The Thule Criterium roof bike rack carries a single bicycle on your existing roof rack. The Criterium features a contoured wheel tray with an easy to use clamping arm that secures your bike. With a twist of the dial, the automated clamp secures bike frames up to 3-3/8" in diameter and releases it with a press of the release switch. The Thule bike rack secures each wheel to the rack with plastic wheel ties to prevent bouncing or rolling. The Thule 598 bike rack fits on to many roof racks with 2.5" wide cross bars on either the passenger's or driver's side. If you are questioning what rack you should use for transporting only a couple bicycles on the roof of your vehicle, the quick and easy to use Thule Criterium bike rack is your answer. View our available cargo accessories below.
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- 1 bike capacity
- Rack level adjustment dial closes clamp around bike frame
- Two straps for securing front and rear bike wheels
- 57" long track is 2-3/4" wide to support many different sized wheels up to 2.6" W
- Release lever on clamp dial releases your bike in seconds!
- Move bike rack from passenger side to drivers side easily
- Compatible w/ Thule One Key™ locks (sold separately)
- Compatible w/ Thule Ride-On™ Adapter (sold separately)
- Instructions

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1-Bike Thule Criterium Roof Bike Rack Product Specifications & Price
| Item # |
Manufacturer |
Description |
Max Cross Bar Width |
Bike Frame Diameter |
Price |
| 598 |
Thule |
Criterium 1-Bike Roof Bike Rack |
Front Bar: 2.5" Rear Bar: 2.5" |
3-3/8" Max |
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