Bike Rack Recommendations for 2 Hitch Receiver and 72 lb Step-Thru E-Bikes
Question:
I have two step through design ebikes, each weighing 72 lbs totalling 142 lbs. I want to buy a 2” hitch mount bike rack that has a 140 lb + weight capacity. I prefer the style that has a ramp of some sort to assist re loading the bikes. Your recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you
asked by: Kevin M
Expert Reply:
Thank you for the details!
For your application I recommend checking out the Kuat Piston Pro X # KU98VR which can carry up to 67 lb bikes with a 5" wide tire and you can add a ramp with the part # KU63VR. This will work if you're able to remove the battery from your e-bikes (which will reduce the weight of your bikes) and they don't have front and rear fenders.
If your e-bikes have fenders then you'll need the Yakima OnRamp # Y36FR and an Adapter Bar # HRBA-PRO instead. This rack can handle 66 lb bikes and comes with a ramp but it's a bit more basic than the Piston Pro X. For example, the OnRamp comes with a cable lock for the bikes but you'll need to get the HitchLock # Y07235 to lock the rack to your hitch receiver.
If the application is for the back of a trailer then neither of the racks mentioned above will work and you'll need to use the Swagman E-Spec # S94FR with the Adapter Bar # HRBA-PRO. This is quite a bit more basic and it doesn't come with a ramp but it has adequate weight capacity and is rated for the extra movement you find at the back of a trailer.
Attached are review videos of each bike rack for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hollywood Racks Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 15 - 29 Inch Long
- Hollywood Racks
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Loading Ramp for Kuat Piston Pro and Piston Pro X Bike Rack
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Ramps
- Piston Pro X
- Kuat
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Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Swagman
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Yakima HitchLock for Yakima Hitch Mounted Bike Racks - Same Key System (SKS)
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- For Yakima Racks
- Yakima
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Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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