Is a Roof Mounted Bike Rack a Good Choice for a Fat Tire E-Bike?
Question:
Would a roof bike rack be good for my ebike or what should I do? It has slightly wide tires too. thanks.
asked by: Jack F
Expert Reply:
Roof bike racks are a good way to save space at the back of your vehicle, but unless your e-bike is on the lighter end of things and you're able to confidently lift your heavy e-bike up on top of your vehicle's roof (even after a bike ride) I recommend going with a hitch mounted bike rack. Just to keep your options open I'll go ahead and recommend both roof and hitch mounted racks for you to choose from:
Roof Bike Rack
- Thule UpRide for Fat Bikes # TH599000-FB (up to 44 lb bike and 5" wide tires)
Hitch Bike Rack
- Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 # HR1450Z-FB (fits a 2" hitch receiver)
If you don't already have a trailer hitch on your vehicle just let me know your year/make/model and I'd be more than happy to make a recommendation for you!
Products Referenced in This Question
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Bike Rack for 2 Fat Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
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Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack for Fat Bikes - Wheel Mount - Clamp On or Channel Mount - Aluminum
- Roof Bike Racks
- Wheel Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Fat Bike
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Track Mount - Quick
- Silver
- Thule
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