Best Bike Rack for Two 55 lbs E-Bikes w/ Fenders and a Step Through Frame

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I have 2 ebikes @55 lbs each , 2.5” wide tires. One is a step thru frame and both have fenders. A ramp would be nice. What racks would be compatible?

asked by: Randy

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I have a couple of options for your e bikes that weigh 55 lbs each and have 2.5" wide tires. These racks are great for bikes with fenders and step through frames. The first option is the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes item # TH903202. This bike rack has frame clamps designed for your style of frame, is specifically intended for e-bikes, and comes with ramps to make loading your heavier bikes easier. It has a weight capacity of 65 lbs per bike and fits tires up to 3" wide. I have linked a review video and a picture of this bike loaded up.

The second option does not have a ramp but it is a more affordable alternative it is the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes item # S94FR. This bike rack has a 70 lbs capacity per bike and can fit tires up to 3" wide. You will need to use the Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Electric, Step Through item # S57FR to mount your step through bike on this rack. I have linked review videos of both products below.

I saw you were looking at the Kuat NV 2.0 item # NV22B. This would not be a good bike rack for a bike with fenders because it is a wheel-mounted bike rack. Mounting wheels with fenders can cause the fenders to crack or become damaged, especially with the added bumps and torque from your vehicle when it is in motion.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Due to how heavy your Rad E-Bikes are, the best option to carry the bikes on the back of your motorhome is the Swagman E-Spec Electric Bike Rack #S94FR. The reason for this is what you mentioned when talking about the Saris rack - weight capacity.…

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Answer 2

As long as the fender is tightly installed on the bike and the hook is attached to the fender as close as possible to the top tube of the bike, the #BA22B should carry the town bike you mentioned with no problem whatsoever. I spoke with one of my…

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It sounds like you are in need of a bike rack that will carry your heavier 65 lb bikes. For that I recommend the Swagman E-Spec Electric Bike Rack #S94FR which is designed for E-Bikes up to 70 lbs. It doesn't have to be used with E-bikes though…

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Answer 4

I added a cutout from Kuat showing the dimensions of the height of the Kuat NV 2.0 bike rack. According to this it is 8-3/8" from the center of the shank to the bottom of the wheel tray, which will give you plenty of room away from the exhaust…

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Answer 5

For your two Aventon Aventure fat tire ebikes, I recommend the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack item #Y36FR as it will meet all your requirements. The maximum weight capacity is 66 lbs per bike, it has a 2" hitch for connection to your 2" receiver.…

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Answer 6

I have a solution for you. Here at Etrailer, we strongly discourage using wheel-mounted bike racks like the Kuat NV 2.0 #NV22B for bikes with fenders. Mounting wheels with fenders can cause the fenders to crack or become damaged, especially with the…

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Answer 7

That depends on what bike rack you are considering and what type of bike you have. Could you get back to me with that info?

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Answer 8

The best solution is to purchase the Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Electric, Step Through, and Cruiser Bikes #S57FR for the non-electric women's bike and any electric bike that has a step-through or alternative frame. The adapter bar will…

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Answer 9

The Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic Black, part #NV22B, comes with a integrated repair stand. The Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black, part #BA22B, does not…

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Answer 10

It will with the right trailer hitch. The Swagman Current Bike Rack #S64678 is going to fit out 5-3/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole when in the stored position. If you install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #13424 on your 2016 Chevy…

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Answer 11

We don't have any custom fit hitches for any fifth wheel trailers like your 2011 Keystone Montana Mountaineer but we do have multi fit hitches like the Curt part #13703 which fit nearly all trailer frames that are between 22 and 72 inches apart.…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack part #BA22B has a 60 lb per bike weight capacity so it would easily support your two 53 lb e-bikes. If the battery weighed under 7 lbs then you could leave that installed as well. The Kuat NV 2.0 is one…

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