Recommended Hitch Bike Rack to Carry Two 60-lb Electric Bikes on Subaru Outback
Question:
I have a Subaru Outback with a 1 1/4 receiver hitch. Im considering the following racks for my e-bikes. Each weighs about 60 pounds. Id appreciate your opinion on the Thule TH903202.
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
The 1-1/4-inch trailer hitch on your Subaru Outback is a Class II type which has the necessary tongue weight (TW) capacity to carry two fairly heavy 60-lb electric bikes along with the weight of your chosen bike rack.
The hitch bike rack you referenced, the Thule Easy Fold # TH903202, has the capacity to handle 60-lb bikes. It offers the advantage of providing good clearance at the back of your car - a full 14-inches from the hitch pin hole. This means that your bikes will have more space and will be less likely to contact the vehicle and the Thule will fit BOTH 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches.
I have linked a video showing the features of the Easy Fold rack.
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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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