- Universal mounting hardware enables most bike carriers to be installed directly to a vehicles factory rack
- Strong and level load bars provide ideal platform for bike carrier mounting
- Includes two 32″ load bars and tamper resistant universal mounting hardware
- Two bike maximum capacity
- Refer to Fit guide for recommended applications
Product Description
Versatile adapter that enables almost any bike carrier to be installed to a vehicle’s factory rackProduct Description
Just like the name implies, the Thule 532 Ride-On Universal Bike Rack Adapter for Factory Roof Racks provides you with a versatile design that enables almost any bike carrier to be installed to your vehicle’s factory rack. This unit is required for vehicles with factory crossbars to carry the bike carrier below. The 532 Ride-on comes with universal mounting hardware that enables most bike carriers to be installed directly to your vehicle’s factory rack, with strong and level load bars that provide an ideal platform for bike carrier mounting. The 532 Ride-On’s two, polyethylene-coated, galvanized load bars are 32 inches in length, while the mounting hardware features tamper-resistant features. This system has the capacity to handle two bicycles at once, but user’s should note that there is not a locking option designed for use wit… More >>
Thule 532 Ride-On Universal Bike Rack Adapter for Factory Roof Racks
July 2nd, 2010 at 4:28 am
Installed this adaptor on a Subaru Legacy Outback wagon with factory installed rack. Adaptor fits well and holds our Thule bike rack securely. We’ve taken several long distance trips with this without any problems. Great option for someone who already has a rack and simply wants to use it on a vehicle with a factory installed rack. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 2nd, 2010 at 4:32 am
Here I was, owner of a terrific rack system for my city car, and I needed to use that rack on my Subaru. This product went on the car in less than 1/2 an hour and works great.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 2nd, 2010 at 6:54 am
I just bought this item and was not sure what to expect. First of all, be advised that this is an adapter only that will allow you to mount racks to a factory installed roof rack. The Thule adapter attaches on to most factory roof racks be sure to check the fit guide for compatibility at http://www.thule.com. I used this adapter to add a pair of Yakima Raptor bike racks to my roof. Yes it worked with Yakima. The only adjustment I had make was to use a hacksaw to saw off some plastic components on the inside edges of the Yakima rack that fold in and out. I assume these were meant to be cut off because they folded back and forth. Leaving them on allows you to mount to a rounded bar and cutting them off adapts them to this bar which is rectangular in shape. In less than 1 hour everything was complete. This item is very afforadable, versatile, and easy to install.
Rating: 5 / 5