Recommended Lightweight Bike Rack For Carrying Two 50 lb Trek Townie Go E-Bikes

Question:

We have two trek townie go ebikes that weigh 50 lbs without battery. We have a 1 1/4 inch hitch. I’m looking for a rack that is not too heavy for my husband to lift because we will be taking it on and off frequently.

asked by: Sherry

Expert Reply:

Your best bet for a lightweight bike rack that can hold two 50 lb e-bikes is going to be the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202. The rack itself weighs 45 lbs, making it one of the lightest e-bike racks we carry. The platform portion of the rack folds up, kind of like a suitcase with a handle on top and wheels on the bottom, so it is very easy to carry. I am sure this will be highly beneficial if you will be taking the rack off frequently. The Thule EasyFold is known to be one of the best options for easy on/off. It also includes a loading ramp which makes loading heavy bikes easier, and it is fully lockable.

We have made several videos reviewing, installing and using the Thule EasyFold XT. I have linked a few videos below if you want to take a closer look.

expert reply by: Jesse M