Bike Rack Recommendation for Fat Tire E-Bike to Fit 1-1/4" Hitch Receiver

Updated 08/16/2022 | Published 08/15/2022

Question:

Try to find the best 1.25 trail hitch for my electric bike the wheelbase is 57” total length is 83” tires are the tires 26” 4.0 fat. Weight is 70lbs. Any help would be appreciated. And would love to share with other Miltitay vets that have this back.

asked by: Arthur

Expert Reply:

Thank you for your service!

Sounds like you're needing the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY74FR which fits 1-1/4" Class II and 2" hitch receivers. This rack can hold up to 80 lb bikes with a max tire width of 5" and a max 60" wheelbase. The Sport Rider SE is the only rack I know of that meets or exceeds everything you're needing in a bike rack - the only thing you need to confirm is whether you have a Class I or a Class II hitch receiver.

Technically this rack will fit both Class I and Class II receivers, it's just that Hollywood Racks essentially is saying that a Class I receiver won't be strong enough to support the 54 lb rack plus the weight of the bikes.

Attached is a review video for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G