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Thule Roadway 4 Bike Hitch Carrier | 
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| Brand: Thule
Category: Sports
List Price: $239.95
Buy New: $214.95
You Save: $25.00 (10%)
New (6) Used (1) from $197.99
Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 2493
Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 38
Dimensions (in): 33 x 16.5 x 8.5
MPN: 914XT
Model: 914TX
UPC: 091021369160
EAN: 0091021369160
ASIN: B000MRH4VO
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Equipped with Thuleâs new âStay-Putâ cradle with detachable anti-sway cage for greater bike stability, (2" & 1.25" receiver) NEW | | • | Hitch Switch lever folds down arms when not in use and tilts carrier away from vehicle for trunk, hatch or tailgate access. | | • | Fits 1.25" or 2" receivers | | • | High strength steel construction | | • | Carries up to 4 bikes |
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Product Description
A great all-around hitch carrier, the Roadway hitch rack is available to carry 2 to 5 bikes. 914XT is a four bike version.
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914XT Roadway
MSRP $239.95 (USD) | Quantity Add to Cart
A great all-around hitch carrier, the Roadway hitch rack is available to carry 2 to 5 bikes. 914XT is a four bike version.
Features
* T3TM Cradles hold bikes in place for maximum frame protection and stability
* Hitch SwitchTM lever tilts carrier away from vehicle for trunk, hatch or tailgate access
* Available in 2 bike, 4 bike and 5 bike hitch racks
* Patented No-Sway CageTM prevents bike-to-bike contact
* High-strength steel construction
* 6 ft. Braided Steel Cable (#538, sold separately) locks bikes to the carrier
* Snug-TiteTM receiver lock (sold separately) virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
* Models: 912XT- 2 bike; fits either 1¼" or 2" receivers 914XT - 4 bike; fits either 1¼" or 2" receivers 915XT - 5 bike; fits 2" receivers only
Product Description
The Thule 914XT Roadway 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack sets the new standard for performance and ease of use. The Thule Roadway has a four bicycle carrying capacity, and provides you with the perfect combination of security and convenience. The Thule Roadway utilizes Thule's Stinger Swinger hitch that converts quickly from a two-inch receiver to a 1.25-inch receiver, right out of the box. Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 19
 Used it for an 800 mile round trip September 2, 2010
Steven D. Rostedt (Endwell, NY United States)
We bought this because we were going on vacation to Ocean City, MD from upstate NY. We had 4 bikes that we wanted to ride while we were on vacation.
Two of the bikes were girl bikes and after fighting to get them on, I decided to buy the Hollywood Rack boomer bar to use it with the girl bikes.
Hollywood Racks Boomer Bar Womens or Dual Suspension Bike Rack Frame Adapter
This worked out wonderful. The boomer bar gave the necessary room to store the bikes as if they all were boy bikes.
After attaching the bikes, I only used the anti-sway attachment on the bike closest to the vehicle and the one on the outside. I used the straps that came with the carrier and then added 8 bungee cords to secure it better. It really did not seem to need the bungee cords, but I was paranoid, and this was my first use with it. I still would recommend using bungee cords as an added precaution.
The carrier seemed very sturdy and well built. During the drive I stopped ever 200 miles (give or take) and checked on the straps and the bolt that secured the carrier to the vehicle. Every time, everything was fine and I never needed to adjust anything.
While at the beach I took the carrier off and secured it in the vehicle, so I really did not care about the fact that it did not have a lock while in the hitch. But if you are concerned with that, there's products that allow you to lock it to your vehicle.
It was perfect for us with four bikes. Two were 26" and two 24" wheels, so they were all adult size bikes. After adding the boomer bar for the girl bikes, it was easy to put all the bikes on and take them off.
Great bike rack August 30, 2010
M. Krueger (New Jersey United States)
I installed this bike rack on my 2009 Subaru Outback. It is an excellent bike rack that both my wife and I can easily load and unload. I am very pleased with the quality of the rack and the ability to leave it attached to the car and still use the rear hatch. The only change I would have made was to install a non-Subaru hitch. The factory hitch has an upper bracket that makes securing the Thule bolt difficult - I have seen non-Subaru hitches installed on Outbacks that don't have this problem.
Great rack August 6, 2010
Mary L. Mcmenemy
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We purchased this bike rack for our new SUV and it works great (we also have a thule rack for a sedan as well). My husband had no problem getting it on or off. We recently went on vacation and used it to transport 4 bikes (2 adult, 2 older children) and were able to get them on fairly easily. 4 adults size bikes might be a tight fit. Our trip was 2 hours mostly highway driving going approximately 65-70 mph and we had no issues with the bikes coming lose. The bikes did bounce a bit but stayed secure to the rack. We used the black rubber holders but it also comes with another fastener which straps everything together to the rack for added protection just in case a strap comes lose or lets go. As for people stealing the rack off the car, we vacation on Cape Cod and left the rack on all week and I'm happy to say we still have it. I've already had 2 people at work ask about the rack because they liked the looks of it so much. I've recommended it to both.
Awesome! June 28, 2010
M. Fuss (Grove City, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Purchased product to relace an older 3-bike Thule, the strap on type, for 1000-mile trip to the Georgia mountains.. The rack functioned flawlessly and was the envy of my fellow traveler who had borrowed a Yakima which did not fold down. I am continuously impressed with the quality of Thule products and will be a customer and advocate for life.
Thule Roadway May 27, 2010
Tage M. Nickerson
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This product lives up to the Thule name. Quality is outstanding. Four full size bikes mount with out a problem. Mounting system (cradles, anti-sway device, and rubber straps) holds bikes tight and results in very little motion while driving on and off the pavement. Would suggest using added straps to prevent wheel spin and handlebar movement, though it is minimal. Full suspension MTB may require add on bar for mounting depending on frame design and shock mount location. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a solid hitch mounted rack system.
Bikes: Kona one20 Garbonzo, GT RTS, Specialized, Globe, SE Racing
Vehicle: Jeep Commander and Cherokee
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