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Thule Epos 2 978

This bike rack meets my expectations: it's sturdy, quick to set up and very easy to use. It's a bit heavy and expensive, but Mantel's prices make it affordable. Delivery to a relay point was perfect and on time.

I recently bought a Thule bike carrier and I'm very pleased with my choice. The product is very practical, both for installation and for everyday use. The attachment is simple and secure, and the assembly/disassembly system is well thought out, even for a single person. Installation was quick and clean. Everything was well explained, and I was able to leave with peace of mind, knowing that my bikes would be well supported. An excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable, sturdy and easy-to-handle bike rack.

In my search for a suitable bike carrier, I ended up with the Thule Epos. This carrier has thought of everything and is of high quality in material and workmanship. I plan to use the carrier for city bikes, racing bikes and mountain bikes. These bikes and also e-bikes can all be carried effortlessly. Whereas with many carriers the bikes are close together and sometimes against each other, with this carrier there is enough space between the bikes. Mounting on the tow bar is also very easy and the power supply is via a 13-pin plug. Yet, not everything is positive about the carrier. Because of this high quality, it is very pricey. And before buying it, I did have doubts but unfortunately the tilt function does not work on our car (Caddy Life). I did contact Mantel about this before purchasing. Unfortunately, they could not answer this question. Nevertheless, I decided to buy this carrier because even though the tilting function doesn't work with our car, this is still the nicest carrier for me.

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Used for VTTAEs with 29-inch wheels. Bought the rail to mount the bike; really great!

This product totally meets my expectations

Satisfied

Very easy to install, the bikes don't move Used on long journeys without any problems

I changed my worst bike for a Thule, which is much more practical than the previous one, which I didn't trust because the bikes shook when I rode them.

After my first use, I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

Perfectly legitimate product reputation: well-designed, easy to handle, highly effective.

The Thule Epos bike carrier combines great value for money with simplicity and security. I recommend it :-)

Of course this is an expensive bike carrier, let there be no doubt about that. But what a treat! The carrier is very easy to mount on and remove from the tow bar. Ideal when going somewhere cycling, as you quickly remove the carrier and place it in the boot of the car, out of everyone's sight. Placing the bikes is also easy. At first I felt it would all be a bit loose, but once the straps are around the rims and frame, the bike stands like a house. Several times I looked in the rear-view mirror, but hardly any movement is visible. As the bike carrier is foldable, it fits easily in the aforementioned boot and is also relatively easy to store at home. In conclusion, I no longer need an adapter to connect this bike carrier. I am still considering buying accessories, such as the lock and the mounting stand, but I don't really need them at the moment. Again, it's a big deal, but I am really happy with it, especially because of the ease of use. If the quality remains the same in the coming years, I see no reason to go for less.

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Very easy to use. full suspension eMTB fits on it without any problems, even two side by side.

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Looking less and less neurotic in the mirror... My carbon MTB with 1277mm wheelbase (YT Izzo Blaze XXL) was always a bit wobbly on a Thule Euroride 940. Thule Frame Protector around the top tube and then tightened not too tight and not too loose, two extra straps per wheel and prayed until the next filling station. With the Thule Epos 2, I went on holiday relaxed for the first time! The wheels stay nicely in the gullies despite the long wheelbase and I feel like I hardly take any risks with the frame anymore. Furthermore, there is indeed more ease of use: fixing is quick and folding is convenient. If you can tell yourself that removing the worries surrounding your carbon frame is included in the price, it's actually a bargain.

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The carrier is quick to fit over the tow bar and the weight is not too bad Mounting and securing the bikes is child's play once you have found the right positions When driving, everything is very stable and solid A minus point is the cabling, which you have to make sure does not get pinched when mounting over the tow bar.

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After changing bikes, the bikes did not fit on my 2-year "old" carrier. After testing it with bikes from the showroom, Mantel bought the Ergo 2 by Thule, in all respects price, use and stability on the tow bar a Top product. Costs a bit but then you have something!

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Both attaching the carrier to the tow bar and placing the bikes and locking everything is extremely easy. With the 2 bikes I combined, I did have some conflict between the saddle of one and the handlebars of the other (solved by lowering the saddle). Is presumably so with every towbar rack (unless bikes are 1m apart or so).

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Really well-designed bike carrier. Attaching mountain bikes is child's play, whatever the frame geometry or tube size. You can really feel that Thule has taken the time to think its system through. There's really nothing to complain about.

Bikes are easy to load and unload. Stabiliser bar works super handy.

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After using a Thule "triple carrier" for years, I bought the Epos 2 for reasons of space. It's certainly a bit expensive, but in the past the attachment with the conventional lever arm system was sometimes quite annoying and fiddly. With the new lever system, each wheel can be attached individually and effortlessly. Previously I had "stomach ache" when clamping high-quality carbon frames, but this problem has been solved with the Epos 2. Mounting on the trailer hitch is also completely relaxed. The carrier makes a good quality impression on me. Thule has once again put a lot of thought into this and brought something really new and innovative onto the market. For me, the carrier is worth every penny.

A super bike carrier, especially for bikes that can actually only be properly secured with a strap fastener, due to the frame thickness/shape.

I have used it with both my muscle bike and my e-bike and they fit perfectly. Easy to use and mount and is not heavy, being easy to transport to use. The lights work and look great

After having tried other bike carriers, such as the xlc almada, thule easyfold... by far, the one that best fits my ebike (BH ilynx). Perfect hold.

Finally a bike carrier suitable for mountain bikes. Already had 2 types of Thule carriers (Easyfold and Velocompact) and 2 mountain bikes could not be attached. This Thule Epos has enough space between the 2 bikes for MTBs so they don't touch during transport. And the attachment is so flexible that you can easily mount MTBs (and of course other bikes). Even the straps are long enough to secure the wheels. Top product. Should have been developed years ago. :-)

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