{"product_id":"thule-velospace-xt-platform-towball-rack","title":"Thule VeloSpace XT Platform Towball Rack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThule's VeloSpace XT has been designed with versatility in mind and ease of use at heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith long support platforms, the VeloSpace can carry bikes up to 1300mm in wheelbase and the extra-long ratcheting wheel straps can handle tyres up to 4.7\" wide. The extra heavy-duty construction makes this carrier ideal for heavy mountain bikes and E-Bikes and even when fully loaded, the convenient foot pedal allows the carrier to be tilted away from the vehicle for access to your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttachment is made easy by the large clamp lever that empowers you to clamp the carrier tightly to your tow ball and the key-lock prevents the carrier from being removed from the vehicle. The bike support arms are easily detached from the vertical support brace so you can thread them through the jungle of frames without risk of damage and the clamp adjustment knobs feature Thule's AcuTight torque-limiting, which clicks when you've reached optimal torque for the frame clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's this item for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riders with larger or heavier bikes looking for a stylish transport solution for 2-bikes or 3-bikes  that provides access to the rear of the vehicle, an integrated lightboard, and locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bikes does it carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a 2-bike and 3-bike models of the VeloSpace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it carry them:\u003c\/strong\u003e The VeloSpace is a platform rack, supporting the weight of the bike on the tyres and providing vertical support to each bike with an arm that clamps the frame and attaches to a vertical support brace on the carrier. The bikes are strapped down into the wheel tracks with ratcheting wheel straps which also prevents them from moving fore and aft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight can it carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-bike: 60kg, 3-bike: 60kg Maximum weight of any single bike is 30kg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE-Bike rated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, as long as no single bike weighs more than 30kg and the maximum carrying capacity isn't exceeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it mount to the car:\u003c\/strong\u003e The VeloSpace uses a tow ball clamp with a large clamp lever to hold the carrier securely to the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tilt or swing to gain access to the vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the carrier platform can be tilted away from the vehicle once the foot pedal has been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size bikes (wheelbase) can it carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wheel cups can be moved to accommodate up to a 1300mm wheelbase\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the max tyre size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29\" up to a maximum width of 4.7\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it weigh \/ dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-bike: 18.7kg 1350W x 690D x 790H, 3-bike: 20.6kg 1350W x 730D x 790H\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fold up for storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the wheel cups slide inwards and the vertical support assembly and bike arms fold flat on the platform\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, there are locks to lock the carrier to the car and the bikes to the carrier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have an integrated licence plate holder \/ brake \/ reverse lights: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt sure does!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13-pin Euro connector\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thule","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41194817191981,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7052\/5229\/products\/Thule_VeloSpace_XT_Platform_Towball_Rack_2_Bike_01_90b0704d-9ccb-4bec-b9cd-e712c4ff1dea.jpg?v=1666870777","url":"https:\/\/www.mtbdirect.com.au\/products\/thule-velospace-xt-platform-towball-rack","provider":"MTB Direct Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}