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Thule 963 Spare-Me 2 Bike

Cycling > RacksRated: **** by 8 reviews.

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Designed to ride on a rear-mounted spare tire, the 963 can carry two bikes with complete control and stability.

Features:

  • 955 Anti-sway cage upgrade available (sold separately)
  • Carries 2 bikes with a total weight of up to 75 pounds
  • Features new T3 cradles, which provide the ultimate control without sacrificing bike-frame fits and adjustability
  • Improved wing-knob makes raising and lowering bike arms effortless and prevents the loss of hardware
  • Please consult the Thule Rack Finder to match the correct Thule parts with your vehicle
  • Updated, high-tech styling consistent with today's vehicles

Jenson USA

The Thule Spare-Me Tire Rack features new T3 cradles, which provide the ultimate control without sacrificing bike frame fits and adjustability.

Features:

  • Accommodates a wider range of fits
  • Carries 2 Bikes up to 75 lbs
  • Features the new T3 cradles
  • Improved wing-knob makes raising and lowering bike arms effortless and prevents the loss of hardware
  • Includes heavy-duty strap to secure bikes
  • Number of Bikes: 2
  • Quick adjustment bike arms
  • Updated, hi-tech look to match successful hitch line, consistent with todayĆ¢??s vehicle styling
Shipping Surcharge:Yes
Thule Product:Yes

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Legend

  •     - Dick's Sporting Goods
  •     - Modells
  •     - FogDog Sports
  •     - Jenson USA
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Sports Authority

Thule 963 Spare-Me 2 Bike Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

works great

Rating:*****
This rack was really easy to install and very easy to use; it is very stable and the arms fold down when not in use easily. The only thing I would improve on is I would have bought one that held 3-4 bikes but there wasn't one like this available. The Thule brand is worth the extra few bucks, my friend has a cheaper brand and it's not as stable.
Denise The Lazy at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 06/11/2008

Nice rack

Rating:*****
It's a really nice, super-stable rack. The diameter at it's widest point is 3 cm, in case you're wondering, as I was, if it would fit through the hole in the center of your spare tire. Nothing really fancy or frilly, and thus far I haven't found a need for the anti-sway cages as the new cradles are very stable.
Ryan M at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 12/24/2006

Solid construction-well built product

Rating:****
Well constructed rack, very stable with bikes in place-no sway at all. Mounts kinda high on spare tire and is somewhat of a chore to lift bike up that high to load on rack; but that might be my own weakness. (bad back).Otherwise I am very happy with the rack and would recommend it to anyone.
Hawki at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 05/29/2008

Just right.

Rating:*****
I've been looking for a good, easy to use bike carrier that I could put on the back of my jeep and not have to think about after that.
This completely fit the bill.
Does what I need it to do and does it without a lot of drama - just gets the job done.
geesskay at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 11/01/2006

Surprisingly easy to use.

Rating:****
I used this once on my 05 Honda CR-V. It was surprisingly easy to put on my spare tire, and my bike fit perfectly (after some adjusting of the supports). It didn't seem made for cruising bikes much, so with a little added strapping of my own, the unit was very stable.
Girl Scout at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 02/04/2008

Easy to install but hard to use

Rating:****
Rack is great with one or two road bikes, but can be difficult to use with some mountain bikes due to their unusual geometry and wider handle bars. The Thule rack adapter bar that attaches to the seat post and headset seems to fix this problem in most cases.
TwoWheelMatt at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 07/09/2008

Great Product,Best Value for the Price

Rating:*****
We knew this would be perfect, as we have other great Thule products for our travel needs.
Art at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 11/01/2006

Neutral Reviews:

Manufacturer needs to refine

Rating:***
Its well made but is not for every bike, is difficult to place 15" mountain bike frames bikes on,has to be modified, other than that its a great spare tire bike carrier
UncleAl at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 07/15/2007