Helium Pro Bike Rack - 3 Bike
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Why We Like The Helium Pro Bike Rack
Incredibly lightweight and unbelievably easy to use, the Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack has a strong, yet featherweight aluminum construction and quick-release Hitch Switch to make sure installation and loading and unloading bikes aren't a fifteen-minute-long cursing session.
Easy, breezy, no-tool installation saves you tons of frustration, and once it's on, fiddling between rides is kept to a minimum thanks to the aforementioned Hitch Switch system, which folds down and tilts away from your car for easy rear access. The industry-leading seven-inch spacing between bikes ensure protection on the road, while confident stability and fit comes with the integrated anti-sway design that prevent bike-to-bike contact and even folds away when not needed. Narrow cradle arms accommodate a wide range of bikes from your child's beginner bike to your off-road rig, which are safe during pit stops thanks to the integrated, retractable cable that easily locks the bikes down to prevent theft.
Details
- Seriously light, convenient hitch bike rack for three bikes
- Aluminum construction saves weight while retaining strength
- Fast, tool-free installation for speed, stability, and security
- HitchSwitch system folds neatly away for tailgate or trunk access
- Integrated anti-sway design keeps bikes locked-in place
- Seven-inch spacing between bikes eliminates contact
- Integrated cable lock secures your bikes with confidence
- Carries up to three bikes (112.5lbs total)
- Item #THU009B
- Bike Capacity
- 3
- Compatibility
- [hitch] 1.25in, 2in
- Locks Included
- yes
- Part Number
- 9043PRO
- Claimed Weight
- 20lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 37 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 15, 2025
Light weight- easy to assemble
I purchased this a month ago and can’t wait to go mountain biking
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
December 30, 2024
Nice,just more detail..
Nice rack,just need the bike to be more stable on rack,plastic brackets??
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
September 25, 2024
Mission Accomplished - Light Weight Rack
I was looking for a light bike rack that I could easily install and take off by myself. The Helium delivers against this objective. It is very light weight and easy to manage. The bike(s) seem secure. The only issue, which is minor, is related to the strap. I assume the primary purpose is to keep the front wheel from swaying/moving. The strap is too long, especially when only hauling one bike. Three short (1 for each bike) would be far more manageable. Again, this is a small point and overall I am very happy with the product.
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
August 29, 2024
Thule missed the easy part
Overall design i think is good, but the ratcheting straps, as others have noted, are TERRIBLE. I spent 45 minutes trying to get them off. They were not overtightened, just snug, but the tab you push down doesn't go far enough to liberate the ratchets. This strikes me as the easiest part to engineer, but they flubbed this one big time.
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
June 16, 2024
Secure, safe, & rad looking
Works perfectly for three bikes, highly recommend!
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
May 7, 2024
Great lightweight bike rack, but straps need work.
I have a Saris two bike hitch rack, which worked great but was very heavy and cumbersome to install on my 2 inch receiver. I wanted something more lightweight for my solo rides. The aluminum hitch rack is great; well engineered. The supports tilt down out-of-the-way when your bike is not mounted, and the vertical part can tilt away from your SUV so the hatchback can open, which are all nice features. Also, there is a significant weight savings which I appreciate. I had read the reviews prior to purchase and realize there were numerous complaints over the straps. This is all true. The straps are suboptimal. They tend to jam, especially the one that goes around the seat post. I think the key is to keep them lined up perfectly and not tighten them on any sort of angle. If they get jammed, they’re extremely difficult to remove. I could foresee a situation where you may need to actually cut one. I guess that’s why they sell strap kit separately. I think Thule should do their homework and design a better system that will be retrofitted to the existing racks that are out there. Sort of a shame to let the crummy straps take the luster off of an otherwise great bike rack.
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
January 13, 2024
Nice structure and looking
Overall the structure , stability and good performance of the system is a good indicator of the quality materials used to make it .
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
December 3, 2023
Great Rack
We've had a Helium rack for about 5 years. Easy to install and remove. Holds bike firmly. The only issue is the rubber straps deteriorate over time, but are fairly easy to replace.
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
September 13, 2023
Great specs!
Light, strong, well made, lockable... Everything I was looking for...
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
July 26, 2023
Awesome Bike Rack
Great bike rack , easy to put on and take off . Love the locks so can’t steal rack or bikes . Super fast delivery.
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
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