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Thule 970 Xpress 2-Bike Towball Carrier
Thule 970 Xpress 2-Bike Towball Carrier
Thule
GBP
Lightweight but secure, this towball carrier is the only one of its kind that has an ISO approved towbar coupling. The Thule Xpress 970 will carry two bikes and its soft protective frame holders keep the bikes in place.
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Lightweight but secure, this towball carrier is the only one of its kind that has an ISO approved towbar coupling. The Thule Xpress 970 will carry two bikes and its soft protective frame holders keep the bikes in place.

Top Features of the Thule 970 Xpress 2-Bike Towball Carrier

Carries a maximum of 2 bikes
Fits frame dimensions All
Locks bike to carrier with accessory 538
Locks carrier to car with padlock
For years Thule have developed products to meet the demands of the just recently approved, international standard (City Crash)
Straps for fixing of bike included
All Thule products come with a 5 year warranty

It fits all approved ISO towbars and simpley folds up for easy storage.

About the Thule brand

The Thule Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of load carriers for cars: rooftop boxes, roof rails, bike carriers as well as snow chains and trailers. Thule's products allow sports enthusiasts and active families and individuals to transport their equipment by car when they practise their recreational and professional activities.

Delivery Information

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Goods are shipped from the UK. Does not include delivery charges, local taxes or import duties, if applicable.
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Returns Information

We will happily refund any item purchased on Wiggle if returned to us within 365 days; excluding Wiggle gift vouchers, nutrition and customised products, except when faulty.

Please note: Bikes and other bulky items cannot be returned using our local returns service (where applicable). Please contact us and we can arrange to collect these from you using our discounted courier rates. There is a fee for all collections, except for faulty products.

Returned goods must be unused and supplied with their original packaging, unless the goods are faulty. Wiggle will pay the return postage costs for any faulty items.
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Thule 970 Xpress 2-Bike Towball Carrier is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 124.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So quick and easy After messing with an old strap and hook bike carrier, I went for an on the tow hitch version. This pops on in seconds (and off) the rubber straps move so can fit many shape of bike (although small children’s bikes are more of a struggle) Depending on your car you may need a light board and number plate. Neighbours have seen me use this, and asked where it was from and bought one!
Date published: 2020-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use. What a great product really easy to use and very solid. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2020-08-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quick, solid fix to tow bar... Build quality is fantastic. Quick and easy to fix and remove. Able to lock/secure to tow bar with padlock. Holds bike very securely.
Date published: 2020-07-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy and compact A great little 2 bike carrier from your trusted brand, fits easily to the towbar and carry 2 bike. A doddle to put on the car but putting the bikes on is another thing, can be a bit fidgity at first but once you master how the 2 bikes should sit then it becomes easy. And once your done it goes back to it compact size. It lives in the boot and doesnt get in the way.
Date published: 2020-07-13
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what is thule accessory 538 and will the towbar carrier work without it

Asked by: Gerry884
Yes it will work without the accessory. The 538 is just a cable lock.
Answered by: Mounty
Date published: 2018-09-03

What's the distance between the bicycle hang bars.?

Asked by: joash
At its widest point these are 43cm, however between the arms this is approximately 38cm.
Answered by: Leftleg
Date published: 2014-02-18

970 Xpress with a Land Rover Discovery?

Hi, I was just wondering if I could use this item to carry a bike on the back of my Discovery 3? I have a towbar, so thats OK, but I wondered if the handlebars (mountain bike) would hit the rear window? I normally only carry 1 bike at a time. Could someone please be kind enough to measure from the centreline of the 970 to the rearmost point of the car, so I can see if I'd have clearance for my bike? Hope someone can help! Thank you!!
Asked by: MuddyMarky
Hey, just measured the depth of the hang bars. They are ~30cm from the centre of the front mounts to the rear of the hang bar. Bare in mind that your tow bar is probably ~10cm away from the rear of your car. That gives you ~40cm for your handlebars (from handlebar end to stem, half the total width of the handlebar). That should be plenty for a mountain bike handlebar. That is for the front mounts, as you said you tend to only carry one bike. It might be a squeeze to carry a mountain bike on the rear mounts (i.e. closest to the vehicle) although the bike front wheel could just be turned a little to stop the handlebars contacting your rear window/boot door I imagine.
Answered by: TommyF66
Date published: 2019-08-23

Do I need an additional licence plate?

When using a towbar mounted bike rack do I need an additional licence plate to put on the bike?
Asked by: CJM1
You will likely need a lightboard with number plate fitted as this will cover at least some of your number plate and lights. All cars are different though so you should try before you commit to a lightboard purchase.
Answered by: WiggleDean
Date published: 2013-10-23

Bike Carriers

Hi - I have an Audi TT Roadster convertible and am wondering whether there is any system I can use to carry at least one (idealy two) bikes on it. Thanks Kind regards Mel
Asked by: Pruchniemel
Unfortunately there are no bike racks listed as suitable for use with a convertible car.
Answered by: WiggleAndyE
Date published: 2014-05-05

Carbon

Is this carrier suitable for carrying a carbon framed bike? Specifically a De Rosa I just bought from you. Thanks
Asked by: Awsxdcfrewsa
I carry my s works carbon, absolutely no problem at all, no marks on the bike ant totally secure
Answered by: 1784
Date published: 2014-10-11

Can I tow my caravan at the same time as using the 970 Xpress 2 Bike towball Carrier?

Asked by: gogranny
Don't think so
Answered by: Grembo
Date published: 2014-09-06

bike carrier

hello have a peouget 407 saloon looking for a rack to take my 2 bike but dont want to go mad on fancy ones can you help me thank you.
Asked by: breslin
Re: Thule 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier Once you have a standard 50mm tow bar on your Peugeot, this should work and work well. I have reviewed this product quite positively. I liked it so much that I got a second one for use here at home. I paid €61 in France for this item and £51 (had £5 discount voucher) plus postage from Wiggle to Ireland so while it's a good item, don't pay much more for it. Hope this assists your purchase. LaytownPoPs
Answered by: LaytownPops
Date published: 2013-10-23

This looks great, though is it suitable to use with BMW type removable towbar?

Asked by: davesharp007
Re: Thule 970 Xpress 2 Bike Tow ball Carrier I use it on a Ford Focus but also have a 520 that I don't use it on. ( I stood it up against the rear of the 520 in place where a tow ball would sit, even on the removable type and it sits about 3" to 4" out from the boot lid) Once the tow ball is the standard ISO 50mm size, then yes, it will fit quite comfortably Hope this is some assistance. LaytownPops
Answered by: LaytownPops
Date published: 2013-10-23

Would this rack be OK to carry an Orange Five as the top tube is quite large? Thanks

Asked by: Simm0
The fittings are a semi-circular rubber bracket about 35mm diameter with a rubber strap over the top. The tube would have to be very large indeed not to fit.
Answered by: DuncanBear
Date published: 2014-10-13
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