Will the Thule T2 Pro XTR # TH83JV Work with a 60-lb E-Bike with Fenders?

Question:

My e bike Electra Navigator 60 .lbs, and 118.9 cm wheelbase This bike has front and rear fenders. Will the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes work with this e bike given the fenders or do you recommend another racks? Thanks for your Great Service!

asked by: Victor I

Expert Reply:

I have a great solution for you. Here at etrailer, we strongly discourage against using wheel-mounted bike racks for bikes with fenders. The reason for this is because fenders can often become cracked and damaged due to transport.

To avoid the potential for damage with the Thule T2 Pro XTR # TH83JV, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HLY84FR. Since the Sport Rider SE secures by the frame, you will bypass the risk of damage to the fenders. The Sport Rider SE comes with an impressive 80-pound per-bike weight capacity while being a more economical choice than the T2 Pro XTR. The Sport Rider SE also has a locking cable as well as a lock pod that attaches to the hitch pin in order to deter theft of both the bikes and the rack itself.

If your Elektra Navigator is has a frame that is a step-through, women's style, or alternative frame style, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes # HRBA-PRO. The bike frame adapter will give your bike a straight, horizontal frame required to attach to the ratcheting hooks of the Sport Rider SE.

If you need a hitch recommendation for your rack, I would be happy to recommend on if you respond with your year/make/model of vehicle.