Bicycle carrier Thule VeloCompact (hitch-mount) — aluminium, max load 46 kg, W560×H760×L1300 mm

Thule VeloCompact is a hitch-mounted bicycle carrier made from aluminium with a black finish. Designed for everyday use and short trips, it supports a maximum load of 46 kg and measures 560 mm in width, 760 mm in height and 1300 mm in length. The carrier accommodates one or two bicycles depending on their weight and wheelbase, and it can be folded flat for compact storage in most car boots while still allowing trunk access when bikes are mounted.

Advantages

The aluminium construction ensures a balance of strength and reduced weight, making handling and installation easier. Detachable bike arms with lockable knobs permit secure mounting and removal of bikes, while extendable wheel holders handle a variety of wheelbases. A foot pedal tilt gives convenient trunk access without unloading bikes, and integrated locks secure both the bikes to the rack and the rack to the tow hitch. The carrier is delivered pre-assembled for tool-free setup and can be folded flat for compact storage.

Suitable for

• Transporting one or two bicycles on everyday journeys
• Carrying road bikes, mountain bikes and many e-bikes within the 46 kg total limit
• Short trips and weekend rides where compact storage between uses is needed
• Vehicles with a standard tow hitch mounting point

Key specifications

• Material: aluminium frame with black finish
• Mounting type: tow-hitch (hitch-mount)
• Maximum load capacity: 46 kg
• External dimensions (approx.): width 560 mm, height 760 mm, length 1300 mm
• Capacity: designed to carry up to two bikes depending on weight and wheelbase
• Features: detachable bike arms with lockable knobs, extendable wheel holders, long wheel straps with pump buckles
• Access: foot pedal tilt for trunk access with bikes mounted
• Storage: folds flat for compact storage in car boot
• Security: integrated locks for bikes and for rack-to-towbar fastening
• Installation: pre-assembled, tool-free mounting and adjustable one-handed coupling

How to use

Attach the carrier to the vehicle tow hitch using the adjustable one-handed coupling and ensure it is securely fastened. Unfold the rack to its operating position and extend wheel holders as needed to match the bikes' wheelbases. Place each bike on the carrier, secure wheels with the long wheel straps and fasten bike arms using the lockable knobs. Use the foot pedal tilt when you need to open the trunk; return the rack to transport position before driving. After use, unlock and detach bikes, fold the carrier flat and stow it in the boot or an appropriate storage area.

Usage recommendations

Check combined bike weights to ensure they do not exceed the 46 kg maximum load. Regularly inspect straps, locks and mounting points for wear and secure attachment before each trip. Follow vehicle and tow hitch load limits and local regulations for transporting bicycles. For heavier e-bikes or unusual frames, verify wheelbase compatibility and balance before long journeys.