Thule 593 Wheel-On Rooftop Bicycle Wheel Carrier
A simple wheel carrying solution for an fork mounted bike carrierThe Thule 593 Wheel-On Rooftop Bicycle Wheel Carrier is loaded with features to ensure your wheel travels safely to your destination, and is easy to remove when you arrive. The 593 Wheel-On replaces the 545 wheel carrier, and fits all quick-release wheels from 24- to 29-inches in length.
The 593 provides you with fast wheel loading and unloading via an easy, drop-in fork design, which also doubles as a wheel security feature. This wheel carrier features a zero-adjustment, anti-spin device, and provides you with maximum versatility with an adjustable carrying angle. The 593 Wheel-On folds down flat when its not in use so it is out of your way, and fits Xsporter, Thule, and Yakima load bars. This unit complements Thule 590 V2, 589 Velo Vise, 591 LT Classic, and 822 Bed Rider fork-mount bike carriers, but user’s should note that it does not come with a locking option.
What’s in the Box?
593 wheel carrier assembly, 2 x metal brackets, 4 x knobs, 4 x carriage bolts, and instruction guide
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
Product Features
- Fast wheel loading and unloading with easy drop in fork design
- Zero adjustment anti spin device
- Folds flat when not in use
- Fits all quick release wheels from 24″ to 29″
- Fits Xsporter,Thule and Yakima load bars
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Good, but flawed
Works well on Yakima Racks I bought the 593 wheel-on rooftop carrier based mostly on reviews I read here on Amazon. While it is a quality unit that works well, I do wish the mounting screws/nuts were hidden once mounted, much like the Echelon bike carrier they make. This unit can easily be stolen as is. The other issue is the locking screw for the arms doesn’t really LOCK it into either the vertical or horizontal (storage) position, it can still be pushed down/up with little force. Aside from these gripes, I really…