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Thule - Epos 2-bike platform hitch bike rack with lights- Easy trunk access- Fully foldable - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(18 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 18 reviews
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88%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Thule - Epos 2-bike platform hitch bike rack with lights- Easy trunk access- Fully foldable - Black
Customer Rating
5
Awesome step up from the T2 Pro XTR
on July 16, 2024
Posted by: VicA
from Lehigh County, PA
Gender:Male
My previous bike rack was a T2 Pro XTR. I added a light bar to hook up to my trailer hitch wiring and thought I had it made.
Then I saw the Epos 2 with Lights. The reviews that I read almost made me pass. The biggest concern being what some said about how low it sat. I looked over the photos and decided that it would like sit at the same height as the T2 Pro XTR.
Not enough words to say how happy I am that I upgraded to the Epos 2. The built in lighting is critical to me. Beyond that; in comparison to the T2 Pro XTR the Epos 2 is lighter, easier to load and unload; holds more weight (max and per bike) and takes almost 8 inches less in distance behind my car.
And yes, it sits at the same height as the T2 Pro XTR.
The extra expense is worth every penny. That goes for the Hi Performance Lock as well. You need one for each bike; the Hi Performance lock, as well as the Epos 2 is much easier to use and way more flexible in how a bike can be loaded that the T2 Pro XTR.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: 1pedaly
from New York
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am a long-time Thule user. Over the years I have expanded my inventory of Thule accessories and I have enjoyed using them on my many trips and activities. I recently purchase an EPOS bike rack with lights. I must say this has proven to be one of the best Thule products I have used. It is sturdy, secure and easy to use. As an proud Thule user, I highly recommend this bike rack for both casual and serious bike enthusiasts.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: Fireball
from Annapolis MD
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this about two weeks ago, mounted it and dismounted it one day last week, and put it in full use yesterday. Here's my list of pro's and cons:
Pro's: very well made overall, the engineering is outstanding, most of the learning curve is intuitive on how to use it, very adaptable to different bikes, lots of attention to safety. On a scale of 1-10 I would give the "directions" a 9. I was a little hesitant on my first trip to drive on an Interstate highway but I'm over that now. This thing is well made and safe.
Cons: I think the directions could be a little better. I had an issue with the crank handle. It has to pivot to crank and it was stuck at the pivot point and I didn't want to break it. I finally gave it more force and it worked. The only other real issue I had was the license plate holder. The directions didn't match the one I had. There were decisions to be made and thankfully I guessed right. And lastly, the key could have been made better. It's not the same level of quality as the rest of it. I'm guessing Thule doesn't make the locks and keys.
I'm not sure what it weighs but I'd suggest getting help inserting it in the hitch receiver your first time. It's a little hard to hold it, balance it, line it up, and insert it by yourself. After the 2nd or 3rd time it becomes easier. (I sprayed my receiver with WD-40 which helped). Also, I put 2 E-bikes on it by myself. They're about 70 lbs each and I struggled a little since I didn't buy the ramps. Fortunately, I can remove the batteries from the bikes and that made it much easier.
This is a very nice bike rack and I would recommend it. The quality matches the price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Customer Rating
5
Absolutely Fantastic
on May 26, 2025
Posted by: RobF
from Millsboro, DE
Gender:Male
This is the perfect bike rack. Pricey, yes -- but you get what you pay for. Not saying that as a cliche but as coming from someone who made an expensive mistake buying a rack made by another highly reputable brand. It didn't even last a year and half before one of the arms (that pushes against a wheel to hold the bike onto the rack [hydraulic piston-based]) getting stuck and pieces of metal breaking off, rendering the rack unusable. The Epos 2 ratcheting system is so much easier and no less secure. It's relatively light weight and so very easy to put on and take off from my hitch. I love how it folds up like a suitcase and is a breeze move to where I store it in my garage using its wheels. The telescoping arms with a lockable rotating ratcheting mechanism and steel-reinforced straps are very easy to use on the bike frame to securely hold the bike with confidence. The straps ratcheted to both wheels also work great. I also love the integrated signal lights and lighted license plate holder. I couldn't be happier.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Customer Rating
5
NOTHING better on the market
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: Shaun from Pittsburgh
from Pittsburgh, PA
Gender:Male
I purchased the Epos 2 with lights after I bought a new Trek Rail 9.7 mountain bike. It has a huge wheel base, so it was difficult to find a quality rack that would accommodate the bike. The Epos is FLAWLESS! Honestly, it has every feature I would have built into any rack; retractable mount support, available lock that becomes part of the bike rack (made by ABUS), bright lights to alert drivers behind you, ramp, locking hitch that is extremely easy to secure, lightweight, cover for storage, weight capacity, etc, etc ,etc.. I have seen a couple reviews that say it's difficult to attach to your car; NOT TRUE at all! I have had 4 hitch mount bike racks (1 Yakima and 3 Thule) and this is by far the easiest to attach of all of them. I have found nothing to complain about. The only thing I would change if I could would be for it to be able to fold inward toward the car. Everything else is so perfectly designed and crafted I simply can't complain!!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: Cavu
from San Jose, California
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Thule Epos was easy to hook up to our 2 29er emtb. The license plate mount was a little difficult to figure out, but a quick online search showed a Thule video on the procedure.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: JZ75
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easy to use, secures the bikes well without frame contact and has enough room to haul different styles and sizes of bikes without any contact between bikes. What really sets it apart from other racks is the ease of installing and removing from the vehicle as well as how compact it is for storage. It is light and when folded it is easy to move around.
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: BillyO
from Deland, Florida
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love the brake lights, turn signals, and license plate mount integrated into the rack. No need to ever take the rack off. Able to leave this rack on the car and take it through an automated car wash without the bikes. Extremely easy to mount and secure the bikes. Once the bakes are off, nothing sticks up to block opening the rear hatch. More space to mount any bike, in any position. I've owned several Thule racks and this is the most versatile and the best one yet!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca