Thule Epos 2 Bike Towball Mounted Carrier (978100)
Description
- Thule's Epos bike rack is one of the finest they've built, with incredible versatilty and ease of use, it's packed with features
- Able to accomodate most types and sizes of bikes, even ebikes
- Fast, secure, and easy self aligning towball fitting system
- Versatile bike attachment arm allows either frame or wheel mounting
- 2 bike capacity
- 30kg per bike weight limit
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Thule has taken everything they've learned over decades of building bike carriers and rolled it all into this brilliant tow ball mounted rack.
The Epos features a minimal design with nothing you don't need and everything you want in a bike carrier. It folds up to a very small package for storage, and has integrated wheels and grab handle, which combined with its folding ability makes it very easy to manouevre. It has a huge 30kg per bike carrying capacity, making it suitable for most electric bikes.
It's able to accommodate a broad range of bicycles due to its unique versatile securing system. An adjustable grab arm which can grip onto either the frame of your bike or the rear wheel, making it applicable for carbon frame bikes. This arm can grip onto frames from 22mm up to 90mm in diameter.
Bikes up to 29-inch wheels can be carried, plus it has a maximum wheelbase allowance of up to 1350mm. This makes it one of the most versatile bike carrier we've seen in terms of the range of bike sizes and types it can carry. One type of bike it can't carry as standard are fat bikes as it has a 3-inch max tire width. This can be overcome through the use of Thule's XXL wheel straps, which bring that limit up to 4.7-inches.
To ensure limited bike to bike interference, the Epos allows a full 25cm of distance between your bikes.
Like all the best bike racks around, the Epos can tilt to allow full access to the rear of your vehicle, even with bikes loaded, and the mechanism is easy to use.
As is standard with Thule products this carrier is built to last, with high quality materials and coatings all round. This means that it's not a super light carrier at 17.3kg but also not extremely heavy either. Still this weight will mean some users will need a hand when removing or installing the rack onto your tow ball. To ensure a secure fit Thule has developed a mechanism that easily aligns the carrier via a self-stabilising coupling before closing the tightening handle. For more information about fitting the Epos please refer to the instructions.
The Epos has a full width integrated tail lights and number plate holder for safety and legal compliance. It comes almost fully assembled and includes locks for both the bikes and the carrier itself.
You can key alike all your Thule products by purchasing lock cores separately, if you'd like more information about key matching please contact us anytime.
It's also supplied with a tow ball which meets Australian standards. Please check your towbar rating and local state laws.
- SKU T978100
- Sport / Activity Biking
- Bike Rack Number of Bikes 2 Bikes
- Bike Rack Bike Wheel Base 1350 mm
- Bike Rack Bike Attachment Platform Frame Hold
- Bike Rack Maximum Weight per bike 30 kg
- Bike Rack Vehicle Attachment TOWBALL (50mm)
- Bike Rack Vehicle Rear Access Tilt Away
- Bike Rack Weight 17.3 kg
- Bike Rack distance between Bikes 25 cm
- Bike Rack Maximum Total weight 60 kg
- Bike Rack Lockable YES Locks included
- Bike Rack Maximum Tyre Width 3"
- Bike Rack Fits Vehicles with Exterior Tyre YES
- Bike Rack Folded dimensions 69 x 27 x 73 cm
- Bike Rack dimensions 69 x 126 x 22 cm
- Bike Rack Carbon frame compatible YES
- Bike Rack Lights & Number Plate holder YES
- Suitable for use on Trailers or Caravans No
- Bike ebike suitable Yes suitable for eBikes as long as bike is within carriers max bike weight.
- Bike Rack Wheel Size Compatibility 29 Inch
- Number Plate Info Each Australian state has different ways for you to order your accessory number plates and different rules to follow. Prices and details on mini plates vary state to state. Contact your local transport department for more details.
- Colour Black
- Brand Thule
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When your racks are fitted by us, we’ll also fit your eligible accessories for free — giving you the reassurance that everything is compatible and fitted safely, no matter the brand.
Eligible accessories include:
- Roof boxes
- Roof-mounted bike racks
- Awnings
- Cargo baskets
- Kayak carriers
- Fishing rod holders
- Ski carriers
- Platform accessories (eye bolts, load stops, shovel holders, jerry can holders)
Please note: Rooftop tents, ladder slide systems, and other technical accessories are excluded. All items must be on the same invoice and fitted at the same time as the roof racks.
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Note: Fitting charges apply and will be confirmed in-store before installation.
Shipping & Delivery
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We do not deliver to:
- P.O. Boxes
- Private Bags
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- Chatham Islands
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These bulky items can have extended delivery times.
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Shipping Timeframes
"In Stock at Roof Racks Galore - Ships Today"
Orders placed before 3pm on business days will usually leave our warehouse the same day.
Please allow one extra day for large or bulky items to be collected by the freight carrier.
"In Stock at Distribution Centre - Ships in 1–2 Working Days"
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Couriers and freight providers do not operate on weekends or public holidays. Orders placed during these times will be processed the next business day.
