Best Bike Rack For QuietKat Ranger Ebike & Trek Ebike With Fenders

Published 09/01/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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$1589.00

Fender Straps for Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack - Qty 2

(21)

$19.00

Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(503)

$798.95

Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack - Qty 2

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$29.95

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.