Recommendation for a 2-Bike Electric Bike Rack With Ramp

Question:

Can any of their tray racks hold electric bikes, up to 60 pounds? And does it come with ramp, or do you think it could be modified after market to accommodate a ramp? Thank you for help. Regards,

asked by: Marty

Expert Reply:

Good news, I can help you find a bike rack that can accommodate your electric bike needs.

My recommendation for your 60lbs electric bikes is the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202. This bike rack can transport 2 electric bikes up to 65lbs each. It also comes with a ramp for you to load your bikes which is one of the special features you had mentioned wanting. It has padded clamps on the adjustable arms to hold the bikes on the rack and a foot pedal tilts rack with bikes loaded for cargo area access. The EasyFold true to its name folds up for compact storage and has a tool-free installation. This rack also already includes the locks, this will ensure that the bikes will be secure to the carrier as well as the carrier will be secured to the vehicle.

Be sure to consult your owners manual to see if your vehicle has any weight restrictions before using this rack. If this rack was fully loaded the tongue weight would be 171lbs., with 2-60lbs. bikes that would put it at 161lbs. It would be important to make sure you hitch is rated for this weight. Class I hitches are usuallly rated for 200lbs. of tongue weight.

I have linked a video of the Thule EasyFold for your convenience.

expert reply by: Jackie C