The Thule 594XT Side Arm is a great bike rack for those looking to mount bikes directly to their Thule, Yakima, and Most factory racks without having to remove the front tire.
When your bike is mounted to the 594XT there is no contact with the frame, as it attaches over the front tire, and the rear strap goes over the rim of the rear tire. This means that it is a perfect solution for those higher end Bikes, as well as bikes with carbon fiber frames, disc brakes, thru-axles and other non-traditional frame designs
Another Great feature found on the 594xt, as apposed to other Thule upright bike trays is that the ratcheting arm which secures over the front tire can stay upright on its own during the loading process.
Meaning that you don’t have to hold up the full weight of the bike with one hand while awkwardly having to reach down and raise the arm to secure it with the other.
In terms of security, Thule 549xt has the ability to lock both the Bike to the frame, as well as the bikes to the Rack, but it requires the purchase of a (2) Pack of Thule Lock Cores to do so.
CLICK HERE to take a gander at the 594XT‘s installation instructions
If you have any specific fit or feature questions about this Rack or any Rack Accessory please feel free to contact us directly and we would be more than happy to discuss it with you.