{"product_id":"thule-xpress-970-2-bike-tow-ball-rack-1","title":"Thule Xpress 970 2 Bike Tow Ball Rack","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the name suggests, Thule's Xpress is designed to be quick and easy to get you on the road faster and o the trails sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unique folding design enables the Xpress to be clamped to the tow ball in the same action as unfolding it and with a quick flip of the two support arms, your rack is ready to be loaded.  The ample soft rubber frame supports and large straps make attaching your bike to the rack painless for you and your bike and the included velcro strap prevent the bikes from swaying when you're in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's this item for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riders wanting a super compact and lightweight tow ball mounted carrier that can be attached and removed from the car quickly and takes up very little room when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bikes does it carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Xpress is suitable for up to 2 bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it carry them:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Xpress 2 is a hanging rack and supports the bikes by the frame, either under the top tube or using the down tube\/head tube intersection at the front, or the set tube\/seat stay intersection at the rear of the frame.  The frame is attached to the carrier with soft rubber straps and rotatable frame cups and then a strap is wrapped around the bikes to hold them from swaying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight can it carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Xpress 2 is rated to carry up to 30kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE-Bike rated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, the maximum weight of any individual bike is 15kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it mount to the car:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Xpress 2 uses a tow ball clamp integrated into the folding mechanism that clamps tight on the tow ball when the carrier is unfolded and locked into position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tilt or swing to gain access to the vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the Xpress is fitted to the tow ball, it is fixed and does not tilt but it's very quick to remove from the vehicle and then replace again os it's just as easy to take it off once your bikes are unloaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size bikes (wheelbase) can it carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a hanging rack, it can accommodate any bike wheelbase\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the max tyre size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanging racks are not limited by tyre size\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it weigh \/ dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3kg 350W x 520D x 740H\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fold up for storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does it ever! The Xpress is only 14cm wide and 72cm tall when folded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not include a lock but a simple cable lock would make it easy to lock the bikes to your tow bar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thule","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41113502023725,"sku":"10019711","price":248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7052\/5229\/products\/Thule_Xpress_970_2_Bike_Tow_Ball_Rack_01_d3f69bb3-5ecf-4252-a04f-cd93b3ff7d11.jpg?v=1662678629","url":"https:\/\/www.mtbdirect.com.au\/products\/thule-xpress-970-2-bike-tow-ball-rack-1","provider":"MTB Direct Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}