{"product_id":"thule-velocompact-2-13-pin","title":"Thule VeloCompact 2 13-pin","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Compact 2-Bike Carrier for Everyday Cycling Adventures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThule VeloCompact 2 Bike Towbar Rack 13 Pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a lightweight, compact and easy-to-use bike carrier designed for everyday cycling, weekend adventures and family holidays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46kg maximum load capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, support for two bicycles weighing up to 25kg each and a convenient folding design, the Thule VeloCompact 2 offers a practical solution for transporting road bikes, mountain bikes and compatible electric 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sheds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of lightweight construction and compact folding makes it a practical choice for cyclists who want a rack that is easy to manage between trips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Scottish Cycling Adventures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're heading to the mountain bike trails at Glentress, exploring the roads around Loch Lomond or travelling through the Scottish Highlands, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThule VeloCompact 2 Towbar Bike Carrier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a reliable way to transport your bikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts manageable weight, compact design and convenient loading features make it particularly well suited to everyday cyclists, couples and outdoor 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Pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e924021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack\/Aluminium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBike Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Bikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Load Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Weight Per 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