike hitch when you use it, but the bike didn't really blow around without that. I would recommend it to anyone!

9.) Helpful tool for small bike
Reviewed by: Flaco CHILE
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If your sons bike is not the standard adult and does not have the "typical" setup, you wont be able to carry it without this adapter. Easy to use, hide and it does its job.

10.) easy to use, works great
Reviewed by: sara philadelphia, pa United States
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this simple attachment does exactly what's it's supposed to. it works well and fits my frame as it should.

11.) Bicycle Frame Adapter
Reviewed by: Warrior Girl Knoxville, TN
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Bought this to hold my daughter's bike on the Thule 961XT Speedway bike rack. Easy to use & allows the bike to be held securely on the rack. Held the bike firmly in place from Alabama to Boston.

12.) bike rack accessory does the trick
Reviewed by: L. Beeson
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I have struggled with getting my Cannondale f400 bike on the Thule car rear rack since I bought it. I even damaged the front shock boot and spent almost $50 getting it replaced. My bike does have a top bar, but the geometry is such that it just will not fit on my two-bar rack.

This very simple accessory clamps on in seconds and holds your bike level on the rack. I was surprised at its ease of use and am still mad at myself for waiting so long. As you drive down the vacation roads, you will see bikes hanging at any number of angles as people struggle to fit them on their racks.

Good job, Thule, and good job to Amazon for giving me quick, efficient service. I have used the rack twice in the last month on very long car journeys to vacation. I still hate packing and putting the bike rack on my car, but at least I can hang the bike quickly and evenly, perfectly centered to the back of my car.

13.) Good solid product, probably unnecessary
Reviewed by: Puddle Pirate
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I bought this item thinking that I needed it because the cross bar on my bicycle is at an angle. I was totally wrong. Most people will never need this. I talked to my local bike guru- he said they were unnecessary to carry your bike safely and he was right. I am now ebaying this item because I don't need it.

Basically, if you want to make very very sure that your bike does not get scratched enroute while it is in your bike carrier, use this product. It will make sure that your paint doesn't become scuffed because of friction between the bike, brake cable and bike carrier. However, if you're like me, and you don't mind a few tiny scratches every now and again, it is totally unnecessary.

Solid product, could hold a house up in an earthquake, totally unnecessary for the average person.

14.) really helpfull part
Reviewed by: Claudio S. Ribeiro
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very helpful part for easy assembly in the rack (helium). The first product sent came in with rusted screws, so after contacting amazon they quickly replaced the product.

15.) User Review: Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap/Hitch Carriers
Reviewed by: Consumer California
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I purchased two Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapters for Thule 964 Revolver 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack from the Amazon retailer, Rack Attack. PROS: 1) Because of the numerous different bicycle frame configurations, it will quickly become apparent to the strap/hitch carrier user that mounting the bicycles level is difficult. Attaching the Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter ends to the bike's handle bar and seat stems will make this procedure much easier. For this application, the product seems well designed. CONS: 1) One of adapters I received from the Amazon retailer had rusted bolts while still inside the packaging! However, shortly after being exposed to the ouside environment during use, all the lock bolts on both adaptors quickly rusted. At the stated MSRP, stainless steel hardware would have been the fair and better choice. 2) The rubberized coating on the metal ends of the adaptors will ultimately tear or wear down due to use, UVA exposure, etc.. As a result, the exposed metal ends of the adaptors could damage the bike's finish. Take care to protect the rubberized coating during use and storage. In conclusion, it is my opinion that the Thule 982 Frame Adaptor is both a well designed and needed accessory for the strap/hitch carrier user.

16.) Hard to open - returned
Reviewed by: Caroline Nelson PHILADELPHIA, PA, US
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The button to open the adapter is very hard to press. I bought a Saris that was simple and much better as a replacement.

17.) Did not fit bike
Reviewed by: S. Cook United States
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Make sure this items fits your bike. The bike frame was too big to fit in the adapter. I had to connect to seat bottom and handle bars. After first rain, I noticed rust on bar. Walmart has a similar adapter for less.

Features of Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap and Hitch carriers

Thule 982 Top Tube bike frame adapter for hard to rack bike frames. Telescoping bar adapts to multiple frames sizes and styles. Padded collars attach to bikes seatpost and headset. Easy to use push buttons allow for quick mount

The Thule 982 Bicycle Frame Adapter for Strap and Hitch Carriers is an adapter for hard to rack bicycle frames. This frame adapter has a telescoping bar that adapts to multiple frame sizes and styles, and padded collars that attach to your bicycle's seat post and headset for a secure hold. As an added convenience, the Thule 982 frame adapter features easy-to-use push buttons that allow for quick mounting, and is compatible with most Thule strap and hitch model bicycle carriers.

What's in the Box?
982 Bicycle Frame Adapter bar, and instruction guide

Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

1.) Molded rubber ends protect bike finish;
2.) Telescoping design adapts to multiple frame styles and sizes;
3.) Push button ends enclose headset and seat post;
4.) Easy-to-use push buttons allow for quick mounting;
5.) Compatible with most Thule strap and hitch model bicycle carriers;

Package Height x Length x Width: 24 in. x 24 in. x 2.9 in.
Package Weight: 2.2 lbs.