--- product_id: 558171915 title: "Frame Adapter - Bicycle Cross Bar" brand: "thule" price: "€ 304.88" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Thule" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/558171915-frame-adapter-bicycle-cross-bar store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 360° locking collar for secure hold Telescoping 18"-30.5" adjustable bar Molded rubber pads protect bike finish Frame Adapter - Bicycle Cross Bar **Brand:** thule **Price:** € 304.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚴‍♂️ Unlock every ride: Carry any bike, anywhere, effortlessly! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Frame Adapter - Bicycle Cross Bar by thule - **How much does it cost?** € 304.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/558171915-frame-adapter-bicycle-cross-bar) ## 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 - • **Rock-Solid Security:** 360° locking collars and straight tube design keep your bike locked and perfectly centered on hanging racks. - • **Effortless Installation:** Quick push-button mechanism lets you mount and remove in seconds—no tools, no hassle. - • **Bike-Friendly Protection:** Molded rubber pads safeguard your bike’s finish from scratches and wear during transport. - • **Custom Fit Telescoping Design:** Adjusts smoothly from 18" to 30.5" to fit a wide range of frame sizes and styles with ease. - • **Universal Frame Compatibility:** Transforms tricky bike frames—women’s, BMX, kids, full-suspension—into rack-ready champions. ## Overview The Thule 982XT Frame Adapter is a versatile, telescoping cross bar designed to make non-standard bike frames compatible with hanging hitch and strap-mounted bike racks. Featuring a secure 360° locking collar system, quick push-button installation, and protective rubber pads, it supports up to 50 pounds and adjusts between 18" and 30.5" to fit women’s, BMX, kids, and full-suspension bikes—ensuring your ride travels safely and in style. ## Description The Thule 982XT Bicycle Frame Adapter for strap and hitch carriers is a cross bar adapter for hard to mount bike frames such as women's bikes, children's bikes, BMX, full-suspension and non-standard bicycle frames. This bike frame adapter creates a straight tube top so that the bicycle can be carried on a hanging style bike rack. It features a telescoping bar that adjusts to multiple frame sizes and style, and padded collars that attach to your bicycle's seat post and headset for a secure hold. As an added convenience, the Thule 928XT frame adapter features easy-to-use push buttons that allow for quick mounting. This bike adapter bar is compatible with most strap and hitch mounted bicycle carriers. Review: I have a nice mountain bike but the 29er frame required a frame adapter for our Thule hitch mount bike rack. I was super nervous about relying on the adapter to keep the bike safe-- but it is a very well made product, easy to use and worked perfectly. Only items to be aware of (not having to do with the Thule Adapter): 1) MAKE SURE that your seat post is very tightly attached to the bike frame. If the seat post slips out during travel in your car, the rear of the bike will fall off the rack. 2) If you have a larger bike or larger wheels (29er)-- AND you have a lower car (like a minivan)-- your bike's front tire may hang too low to the ground. No problem if you're planning on driving on perfectly flat roads. But a speed bump, dip entrance in/out of a gas station, etc. could cause your bike to scrape the road. You can solve this by either adding something under the Thule Adapter-- or just removing the front tire. Review: Les bloucles ne sont pas réglables et bien trop grande. Il est impossible de régler l'entre axe entre le guidon et la selle. Fortement déconseillé. ## Features - Modifies non-standard bike frames to be carried on hanging hitch and strap mounted bike racks - Compatible with women's bike frames, BMX bikes, kids bikes and full-suspension bikes - 360 locking collar design keeps bike secure - Easy-to-use push buttons for quick installation and removal - Telescoping design adapts to multiple bike frames styles and sizes.Molded rubber pads protect bike finish.Straight tube design keeps bikes securely centered and mounted on hanging-style bike carriers.Adjustment range: 18" - 30. 5".Weight capacity: 50 pounds ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004KZS5GW | | Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit | | Brand | Thule | | Colour | Black | | Country of Origin | USA | | Department | Unisex | | Generic Name | bike accessory | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00091021756533 | | Included Components | 1 adapter | | Item Weight | 500 g | | Item model number | 982XT | | Load Capacity | 22.68 kg | | Manufacturer | Thule | | Mounting Type | Strap | | Net Quantity | 1.0 Count | | OEM Part Number | 982XT | | UPC | 091021911079 091021982178 091021756533 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Thule - **Colour:** Black - **Item Weight:** 0.5 Kilograms - **Material:** Aluminium - **Vehicle Service Type:** Bicycle ## Images ![Frame Adapter - Bicycle Cross Bar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BJ6ImBb+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***Y on 1 August 2016* I have a nice mountain bike but the 29er frame required a frame adapter for our Thule hitch mount bike rack. I was super nervous about relying on the adapter to keep the bike safe-- but it is a very well made product, easy to use and worked perfectly. Only items to be aware of (not having to do with the Thule Adapter): 1) MAKE SURE that your seat post is very tightly attached to the bike frame. If the seat post slips out during travel in your car, the rear of the bike will fall off the rack. 2) If you have a larger bike or larger wheels (29er)-- AND you have a lower car (like a minivan)-- your bike's front tire may hang too low to the ground. No problem if you're planning on driving on perfectly flat roads. But a speed bump, dip entrance in/out of a gas station, etc. could cause your bike to scrape the road. You can solve this by either adding something under the Thule Adapter-- or just removing the front tire. ### ⭐ Review *by M***D on 7 August 2025* Les bloucles ne sont pas réglables et bien trop grande. Il est impossible de régler l'entre axe entre le guidon et la selle. Fortement déconseillé. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***K on 9 March 2022* I used this along with a Thule Passage 3 to carry a Full suspension Mountain Bike 1500km through Canada to the Rocky Mountains. The bar worked as advertised to carry the bike, but I personally highly recommend you choose a cradle style bike rack over a frame hanging one. High probability of damaging your frames if carrying more than one bike, and damaging your vehicles finish and paint. ## Frequently Bought Together - Thule Frame Adapter - Bicycle Cross Bar, Black - Thule Apex XT Bike Hitch Rack - Bike Rack Straps, 4-Pack Trilancer Adjustable Bike Wheel Stabilizer Strap with Hook and Loop for Car and Wall Mount, for Transportation and Storage (26'' x 1.5'') --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/558171915-frame-adapter-bicycle-cross-bar](https://www.desertcart.at/products/558171915-frame-adapter-bicycle-cross-bar) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*