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Thule ARB53BSG - BLACK AeroBlade 53 Inch Load Bars - Set of 2

The Aeroblade is fully interchangeable with Thule Rapid Traverse, and Rapid Podium foot packs.
  • The Aeroblade is fully interchangeable with Thule Rapid Traverse, and Rapid Podium foot packs.
  • The Thule Winddiffuser T slot cover disrupts airflow to reduce noise and the load bar features a kamm-tail to reduce aerodynamic drag.
  • The Thule SmartSlide makes installing the Aeroblade easy using a measuring tape free slide-able under-bar cover which also helps with aerodynamics.
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$179.95
Your Price:
$164.95 (You save $15.00)
SKU:
ARB53BSG
Brand:
Thule
Weight:
6.00 LBS
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Product Description

About our Powder Coating Process for the Thule Black AeroBlade Load Bars 2

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Strength

BoxBeam - The sophisticated BoxBeam aluminum extrusion creates one of the strongest load bars on the market.  Using a vertical load test, the AeroBlade can sustain over 800 lbf of force.

  

Compatibility

SwingBlade - The new SwingBlade end cap pivots open to allow full access to the t-slot for easy accessory installs.

Thule AeroBlade Strength p/b Rack Outfitters

  

Thule AeroBlade SwingBlade p/b Rack Outfitters

Aerodynamics

WindDiffuser - A textured surface on the t-slot cover that distrubs the airflow better than a smooth surface to greatly reduce wind noise.  The AeroBlade design also features a kamm-tail to promote clean "air flow release" helping to reduce aerodymamic drag.

  

Easy Fit

SmartSlide - The new SmartSlide is a molded measurement system providing a quick, no-hassle, tape measure free foot installation.  SmartSlide also covers the underbar slot to improve aerodynamics and noise diffusion.

Thule AeroBlade WindDiffuser p/b Rack Outfitters

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Thule AeroBlade SmartSlide p/b Rack Outfitters

Questions?  Visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page for more details on the AeroBlade Load Bars.

Product Video

Product Comparison

Considering the Whispbar™ by Yakima®?  The Whispbar™ by Yakima® may offer a specific attribute that make it the right choice for an individual, however, for the vast majority of users the Thule® AeroBlade™ clearly offers an exceptional set of beneficial features that set it apart and above others.

Thule® AeroBlade™ and Whispbar™ by Yakima® both offer comparable aerodynamic attributes as well as some other common features.  The table below details the key differences among these manufacture's aerodynamic aluminum load bars.

Key Differences

Thule®
AeroBlade™

Whispbar™
by Yakima®

O.E.M.
Factory
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Interchangable with Current Foot Packs / Towers check-mark.png image-x.png image-x.png
Uses Current Traverse Fit Kits / Q Clips check-mark.png image-x.png image-x.png
Uses Current Podium Fit Kits / Control Tower Landing Pads check-mark.png image-x.png image-x.png
Fits 100% of the Top 25 Selling Vehicles in North America* check-mark.png image-x.png image-x.png
Fits over 95% of the Top 50 Selling Vehicles in North America* check-mark.png image-x.png image-x.png
T-Slot Mounting of 80% of Thule Bicycle Carriers check-mark.png image-x.png image-x.png
Solar Powered Factory? check-mark.png image-x.png image-x.png
80% of Product Line Made in USA? check-mark.png image-x.png image-x.png


*Thule AeroBlade™ fits 100% of the top 25, Whispbar™ by Yakima® fits 84%.  **Thule® AeroBlade™ fits 96% of the top 50, Whispbar™ by Yakima® fits 86%.  Whispbar™ by Yakima® names and related marks are property of of their respective owners.  Information obtained from manufacture's web sites Aug. 2011.

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