Thule
Thule T2 Pro XTR
$899.95Cheaper
Released 2021
Best Hitch Bike Racks · head-to-head
Thule T2 Pro XTR vs Yakima StageTwo
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Thule T2 Pro XTR is cheaper at $899.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Yakima
Yakima StageTwo
$949.99
Released 2025
Which is better: the Thule T2 Pro XTR or Yakima StageTwo?
The Thule T2 Pro XTR wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Thule T2 Pro XTR is the cheaper at $899.95. The Thule T2 Pro XTR both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  Thule T2 Pro XTR |  Yakima StageTwo |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $899.95 | $949.99 |
| Brand | Thule | Yakima |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Bike capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Rack style | platform | platform |
| Hitch size | 1.25 & 2 in | 1.25 & 2 in |
| Max bike weight (lb) | 60 | 70 |
| Max tire width (in) | 5 | 5 |
| Max wheelbase (in) | — | 52 |
| Frame contact | No | No |
| Fold flat | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt away | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated lock | Yes | Yes |
| Add on capable | Yes | Yes |
| Rack weight (lb) | 52.04 | 63 |
Sources — Thule T2 Pro XTR: thule.com (verified 2026-10-19). Yakima StageTwo: yakima.com (verified 2026-10-20).
What's the difference between the Thule T2 Pro XTR and Yakima StageTwo?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max bike weight (lb): Thule T2 Pro XTR 60 vs Yakima StageTwo 70
- Rack weight (lb): Thule T2 Pro XTR 52.04 vs Yakima StageTwo 63