Best Bike Rack for a Rad Step thru City Commuter and a Specialized Vado 4.0

Updated 07/16/2022 | Published 07/15/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray

(475)

$989.00

Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic Black

(475)

$989.00

Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(524)

$1099.95

Question:

We have 2 e-bikes both with fenders will the Kuat NV22B work ? The bikes are: Specialized Vado 4.0 Rad Step thru City Commuter

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

I have a great bike rack for you but the Kuat NV 2.0 item # NV22B does not work for bikes with fenders. Mounting wheels with fenders can cause the fenders to crack or become damaged, especially with the added bumps and torque from your vehicle when it is in motion. Instead, I recommend the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes item # TH903202. The EasyFold XT secures your bikes by the frame instead of by the wheels. This will avoid any potential damage that could be caused by wheel mount racks. This rack includes an integrated ramp that will help you load your bikes onto the rack without lifting them off the ground. The EasyFold XT has a per-bike weight capacity of 65 pounds, which will give you plenty of support for your Turbo Vado 4.0 SL EQ and your Rad Step thru City Commuter. This rack will also not require an adapter bar.

The Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack fits both 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers so you won't have to worry about compatibility with your vehicle. The rack weighs 50 lbs.

expert reply by: Jerred H