Thule Epos 2 978 Car Bike Rack

Thule Epos 2 978 Car Bike Rack
24 reviews
Best in Test 2025
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Best in test by the Dutch Consumers' Association 2025
The Thule Epos 2 and 3 come out as the best bike carriers in the Dutch Consumer Association's 2025 test! These car bike racks are praised for their easy mounting system and their compatibility with different frame shapes. In addition, the racks fold up into a compact size and are easy to store and transport. They also allow for several optional accessories; for example, there is one that lets you use the Epos as a repair stand.

Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons

  • Suitable for all types of bikes, eveb e-bikes and bikes with different frames and geometries.
  • Easy and quick attachment system with extendable arms and tilt function for boot access.
  • The Thule Epos can carry up to 30 kg per bike, ideal for heavier e-bikes.
  • Fully foldable design for easy installation, storage and transport.
  • Maximum of 2 bikes.
  • Suitable for tyres up to 76 mm. If you have wider tyres (up to 127 mm), you will need to get an adapter.
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Specifications

Specifications

Brand Thule
Maximum number of bikes 2 Bikes
Power connection 13-pin
Extra compact when folded Yes
Suitable for e-bikes Yes
Maximum tyre width 76 mm / 3 inch
Maximum load capacity per bike carrier 60 kg
Suitable for vehicle Car / Van / Camper
Suitable for E-bikes / Sports bicycles (Aluminium) / Sports bicycles (Carbon) / City bikes / Fatbikes
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Reviews

Reviews

5.0 / 5
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23 reviews
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Most recent reviews

5 / 5

The ultimate bike carrier

- Jean-Louis 25 July 2025

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.

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5 / 5

Very good bike carrier, especially for carbon frames

- Laurent 23 July 2025

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.

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5 / 5

A bike carrier where everything has been thought of.

- Lu 5 July 2025

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.

Pros & Cons

Effortless and quick to use
High quality
Perfect finishing
Sufficient space between the bicycles
Price
Tilting function cannot be used with every car
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5 / 5

A little heavy but very good quality

- Jean-michel 1 July 2025

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

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5 / 5

Excellent product

- NICOLAS 17 June 2025

This product totally meets my expectations

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5

Jean-Louis, 25 July 2025

The ultimate bike carrier

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.

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5

Laurent, 23 July 2025

Very good bike carrier, especially for carbon frames

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.

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5

Lu, 5 July 2025

A bike carrier where everything has been thought of.

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.

  • Effortless and quick to use
  • High quality
  • Perfect finishing
  • Price
  • Tilting function cannot be used with every car
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5

Jean-michel, 1 July 2025

A little heavy but very good quality

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

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5

NICOLAS, 17 June 2025

Excellent product

This product totally meets my expectations

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All specifications

General

Brand
Thule
Maximum number of bikes
2 Bikes
Power connection
13-pin
Rack Type
Towbar Mounted Bike Carrier
Warranty
2 years, 5 years after registration
Colour
Black

Properties

Extra compact when folded
Yes
Upgradeable to 1 extra bike
No
Tiltable System
Yes
Storage Bag
Optional
Extendable wheel gutter
No
Extendable lighting
No
Foldable Bikebrace
Yes
Lockable to car
Yes, with padlock (not included)
Lockable Frame Clamp
Yes

Lighting

Tail Light
Yes
Fog Light
Yes
Reverse Light
Yes
Indicators
Yes
Brake Light
Yes

Compatibility

Suitable for e-bikes
Yes
Maximum load capacity per bike carrier
60 kg
Suitable for vehicle
Car / Van / Camper
Suitable for
E-bikes / Sports bicycles (Aluminium) / Sports bicycles (Carbon) / City bikes / Fatbikes
Bike Mount System
Frame
Maximum Weight (per bike)
30 kg

Sizes

Maximum tyre width
76 mm / 3 inch
Distance between bikes
25 cm
Length (in cm)
69
Width (in cm)
126
Height (in cm)
22
Height when folded
73
Width when folded
27

All specifications

Brand
Thule

General

Maximum number of bikes
2 Bikes
Power connection
13-pin
Rack Type
Towbar Mounted Bike Carrier
Warranty
2 years, 5 years after registration
Colour
Black

Properties

Extra compact when folded
Yes
Upgradeable to 1 extra bike
No
Tiltable System
Yes
Storage Bag
Optional
Extendable wheel gutter
No
Extendable lighting
No
Foldable Bikebrace
Yes
Lockable to car
Yes, with padlock (not included)
Lockable Frame Clamp
Yes

Lighting

Tail Light
Yes
Fog Light
Yes
Reverse Light
Yes
Indicators
Yes
Brake Light
Yes

Compatibility

Suitable for e-bikes
Yes
Maximum load capacity per bike carrier
60 kg
Suitable for vehicle
Car / Van / Camper
Suitable for
E-bikes / Sports bicycles (Aluminium) / Sports bicycles (Carbon) / City bikes / Fatbikes
Bike Mount System
Frame
Maximum Weight (per bike)
30 kg

Sizes

Maximum tyre width
76 mm / 3 inch
Distance between bikes
25 cm
Length (in cm)
69
Width (in cm)
126
Height (in cm)
22
Height when folded
73
Width when folded
27