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Old 05-10-21, 03:33 PM
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hitch rack for e-bike with fenders

Originally Posted by Calsun
There is no "right" rack as all entail compromises. The Thule is not able to properly support two 70 lb e-bikes and the ramp is too short to be of use on an RV or truck. The Yakima has similar issues with a 140 lb load and it ramp is not without its problems. The Swagman E-Spec and the Hollywood HR1700 have no provision for a tramp and so the user with two bikes is going to have to lift a 70 lb bike waist high and lean over the rear most wheel holders to put the first bike in place. The 1up rack has a good ramp but it uses wheel holders that are best used with bikes without fenders. If you really thought this through you would already know this.

And by the way the Thule and Yakima and Hollywood and 1up e-bike racks have been out of stock for many months. The only rack at this time that will hold two 70 lb e-bikes and is available to buy is the Swagman E-Spec (if one searches diligently as they are scarce) and that means no ramp.
Not sure why you are stuck on needing a rack for a 70# bike. The person who started the thread has a Trek Allant 7 which weighs 54#. She is also looking for as light a rack as she needs to handle that bike. I'm not sure if she will be hauling a second bike. The Thule Easy Fold has a longer ramp available which should work for a pickup or RV.
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