Thule Yepp & Electric Bikes - A Beautiful Friendship
Thule Yepp Maxi on the Tern GSD S00
Thule (pronounced too-lee), meaning “any distant place located beyond the borders of the known world” was founded in 1942 by the outdoor loving Thulin family in Sweden as a way to transport their outdoor equipment and luggage. Since then, Thule has become synonymous with high quality bike racks and trailers.
Consistently showing up on “Best Of” reviews and lists, Thule products continue to impress with their wide range of high quality products, from hitch bike racks to child bike seats, all known for their durability, ease of use, and safety features; not to mention their compatibility with electric bikes.
Bicycle Trailers
The Thule Chariot Cross has been ranked Best All-around/jogging trailer on multiple review blogs, suitable for active families with babies and young toddlers who are looking to cruise, jog, and/or walk around town. Paired with an electric bike makes these trailers easy to tow due to the ebike’s capability to pull weight with less effort, doing the heavy pulling for you so you can enjoy the ride and the scenery.
The Chariot Cross comes with various features such as adjustable suspension, true reclinable seats, an optional infant sling, adjustable sunshade, onboard storage of both stroller and jogger kits, and is the only jogger to offer a rear wheel hand brake. These versatile child bike trailers come with the capability to turn from a trailer, into a stroller, jogger, and even a ski option.
Bicycle Car Hitch Racks
Google “Best Car Racks” and Thule continues to shine on multiple lists for its durability and carrying capacity. It’s versatility, stability, and ease of installation keeps Thule in the bike rack game year after year. The heavy-duty, award-winning Thule T2 Pro XTR is the upgraded version of the T2 classic, with an AutoAttach system to secure the rack to your hitch easily, without tools. Easier to install, remove, and store thanks to the integrated wheels; generous spacing between bike mounts and the ability to adjust side to side to eliminate bike interference, and an integrated cable lock and lock knob that locks bikes to the rack and secures the rack to the receiver. The XTR Fits 20 - 29" wheels and up to 5" tires without adapters making it ideal for carbon frames, mountain, downhill, electric bikes and/or fat bikes. The HitchSwitch lever allows you to tilt the rack down for rear vehicle access or tilt it up when not in use, making it easy to get in and out of the trunk without any interference.
According to ebikeshq.com, “Hitch mounted racks, which support the wheel of the bike offer the most flexibility for a variety of electric bike sizes and frames. With electric bicycles, the center of gravity isn’t always in the center so supporting the ebike by the wheels offers better stability and control”. And since hitch mounted racks generally have higher weight capacities than other types of racks, they are ideal for transporting ebikes. The XTR’s versatile design fits nearly all styles of bikes up to 60 pounds, and with zero frame contact, it puts the XTR as one of the top electric and non-electric bike racks on the market.
Bicycle Kids Seats
Thule’s kids bike seats became impossible to find during the pandemic due to the popularity of each model. Now back in stock, the Thule Nexxt Maxi has been voted the best bike seat for most kids due to its featherweight seat mounts, little swerve, and safety buckle that tiny hands can’t open. Water repellent materials keep the lightweight, sturdy seat easy to clean and dry for those sticky snacks.
Built for maximum comfort and safety the Maxxi provides a smooth ride in its soft and shock-absorbing seats, securing your child with an adjustable padded 5-point harness and quick and easy magnetic childproof safety buckle; for extra safety, they’ve built in reflectors and safety light attachment points to keep you and your precious cargo visible. Anyone with a child (or pet) knows that they grow up so fast, Thule accounted for this by adding adjustable foot rests and straps to grow as your child grows. Thule child seats continue to dominate the market on multiple levels, and paired with an electric bike (Tern GSD S00 shown below) will have you riding for miles with ease.
Thule Yepp Maxi on the Tern GSD S00
