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Heavy-duty e-bike rack has a ramp that lets you load your bikes with no lifting required. It folds up for compact storage, and it has built-in handles and wheels for easy transport. Rack tilts with bikes loaded for cargo area access. Locks included.
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The EasyFold XT platform-style rack is specifically designed to reduce the burden of transporting e-bikes, free-ride bikes, downhill MTBs, and other heavy bikes. It includes a ramp that lets you easily roll your bikes on and off the rack without lifting. The rack folds up for compact storage and has an integrated handle and wheels that make it easy to roll to and from your vehicle. It has independently adjustable arms with padded clamps that grip your bikes by the frames. You can tilt the rack with bikes loaded for access to your vehicle's rear cargo area. It also includes locks that secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to your vehicle.
A folding, aluminum ramp is included so you can roll your bikes on and off the rack- no heavy lifting required. The ramp extends 36" to create an angle small enough that you can roll your bikes up and down it with ease. There is also an extra-long, 53" ramp (sold separately) available for use when your EasyFold XT is installed on an SUV, van or other tall vehicle.
The ramp fits into grooves at the end of each wheel tray.
When you aren't using the ramp you can fold it up and store it onboard the rack.
The EasyFold XT folds for easy transport and compact storage. The wheel tray folds in half and there is a small lever under the base of the rack that lets you fold up the shank.
It has an integrated handle and wheels that make the rack easy to roll to and from your vehicle.
The EasyFold XT's dual arms are detachable so you can reposition them anywhere along the upright tube to fit bikes of any frame style.
Clamps with built-in Road Dampening Technology (RDT) pads grab your bikes by the top tubes or downtubes to ensure safe transport with minimal movement and noise. The clamps can be rotated to grab bike frames with angled downtubes. The clamps include AcuTight knobs that click when they are tight around your bike frames. This prevents you from damaging your bike by over-tightening the knobs.
The EasyFold XT's molded wheel trays can carry e-bikes, downhill MTBs, and most other heavy bikes. The top half of the wheel trays are made of durable, weather-resistant ABS plastic. The anodized aluminum bottom half provides a rigid outer shell without adding much weight to the rack.
Ratcheting wheel straps with quick-release levers let you secure your bike's wheels to the tray. An adapter kit (sold separately) converts the wheel cradle sets for use with your fat bike tires.
The EasyFold XT tilts forward with bikes loaded for convenient access to your vehicle's rear cargo area. To tilt the rack, just press the handle at the front of the wheel tray. To return it to the upright position, push the rack back toward the base until it locks into position with an audible click.
The EasyFold XT installs quickly and easily with the AutoAttach system. Simply open the SnugTite hitch pin, slide the shank into your receiver, and close the pin so it slides through the pin hole and shank. Once installed, turn the knob to deploy an anti-rattle wedge in the shank. This helps take play out of the hitch connection.
The EasyFold XT includes One-Key System locks to secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to your vehicle. Locks on each frame clamp knob secure your bikes to the rack.
The lock on the hand knob secures the rack to your vehicle. The hand knob will spin freely when locked so a would-be thief can't operate the knob to remove the rack from your hitch. The locks are keyed alike so you can use the same keys for all of the locks. Additional One-Key System locks (sold separately) let you make all of your Thule products keyed alike.
Hitch Compatibility
The rack works with both 1-1/4" and 2" hitches. To use it in a 1-1/4" hitch, simply remove the adapter with the included Allen key.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (375 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty e-bike rack has a ramp that lets you load your bikes with no lifting required. It folds up for compact storage, and it has built-in handles and wheels for easy transport. Rack tilts with bikes loaded for cargo area access. Locks included.This is, without exception, the BEST bike rack we have ever owned. We have two e-bikes, which bring with them special considerations insofar as racks are concerned: we have to be able to cover them and since e-bikes are heavier, the racks really have to be up to the task. We have purchased other racks, even one recommended by our bike manufacturer, to great disappointment. This Thule rack is simple to mount, extremely stable and easy to cover. We drove 3,240 mile cross-country with two 48-pound bikes on the back of our Jeep and didn't have a single problem. GREAT CHOICE!
Wow , works great easy to install on car and roll bike up ramp .... wish States would issue an extra license plate , you are best off to move it
Excellent bike carrier that’s easy to use! I added on the longer straps to accommodate the fat tires on our ebikes, but other than that, I was able to unbox the rack and install/use it immediately. These bikes weight 63lbs apiece and this rack handled the weight with little swaying over the course of our 250 mile round trip. It might be a little pricey, but it sure gave me confidence that our bikes were safe and not going to be stolen or become hiway trash during the course of our trip.
The Thule XT bicycle rack does not take two fat tire e bikes. But is great with 1 fat tire e bike and a normal off road bike. I tow the ebike and mountain bike to Houston at least twice a month and have no worries at all. But it will not tow two ebikes. Could someone recommend one that carries two fat tire ebikes. Specifically Himiway ebikes.
Heather A - 05/24/2021So excited to use this sturdy and easy to mount (and use) bike rack!
I purchased this bike rack to haul 2 e-bikes. So far I have only mounted one bike but it works perfectly. As a 68 year old female cyclist, I was looking for a rack that would be easy to use and did not require too much lifting. This rack does the trick. The included ramp means that I don't have to lift my 52-lb bike and it is very easy to secure the bike4 with the clamp and the straps. I like that the rack folds up when not in use and the wheels are a nice touch so I don't have to lift the rack to store it in my garage. It would have been nice to have some locking cables on the rack -- seems like a major omission for a rack of this quality and price. Overall, I am extremely pleased.
We purchased the Thule XT bike rack for a Tern HSD P9 electric bike - weighs about 50 pounds and it seems to work relatively well with one bike and hopefully we will figure out how to load 2 bikes.
Pros: Delivery from e-trailer was prompt. The bike rack folds up very neatly so is easy to store and has wheels as well. Putting bike rack into 2" receiver was a piece of cake. The built-in locking pin for the hitch worked easily as did the locking clamp for the rack. The non-verbal installation manual was very easy to understand. As newbies, it took about 20 minutes to install rack and put bike on. We haven't taken it out for a trip, so can't remark upon how jiggly it may be. The tightening mechanism on the hitch did eliminate any jiggle. The rack tilted back enough to enable the tailgate of a RAM 1500 truck to be put down. Sweet! The ramp did help in loading the bike but had it's own issues.
Cons: The mechanism to attach the wheels to the rack are plastic and I will be worried about their durability. Plan on ordering back up sets. The ramp is short (to fit within the rack) but it makes a very steep incline. It would be great an option for ramp extenders or a longer ramp. We plan on bringing plastic trailer levelers to reduce the steepness of the ramp incline.
One challenge with the Tern HSD bike is that the deraileur is low to the ground and it was necessary to lift the back end of the bike up to clear the rack platform if loading from the driver's side. This problem would be solved if the ramp incline was reduced.
Jenny N - 01/17/2022This hitch works excellent for my RAD city step thru bikes. Mikes are really secure on the rack. The ramp works ok with a little trial and error. I really like the way it folds up and is light weight and easy to carry. Well worth the price.
Harold - 08/08/2022Box to hitch 1 minute.
2 ebikes and ready to roll 10 minutes.
A whole new world has opened up. This is absolutely the easiest, most versatile rack ever. At 65, my days of putting a light bike on a roof rack are over. This will handle almost anything.
The service and attention to detail was amazing. The etrailer team seems like friends at the local bike shop. BUY IT HERE!
Gotta go, mountains to ride.
DrElaine - 07/11/2021This bike rack is perfect for fat tire ebikes. It is easy to take on and off and the lock mechanisms provides security for both bikes and the rack. We found that the ramp was superfluous as it took more effort to use it than simply lifting the bikes onto the rack. We have traveled all over with this system and it is both sturdy and stable.
Great hitch. The hitch receiver coupling is especially well designed and very easy to mount the rack onto the receiver hitch, tighten and lock the rack onto the car.
The only criticism is that it would be nice to have LED lights on the back of the rack. I added some stop light/turn LED strips which I wired into the trailer connection to our hitch which really makes the rack stand out. Thule should consider placing turn/stop LEDS on their hitch rather than just reflectors.
Well built product and works great on my 2014 Kia Soul with a 1-1/4" receiver. We have two Rad Rovers on it and it is stable and smooth and easy to store in a smaller apartment without a garage. It looks nice and is easy to manage. Really like the way the rack goes into the receiver and connects. Very well thought out product and it was worth the wait.
Very stable, high quality rack for my Rad Rover Step-through e-bike with fat tires. This is a heavy bike at 65 lbs without the battery on and was one of the only ones I found that was rated at this weight. I've taken two bikes over 7,000 miles on my Outback without problem. The ramps have saved my back but it does take a "system" to load two bikes efficiently, especially when the pedals get in the way.
This bike rack in awesome. I was surprised when I opened the box and it was completely assembled. Ready to go right on the hitch. It's really cool. I am now the envy of the block.
I have to give props to etrailer.com. The videos of each of the racks really helped me decide. I have zero buyers remorse, because I knew exactly what I was getting. Since the instructions are all pictures, in order to be multi-lingual, I learned pretty much everything from the video.
Mike - 04/22/2022We’ve had this ebike rack now for several months. It’s easily connected and disconnected to the hitch. The tilting rack allows great access to the back of our truck. Love the locking points. Really can’t think of any negatives.
Great polite efficient service and excellent delivery time. The bike rack was extremely well packed and the instructions easy to follow. It's a bit of a squeeze but the rack takes my two fat tire eBikes and is very stable. The ramp is essential for these heavy bikes (78 pounds with batteries) I will remove the batteries for transport to get bikes under the 70 pound limit.
The best bike rack you can own.
Works with my 2 radpower ebikes(you will need the XXL wheel strap tho)
Super easy to just take the rake off and tuck away when not in use
For two ebikes, this rack is fantastic. East to mount, easy to remove. Rack folds up with a small footprint and is easily stashed in the corner of our garage. Locks with keys for security. So happy we purchased!
I reviewed a lot of bike racks before I purchased this Thule. I have an ebike that is heavy. I like that I can use the ramp to push my bike onto the bike rack. Without a ramp I would not be able to life my bike up on any other bike rack. It is secure and easy to put my bike in. I love it- especially being able to roll it to my garage for storage. Brilliant Design.
The bike rack is ok, although I am disappointed in the ramp. That is one reason I bought this one. It is small, too flimsy for my ebikes. I have a Heybike with wide tires. It weighs 65 lbs with the battery. I had hoped to run it upon the ramp, then take the battery out. I will probably wind up just lifting my bike up, as ramp isn't really that sturdy. This is unfortunate, as I am almost 70 years young. Oh well, one day at a time, one foot in front of the other.
Brooke M - 06/02/2022Previously had a Swagman XTC2 from etrailer and loved it! Then I bought an electric bike and it is too heavy, so I needed a new rack that would go on my 2017 Altima with a Class 1 hitch. I was happy to find the Thule EasyFold XT2 and that it also would work with a 2" hitch on my truck. Huge bonus it was on sale! I've used it a few times and it is actually easier to put on the car than the Swagman and the ramp is great for the heavier bike. I really appreciate etrailer for their informative website and how easy it is to do the research and read reviews. Then I had a few questions and they answer the phone!! Mike was really helpful to finish the sale.
The rack is great for using with Lectric folding bikes. Did need a set of the fat tire straps in order to completely tie it down. I’m over 80 years old and the ramp is essential. Love the product.
Best bike rack, esp for ebikes with fenders needing good security. Easy on and off and mobile
I am extremely happy with my Thule bike rack. I use it regularly to take my electric bike out to meet up with friends. Just used in for a 2nd bike to take a friend home this week and very easy to add the 2nd bike too.
This has turned out to be an excellent choice to carry an Electra eBike and another bike. We needed a carrier with capacity to safely move a 50+ pound eBike and found several candidates. Although this is the most expensive, after a bit of deliberation and some contact with etrailer, we selected this one.
The clamps and straps do not interfere with eBike bike fenders. Some other carriers have a different restraining method. The capability to locate the clamps on nearly any spot of the vertical bar makes it great for carrying any combination of the bikes we own.
It is extremely easy to roll it out of the garage and set it up. Without hurrying, I can get it installed and two bikes on it strapped and clamped and ready to go in less than 15 minutes.
Installing and using the carrier is exactly as it is shown in the videos. Very simple and very secure when installed.
I have tried the ramp just to see how it works and I think it is solid enough to move any eBike. Presently we don't need to use it, but one day we will and I think this rack is solid enough we will still be using it.
Being able to mount the vehicle license plate on the carrier is a nice feature. Plate is not obscured by the bikes. I have never been stopped for that when using any other carrier, but now there won't be a reason!
I was initially concerned about the distance the plastic parts of the carrier would be from the exhaust tips on our 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T. A few years back I melted a tarp on a cargo carrier while on a trip and did not want to melt an expensive bike carrier. I checked a bunch of measurements I could find online with retailers and the mfg. I emailed etrailer.com to find out what I did not know. Conner L was quick to answer my dimension questions and created an answer page; great service and I appreciated that. John Huff followed up to ensure I got what I was looking for.
I think there is plenty of clearance, about 16 inches horizontally, and the carrier is nearly 3 inches above the exhaust tips. Photos attached. We have done plenty of local trips and not noticed any affect from the exhaust.
When the carrier arrived it was well packed. One minor problem was the reflectors seemed to have fallen out of their receptacles and got stuck to the plastic bag at the bottom of the box containing the documentation. Maybe due to being in hot shipping trucks this summer. I emailed etrailer and got several responses from folks. They took my problems seriously and sought to resolve it. Great service. I was concerned the double stick tape was not tacky and no longer any good- they sent me a new set of reflectors right away. Could not ask for better service from Carole, Jesse, Nicole, and Korren.
Quality products and quality service made me a very happy customer. Although this seems like it is an expensive carrier, it is very well designed and works like a dream. Because it is so easy to use, I use it a lot more than my previous carrier. It seems like it will provide long term value in dependability and ease of use.
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