---
product_id: 407391799
title: "Thule Velocompact 13-pin Platform Towbar Bike Rack Black/aluminum, 3(4) bikes"
brand: "thule"
price: "$1982.41"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Thule"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/407391799-thule-velocompact-13-pin-platform-towbar-bike-rack-black-aluminum
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# One-handed adjustable coupling Carries up to 4 bikes, including e-bikes Lockable, detachable bike arms Thule Velocompact 13-pin Platform Towbar Bike Rack Black/aluminum, 3(4) bikes

**Brand:** thule
**Price:** $1982.41
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ Unlock adventure with the ultimate hassle-free bike rack!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thule Velocompact 13-pin Platform Towbar Bike Rack Black/aluminum, 3(4) bikes by thule
- **How much does it cost?** $1982.41 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- thule enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thule brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Trunk Access:** Access your trunk anytime with the intuitive foot pedal tilt, even fully loaded.
- • **Compact Fold & Store:** Foldable design fits neatly in your trunk, ready for your next adventure.
- • **Secure & Stable Transport:** Lockable knobs and stable coupling keep your bikes safe on every journey.
- • **Versatile Bike Compatibility:** Supports large wheelbases and up to 4 bikes, from road to e-bikes.
- • **Effortless One-Handed Mounting:** Quickly secure your rack with a single hand—no tools, no hassle.

## Overview

The Thule Velocompact 13-pin Platform Towbar Bike Rack is a premium, lightweight aluminum carrier designed for up to 4 bikes, including e-bikes and mountain bikes. Featuring an innovative one-handed adjustable coupling, lockable detachable arms, and a smart foot pedal tilt for trunk access, it combines security, versatility, and convenience. Its foldable design ensures easy storage, making it the perfect companion for active professionals who demand efficiency and style on the go.

## Description

From the manufacturer Thule Whether it’s exploring the spectacular nature of the great outdoors or traveling the world with family and friends, we all have a passion for enjoying an active life. At Thule, we share the desire to spend more time enjoying our passions – which means less time worrying about how to bring all the stuff we need. For more than 75 years, Thule has been creating solutions to simplify life’s adventures. We are committed to developing smart, stylish products that are environmentally sound, quality, safe, and easy to use. Thule VeloCompact 3bike 13p UK Thule VeloCompact is a compact and lightweight bike carrier for everyday use. It is the ideal choice for a range of bike styles, including road bikes, ebikes or mountain bikes. Even when the bikes are loaded still have access to the trunk. The compact everyday bike rack can also be folded and becomes small enough to store in the trunk of most cars.

Review: Brilliant - Fantastic cycle rack. Not the cheapest but definitely worth the money. It's so easy to fasten to the towball. You just put in on, press down the handle and lock it with a key. There's no messing about fastening nuts and bolts like on cheaper racks. The bikes are steady and held one with lockable grips. Again much more secure than other racks.
Review: Great bike carrier, but terrible packaging. - Great bike carrier, but not great packaging. Mine was delivered in a torn and part opened box, due to handlers not seeing the pop-through hand slots which are not obvious, and dropping it and wrenching the stapled join. The light units could have been damaged but were ok on mine. They are designed to break away in the event the driver accidentally reverses into someone's leg, but that is a good thing tbh. ps. my UPS driver, Ian, was excellent - top man!

## Features

- Adjustable one-handed coupling for easy mounting of bike rack
- Carries bikes with large wheelbases, thanks to single action extendable wheel holders
- Easy mounting and adjustment of the bike rack before closing the tightening handle, thanks to the towbar coupling’s initial stability
- Easy mounting of bikes through detachable bike arms with lockable knobs
- Easy trunk access even with bikes mounted, thanks to smart foot pedal tilt

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09MTW9Z4F |
| Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit |
| Best Sellers Rank | 10,698 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) 24 in Bike Carriers |
| Brand | Thule |
| Brand Name | Thule |
| Colour | Black/aluminum |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Towbar |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 52 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years |
| Is Foldable | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 28 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 19600 Grams |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 106 x 76 x 28 centimetres |
| Item weight | 19600 Grams |
| Load Capacity | 59.87 kg |
| Manufacturer | Thule |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 926021 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Material Type | Aluminium |
| Model Number | 926021 |
| Mounting Type | Towball mounted |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Vehicle service type | Towbar |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Thule
- **Colour:** Black/aluminum
- **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 2 Years
- **Is foldable:** Yes
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 106 x 76 x 28 centimetres
- **Item weight:** 19600 Grams
- **Load capacity:** 59.87 kg
- **Material:** Aluminium
- **Mounting type:** Towball mounted
- **Vehicle service type:** Towbar

## Images

![Thule Velocompact 13-pin Platform Towbar Bike Rack Black/aluminum, 3(4) bikes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wZHDLHeGL.jpg)
![Thule Velocompact 13-pin Platform Towbar Bike Rack Black/aluminum, 3(4) bikes - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61A5PdjbcNL.jpg)
![Thule Velocompact 13-pin Platform Towbar Bike Rack Black/aluminum, 3(4) bikes - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ock9T4ANL.jpg)
![Thule Velocompact 13-pin Platform Towbar Bike Rack Black/aluminum, 3(4) bikes - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71J0pA3qLKL.jpg)
![Thule Velocompact 13-pin Platform Towbar Bike Rack Black/aluminum, 3(4) bikes - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91hPUnAnpQL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant
*by J***Y on 5 July 2026*

Fantastic cycle rack. Not the cheapest but definitely worth the money. It's so easy to fasten to the towball. You just put in on, press down the handle and lock it with a key. There's no messing about fastening nuts and bolts like on cheaper racks. The bikes are steady and held one with lockable grips. Again much more secure than other racks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bike carrier, but terrible packaging.
*by N***B on 12 May 2026*

Great bike carrier, but not great packaging. Mine was delivered in a torn and part opened box, due to handlers not seeing the pop-through hand slots which are not obvious, and dropping it and wrenching the stapled join. The light units could have been damaged but were ok on mine. They are designed to break away in the event the driver accidentally reverses into someone's leg, but that is a good thing tbh. ps. my UPS driver, Ian, was excellent - top man!

### ⭐ Poor design, light fitting easily broken.
*by G***H on 3 April 2025*

When I received this item and unboxed it I found that one of the rear light fittings had broken off. It is only secured by a small piece of plastic that is very easily broken if the heavy carrier is set down on its corner during transit. I returned the damaged item to Amazon and ordered a replacement. When it arrived the light fitting was broken off in exactly the same way. I have returned it to Amazon as well. The light fitting is very poorly designed and likely to break off if the carrier is set down on the lights. No wonder this item is now heavily reduced as it is a poor design and likely to be replaced soon. Do not buy.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Thule Velocompact 13-pin Platform Towbar Bike Rack Black/Aluminium 3(4) bikes
- Thule 926101 Velo-Compact Adapter, One-Size

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-08-01*