I recently added the extension so I can carry 4 bikes on the T2. Any hints on how to fold the rack up with the extension on it?
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I unlock the rack at the 2nd bike carrier location then step back and lift up the rack from the 4th bike location. It's not easy, but that's how I do it.
2280164
you need to take the basket off to fold it. There is a lever in the middle and you just pull it and push the two sides together. It is pretty easy to do.
249686
Best bet is to fold up chain/measure it and compare to advertised size of bag. My personal preference for carrying that type of stuff is to put in larger back on rack on back of bike. I use this bag for carrying wallet, cell phone, power bars, & other such stuff -- I love the bag for this type of use, it fits great on the bike and I have a bottle rack on the crossbar below -- plenty of clearance.
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I am very satisfied with the rack... It serves it's purpose.. I believe there is always a solution to the request you are asking .. I unfortunately do not have the knowledge or know how to accomplish that.. But I can state that I have four bikes(2) on each arm and have had no problems.. My wife would like me to anchor the rack to the wall in case it might crush our daughter .. I again have no knowledge to know how ... THULE The name you know ..!!
1308940
I did see a youtube video where the Thule 916XT T2 does allow you to pivot the rack down to open the tail gate, with bikes mounted. You will pay for that feature though, dearly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQB4lUtpAAg
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They have youtube videos on it but for the back wheels you can pull the plastic part of the legs down in the direction of the wheel. The front wheel can be folded down by sliding the oval under the seat toward the back of the seat and it will release the front wheel. Apply some force to the handle bars and they should push down and click into the holder at the back of the seat. Good luck :)
337158
You can remove the seat, then pull the lever in front of the bike to fold the handlebars down. Removing the seat folding the handlebars is not a long-term solution, in my opinion. If you just needed to shrink those 2 inches occasionally, then it should be fine. As I said,,, if you're going to do it on a regular basis, then this is not the bike for you. If I'm being completely honest, I purchased this is as a toy, and it fits in that category very well
792680
You basically hang the bag in, and let the excess length fold over the sides. All 3 galon bags I've tried have plenty of excess bag to fold over.
237765
It folds in the middle and becomes a small package. The bike is well built and there is nothing you have to be copncerned about with this product. ENJOY!!!!!
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Hey john , it's dave again , even tho this bike rack does not fold down , it is really made well and I am very pleased with it , I haul 2 electric bikes that have some weight to them and no problems at all , hope this helps you .
2109131
I recently bought two of these for use with a Tern Link C7 folding bike, in combination with the Biologic Portage rack. They work well for me. There isn't much clearance between my heels and the basket, but it does work. If you pull up too close to a curb the basket will drag on the curb, due to the short stature of the bike.
14207
Does not fold, too narrow for my bikes, I mounted a hanging, v style bike rack on the bottom, and turn it over to haul bikes,
1219481
Funny you should ask that question. That is exactly what I had in mind when I purchase the bike rack. I thought I could move the cargo box as far to one side as possible giving enough room for the bike rack. It does leave enough room to mount the bike rack but not loaded with a bike on it. It will not do what you are trying to do. In my case it is either the bike or the cargo box but not both. Hope this helps.
1951188
Just above the front wheel there is a lever that is shaped like a crescent moon. Without putting any tension on the handle bar or foot deck, push the lever and the handle bar will fold down towards the deck.
1611074
You will need to set the wheel cradles with the Allen wrench to the proper width. Once this is done you can place the bikes on the rack and secure them with 3 straps--one for each wheel and one for the U-bar. The 4-bike rack is solid. It extends just a bit, but I like that the bikes do not swing or bump into each other once they are secured on the rack.
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I have the same rack, all I did design a longer stinger to allow room for the bike rack. This rack is on my motorhome ,I use the Velcro straps then rap a cable lock around bikes and the ladder and holds well. The mount for my rack 2"x21/4" with a 3/4 bolt to crank it down. Jim ..jimgil.@aol.com
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The wheel hoops can fold up and stand vertically when bikes are not loaded. When extended, the entire rack can be tilted back to allow entrance to a trunk/hatchback/whatever...even with the bikes loaded. It does not fold up flush with the trunk/hatchback/etc. under any circumstance. It is without a doubt the best designed and most useable bike rack I have seen...no exceptions.