Test item Thule Test bike carrier Velospace XT 3 939

New for 2018, due later in March, Thule have delivered a superb tow-bar carrier. It’s incredibly versatile and will cover whatever your requirements be it to carry road or mountain bikes plus e-bikes, heavier mountain bikes or fat bikes. An adapter can be added to carry 4 bikes plus it can be combined with the Thule BackSpace XT to create an all round cargo carrier with 300 litres of extra carrying capacity. Easy boot/trunk access with the smart pedal tilt and large doors clear too – perfect for vehicles such as VW Transporters. Designed for a 13 pin powerplug, but will also work on a 7 pin powerplug, with an additional Thule 9906 adapter.

Features:

• Extra-long wheel trays enabling transport of large bikes (up to 1300 mm wheelbase)
• Adjustable pump buckles with extra-long wheel straps for easy fastening of wheels (up to 4.7" wheels) enabling transport of fat bikes
• Easy mounting of bikes through detachable bike arms
• Easy mounting and adjustment of the carrier before closing the tightening handle thanks to the tow bar coupling’s initial stability
• Easy trunk access even with bikes mounted, thanks to smart foot pedal tilt
• Lockable to the tow-bar and bikes lock to the rack with the AcuTight torque limiter knobs
• Pre-assembled, no tools required
• Fulfills the City Crash norm
• Bike load capacity: 3 (4)
• Load capacity (kg): 60
• Fits all wheel dimensions
• Max weight per bike: 30 kg
• Distance between bikes: 19 cm
• Dimensions: 135 x 73 x 79 cm
• Folded dimensions: 135 x 73 x 31 cm
• Weight (kg): 20.6 kg
• Fits frame dimensions: 22-80 mm
• Detachable frame holders
• Tiltable with bikes
• One Key System compatible
• Fits most bikes with disc brakes
• Rear lights
• Powerplug: 13-pin
• 7 pin powerplug will provide energy for turn signals, stop lamp ans registration plate lamp, while the 13 pin powerplug will enable reversing lamps and disable the rear parking sensor while driving reverse
• With the additional Thule 9906 adapter you will be able to plug the towbar into a 7 pin 
• TÜV Approved
• Fulfils City Crash norm
• Maximum weight per bike is 30 kg

SPECIAL RENTAL BENEFITS

In the case of purchasing a new product from the rented category within 6 months from the rental, the paid rental amount will be refunded* to the customer, namely:

• for a bicycle seat up to €30
• for skis and snowboards up to €50
• for a bicycle up to €150
• for a roof tent up to €30
• for a watch up to €20

*To receive the refund, an invoice must be presented.

RENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Item pickup is available:
   • on the rental day after 9:00, if the rental starts on a Monday or the first business day after a holiday,
   • on the day before the first paid rental day after 17:00 (except on Sundays and public holidays, when the store is closed).
2. Return of the item must be completed no later than 12:00 on the day after the last paid rental day. Otherwise, an additional rental day will be charged.
3. Rental cannot end on a Saturday or on the day before a public holiday.
4. If the rental includes a Saturday, Sunday will always be charged as well, and vice versa.
5. If the rental starts on the last business day before a holiday, the rental is charged up to and including the last holiday date.
6. Rental and return on Sundays and public holidays is not possible.
7. A valid personal ID must be presented upon item collection.
8. Item reservations in-store are possible only with advance payment for the full rental duration.
9. Online rentals must be paid with a credit or debit card. In-store payment is also possible in cash.
10. For online payments, the following amounts are reserved upon item collection:
    • 10% of the retail value when using a credit card,
    • 25% of the retail value when using a debit card.
11. For in-store payments, the following amounts are reserved upon item collection:
    • 10% of the retail value when using a credit card, if the total retail value exceeds €3,500,
    • 25% of the retail value when using a debit card.
12. Rental cancellation policy:
    • more than 30 days before the rental: full refund,
    • 8 to 29 days before the rental: 80% refund,
    • less than 8 days before the rental: no refund.
13. The use of rented items is entirely at the customer’s own risk.
14. For each day of delay in returning the item, two (2) additional rental days will be charged.
15. If the item is more than three (3) days late, PR, d.o.o. reserves the right to:
    • charge the customer’s credit card or personal account,
    • and report the item as stolen to the authorities.
16. If the returned item is damaged beyond normal wear and tear, repair costs will be charged according to the valid service price list of PR, d.o.o.
17. If the rented bicycle or equipment is damaged or lost, the customer is liable for compensation up to 80% of its retail value. The customer expressly agrees to be charged accordingly via credit card based on the assessed damage.
18. Bicycles must be returned clean and dry. Otherwise, a cleaning fee of €9 will be charged.
19. The deposit will be refunded only if the item is returned undamaged.
20. Reserved items may be picked up at Extreme Vital Škofja Loka, Vič Ljubljana, BTC Ljubljana or Radovljica.

Service provider: PR, šport in trgovina, d.o.o., Puštal 101, 4220 Škofja Loka

All prices are valid as of 01 August 2025. Prices include 22% VAT and are in EUR.

TERMS AND PRICE LIST APPLY TO EXTREME VITAL LOCATIONS: ŠKOFJA LOKA, TRŽAŠKA CESTA, BTC LJUBLJANA AND RADOVLJICA.