Can the Kuat Beta Carry 1 E-Bike That Weighs 50-lbs
Question:
I bought a Kuat Beta rack from from you a while back. Its rated for up to 80 lbs. Could I put one 50 lb e-bike on that rack?
asked by: Pat B
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you to carry a heavy e-bike, but the Kuat Beta # B202-2 is not designed to carry heavy e-bikes. The Kuat Beta for 2" Hitches # B202-2 is rated to carry 80-lbs, but that is designed to be distributed across the arms of the rack differently. There are bike racks designed specifically to carry heavy e-bikes, but the Beta is not one of them.
Your best bet for a high quality bike rack that's rated to carry a heavy e-bike and that also won't break the bank is the Saris Freedom # SA4412B, which can carry bikes up to 60-lbs with tires as wide as 3"; if your e-bike has fat tires, you'll need to use the Freedom for Fat Bikes # SA4412B-FB. I've linked some review videos of these two racks that you may want to have a look at.
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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 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
- Saris
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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Fat Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 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
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Saris
more information >
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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