Platform Bike Rack Recommendation for E-Bike with Fat Tires
Published 10/05/2021
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Hi, I have a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek with 1 1/4” hitch receiver Subaru part# L101SFL000. I would like to be able to carry two bikes. My bike, Jamis Citizen 1, is a step through frame so no top bar mounting, and also has front and back wheel fenders. I will also potentially want carry a fat tire or electric bike for the second bike. Can you offer some recommendations as to what would work best for a tilt away, fold-up, preferably with locking capability? I am including a link of comparisons I’ve done on your site of what I think might work. Any help narrowing or redirecting toward the best options is very much appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. Best Regards!
asked by: Margo P
Expert Reply:
Since you have bikes with fenders and plan to at some point carry an e-bike rack your best option would be to go with the Thule EasyFold XT E-Bike rack part # TH903202. This has the higher weight capacity you'd need for an e-bike and uses frame clamps instead of wheel clamps which allows it to work great with bikes that don't have a top frame tube as well as with fenders.
This can fit up to 3 inch wide tires as well but if you have tires wider than that you'd need the strap kit # TH985101.
This also would fit the 1-1/4 inch hitch of your Subaru Crosstrek as well.
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