Recommended 3-Bike Rack For 1 Bike With Step-Thru Frame & 2 Regular Bikes

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Can you please recommend a bike rack that will fit 2 regular bikes and 1 e-bike in step through frame. The e bike is 40lb. We have a 2” class III hitch on a Mazda CX5. Thanks.

asked by: Tracy H

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Hi Tracy,

We can for sure get you a 3-bike rack for your ebike with a step-thru frame and two regular bikes. This is especially doable because your ebike is on the lighter side at just 40 lbs, and with that in mind what I recommend is a rack from RockyMounts:

- RockyMounts HighNoon FC Bike Rack for 3 Bikes # RKY74MR

The HighNoon # RKY74MR has a 45 lb per-bike capacity, and is a wheel-mounted rack which means it will work with your step-thru frame. Even if your bike (or bikes) have fenders it will still work because its ratcheting hooks also have straps around them for added security.

Another thing I really like is the spacing; it has 12 inches between platforms and they're also tiered so your bikes are going to remain protected. And finally - but definitely not least - it comes with locks that secure the rack to your hitch and your bikes to the rack.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Tracy H.

5/14/2024

Thank you for the recommendation!

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Kyle S.

5/14/2024

@TracyH

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi Tracy, We can for sure get you a 3-bike rack for your ebike with a step-thru frame and two regular bikes. This is especially doable because your ebike is on the lighter side at just 40 lbs, and with that in mind what I recommend is a rack from…

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Either the Kuat Tranfer 1 #KU64FR or the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo 1 #RKY10007 would handle the bikes you describe easily. Both would hold the bikes by the tires, so the fact that the rack won't come into contact with the frame will work…

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