Why We Like The Thule Epos 2 With Lights
When spring rolls around and the bikes come out of storage, we get out and ride every chance we get. The Thule Epos 2 With Lights helps us get to the trailhead in safety and style. With a 2-bike capacity, integrated tail lights, and a license plate holder, the Epos 2 With Lights takes a standard hitch-mounted bike rack to the next level. This rack can accompany two bikes of all sizes and disciplines with up to 3.2-inch-wide tires and up to 1350mm wheelbases. The included locks lock our rack to the car and our bikes to the rack for added peace of mind, and the rack can fold up when not in use for a small footprint on the back of our vehicle. If we want to take the rack off the back of our car, the included wheels on the bottom make transporting our rack back into storage a breeze, and the tilting feature allows us to access our trunk even when the rack is loaded with bikes.
Details
- Hitch-mounted 2-bike rack
- Integrated taillights and license plate holder add extra safety features
- rack folds up when not in use for a small design
- The tilting feature allows us to access our trunk when loaded with bikes
- Fits bikes of all styles with up to 3.2-inch-wide tires
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- Bike Capacity
- 2
- Compatibility
- 1.25, 2in recivers, up to 3.2in wide tires, 1350mm wheelbases
- Locks Included
- yes
- Part Number
- 903211
- Claimed Weight
- 40lb 12.8oz
- Activity
- bike transport
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 32 ratings
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The Thule Epos 2 is a well-designed and functional bike rack that holds bikes securely in place, including e-bikes. It features a ratcheting system, wheel straps, and a safety light system, making it a reliable and safe option. Reviewers note it is a significant improvement over previous Thule models, with increased weight capacity and easier use. While the instructions could be clearer and the locking mechanism could be more robust, the rack is generally considered a high-quality, well-engineered product that facilitates easy and secure bike transportation.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 27, 2025
Perfect LEGAL rack
at last a rack that complies with the road safety code. With light and a registration plate support with a light. Sturdy, infinite locking possibilities, I love it
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
September 13, 2025
Might be good for small bikes
Bought this in the spring as we liked the way it secures the bikes to the rack. The problem is that the mounts are much too close together and the only way to make it work is to remove the seat and post on one bike, drop the post on the other and link the handlebars (with cloths in between to protect paint and bar tape. If there was even 1 more inch of space between the bike mounts it would like work but as it is….its very expensive garbage. Will be selling and looking for alternatives. Nice testing Thule…NOT!
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
September 8, 2025
A game changer in bike transportation
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I purchased the Epos 2 bike carrier with lights because of a shoulder injury that made using my roof rack impossible. Although the rack weighs 40 lbs, I’ve been able to mount and dismount it from my 1-1/4” hitch with ease after a little practice. It’s been solid so far, with no wobbling. I also bought a foldable ramp that comes with the rack, which has made loading and unloading the bike even easier. After unloading the bike, I leave the rack in its folded position to prevent other cars from hitting it. Initially, I hesitated due to the high price tag, but now I’m glad I made the purchase.
September 6, 2025
Easy to install and load.
Just travelled over 1500 miles with 2 e-bikes securely loaded on this bike rack. It is so easy to install. Love the locking feature keeping it secure in the receiver. The bikes lock on as well with minimal movement while traveling. The tail lights are a must especially when traveling with a bike cover as we do. The fold down feature is awesome as it allows us to easily enter our RV while the bikes stay secure.
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
August 14, 2025
Great Features
We love this product! It is so easy to install, holds the bikes securely, and the best feature of all is the safety feature of the tail lights that are easy to see!!
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
August 6, 2025
Perfect bike rack!
After extensive research, this bike rack stood out as the best and it wasn’t even close. Extremely well designed and engineered, it is also very easy to use. We travel cross country with e-bikes and this is the only rack I would use. Expensive, but well worth the extra money.
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
July 20, 2025
Love our Epos!
We love our Epos which I bought to replace our T2Pro XTR. My partner had a lot of trouble getting her ebike on the T2 but now it’s a snap for her with the Epid!
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
June 19, 2025
I keep it in the hatch/trunk
It folds up so compact that I keep it in the hatch of my impreza. This makes set up super easy as I don't even have to carry it out to the car or find a place in the garage to hold it and anytime I need it, it is there.
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
June 12, 2025
NOTHING better on the market
I purchased the Epos 2 with lights after I bought a new Trek Rail 9.7 mountain bike. It has a huge wheel base, so it was difficult to find a quality rack that would accommodate the bike. The Epos is FLAWLESS! Honestly, it has every feature I would have built into any rack; retractable mount support, available lock that becomes part of the bike rack (made by ABUS), bright lights to alert drivers behind you, ramp, locking hitch that is extremely easy to secure, lightweight, cover for storage, weight capacity, etc, etc ,etc.. I have seen a couple reviews that say it's difficult to attach to your car; NOT TRUE at all! I have had 4 hitch mount bike racks (1 Yakima and 3 Thule) and this is by far the easiest to attach of all of them. I have found nothing to complain about. The only thing I would change if I could would be for it to be able to fold inward toward the car. Everything else is so perfectly designed and crafted I simply can't complain!!!!!!
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
June 1, 2025
very functional, well designed
purchased 1 month ago, have used on several long trips- works well
Originally reviewed on thule-us-ca
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