Thule 515 Prologue Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Carrier

Product Description

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The Thule 515 Prologue Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Carrier is a unique and affordable solution for transporting up to 2 mountain, road or hybrid bikes simultaneously atop your vehicle. This two-pack includes two single bike Thule 516 Prologue Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Carriers and a 38 inch Ride-On Universal Bike Rack Adapter kit. The Thule 515 provides maximum stability and protection via a variety of features including, aerodynamic and durable die-cast metal heads and stainless-steel skewers with oversized levers that together maintain pressure on front fork dropouts, corrosion resistant double-wall aluminum trays, ratcheting rear wheel straps and compatibility with wheelbases up to 48 inches and tire widths up to 2.6 inches.
Unique and affordable two bike fork mount carrying capacity. View larger. The Easy-to-Install and Affordable 2-Bike Fork Mount Bike Carrier
From road bikes, to disc brakes and fat tires, the Thule Prologue 515 two pack is up to the challenge of getting virtually any combination of two road, mountain or hybrid bikes from point A to point B when you can't pedal them there yourself. This unique two-pack includes two standard single bike Thule 516 Prologue Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Carriers and the Ride-On 38 inch Universal Bike Rack Adapter and fits most disc and suspension combinations with standard 9mm axles. As an added bonus it also features the two One-Key Lock system lock cylinders that secure both the bikes to the carrier, and the carrier to your rooftop rack. The wheel trays fit tires up to 2.6 inches wide, and carries bicycles with wheelbases up to 48 inches, and the system fits both all Thule load bars, as well as most round bar rack systems.
Installation and Use
The Prologue 515 is simple in design, which makes it very easy to install and remove with only the hex and "tamperproof" wrenches provided. Installation begins with the quick preassembly of the securing hardware of the two load bars of the Ride-On Universal Bike Rack Adapter. These bars attach to your standard roof rack via a top/bottom mounting clamp combination. Once this is done move on to the two combined Prologue head assembly / wheel tray assemblies which provide the base for securing a bikes' forks (head assembly) and a stable mounting platform for you back tire (wheel tray). Following some simple preassembly to these components, including adding the frame fork skewer and the tray end cap, users have just to attach the head section and wheel tray to Ride-On load bars with the hex wrench and included knobs, U-bolt, mounting plates and other hardware that allows for square or rounded cross bars. The Prologue 515 is now ready for your two bikes.
Quickly attaches to the included Ride-On load bars, with the easily adjustable and clamping skewers providing the perfect hold for fork dropouts, as well as One-Key locking functionality. View larger. Corrosion resistant double-wall aluminum trays provides maximum strength and rigidity. View larger.
When you are ready to load your bikes remove the front wheel of the first and stow it in your vehicle. Next, with the skewer lever open, loosen its opposing ratcheting nut to create space for your bike's front fork dropouts. Place your lower fork dropouts onto the skewer ends evenly on both sides and with skewer lever still open, tighten the ratcheting nut until the skewer lever closes with some resistance. Apply pressure on the fork to ensure a good hold. A ratcheting wheel strap is provided to secure the rear wheel to the wheel tray and includes an adapter for use with road bike wheels. Tighten that now. At this point owners who want to use the One-Key lock included, that they will have preinstalled into the side of the skewer lever, can lock their bike to the carrier and the carrier to the rack simultaneously. To remove your bike simply undo the wheel strap, unlock the lock on the skewer lever (if installed), open the skewer lever and lift your bike out. Repeat these instructions for mounting or removing of your second bike. Once the Prologue 515 is installed, mounting is a simple and quick action that anyone can manage in seconds.
Key Features

• Versatile two bike design fits most disc brake and suspension combinations with standard 9mm axles.
• Precise ergonomic pressure dials attached to skewers optimize force on dropouts increasing hold, and eliminating damage to fork.
• Includes 38 inch Thule Ride-On adapter.
• Aerodynamic, high-strength nylon composite heads increase security and product life.
• Stainless steel locking skewers with oversized intuitive-grasp clamping lever.
• Ratcheting wheel straps quickly secures back wheels to trays.
• Corrosion resistant double-wall aluminum trays provide maximum strength and rigidity.
• Thule 2-pack of locks included. Dual locking design, locks bike to each carrier and carrier itself to rack crossbars.
• Fits Thule rack systems or other round bars.

Specifications

• Load Capacity (bikes) - 2
• Fits Tire Dimensions (in) - 2.6 inches
• Fits Thule Aero Profile - Yes (adapter required)
• Fits Square Bar - Yes
• Fits Most Bikes with Disc Brakes - Yes
• One Key System Compatible - Yes (2 lock cylinders and one key included)
• For Tandem Bikes - No
• Fork Dropout Compatibility - Between 4mm and 10mm thick; dropouts must be 100mm apart

What's in the Box
1-Thule 515 Prologue Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Carrier (2-Pack), 2-lock cylinders and one key, all the necessary mounting hardware, and instruction guide/warranty card.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.
About Thule
Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.