What Bike Rack Do You Recommend for My 80-Pound E-Bike on My 2000 Toyota Echo?

Question:

I have a 2000 Toyota echo wit a class 1 hitch.. my ebike weighs about 80lb wat bike rack would I need or moped motorcycle hitch

asked by: Noe

Expert Reply:

The only bike rack we carry that has the required 80-pound weight capacity for your e-bike is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY74FR. With the Sport Rider SE, you will have an 80-pound maximum weight capacity. In order to make sure you fall under that weight and avoid any unnecessary damage to the battery, I recommend removing the battery during transport. Also, the center of the shank's pinhole on the rack is 5 inches from the closest part of the rack. To make sure that you will not have bumper clearance issues, I recommend measuring the distance between the center of your hitch's pinhole to the face of the bumper. If that measurement is less than 5 inches, you are good to go. In addition, the Sport Rider SE will fit tires up to 5 inches wide.

If your electric bike has a women's-style frame, a step-thru frame, or an alternative frame style, you will need the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar # 64005. The Swagman adapter bar will give your bike's frame the straight, horizontal plane that is required to attach to the mounting hooks of the Sport Rider SE.

expert reply by: Bob C