# Thule Tour Rack Side Frames, Model 3205485

Thule Tour Rack Side Frames, model 3205485, add pannier support and alternate bag mounting positions to a Thule Tour Rack. The two-frame accessory is specified for panniers from any brand, but the rack itself is sold separately.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Brand: Thule
- Model: 3205485
- Category: Sports & Outdoors > Cycling > Bicycle Parts & Accessories
- Price: 35.95 USD
- Previous price: 49.95 USD
- Discount: 28%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T05:47:35.335Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 62

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## At a glance

- Provides extra pannier support and alternate mounting positions on a Thule Tour Rack.
- Listing claims compatibility with any generation of Thule Tour Rack and pannier bags from any brand.
- The second rail allows panniers to sit in a lower position when the rack is mounted at the front wheel.
- Side frames can be converted to InLock mounting panels with the optional Thule InLock Adapter Set, sold separately.

## Pros

- Includes two side frames for a full rack upgrade.
- The additional lower mounting position can help place front-mounted panniers lower on the rack.
- The stated 10mm aluminum rails are intended to fit pannier bags from any brand.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Thule
- Model: 3205485
- Color: Black
### Dimensions and installation
- Mounting types listed: Rear Seat Mount
- Dimensions listed: 15"L x 12"W x 3"H
- Weight listed: 2.1 pounds
### Materials
- Material listed: Plastic
- Rail material and diameter: 10mm aluminum rails

## Before you buy

- This is a side-frame accessory, not the Thule Tour Rack itself. Confirm the selected listing's package contents, since its details also identify a rear bike rack as an included component while the product features describe two side frames and say the rack is sold separately. The listed plastic material also differs from the aluminum rails described in the feature text.

## In the box

- Two side frames (Check selected pack): The product features say the set includes two frames.
- Rear bike rack (Check selected pack): The included-components detail lists a rear bike rack, but the product features say the Thule Tour Rack is sold separately. Confirm the selected listing's package contents.

## A good fit for

- Thule Tour Rack owners who want added pannier support or more mounting-position options.
- Cyclists setting up panniers for bikepacking, commuting, or a front-wheel rack installation.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who need a complete bike rack rather than side frames for a separately sold Thule Tour Rack.
- Buyers expecting the optional Thule InLock Adapter Set to be included.

## Customer feedback

The aggregate ratings lean strongly positive, with many five-star ratings, but a small share are one- or three-star. Ratings alone do not explain the reasons or establish how the side frames perform. Buyers should weigh them alongside the listing's stated use as an add-on for pannier support, not as a complete rack.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does this include the Thule Tour Rack?
The feature text describes the rack as sold separately. However, the listing's included-components detail says rear bike rack, so the package contents are contradictory and should be confirmed for the selected listing.
### Will the side frames fit panniers from other brands?
The listing says the 10mm aluminum rails are compatible with pannier bags from any brand.
### Can panniers be mounted lower on the rack?
The listing says a second rail allows a lower pannier position when the rack is mounted at the front wheel.
### Is the InLock Adapter Set included?
No. It is described as optional and sold separately.

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