Thule 518 Echelon Bike Mount

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You want bike security? The 518 Echelon is just that. With a steel head and super thick tray, this bike rack is the most secure bike rack that Thule makes. Super-easy, adjustable skewer and re-designed head allow this rack to adapt to almost any bike on the market. The Echelon includes a road bike adapter so your skinny road tire is just as secure as your fat mountain tire.

List Price: $179.95
Our Price: $161.95

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Fits all disc brake and full suspension bikes with standard 9mm skewers.
New, improved ETC (Equalized Twin Cam) clamping system solidly secures forks
Wheel tray fits wide tires up to 2.6" mtb tires.
Convenient central locking system locks bike to rack, and rack to car
Includes a road bike adapter to accommodate lower profile rims found on many road bikes
Attaches to square and round load bars out of the box
Lockable with One Key System (requires 1 lock - sold separately)

Can be adapted to work with Thule AeroBlade Load Bars and Whispbar Rack Systems with Xadapt 9 (choose from dropdown menu above)

Can be adapted to mount to Factory Installed Crossbars with 532 Ride On Adapter (sold separately)

Downloadable PDF of Installation Instruction

The Echelon Bike mount has an easy installation, and will use 3½ inches of crossbar, making it a nice option for mounting outbard of the tower on your rack

Thule Lock Cylinders

	Lock cylinders that work with Thule sport carriers and rack systems
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Thule Xadapt 9 Aero Bar Adapters

	The Thule Xadapt 9 enables you to attach your Thule 517 Peloton, Thule 518 Echelon, or Thule 594 SideArm bike rack to your Thule Aluminum Aero Crossbar
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	The Peloton has been discontinued and has been replaced with the Thule 526 Circuit. Click here to be redirected.
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Thule 530L Lefty Fork Adapter

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	List Price: $74.95 Our Price: $66.95

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