How to Transport a 65-Pound E-Bike with a 2014 Honda Accord  

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While we do have a possible solution, we do not carry a bike rack that can accommodate your 65-pound Aventon Adventure E-bike and still keep you under 100 pounds of tongue weight. The RockyMounts MonoRail # RKY10007 you looked at unfortunately won't work because it only offers you 60 pounds of bike weight capacity, which is not enough for your bike.

The only feasible option is to use the Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer # K2MMT4X6. With this trailer, the total tongue weight you will have with the bike loaded is about 37 pounds on your hitch. As long as your hitch has a gross towing rating of 370 pounds, this option works for you.

In addition to the trailer, you need some additional parts. For the wiring harness for the brake lights, the harness you need depends on if you have a coupe/sedan or LED tail lights. I went ahead and attached a product listing that shows our available options for harnesses. Also, since the coupler height is 16" off the ground, you most likely need a rise/drop that accommodates the height of your hitch receiver. I attached a helpful article that helps you determine what rise/drop you need. For your convenience, I attached a product listing of all of our rise/drop ball mounts that are compatible with a 1-1/4" hitch.

Lastly, I recommend using the Rack'Em Manufacturing Removable Wheel Chock # RA-17 along with the ratcheting straps # EM34420 to secure your bike to the trailer.

expert reply by: Bob C

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