Can an E-Bike be Mounted to a Swagman XTC Bike Rack?
Question:
I have an e-bike with no top bar for holding the bike onto rack so is there another way to mount on Swagman XTC-2 2-bike?
asked by: Phil R
Expert Reply:
There is a potential solution for you, though it will depend on the weight of your e-bike. The Yakima bike adapter bar # Y02531 attaches between your handlebars and seat post to form a horizontal attachment point for the hook on your Swagman XTC-2 # S64670.
The adapter can adjust to lengths anywhere from 14-1/2" to 31-1/2" but does have a weight capacity of 45 lbs, which is actually 10 lbs more than the capacity of your Swagman, which has a per-bike capacity of 35 lbs, a weight which many e-bikes climb past.
If you find that your e-bike is too heavy for the Swagman, there are hitch-mounted racks made with e-bikes in mind. The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE for Electric Bicycles # HLY84FR has a weight capacity of 80 lbs per bike while the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 can carry bikes up to 65 lbs. Keep in mind that you would need at least a Class II hitch for the Thule and a Class III for the Hollywood.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Heavy Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
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