Thule 599XTR Big Mouth Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier

Thule 599XTR Big Mouth Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier
- This item was purchased, because I already have 1 Thule upright bike carrier and like it. It is an older style, but similar. The thing that I like about the upright roof carriers is that if someone hits your car from behind, your bikes are not destoyed too. Also, the upright ones are secure and "stay" there, and the front wheels do not have to be taken off and reconnected and brakes readjusted. A lot of bother if wanted to just take the bikes off and ride. I do have to have a little stool to reach my Jeep roof, but it is claspable and stores in my Thule carrier box. So, yes, the Thule box and 2 upright bike carriers fit on a Jeep Cherokee.

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[ASIN:B0001HACDM Thule 599XTR Big Mouth Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier]


- The upright bike carrier that set the standard for bike carrying flexibility and ease of use


- The Thule 599XTR Big Mouth Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier sets the standard for bike carrying flexibility and ease of use. The 599XTR is an updated version of Thule's 599XT, but still requires the Xadapt2 to be used with an Aero bar.

The easy-to-mount Thule Big Mouth Upright has a convenient, rack-level bike clamping feature, and worry-free, automatic self-adjusting jaws for perfect bike clamping every time. The Thule Big Mouth accommodates bike frames up to 3.125-inches in diameter, fits both Thule and Yakima load bars, and features a dual-locking design that simultaneously locks the bike to the carrier and the carrier to the rack. This bicycle carrier system is constructed with a black anodized aluminum wheel tray that is built to last, and can be customized with 790 Tray skins. The 599XTR weighs 10.5 pounds in total, and is compatible with the Thule One-Key System (not included), and can be locked securely with a single lock cylinder.

What's in the Box?
599XTR bicycle carrier, all the necessary mounting hardware, and instruction guide

Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

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Technical Details

- Simple to use rack level adjustment dial closes around bike tube for ultimate transport stability
- Accommodates bike frames up to 3 3/8" in diameter
- Wheel tray fits tire widths from 20mm to 2.5"
- Can be locked with two lock cylinders
- Fits Thule and Yakmia load bars
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 "Didnt make it out of the box." 2009-09-10
By E. Keenan
The product looked fine however it shipped here in a box that looked like it was delivered by Ace Ventura. The box was completely mangled and re-tapped together. The product did have some scratches and noticeable marks. I returned it immediately.

 "Great choice for Toyota RAV4" 2009-05-27
By R. R. Gallardo
I read for several days reviews of the Thule bike carriers over the net and also watched some videos of the different racks. I decided for the Criterium because of the sleek design. I'm comparing it with the Side Arm for example, which obviously you don't need to take the wheel off.



Another thing that I liked is that I didn't need any other accesory to attach it to the factory rack of my Toyota RAV4 2006. Even though you enter your car model and everything at Thule's site, it still appears a need of some adapter, but you don't need one, check the manual so you can see the way it attaches.



Installing it was VERY easy. Just a couple of minutes assemblying it and some other to install it.



I also purchased two lock cylinders that were installed in less that 3 minutes.



Overall I recommend this rack as the best option for the roof. It looks great, getting the bike on and off is FAST, attaching and detaching the rack (in case you need to) is fast also and no maybe no need of any adapter.

 "part missing" 2009-05-07
By easyrider (Bay Area, CA)
Great racks, easy to put on and take off. Great way to put up bikes without having to remove the front wheel. 4 stars only because 1) rough directions re: flipping the rack to a driver side mounting configuration, 2) was missing one little barrel nut with one of the racks when it arrived - Amazon couldn't help except telling me I could return the whole rack for a new one. Thule was great and helped me once I could contact them, but the process meant my wife and I were cramming one bike in the car while we waited for the spare part in the mail.

 "Very nice rack." 2008-04-24
By A. Louie (Fremont, CA)
I wanted a rack that could directly mount to my Toyota Sienna (2003) and my RAV4 (2006) factory racks- the large clamps on this unit allows for this and provide a solid, stable mount without additional hardware. I also wanted something that didn't require the removal of the front wheel, and this also fit the bill. I was a little skeptical at first because the main mount seems a bit flimsy, but when you lock it down, it works and my bikes remain motionless, even with my bikes which are all 61cm road bikes. The Thule locks are easy to install and provide a small level of protection for when you really need to leave your bike- as with any of the bike rack locks, I wouldn't leave an expensive bike unattended for too long because the locks probably wouldn't slow down a bike thief too much.



I'd definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a rack, especially for those with factory racks with crossbars that this unit will fit. It will save you about $300 in additional hardware.

 "3 months later and still going." 2007-09-07
By P. Beaty (Ohio)
These bike racks are great. They're easy to install and use. We've used them on a rather regular basis.



My only caveat - don't buy them here! I had to return the 3 I bought from Amazon b/c they arrived in ripped up boxes (they're big boxes!). I called Thule for replacement parts, but Thule said no b/c Amazon was not an authorized dealer.



I found them elsewhere for about the same price and they shipped w/o any problems.



You'll like these racks. Simple but effective.


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Technical Details

- Upright Bicycle Carrier fits wheels from 20" to 29"
- Wheel tray fits tire widths from 20mm road to 2.6" MTB tires
- No wheel removal or contact with bicycle frame
- Fits both Thule and Yakima Load Bars
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 "Outstanding!!!" 2009-10-20
By C. Alves
This is one of the easiest racks to use. It takes seconds to install the bike. I think it is worth the extra money. The only issue is smaller person may have a problem lifting the entire bike on the roof.

 "One fine Thule" 2009-09-21
By Fionn MacCool
I was a bit hesitant to put this carrier on my car. It's only an old integra and I thought it may look a weird have a full bike on top. Well I'm glad I did purchase it, no longer do I have to take the front wheel off my bike. It's just lift on the roof, ratchet, and strap and away I go. It doesn't look too bad. the carrier is sturdy, my bike is not fly off the roof. When the rack is not in use it does have a large profile even when it's folded down. All I need now if for Thule to design a roof rack for an integra that allows you open the moon roof. Come on Thule get it together.

 "World's Quickest Bike Rack" 2009-08-31
By Jonathan Ashbrook (Champaign, IL)
I got this bike rack specifically to hold my son's BMX bike. I coughed at the price, but it seemed to be the only one designed to specifically handle BMX-sized bikes. Assembly was straightforward, as was mounting to my Thule rack (it will fit other systems as well).



Mounting the bike literally requires about 30 seconds. You put the bike on the rack, slide the ratchet arm down on to the wheel/fork, strap the back wheel, and you're done. I was really impressed with how solidly the simple ratchet arm holds the bike. There is no play at all. Releasing it is just as quick.



We also have a short garage, but this only adds about 3" on top of the rack when it's folded down, so our van still makes it into the garage.

 "There are better ones" 2009-08-01
By Darren Griffith (Palm Bay, FL USA)
I have the other Thule car rack that grabs onto the bike frame. It seems easier to use and of higher quality. Comparing this to my other roof rack, this one is unnecessarily difficult to attach to the roof. It also seems to have many components of cheap plastic. I don't get a warm feeling that the ratchet arm will stay locked. Given another chance, I wouldn't get this.

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Having used a number of different racks I find this item quick & easy to use, Not contacting the frame is a big advantage along with not having to worry if quick release system or through bolt.


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Technical Details

- Easy to mount, convenient rack level bike clamping feature
- Worry free automatic self-adjusting jaws for perfect bike clamping
- Accommodates bike frames up to 3-1/8" in diameter
- Dual locking design locks bike to carrier and carrier to rack
- Fits Thule and Yakmia load bars
See more technical details

 "Thule 599XTR Big Mouth Upright Rooftop Bicycle Carrier" 2008-10-15
By Caree (MI, USA)
This item was purchased, because I already have 1 Thule upright bike carrier and like it. It is an older style, but similar. The thing that I like about the upright roof carriers is that if someone hits your car from behind, your bikes are not destoyed too. Also, the upright ones are secure and "stay" there, and the front wheels do not have to be taken off and reconnected and brakes readjusted. A lot of bother if wanted to just take the bikes off and ride. I do have to have a little stool to reach my Jeep roof, but it is claspable and stores in my Thule carrier box. So, yes, the Thule box and 2 upright bike carriers fit on a Jeep Cherokee.



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 "Great OEM Volvo bike rack - great for oversized frame tubes" 2008-09-13
By C. Dillman (North Yarmouth, Maine USA)
Great rack that fits my Volvo V70 removable sport bars. This rack is well built, very easy to operate from the ground. It securely clamps the oversized aluminum tubes of my son's trek. I have noticed a slight decrease in fuel mileage over using a wheel off bike rack.

 "great!" 2008-07-02
By Rebecca R. F. Brown
This bike rack was easy to install, and it is easy to use. No need to take off a wheel, the bike is very secure up there.You do need to have the thule roof rack to use this bike rack. It's just the bike rack, not the roof bars.

 "EASY TO UNSTALL AND USE!!!" 2007-05-29
By Steven (Virginia Beach, VA)
This bicycle carrier is awesome. It folds down when not in use. It is very easy to attach a bicycle to it. We like our a lot.

 "Great item, needs modification" 2007-05-25
By David E. Eves
This bike rack works well once it is mounted. The description of the item did not mention that it needed to be mounted on the Thule roof rack adapter. I ordered only the bike rack. I hoped that the rack would mount directly to my Toyota Rav4's factory roof rack. I've since been looking at other factory roof racks, and have noticed that most of them have airplane wing-like bars which go from side to side. These bars are about three inches in width, and the hardware on the Big Mouth Bike Rack is set up to fit the Thule adapter, which has bars little more than an inch in width. Instead of ordering the adapter, I spent a day tooling my own mounting hardware. This gives the bike rack a much cleaner look, and sets the rack and bike closer to the roof, making it easier to load and unload. The second problem is that the end caps come off much too easily. Other than these problems, the rack works well, and is easy to load and unload.


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