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 enlarge | Brand: Thule
Category: Sports
List Price: $349.00
Buy New: $303.95
You Save: $45.05 (13%)
New (10) from $303.95
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 7795
Shipping Weight (lbs): 42.5
Dimensions (in): 37 x 16 x 9.5
MPN: 954
Model: 954
UPC: 091021954175
EAN: 0091021954175
ASIN: B000MRFH36
Release Date: August 4, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Solid, Simple, All-in-one June 16, 2008
I just purchased the 954 and installed on 2005 Honda CRV. I assumed I was going to need a hitch extender to get past the rear mounted tire, BUT IT FIT PERFECT as is. Do a sample fit w/ a dealer model (i did) if u can, as not all CRV year models are the same with regard tire mount space. I put a U-Haul installed 2" hitch receiver on the CRV.
Installation right of the box was no hassle and simple. The tilt away is awesome, can't completely open CRV swing door, but able to get stuff in and out. Very sturdy rack, like the built in bike lock cable and hitch locks. Putting 1-2 bikes on is very easy, no sway cradles are great. Haven't tried 4 bikes yet, might be interesting puzzle.
mike
La Crosse, WI
 Thule Ridgeline is better than Yakima Flipside, but ... May 10, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought a Thule Ridgeline in April. Three weeks later I found inside of one tubing was holding lots of water and got rusted severely. Water came in from where the locking cable was positioned when it was folded. In addition, the other end didn't have a drain hole to let go the water. I was concerned this rack wouldn't last, and returned it for an exchange.
This time I was recommended to give Yakima Flipside a try. I took the rack home, opened the box. The first thing I noticed was the locking cable was hanging out and would not go all the way back to the storage compartment. I spent about 10 minutes, and couldn't figure out how to return the cable back in. Then I un-folded the two arms, found they would NOT get in lock-in position without some work. Played with it for another few minutes, and found the bottom cap of the rack didn't even have a locking screw. It was just snapped on.
Comparing both the racks, I really liked the Thule design over Yakima Flipside. I went back and got another new Thule Ridgeline instead.
I think I'll have to live with the water in the tube problem. I may just cut off a small zip bag, and use a tie to wrap the bag on top of the tube where the lock is positioned to prevent water to go in.
 Great Rack April 9, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Excellent product.
I've only put two bikes on it since I got it. I did try to put them close together, but it looked like it was going to be more work than it was worth. I'm sure I'll have to work through a 3 or 4 bike jigsaw puzzle some day.
I definitely couldn't get my daughters little Schwinn Mesa on the rack because of the thickness and distance of the rack arms, but I'm guessing that is an issue with probably all bike racks.
The tilt away feature I could not live without. It tilts just enough on my F150 so the tailgate comes all the way down. And I like that I can tilt the rack arms down (when the rack isn't in use) with the pull of a lever also.
I leave the rack on my pickup and throw the bike on it in minutes. My exercise has increased quite a bit from the ease of using the Ridgeline.
The receiver bolt attaches with a supplied wrench. It would be nice if this was tooless, but even still, I had the rack off within a couple of minutes to wash the truck the other day.
If this rack is in your ballpark for spending, go for it.
Great Rack March 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sturdy, secure, comes with all the locks. I gave it four stars because nothing is perfect, but this rack works like a champ. I used to have a roof rack and much prefer this one. Would recommend the adapter bar for non standard geometry bikes, (women's beach cruiser or MTN bikes with other than straight top tube).
Very Pleased January 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This rack is awesome. It has everything you need built into it from adjustments to security I have been very pleased. Bungies be gone....
It keeps the bikes from swaying, holds all angles and shapes of tubes with every angle, spacing, ect. being easy to adjust and locking once the built in straps are closed around the bike. The security locks for the bikes and the car bring peace of mind when parking around town with a loaded rack, and the folding features are great.
The best improvement I think that could be made is the bolt which tightens the rack down through the hitch. It would be much better if this was a pin or hand mechanism which did not require a tool. A second improvement would be that the hitch reciever portion folds up for more compact storage, and third feature to add would be lengthen the arms so a fifth bike could be added as an option.
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