Recommended E-Bike Bike Rack for a 1-1/4 Inch Hitch

Question:

Could you recommend an e-bike rack for a 2020 Subaru Forester with a factory installed hitch? The hitch is 1 1/4” OEM hitch. I have a Saris Superclamp EX 2 right now. The “tongue” is long and very little 2 1/2” of it goes into the hitch. Thank you

asked by: Dona G

Expert Reply:

By far the best E-Bike bike rack for a 1-1/4" hitch receiver is the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack item # TH903202 you were looking at.

The Thule Easy Fold XT item # TH903202 is one of the most versatile bike racks on the market. It fits all class I, II, and III hitches from 1-1/4" to 2". It has a 65 lbs per bike and weighs only 50 lbs. This rack has a ramp that pulls out to make loading/unloading easier, comes with locks, and has rise built into the shank to give it a higher ground clearance.

I have linked an installation video below so you can see how to get this bike rack set up. The extended tongue on the Superclamp is designed to give you extra clearance on vehicles where the receiver is mounted further behind the bumper.

The straps included with the bike rack will fit tires up to 3" wide. If your tires are larger you will need the Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack item # TH985101.

expert reply by: Jerred H