---
product_id: 277533715
title: "Thule Frame Adapter - Bicycle Cross Bar, Black"
brand: "thule"
price: "€ 138.56"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Thule"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/277533715-thule-frame-adapter-bicycle-cross-bar-black
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# Telescoping design fits 18"-30.5" frames 360° locking collar for ultimate security Molded rubber pads protect bike finish Thule Frame Adapter - Bicycle Cross Bar, Black

**Brand:** thule
**Price:** € 138.56
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ Elevate your ride—carry every frame with confidence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thule Frame Adapter - Bicycle Cross Bar, Black by thule
- **How much does it cost?** € 138.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/277533715-thule-frame-adapter-bicycle-cross-bar-black)

## 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

- • **Bike-Friendly Protection:** Molded rubber pads safeguard your bike’s finish while the straight tube design ensures perfect balance on hanging racks.
- • **Adjustable Telescoping Bar:** Custom fit for frames from 18" to 30.5", adapting seamlessly to your bike’s unique geometry.
- • **Quick-Release Push Buttons:** Effortless installation and removal—get on the road faster, hassle-free.
- • **Secure 360° Locking Collar:** Keeps your bike locked in place, eliminating wobble and worry on every trip.
- • **Universal Frame Compatibility:** Transforms non-standard frames—women’s, BMX, kids, full-suspension—into rack-ready rides.

## Overview

The Thule 982XT Frame Adapter is a versatile, telescoping cross bar designed to fit non-standard bike frames—including women’s, BMX, kids, and full-suspension bikes—onto hanging hitch and strap-mounted bike racks. Featuring a 360° locking collar, quick-release push buttons, and molded rubber pads, it ensures secure, scratch-free transport for bikes weighing up to 50 pounds with an adjustable range of 18" to 30.5".

## 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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,875 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #20 in Automobile Sports Racks & Carriers |
| Brand | Thule |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,267) |
| Date First Available | 15 September 2023 |
| Item Weight | 500 g |
| Item model number | 982XT |
| Manufacturer | Thule |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 982XT |
| Model | frame adapter |
| OEM Part Number | 982XT |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Thule
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item weight:** 0.5 Kilograms
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Vehicle service type:** Bicycle

## Images

![Thule Frame Adapter - Bicycle Cross Bar, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BJ6ImBb+L.jpg)
![Thule Frame Adapter - Bicycle Cross Bar, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sqp-Uu0xL.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'')

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*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-02-18*