Thule Epos - folding rack for 3 bikes no. 979200

A new fast, convenient, easy-to-use carrier from Thule. A very useful feature of this rack is that it is foldable so it's very easy to transport, it has integrated transport wheels to assist you in handling the carrier when it is not in use. It will take up less space to store and less space in your boot if you ever need to put it in the car.

The Epos is simple to fit to your tow ball from folded. Just place the carrier over the tow ball, fold the rack down then fasten the handle and lock it in place. It has a foot operated tilt function accessed from the front of the bike carrier, near the lights - that's a major plus point. The tilt mechanism allows you to open the tailgate without removing the bikes, which is often very useful.

It can take two bikes up to 30kg each (up to a maximum combined weight of 60kg) and has a wider spacing between the bikes (25cm), so it's great if you have larger and heavier bikes, such as electric bikes (but it's equally suitable for smaller kids bikes).

The lockable telescopic arms on the Epos 3 give you the freedom to secure your bikes on any part of the frame, or on the rear wheel, so is an ideal solution if you have bikes with an extra chunky frame, or unusual geometry. The bikes are held securely with a steel-reinforced strap which fits around most bike frames.

It comes with long wheel straps with pump buckles to make it easy to secure your wheels. The supplied wheel straps fit tyres up to 3" wide, longer wheel straps are available separately for tyres up to 5" wide.

Other specifications and technical info:

• Max load capacity: 60kg (30kg per bike, tow bar nose weight limit permitting)
• Weight: 22.7kg
• Fits frame diameters from 20mm to 90mm (remember you can also attach the bike using the rear wheel, or you can usually use the downtube if your frame is too chunky)
• Supplied largely pre-assembled
• Comes with a 13 pin five function lighting system
• Fits most tow balls

The 979 comes with five function rear lights so it is fitted with a 13 pin plug for 13 pin continental type electric sockets. If you have a 7 pin socket you will need the Lighting adapter '13 pin' (rack) to 7 pin (car) listed below. We include this adapter for free with every Epos bike carrier ordered. If you have a 7 pin socket the reversing light and fog light will not work. The 7 pin socket isn't wired for these functions.

This bike carrier is not designed for vehicles with a rear door mounted spare wheel. The rack tilts to allow you to open most tailgates (but it won't tilt far enough to allow vertical tailgates to open, such as vans and older MPVs).

Optional accessories (shown below) are also available. These include a loading ramp, which is great if you have electric bikes. You can even use the Thule Santu cargo box on this version of Epos.

Delivery charges and arrangements:

We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.

These are our standard charges; there are usually surcharges for all offshore destinations and some remote postcodes - for details please see our delivery information page.

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Delivery times

Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays).

Cut-off times for Express Delivery orders
Express Delivery orders placed before before the cut-off times shown below will usually be desptached on the date of order. Express Delivery orders placed after these cut-off times will be despatched the next working day.

Delivery FAQs

When will my order arrive?
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Express Delivery orders placed on a Friday (before 1pm) should be delivered on the Monday or Tuesday, Express Delivery orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday should be delivered on the Tuesday or Wednesday. The arrangements for Very Heavy Items are different and are shown above.

What about Next Working Day delivery?
Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next working day, if the order is placed before the cut-off time (see above). Some will arrive on the second working day if there has been a "split-delivery". So-called “split deliveries” happen when the couriers do not have enough trailer space for everything that should be moved around the UK, so they will load what they can and leave the rest for the next trailer.

Is my delivery day guaranteed?
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. As well as split deliveries, all courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.

Do I need to be at home?
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver to an address which suits you – this does not need to be your home address. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.

Payment options:

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