Product Comparison: Thule Helium Pro 3 vs Thule Helium Pro 2


Advertiser Disclosure
X

This site is a free online resource that strives to offer helpful content and comparison features to its visitors. Please be advised that the operator of this site accepts advertising compensation from certain companies that appear on the site, and such compensation impacts the location and order in which the companies (and/or their products) are presented, and in some cases may also impact the scoring that is assigned to them. The scoring that appears on this site is determined by the site operator in its sole discretion, and should NOT be relied upon for accuracy purposes. In fact, Company/product listings on this page DO NOT imply endorsement by the site operator. Except as expressly set forth in our Terms of Use, all representations and warranties regarding the information presented on this page are disclaimed. The information which appears on this site is subject to change at any time. More info

General Specifications
Brand
Thule
Thule
Model
Helium Pro 3
Helium Pro 2
Origin
USA
USA
About the Product
Super lightweight aluminum construction is half the weight of steel hitch bike racks, providing easy installation, removal, and handling.
Lightweight aluminum hitch bike rack provides outstanding bike protection and easy-on, easy-off convenience.
Key Specs
Type
Hitch Mounted
Hitch Mounted
Bike Fixation Method
Ratchet straps
Ratchet straps
Mounting Location
Rear
Rear
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Thule Helium Pro 3 Hitch Bike Rack
  • Love this product. It is so easy to use.
  • Works well. Amazing straps system.
  • Stable, easy and quick to assemble.
  • Robust product and easy installation.
  • Conveniently carry three bicycles.
Thule Helium Pro 2 Hitch Bike Rack
  • I loved the lightweight and easy-hitch attach method this rack utilizes.
  • Comes with locks to secure your rack to the hitch and bike to your rack.
  • This is an amazing rack. Perfectly packed, easy to install.
  • Very lightweight and engineered very well.
  • The rubber ratchet straps are a masterpiece of poor design.
Size & Weight
Height
39 in.
37.3 in.
Width
11 in.
11 in.
Depth
37.3 in.
32 in.
Weight
20 lbs.
19 lbs.
Construction
Number Of Transporting Bikes
3
2
Max load capacity
112.5 lbs.
75 lbs.
Rust Proof
Yes
Yes
Frame Material
Aluminium / Plastic
Aluminium / Plastic
What customers say about "Construction"
Thule Helium Pro 3 Hitch Bike Rack
  • This bike rack is amazingly light with the aluminum construction.
  • Quality materials, simple assembly.
  • The rack is very sturdy.
  • Good solid construction.
  • Robust and well made.
Thule Helium Pro 2 Hitch Bike Rack
  • The bike rack is very rigid.
  • The bike rack is super nice and solid.
  • Solid unit and very easy to install and use.
  • This rack is great! Very secure.
  • Love it! Easy to install and lightweight. Great quality.
Features
Foldable Design
Yes
Yes
Suitable Vehicles
Venicles with rear hatch/trunk
Venicles with rear hatch/trunk
Built-in Security Lock
Yes
Yes
Tool Free Attachment
Yes
Yes
Extras
HitchSwitch, Easily fold down bike arms, SnugTite stinger design, One Key System compatible
Easily fold down bike arms, Compact cradle design, HitchSwitch, One Key System compatible
What customers say about "Features"
Thule Helium Pro 3 Hitch Bike Rack
  • It is easy to assemble and disassemble.
  • Excellent finish, looks very sturdy.
  • Easy to assemble and use.
  • Well designed, strong and easy to use.
  • It holds all my bikes with ease.
Thule Helium Pro 2 Hitch Bike Rack
  • Rack easily folds to give you an access to your trunk.
  • This bike carrier is a very well designed, easy to install, and stable product.
  • Locking feature is very nice.
  • It’s light, very easy to put on and take off, comes with hitch and bike locks, and holds the bikes very well.
  • Rack seems sturdy and like the locking features.
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
449.95 $
429.95 $


Other reviews