Best Bike Rack for Carrying 2 Electra Townie Bikes on a 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350

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Thanks for you help with this....we have 2 Electra Townie 7d eq bikes...they have the fenders. Im having a 2 hitch put on my car but Im having a little trouble figuring out the best bike rack. thanks for any advice.

asked by: Luann R

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The unique design of Electra Townies makes it a little challenging to pick out a hitch mounted bike rack. The shape of the frame doesn't allow them to fit on a hanging rack well and the fenders can interfere with some platform racks.

A great option is the Saris Freedom, part # SA4412B, because it can handle the weight of a Townie, which tend to be on the heavy side. The Freedom holds bikes by the frame and has adjustable clamps so it can handle the Townie's unique shape.

expert reply by: Charles S

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For your 2 electric bikes weighing 60lbs each, I would look into the Saris Freedom Platform Rack. If your tires are 2-1/4" wide or less then go with #SA4412B; if your tires are wider than 2-1/4" then go with the fat bike version…

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Answer 2

There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the…

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It looks like the wheel base on your Electra Townie Go! 7D is just over 46". The Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack item #HLY66ZR will have no issues. It works with bikes that have a maximum wheelbase of 50". This measurement is taken…

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We have the perfect rack for carrying your e-bikes with fenders and step through frames! You will want the Thule Easy Fold XT part #TH903202. This rack will fit your 1-1/4 inch hitch, has frame clamps designed for your style of frame, is specifically…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

Hey Tom! At this time, February 2024, we don't have any installation videos of a hitch being installed on a 2024 Kia K5. If we end up making a video it will show up on the page for the Class I Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C58JR, and if you're…

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I have a solution for you. Here at Etrailer, we strongly discourage using wheel-mounted bike racks like the Kuat NV 2.0 #NV22B for bikes with fenders. Mounting wheels with fenders can cause the fenders to crack or become damaged, especially with the…

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Answer 8

The best bike rack for your Aventon Level 2 E-Bike is going to be the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack item #Y36FR. This bike rack will also work with your carbon frame bike. This 2-bike carrier comes with a ramp for easy loading. The Aventon's fat tires…

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

The size and weight of 4 bikes is normally quite a lot to deal...especially if you want the convenience of a platform rack. The Saris Freedom part #SA4414B however is a great compromise as it is relatively lower weight and not nearly as large.…

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Best Bike Rack for Carrying 2 Electra Townie Bikes on a 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350

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