I used to have an older Thule 4 with rubber straps. I read a lot of complaints about the new straps, but don't agree. The new plastic straps work fine. You have to push hard to open the channel so the strap can pass through easily.
Also, this rack fits 4 bikes way better than my old Thule. The 7" spacing between bikes is perfect. It was really easy to get 4 bikes to fit on there together. They do touch a little, where the handlebars hit the spokes of the bike next to it, but I have no problem with that. Maybe that's a problem for you if you don't want a nick or scratch. I considered the Kuat NV 2.0 with add-on, but it's way more expensive. The cheaper hanging style racks are lighter and easier to deal with and super sturdy. The platform style racks seem like overkill to me.
Finally, this rack comes with integrated anti-sway cradles and straps. It looked like a pain to remove the straps, so I never installed them. I didn't think swaying was such a big deal because my old Thule 4 didn't have anti-sway and worked fine. And after a 2 1/2 hour trip to the beach and back, I can report that swaying was not a problem.
I highly recommend this rack for 4 bikes!
| Manufacturer | Thule |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thule |
| Model | Camber |
| Item Weight | 34 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 11 x 42.2 x 35.6 inches |
| Item model number | 9056 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9056 |
