What Bike Rack Do You Recommend for My Aventon 500 E-Bike on My 2021 Buick Encore GX?

Question:

My Aventon 500 Pace e -bike weighs 49 pounds battery 42 pounds without. can your Swagman XC2 # S64650 accommodate my bike safely? do you have a hitch for just one bike? Buick Encore GX ?

asked by: John S

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, since the Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes # S64650 has a maximum per-bike weight capacity of 35 pounds, you will not be able to use the XC2 with your 42-pound (without battery) Aventon 500 Pace e-bike.

However, we do carry a great option for a 2-bike rack. For this route, your best bet is the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HLY64FR. With the RV Rider, you will be able to mount your e-bike since it has a 80-pound per-bike weight capacity. This rack also accommodates tires up to 5 inches wide.

If you need a hitch receiver to attach the Sport Rider on your 2021 Buick Encore GX, I recommend the Draw-Tite Hitch - 2" # DT55GR. With the Draw-Tite, you will have 525 pounds of maximum tongue weight, which is plenty to carry the rack and your bike. Since the distance from the shank's pinhole to the closest part of the rack is 8-3/4 inches, you will not have an issue with bumper clearance.

expert reply by: Bob C