
Justin is a London based dad of three. As well as being a content creator, he's also interested in all things tech, law, software engineering, and photography related, and likes to cycle in his free time.

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> Towbar bike rack dream right here!

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If you follow me on Instagram, you know what a huge fan of anything Thule I am. Last year I have been kindly given a [Thule EasyFold XT 3](https://www.thule.com/en-gb/bike-rack/towbar-bike-racks/thule-easyfold-xt-3-_-934300) for a review and I’ve been using it ever since. I had an old bike rack on my previous car which can only be described in two words: not Thule!

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This fully foldable, compact, and easy-to-use [towbar-mounted bike rack](https://www.thule.com/en-gb/bike-rack) for all types of bikes is absolutely brilliant! When I say all types of bikes, I really mean it! Check the photos below, find the 50 year old chopper and you’d know that’s mine 🙂 Bulky, heavy and a bit rusty (shhh) but it fits like a dream in the bike rack. So does Aly’s gigantic bike which comes with a huge basket – apparently her ‘I can’t live without’ insta prop!

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Here are some of my features of the Thule bike rack:

-   Fully foldable for convenient mounting, handling and storage – the way in which it folds is a big plus for when it’s off the car and into STORAGE!

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-   High load capacity enabling transport of e-bikes and heavy mountain bikes – Yes!!! Just check our bikes 😀

![thule-bike-rack](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944791/D9_FED_79_A_C565_45_A9_B5_DB_8_ACD_61_B0_E11_E_edf07b1c77.jpg)

-   Easy mounting of bikes through detachable bike arms with lockable Thule AcuTight torque limiter knobs that click when optimal torque is reached – another feature which I love!!

![thule-bike-rack](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944646/57_FDF_1_F6_F8_E7_42_FE_872_C_9_E9023_AE_11_EC_a267efff62.jpg)

-   Smooth mounting and adjustment of the bike rack before closing the tightening handle, thanks to the towbar coupling’s initial stability

![thule-bike-rack](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944530/6_C59_FC_88_4646_417_D_85_BA_7_D884_ECDA_79_D_6de234fb93.jpg)

-   Ergonomic transport of the bike rack thanks to the integrated transport wheels and carrying handle – Aly can carry it by herself with absolutely no problem!

![thule-bike-rack](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944662/808_AF_19_C_B011_4891_A91_A_82_BE_2_ED_5488_F_b1cb546269.jpg)

-   Pre-assembled, no tools required – the GENIUS part!!!

![thule-bike-rack-007.jpeg](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944517/0_AA_71_EF_6_B9_F3_4726_A5_A6_8_AB_40_C8_CF_1_EC_06838feee4.jpg)

-   Lock your bikes to the bike rack and your bike rack to the towbar (locks included) – yes, they are included and it gives me more piece of mind.

![thule-bike-rack](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944662/808_AF_19_C_B011_4891_A91_A_82_BE_2_ED_5488_F_b1cb546269.jpg)

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You can find below a few photos from my first experience with the bike rack on our Tesla Model X.

You can find all tech behind the product on Thule website, but here are a few more details below that may interest you.


If you follow me on Instagram, you know what a huge fan of anything Thule I am...

Thule did it again - THE dream bike rack for families


If you’re still shopping for your kid’s Christmas gift, here’s a review that might help you decide easier, without having to undergo endless trips to the overcrowded Disney shops and way too busy malls.

It was rather easy for us to decide on a gift for our toddler as he had continuously been asking for a pair of pedals to attach to his little balance bike. As if that’s the right solution to start peddling! But transitioning a toddler to a pedal bike can be a bit challenging, therefore for the past couple of months I went through an entire process of researching and testing the best available options. We went to a few bike shops and tried on several bikes, but I’ve also spent a few good hours each week in the online shopping world reading thousands of reviews and hoping to find the one that clicks. And then I found it: one bike they said it grows with your child.

![littlebig bikes](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944526/5_C3_C19_CF_6273_452_D_AA_33_4_F9_E8_B493_F64_baa2efba65.jpg)

As intrigued as I was, I started checking out feedback from people who already purchased one. But despite of being a young company, lots of happy parents’ praising words pushed me to make contact.

![littlebig bikes](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944645/55_ACCCA_8_1_EC_0_4_DD_9_807_B_10_CEE_584_F954_165ad05aa1.jpg)

Simon Evans of Irish company LittleBig Bikes is an engineer and cycling enthusiast who developed a great concept of a balance bike designed to grow with your child after spending time working in a bike shop. Here he observed how parents always came back getting a new bike each time for different ages.

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My other half Aly [@allmumstalk](http://allmumstalk.com/product-reviews/ride-with-them/) already wrote a reviewing piece on the same bike (we are that thrilled about it!) and mentioned that our toddler’s first balance bike was a good start, yet the lack of inflatable wheels made the ride uncomfortable once he was really confident in gaining speed. The LittleBig new bike came with proper air tyres and that’s only one of the main reasons I wish I knew about from the beginning. It also took me less than 20 minutes to put it together while I have to say it’s rather easy to change it from balance mode to pedals.

![littlebig bikes](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944645/55_ACCCA_8_1_EC_0_4_DD_9_807_B_10_CEE_584_F954_165ad05aa1.jpg)

The bikes are designed & hand assembled in Ireland and they come with a sleek design and a great price attached if you consider the approximate 5 years investment. Therefore, that’s my number one choice for a Christmas present if you haven’t covered the bike chapter yet. It’s one way to make the tiny humans’ confidence grow while they become more independent and eventually, in my case, better riders than their own dad…

![littlebig bikes](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpgowkqsr/image/upload/v1611944516/0_AE_19_A70_D246_49_FE_B0_A1_11229011513_D_11d3225074.jpg)

Next pit stop: Christmas tree shopping!

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If you’re still shopping for your kid’s Christmas gift, here’s a review...

Thule did it again - THE dream bike rack for families

It’s beginning to look a lot like... LittleBig Bikes