Sweden’s Finest "Thule" with a top of the line fork mounted carrier, the Thule 518 Echelon, provides an out of the way, roof mounted, space saving solution. As well as protection against dirt and other debrie, that tow-bar mounted rack won’t give you. It’s beefed up all metal head and stiff double wheel tray will adapt to fit most disc brake and suspension bikes with standard 9mm quick release axles. Some forks may require adapters such as those with through axles.  The head of the Echelon is lockable,  lock cylinders or adapters are not supplied.

Features:

• The 518 Echelon is made with a high-strength, extruded aluminum which is silver anodized to resist corrosion. .
• The double-walled aluminum heel tray fits tire widths up to 2.3” wide with/without high profile rims.
• A Thule lock (not included) simultaneously locks the bicycle inside the bike rack and the bike rack to the roof rack crossbars.
• Easy-to-follow Thule 518 - Echelon installation instructions manual included.
• Fits Thule Square AERO, or rounded bars.
• Wheel strap: Adjustable quick strap for differently sized rear wheels -included
• Mounting hardware included
• Length: 137cm in length by 7cm -Assembled 1.4 metres
• Weight: 3.5 kgs
• Maximum carrying weight: 75 kgs

• Mounts to roof mounted cross-bars up to:

       o 20 x 30mm square
        o 25 x 30mm oval
        o 25mm round

What do you need to be able to use the  Thule 518 - Echelon bike rack 

•    You need standard roof racks that run horizontally across your roof

Is the  Thule 518 - Echelon adjustable to fit my roof racks? 

• Yes... The distance between the clamps that connect the carrier to your roof racks can be adjusted to suit the spacing of your roof racks. Minimum distance apart - 12Inches (centre-to-centre)