Recommended Bike Rack for my Rad Rover Step Thru Fat Tire Bike

Updated 10/14/2020 | Published 10/13/2020

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Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack for Fat Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting

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$401.62

Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches

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$499.94

Question:

Just want to know if this hollywood rack will handle my rad rover step thru fat tire bike. weighing @80 plus lbs. will I need any extra parts? Is there any other options that will cost less. thanks

asked by: Tom H

Expert Reply:

I have a good solution but the Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack for Fat Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # C18085-FB is only rated to carry 45 lbs. per bike so it is well below what your application requires.

Instead use the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes part # HLY74FR. It can handle 80 lbs. per bike slot and will handle up to a 5" wide tire.

I understand that you are just over 80 lbs. with your bike and we can get around that by removing the battery from the bike during travel getting back under the maximum capacity.

There will be other parts that you will need.

expert reply by: Randy B