What Bike Rack do You Recommend for My Electric Bikes on My 2018 Kia Sorrento?  

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For ultimate ease of loading and unloading for your electric bikes with fenders, I recommend the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # TH903202. Since the EasyFold XT comes with independently-adjusting cradles that attach to the frame, you do not need to worry about unnecessary risk of damage to your bikes' fenders. Also, with the cradles, you do not need a bike frame adapter bar if you have step-thru or women's bike frames.

The premium features of the EasyFold XT that make loading easy are the integrated bike ramp and handle/wheels for rolling the rack to and from the hitch. For even greater ease of loading, I recommend the extra long ramp # TH933402. This ramp does not have as steep an incline as the ramp that comes with the rack. I went ahead and attached a video that compares the two. The rack also comes fully loaded with locks to protect the bikes and the rack from theft. If you happen to have fat tires that measure between 3 and 4-11/16 inches wide, you need the Fat Tire Straps # TH985101 for each bike.

It is important to note that the EasyFold XT comes with a per-bike weight capacity of 65 pounds. If you happen to need more weight capacity to accommodate your bikes, I recommend the Sport Rider SE # HLY84FR. This rack comes with an 80 pound per-bike weight capacity (which is the highest capacity we carry). However, the Sport Rider SE does not come with a ramp option. If you end up going with the Sport Rider SE, you need a bike frame adapter bar # 64005 if your bikes are women's-style bikes or step-thru bikes. In order to make sure that the Sport Rider SE does not interfere with your rear bumper on your 2018 Kia Sorrento, I recommend measuring the length from the center of your hitch's pinhole to the outside surface of the bumper. As long as that measurement does not exceed 5 inches, you are good to go!

expert reply by: Bob C

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