Bike Rack Thule OutPace 2-Bike

Thule OutPace 2bike Bike Rack

A bike rack for a tow hitch, designed with comfort, safety and functionality in mind:

Technical data

• Number of bikes: 2

• Total load capacity: 50 kg (25 kg per bike)

• Rack weight: ~15 kg

• Dimensions when unfolded: 66 × 122 × 41 cm

• Dimensions when folded: 76 × 72 × 24 cm

• Bike wheelbase: up to 1250 mm

• Wheel size: 16″-29″

• Maximum tire width: 3″

• Distance between bikes: approximately 23 cm (9″)

• Hitch: fits 1.25″ and 2″ receivers

Functions and ergonomics

• An adjustable mounting head - rotates, slides and adjusts to the bike frame, providing stable mounting with no risk of scratches 

• Easy bike mounting - no set order required, even different types can be mounted separately 

• Tilt-up function - allows the rack to be tilted, even with bikes mounted, making it easier to access the car's trunk 

• Compact folding - great for storage in a garage or car

• Stable wheel mounting - with a Pump Buckles system and a strap guide, protecting the tires and neatly storing the straps

• Installation aids - a carrying handle, intuitive mounting even in the stowed position

Safety and compatibility

• Electrical connector: 13-pin - compliant with EU requirements

• Anti-theft protection: a lockable rack and adjustable straps

• Fits a variety of bikes: frames with a diameter from 20 mm to 90 mm, wheels up to 29″, tires up to 3″ wide 

In practice

Reddit reviews and tests confirm that OutPace-type racks also work well with heavier e-bikes - although the manufacturer recommends 25 kg per bike, many users emphasize that safely transporting heavier single-track vehicles (e.g. 22 kg) is possible, especially when the heavier bike is mounted closer to the car and additional securing straps are used

Summary

The Thule OutPace Tilt-up 2-bike is:

1. Light and compact - weighs only 15 kg, folds easily.

2. Comfortable to mount - an adjustable holder, no need to mount in a specific order.

3. Functional - Tilt-up allows access to the back of the car without removing the bikes.

4. Safe and compliant with regulations - 13-pin lighting, anti-theft locks.

5. Flexible - handles different types of bikes, including e-bikes.