'04 Honda Civic SI (hatchback) - Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike
This is an excellent bike rack but the hatchback design for the newer hatchback SI leaves some improvements to be desired for the trunk mount. The top and bottom hooks are secure but the ones mounted near the rear brake lights (as shown in the Thule example) seem to slide down as the car hits bumps in the road. This loosens the mount and it begins to bounce more as you ride. There are no sharp corners to adequately hold the side hooks so I am looking to add something (tape or closed cell foam) to prevent slipping. Secondly, my mountain bike design does not fit well on the rack. I have to rest the rear suspension spring on the bike rack arm so the weight is not evenly distributed. This could be another element causing the side hooks to slip. Either way, it's an excellent bike rack aside from the design issues with my hatchback Civic SI and Iron Horse mountain bike.
World Class Bike Rack
I go to a lot of big road bike events and ride road bikes several thousand miles a year. I looked at a lot of other racks at events and talked to the people were using them. This is one of the the most sturdy, stable and well detailed racks available. The robust rubber stays and guides keep the bikes securely positioned and protected. If you are going to put very expensive road bikes on a car rack, you can afford the best rack.
Excellent Quality
I purchased this rack for my daughter's Hyundai Santa Fe. The quality is excellent and fit well on the Santa Fe. She said that it performed well, holding the bike securely while moving to Boston from Alabama. After seeing the quality of this product I plan to purchase another one for use on my Toyota Prius.
Solid rack
No problem in using it. Easy to install in general. In the beginning I bought the roof type of rack but it turned out difficult for me to put the bike on. This one is pretty convenient for occasional (weekends) trip.
Does it fit or not???
OK - So I'm researching about buying this bike rack. I just happen to own an Audi A4 Wagon and the picture on the listing here at Amazon and other sites actually show the rack mounted to an A4 wagon. But when you look at the installation directions for the rack it says that you shouldn't use the rack on an A4 wagon because there's no safe place to secure the top straps. What??????
The Speedway is simple to install and designed to fit most vehicles
Product Description:
The Thule 961XT Speedway 2-Bike Trunk Rack is simple to install, and easy to use. The Thule Speedway has a two bicycle carrying capacity, and a new improved design that greatly increases its number of vehicle fits.
The Thule Speedway utilizes Thule's easy-to-use, patented Fit Dial for the perfect fit and quick installation, and an exclusive push-button feature for folding down bike arms so they are out of your way when not in use. This bicycle rack features Thule's T3 Cradles that lock down bikes and cradles while still allowing complete adjustment along the bike arm, and No Sway Cages that control bike movement to keep your bicycles from colliding, and are removable for ease of use. The Thule Speedway provides you with a super-stable fit to your vehicle with six straps, and has a metallic-silver finish that looks great on any and every vehicle. The Speedway itself weighs only 12 pounds, and has a maximum carrying capacity of 70 pounds.
What's in the Box?
961XT Speedway bike trunk rack, 2 x top straps, 2 x knobs, 2 x side hooks, 2 x bottom straps, 2 x end cap screws, 2 x end caps, 4 x cradle main bodies, 4 x cradle straps, 2 x anti-sway assemblies, 2 x anti-sway straps, and instruction guide
Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
- 2 bike capacity
- T3 cradles and No sway cages lock bikes and control bike movements
- Six strap design for maximum stability
- Perfect fit on vehicle with the patented Thule Fit dial
- Refer to Fit guide for recommended applications
