The Thule Outway 2 Bike Rack featured here at Escapa is a high-end tailgate bike rack designed to transport up to two bikes comfortably and safely. It’s a particularly practical solution for vehicles without a tow hitch and for those who prefer to keep the roof clear for installing a roof box or other transport accessories.
Its steel cable system, double-hook attachment, and rubber protectors keep the rack firmly secured to the vehicle, preventing damage to contact points. The adjustable arms and padded supports allow the bike rack to be adapted to different frame geometries, including children’s bikes.
Capacity for Two Bikes
The Thule OutWay Hanging 2 allows you to transport two bikes, with a maximum total capacity of 30 kg and a limit of 15 kg per bike. It is primarily designed for conventional road, Gravel, MTB, Urban, and children’s bikes that fall within these weight limits.
Due to the maximum weight limit per bike, it is not suitable for most E-Bikes. Before installation, you should also verify that your bike’s frame geometry is compatible with a hanging system.
Secure fastening with steel cables
The mounting system uses high-strength steel cables to secure the bike rack to the vehicle. This design provides a firm and stable hold, helping to reduce movement during the ride.
The double hook and rubber pads protect the tailgate and properly distribute forces across the contact points. The surfaces that come into contact with the car are protected to minimize the risk of scratches during installation and transport.
Rapido installation with torque limiter
The tightening system features an intuitive interface and a torque limiter that makes it easy to achieve the correct tension during installation. This technology helps prevent under- or over-tightening, simplifying installation even for users who do not regularly use a tailgate bike rack.
No permanent mounting on the vehicle is required, so the rack can be installed only when needed and removed after the trip.
Protection Against Vibrations and Sway
The soft mounts absorb some of the impacts and vibrations transmitted by the road, protecting the frames while driving. The integrated anti-sway system reduces side-to-side movement and helps prevent contact between the bikes and with the vehicle.
The approximate 18-cm spacing between bicycles provides room to position them correctly, though it may be necessary to adjust the position of pedals and handlebars to prevent potential contact.
Adjustable arms for different frames
The support arms can be adjusted to accommodate different bike geometries and sizes. This feature makes it easy to transport road bikes, mountain bikes, Urban bikes, and smaller children’s models.
For frames with special shapes, full suspension, or the absence of a conventional top tube, it may be necessary to use a compatible frame adapter.
Locks Included
The Thule OutWay Hanging 2 includes locks to secure the bikes to the carrier and secure the carrier itself to the vehicle. This system helps reduce the risk of theft during stops.
The locks increase security but do not completely eliminate the risk. For extended parking, Thule recommends supplementing the protection with a high-security cable or padlock.
Foldable for convenient transport and storage
When not in use, the arms can be folded down, and the bike rack lies virtually flat. Its folded dimensions are approximately 24 x 78 x 53 cm, making it easy to store in a garage, storage room, or trunk.
Weighing approximately 8.3 kg, it can be mounted and removed without the difficulties associated with heavier platform racks.
Compatibility with Different Vehicles
Its adjustable design allows it to be installed on a wide variety of sedans, station wagons, crossovers, and SUVs, including certain vehicles with spoilers. However, it is not a universal bike rack, and compatibility must always be verified for the specific vehicle model, body style, and model year using Thule’s official guide.
The trunk can be opened when the bike rack is installed, but only after the bikes have been removed.
