Best Bike Carrier for 2018 Audi A4 Convertible for Electric Bikes
Published 01/30/2019
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Question:
We need a 2-bike rack for our 2018 Audi A4 convertible but I don't see that option on your website. All you show is a very expensive suction cup rack for only 1 bike! A local bike shop said our car is not very good for using trunk racks. What can we do to carry our two e-bikes? PLEASE HELP!!
asked by: Matt
Expert Reply:
We can help you with a bike carrier solution for your 2018 Audi A4 convertible but standard trunk racks are not a good option. Instead you can bolt on a hitch that will allow use of a much sturdier hitch-type rack and even other accessory carriers and avoid all risk of a bike rack damaging the car's painted finish.
For your A4 we offer three hitches that bolt on without drilling, using included hardware. These differ in the difficulty of the installation and just how noticeable the hitch will be once installed. The least visible hitch option is the EcoHitch # 306-X7370 which has a completely hidden crosstube. If the car's appearance is a top priority then this is the way to go.
But to be honest, if it were me I would get the Draw-Tite # DT24950 and put the savings into a superior bike carrier. The Draw-Tite # DT24950 Class I hitch has lower weight ratings than the EcoHitch, but will be much easier to install and costs a good bit less too. You can see the installation process in the video I linked for you. The written instructions are linked too.
Now for a bike rack for your e-bikes. Electric bikes are typically a lot heavier than standard bikes and many otherwise great racks just can't handle their weight - often as much as 50 to 60-lbs each when the batteries are installed. There is one particular rack from Thule, the EasyFold # TH903202, that is an ideal choice for your hitch and your heavier electric bikes.
The EasyFold handles bikes up to 65-lbs each, fits all frame types, fits both 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, includes locks, tilts for trunk access and it folds up to a compact size for easy handling and storage. It even has a built in loading ramp for your bikes and wheels for moving it around the garage. In short, this superbly-engineered rack can be the last one you ever have to buy since it is so flexible in use. And it comes from one of the best bike rack makers in the world who backs it with a limited lifetime warranty.
Please check out the linked photo and video on the EasyFold and feel free to email me back with any questions.
