Recommended Bike Rack For An Aventon Level.2 And Adventure.2 E-Bike

Question:

Looking for suggestions for a car hitch bike rack that will support an Aventon Level.2 bike 62lbs and Aventon Aventure.2 bike 77lbs. We have a 2inch hitch on our 2019 Subaru Outback. Features we are looking for are tilt function to access to back center support with rachet locking hooks not locking cables portable ramp so when my wife is biking on her own she can easily get the bike on / off the rack without lifting Any help/advice your can provide help is greatly appreciated.

asked by: Paul

Expert Reply:

Hey Paul,

There unfortunately isn't a bike rack that's going to meet all of your needs/wants at this weight capacity but I have a couple of options depending on a few factors:

Option 1: Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack # HLY84FR. This rack has an 80lb per bike capacity, locking ratcheting hooks to secure the bikes by the frame, wheel hoops capable of handling tires up to 5" wide, 60" maximum wheel base, tilt-away function, and comes with a locking anti-rattle hitch pin. It does not come with a ramp and there unfortunately isn't one designed for it at this time.

Option 2: Inno Tire Hold HD Bike Rack # IN25RR. This has an 80lb per bike capacity, tilt-away function, a maximum wheelbase of 51", and has an optional ramp # IN52RR. The wheel cradles can only handle wheels up to 3-1/2" wide and the wheel-mount hooks would likely interfere with the rear fenders. I'm fairly certain that the Adventure.2 has wider tires but couldn't confirm so this rack might not be a fit.

The # HLY84FR is the better of the two options spec-wise but not having a ramp can be an issue when loading heavy ebikes. You might be able to DIY some sort of ramp so that she can get the bikes loaded/unloaded without getting hurt.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Paul

4/2/2024

Hi Kevin, I greatly appreciate the prompt response and suggestions you provided. The Hollywood Sport Rider does appear to check off all the boxes except for the ramp. I'm fairly handy when it comes to DIY solutions. I will research further to see what I can come up with. It's unfortunate that the Hollywood manufacturer does not provide a ramp solution. Especially when you take under consideration the number of senior citizens who trying to stay active by investing in ebikes, but then find they are limited as to where they can ride because they are unable to lift the bike onto a rake. I will stop my dissertation as I'm sure, given the business you are in, you are very knowledgeable on the subject. Best regards, Paul

Walternate

6/15/2024

@Paul I have 1Up and a QuickRStuff racks, both can take a couple of Aventure.2 Make sure you get the adapter for fat tyres, and the ramp accessory for loading. The QuickR is the better rack, designed by the same guys who originally designed the 1Up, it has better quality of life features, folds up and stows away better, and crucially the ramp can be attached to the rack during transport (you have to stow the 1Up ramp in your vehicle…not so great). Both have license plate holders as extras too.