Best E-Bike Rack Recommendation to Carry Rad Rover Step Thru Bikes with Fat Tires

Question:

I have 2 Ebikes, Rad Mini Step-Thru and Rad Rover Step Thru. Both bikes have fenders. One bike has 3.3inch wide tires and the other has 4inch wide tires. Is this platform a good fit? What accessories are needed or optional?

asked by: Michael H

Expert Reply:

The Thule Easy Fold XT E-bike rack part # TH903202 that you referenced is definitely the best e-bike rack around and what I would recommend for your Rad Mini Step Thru bikes. Since they have fatter tires you'd just need the fat bike straps part # TH985101 and you'd be set. You'd need a set of these for each bikes since included straps can fit up to 3 inch wide bike tires.

The reason this is considered to be the best e-bike rack is because it has an easy to use frame clamp design that does a great job securing the often times unusual e-bike frames, it has a ramp which makes loading/unloading easier, and it can fold up for easier install/removal and storage. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Mark L.

11/13/2021

Hello. Would the Thule Easyfold XT carry 2 Retrospec Koa Rev fat tire (4 inch) ebikes? We would remove the batteries to get them under 65 pounds but are concerned that there wouldn't be enough space between the bikes. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

Les D.

11/18/2021

The Thule # TH903202 will hold two bikes weighing up to 65 pounds each, and a tire width of 3 inches OR up to 4-11/16 inch width with the Thule # TH985101 fat tire adapter straps. I think if you look at the review video you will see there is room for two and they are held tight so there will not be any buffeting wear. Just turn your bikes opposite directions and place the heaviest closest to the vehicle.

Mark L.

11/18/2021

@LesD Thank you!