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No-layer text provided for universal accessibility to this page. ORS Racks Direct is the solution for all Thule Racks and Yakima Racks car racks. Few other websites and online stores offer as large a selection at discount sales prices. Carriers for car roofs, hitches including hitch bike racks and trunk mount styles are all available for sale online here. ORS Racks Direct provides the knowledge and service to meet your gear transport needs. Roof racks for bicycles skis snowboards whitewater and sea kayaks canoes surfboards boardsails windsurfers are for sale online. Bike racks for your car from Thule and Yakima offer simple carrier solutions whether they are mounted to the car roof hitch spare tire or trunk. Likewise for kayak / canoe surfboard / windsurfer ski / snowboard car racks. If you're looking for Thule or Yakima online stores and websites with car racks for sale - ORS Racks Direct is the destination for you! Trac Rac truck racks are now for sale also.
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THULE RACKS SITEWIDE SALE — 10% OFF!
*thru 7/07/08 only / some roof boxes excluded
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The Thule 518 Echelon Fork Mount Bike Rack is Thule Racks premium ultra-performance fork mounting bike carrier. The 518 Echelon features the Thule Equalized Twin Cam (ETC) clamping system, the latest engineered design that makes loading/unloading a bike so easy and quick you'll pinch yourself to make sure you're not dreaming! The ETC bike fork clamp system features a centrally located cam lever and ergonomic adjustment knob for rapid-fire loading/unloading of your bike. The Thule 518 Echelon is also designed for universal use with virtually all bicycles including any disc brake / suspension shock set-up that uses standard 9mm axles, no extra adapter necessary. Compatible with road bikes, mountain, downhill / freeride bikes, hybrid bikes and more. Bike tray & rear strap can even fit fat tires up to 2.6" wide, also compatible with high-profile rims. 518 Thule Echelon bike rack mounts directly to Thule square load bars and Yakima round cross bars. Can also be attached to elliptical Thule Rapid Aero load bars & Thule Xsporter truck rack using the Thule Xadapt 9 adapters or to car factory roof rack crossbars using the Thule 532 Ride On Adapter. A Thule lock (not included; see accessories below) simultaneously locks the bicycle inside the bike rack and the bike rack to the roof rack crossbars.- Sleek, modern design styling means it looks as great as it functions!
- Equalized Twin Cam (ETC) bike fork clamp system features a centrally located cam lever and ergonomic adjustment knob for rapid-fire loading/unloading of bicycle.
- 518 Thule Echelon bike carrier is compatible with virtually all bikes including any disc brake / suspension shock set-up that uses standard 9mm axles, no extra adapter necessary.
- Works equally well with road bikes, mountain, downhill / freeride bikes, hybrid bikes & more.
- 48" long bike tray & rear strap even fits fat tires up to 2.6" wide, also compatible with high-profile rims.
- 518 Echelon bike rack connects directly to Thule square load bars and Yakima round cross bars. Can also be attached to elliptical Thule Rapid Aero load bars & Thule Xsporter truck rack using the Thule Xadapt9 adaptors or to car factory roof rack crossbars using the Thule 532 Ride On Adapter.
- A Thule lock (not included; see accessories below) simultaneously locks the bicycle inside the bike rack and the bike rack to the roof rack crossbars.
- Thule 593 Wheel-On (not included; see accessories below) recommended for carrying your front wheel on car rack crossbars.
- 518 Echelon easy-to-follow instructions included.
- Thule Racks Lifetime Warranty!
» Thule 518 Echelon Customer Install Pictures
» Thule 518 Echelon Bike Rack Installation Instructions
» Thule Roof Bike Rack Comparison Chart ORDERING NOTES
Mounts directly to Thule square load bars and Yakima round cross bars. Can also be attached to oval Thule Rapid Aero load bars & Thule Xsporter truck rack using the Thule Xadapt 9 adapters or to car factory roof rack crossbars using the Thule 532 Ride On Adapter.
Dual locking design, locks bike to carrier and carrier to rack using Thule lock cylinder (not included; see accessories below).
QUICK ORDERING SOLUTION
Alternatively, we suggest using our easy Thule automated fit guide to quickly order the correct Thule Racks multi-purpose base car rack system and/or bike carrier attachments if you don't have one already installed:
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Thule locks including lock cylinders and cable locks. Thule One Key System lock cylinders are sold as multi-packs so you can order as many as you need for locking your base rack and/or gear attachments using the same key. We recommend that you purchase additional lock cylinders in anticipation of adding future attachments so you can continue to use the same key.
| | 2008 Thule 593 Wheel-On Bike Wheel Carrier for Thule Car Roof Racks
Fork mount wheel holder loaded with features that allows you to carry your bike wheel up on top of your car roof. Fits Thule Xsporter truck rack, Thule oval and square load bars, Yakima cross bars and Thule 532 Ride On factory car rack adaptor.
Our Price: $39.00
Sale Price: $35.10
| |  | |  | Thule Bike Carriers - 2008 Thule 532 Ride-On Bike Rack Adapter for Factory Car Racks
A universal adapter that enables Thule roof mount bike carriers to be installed directly to all car factory rack cross bars. A cost effective alternative that eliminates the need to purchase a Thule multi-purpose base rack system that normally converts/replaces a factory rack.
Our Price: $45.00
Sale Price: $40.50
| | 2008 Thule Xadapt9 to Connect 594 Side Arm, 517 Peloton & 518 Echelon to Thule Oval Rapid Aero Bars, Thule Pro Series & Xsporter Truck Racks
The Thule Xadapt9 Kit is a set of adapters to connect the 594 SideArm bike rack, 517 Peloton bicycle rack & 518 Echelon bike rack to the Thule PRO Series commercial truck rack & van rack bars, elliptical Thule Xsporter truck rack bars and elliptical Thule Rapid Aero bars.
Our Price: $12.50
Sale Price: $11.25
| |  | |  | Thule Bike Racks - Car Roof, Pickup Truck Bed, Trunk & Hitch Mounted Bicycle Racks & Carriers
Bike racks from Thule including bicycle carriers for your car's roof, trunk, truck-bed or rear hitch mount. Accessories also.
| | Thule Cable Locks for Car Racks - 2008 Thule 538 Cable Lock
Super strong six-foot cable lock with keys included (not Thule One Key System compatible).
Our Price: $30.00
Sale Price: $27.00
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CURRENT SPECIALS 10% OFF SALE
on ALL Yakima Racks
*thru July 7 only
*cargo boxes excluded
10% OFF SALE
on ALL Thule Racks
*thru July 7 only
*roof boxes excluded
10% OFF SALE
TracRac, RockyMount
SportRack, Malone
& Saris Bike Racks
*thru July 7 only
GROUND SHIPPING is
currently FREE on
All Website Orders
of $99 or more
*thru July 7, 2008
*continental U.S. only
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Thule Racks is unique in their fork mount bike rack engineering. Instead of an axle skewer with quick release lever for adjusting and tightening the bike fork to the bike rack fork block, Thule uses a clever twin cam tightening system which works very well. The problem is that it isn't super easy to adjust the thumbwheel knob and get both sides equally tightened to the bike fork. But the Thule 518 Echelon overcomes this previous problem with an equalized twin cam that clamps and tightens perfectly with just the simple turn of the adjusting knob. We loaded all kinds of bicycles, road, mountain, hybrid & even bikes with disc brakes and funky suspension shock set ups and it was a snap everytime. The extra long neck between the bike tray and the fork block allows for all kinds of disc brake/suspension set-ups. No problem mounting the carrier to Thule square bars and the Xadapt 9 adapter kit makes quick work of getting it mounted to the elliptical Rapid Aero base rack load bars also. Very high marks for the dual locking design that simultaneously locks the bicycle inside the carrier and the carrier to roof rack using just one Thule lock.
