Can the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack Be Used with the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender
Question:
Is there any reason that this rack cannot be used with a swingaway adapter, and specifically the Kuat Pivot v2? I have a heavy ebike - Turbo Vado that weighs around 60 lbs.
asked by: Visorvet
Expert Reply:
The Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # TH903202 cannot be used with the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVP20B because of the 1-1/4" to 2" adapter. Bike rack manufacturers agree that using 2 adapters like this weakens the whole setup and could cause something to fail.
Instead what I recommend doing is using the Pivot 2 # PVP20B with the Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack # HLY66ZR as it has a weight capacity of 70 lbs and some with a ramp for easier loading/unloading of your bikes, and it has the same basic securing method as the EasyFold XT.
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Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
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Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Passenger's Side
- Hitch Adapters
- Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- 250 lbs
- Kuat
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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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