Recommended Bike Rack w/ Ramp for E-Bikes and Carbon Frame Bikes

Question:

I need to buy an e-bike rack for my 2019 Suburu forester with a 2 inch hitch. I want a ramp to help me load my e-bikes. This rack will also be used for road bikes with carbon frames. Suggestions please and thank you.

asked by: Susan S

Expert Reply:

The best bike rack for your 2019 Suburu Forester is going to be the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack item # Y36FR. This bike rack will work with heavy E-Bikes and your carbon frame bike ones. This two bike carrier comes with the requested ramp for easy loading. It has a 66 lbs per bike capacity. It is recommended to remove your batteries when transporting e-bikes. This is a safety precaution along with lightening up your bike if you're close on the weight.

The Yakima OnRamp is a frame mounted bike rack with padded clamps and ratcheting straps. These work with many different styles of bike frames and will also work with your carbon frame. You will want to add the Thule Carbon Bike Frame Protector item # TH984101. This protector pad adds some extra cushion and helps to keep the frame safe from any scratches or bumps from road shock.

The rack itself weighs 60 lbs. The included locks will secure your bikes and the rack itself from theft. I have linked a couple of review videos below so you can see the functions of this bike rack and the protector pad.

expert reply by: Jerred H