Recommended Bike Rack for a Townie Go 8D EQ Step Thru E-bike

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Need a bike rack for a 2021 Honda CR-V that will hold a Townie Go 8D EQ step thru ebike and a standard bike, for a 2 hitch. Thanks.

asked by: Rick P

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Expert Reply:

I have a great bike rack for your Townie Go 8D EQ Step Thru E-bike and it has plenty of capacity for your additional standard bike. It is the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack item # Y36FR.

I really like this bike rack because it uses ramps for easy loading and unloading and it has an adjustable clamping system that goes over the frame of the bike instead of an arm for the front tires. This will prevent you from damaging your bike's fenders. It has a tilt down function that will allow you to access your Honda's rear hatch as well.

It is recommended to remove your battery when transporting e-bikes on hitch mounted bike racks for safety purposes. You will want to mount the e-bike closest to your Honda CR-V.

I have attached a video of this rack below. We had a 2022 CR-V in the shop so this will give you an extremely accurate idea of what you're purchasing and how it will work with your Honda.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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The best bike rack for a 1-1/4" hitch that will accommodate e-bikes is going to be the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack item #Y96FR. This bike rack fits a class II receiver so you will want to verify your Toyota's hitch is a class II. The…

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To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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It is going well and I'd be happy to help you! For a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e98848 you were looking at. We have confirmed through our vendor and customer reviews that this hitch will fit the hybrid…

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Answer 7

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

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