Recommended Bike Rack for 50 lb Gazelle e-Bike and 20 lb Road Bike

Question:

Which is the best rack for a Gazelle ebike 50 lbs and a regular road bike 20 lbs. We have a Subaru Forester with a hitch

asked by: Seb

Expert Reply:

For a good quality rack for your e-Bikes that won't leave you in the poorhouse, I'd recommend the Swagman Current, part # S64678.

The rack can handle two bikes weighing up to 60 lbs each with tires up to 5 inches wide, so this would work perfectly for your needs. The rack fits both Class II 1-1/4 and Class III hitches, and includes an anti-rattle hitch lock and the ratcheting hooks that hold the bikes in place is lockable to help deter theft.

If either bike has a step-thru frame, you'll need a frame adapter bar like # 64005 which spans the distance between the seat post and the handlebar gooseneck to provide a spot for the ratcheting hook to attach. The frame adapters are really easy to use, I'll link to a video that will explain exactly how they work.

I'll also link to a demonstration video for the Swagman Current bike rack.

expert reply by: Mike L