Recommended Bike Rack for a Class I Hitch and a Leisure Step E-Bike

Question:

I need a bike rack that fits 2 ebikes on my 1 1/4 inch class 1 hitch on my mazda 3 sport. Cant tell which one is the best fit for me. I would take off the battery to reduce the weight of my bikes. Also my bike is a step through so I know sometimes an adaptor is required. Would also love a loading ramp option if there is any. This is my bike: Leisure Step Electric

asked by: Sandra N

Expert Reply:

The absolute best option for a E-bike bike rack that mounts on a 1-1/4" hitch is going to be the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack item # TH903202. This fits both class I and class II hitches. It has a 65 lbs per bike capacity and it includes a loading ramp.

The EasyFold XT is a platform rack that only grabs the bikes by the frame so the fenders on your Leisure Step
Electric bike will not be in the way or risk being damaged. The frame mounts were designed to attach to alternative framed bikes like yours.

It looks like your tires are 4" wide which means you will need the Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack item # TH985101. The ones included with the EasyFold only work with tires up to 3". You will need one per bike.

I have linked a review video below so you can see the functions of this bike rack.

expert reply by: Jerred H