{"product_id":"thule-velocompact-4th-bike-adapter-1","title":"Thule VeloCompact 4th Bike Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you already have one of the Thule VeloCompact 926 or 927, 2-bike or 3-bike carriers, you can increase your capacity by one bike with this handy add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 4th bike adapter clamps securely to the outermost wheel support platform on your existing VeloCompact carrier and provides the same wheel support platform and ratcheting wheel straps as the VeloCompact carrier with the addition of a small, double-headed clamping arm that supports your 4th bike by clamping it securely to the 3rd bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's this item for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Owners of the Thule VeloCompact 2 or 3-Bike carrier wanting additional capacity to carry one more bike. N+1, am I right?!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bikes does it carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4th bike adapter increases your capacity by one bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it carry them:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platform racks carry the bike by supporting it by the wheels.  The ratcheting wheel straps prevent the bike from moving fore and aft and the provided intermediate clamping arm keeps the bike upright by supporting it from the adjacent bike that is held in place with a support arm back to the carrier itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight can it carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4th bike adapter can carry a single bike of up to 15kg, which is a little less than the 25kg rating of the bikes on the existing VeloCompact but is still sufficient to carry most non-E-Bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE-Bike rated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Being rated to 15kg most E-Bikes will be excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it mount to the car:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4th bike adapter mounts to your existing VeloCompact 2-bike or 3-bike carrier and is designed to be installed and removed quickly and easily as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tilt or swing to gain access to the vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your existing VeloCompact carrier does tilt away from the vehicle to allow access to the tailgate or hatch while fully loaded. This does not change with the addition of the 4th bike adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size bikes (wheel base) can it carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The maximum wheelbase it will accommodate is 1300mm, the same as your existing VeloCompact rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the max tyre size:\u003c\/strong\u003e The maximum recommended tyre size is 29\" x 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it weigh \/ dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4th bike adapter adds 2.8kg to your existing rack. It also adds a little height to your existing rack and a little depth but not as much as you might think due to the additional platform sitting above the lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fold up for storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4th bike adapter can be removed from your existing carrier and therefore doesn't impact the way it folds for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the intermediate arm allows you to lock the additional bike, to the other bikes on the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have an integrated licence plate holder \/ brake \/ reverse lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4th bike adapter sits above the lights and number plate of your existing VeloCompact carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thule","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41113501958189,"sku":"10019706","price":329.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7052\/5229\/products\/Thule_VeloCompact_4th_Bike_Adapter_01_4af487ba-12eb-40b2-bf39-93c01ba7b60b.jpg?v=1662678628","url":"https:\/\/www.mtbdirect.com.au\/products\/thule-velocompact-4th-bike-adapter-1","provider":"MTB Direct Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}