Recommended Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack for Electric Bikes
Published 12/30/2011
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Looking for a 2inch mounted platform bike rack for 2 Prodeco G Mariner 7 electric bikes with fenders. Each bike weighs about 50 lbs. Would the Thule TH83Jv work with the fenders?
asked by: Roni
Expert Reply:
We have the perfect bike rack for your electric bikes, the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider for Electric Bikes, part # HLY84FR. The rack holds the bikes by the wheels and the cross-tubes, so the fenders won't be an issue. The rack has a whopping weight capacity of 80 lbs per bike, so it will handle your 50 lbs bikes with no problem.
Thule specifically mentions that the T2 Platform Bike Carrier, part # TH83JV should not be used on bicycles equipped with fenders, as it prevents the hooks from getting a good grip on the bike tire.
A phone call to Yakima confirms that they do not recommend using their HoldUp two bike rack, part # Y02443 with bike that have fenders. Kuat also does not recommend a platform rack whose hooks grab the wheel, because of the fender issue.
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Tire Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
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