Best Bike Rack For QuietKat Ranger Ebike & Trek Ebike With Fenders
Question:
Hello, I’m thinking of buying a Kuat piston pro with a ramp we currently have a QuietKat ranger e-bike and a trek e-bike with fenders and a back cargo rack would this rack be a good fit?
asked by: Michael G
Expert Reply:
Glad you asked because while we do have an option for you, the Kuat Piston Pro # KU98VR is not a good choice for your QuietKat Ranger ebike. Reason for that is the rear pannier rack on the Ranger would require you to use the Piston Pro's Fender Straps # KU43VR, and those straps only work on bikes with wheelbases up to 45 inches.
Your Ranger has a longer wheelbase, so you'd need a different rack, and the best one for your bikes is the Thule EasyFold XT, and you'd also need to add its longer Fat Bike Straps:
- Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # TH903202
- Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack # TH985101
The EasyFold XT uses clamps and wheel straps to secure your bikes so it will work with bikes that have fenders, pannier racks, or step-through frames. It comes with a loading ramp so you don't have to buy that separately, and is super easy to transport. It completely folds up and has wheels and a handle, so getting it from storage to your vehicle is a breeze. It also installs in your hitch without effort; tightening with just the twist of a knob.
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Fender Straps for Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Straps
- Piston Pro X
- Kuat
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Straps
- EasyFold
- Thule
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Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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