The Thule 971XT Helium is an ultra-light aluminum hitch rack bike carrier that is near half the weight of a traditional bike carrier. The Thule 971XT Helium makes installation and removal easier and safely carries three bicycles behind your vehicle.
Key Features:
•Holds up to three bikes, two bikes on a Class I hitch
•No-tool installation, simply load into the hitch receiver and tighten receiver knob
•Narrow cradle arms hold a wider range of bike frames including smaller children's frames
•T3 Cradles hold bikes in place for maximum frame protection and stability
•Patented No-Sway Cage prevents bike-to-bike contact
•Hitch Switch lever tilts carrier from vehicle for trunk, hatch, or tailgate access
•Includes integrated locking cable and receiver lock knob to secure bikes to hitch rack and hitch rack to vehicle
•Hitch adapter included to accommodate 1 1/4" or 2" receivers, no accessory purchase required
•Bike arms fold down when not in use or for storage
•Hitch switch for fold down arms
•Stinger for improved receiver fits and better ground clearance
•Lanyard for receiver pin
•Models: 970 2 bike; fits both 1.25" or 2" receivers 971 3 bike; fits both 1.25" or 2" receivers
•The Helium will not fit a Class I hitch made by Hidden Hitch, Drawtite, or Reese without modification
•For all 1 1/4" hitches, Helium stinger foot must be able to extend 2 5/8" from center of pin hole into receiver hitch without obstruction
•Weight: 26 lbs
I bought this new and used it only a hand full of times. It has been stored inside the whole time. It is in perfect condition.