What is the Best Bike Rack for 2 71-Pound Electric Step-Through Bikes?

Question:

Weve just purchased two Rad Rover Step Throughs. They are 71 pounds beasts with 4inch tires. Were going to have a 2inch hitch installed on our 2018 Toyota Highlander for a platform bike rack but the choices of racks are dizzying. What rack will hold the tremendous weight of these two Hummers of Ebikes?inch Should we get a design that holds the tires with no frame contact or is it best to get a rack that requires adapter bars to be added to the bikes? It seems like wed need one that tilts to allow the SUV hatch to open. How about locks/security? I sure will appreciate your advice! Help!

asked by: David K

Expert Reply:

The absolute best solution for your 2 71-pound Rad Rover step-through bikes is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HLY84FR. The Sport Rider SE comes with an impression per-bike weight capacity of 80 pounds. It can also fit tires up to 5 inches wide. This rack has the largest weight capacity of any rack we currently offer. As far as locking security, the Sport Rider SE comes with a keyed-alike hitch lock, frame hooks, and a security cable that helps deter theft of both your bikes and the rack itself. Since the rack can be tilted with the bikes still loaded, you will be able to access your rear hatch on your 2018 Toyota Highlander.

With the Sport Rider SE, you will need bike adapter bars since it uses a frame-mount attachment style. I recommend the Hollywood Racks Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes # HRBA-PRO. The adapter bar will give your bikes a straight, horizontal plan that will allow you to attach your bike to the ratcheting hooks.

expert reply by: Bob C