Which 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Hitch Adapter is Strongest for Use with E-Bike Rack
Published 06/04/2024
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Question:
Which of your 1 1/4 to 2 adapters would be the sturdiest for an e-bike rack for 1 e-bike possibly 2 in the future? Are the ones with the rise as sturdy as the others and do they keep the bikes closer to the vehicle?
asked by: Pam F
Expert Reply:
Hey Pam, so the highest rated 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapters we offer have a 350 lb tongue weight capacity like with the part # e43YR for a straight adapter or the part # e93YR for one with a rise built into the shank. You have to keep in mind that when you use an adapter like this you cut the weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent and since most 1-1/4 inch hitches have a 200 lb (sometimes 350 lb) capacity you would be looking at having around a 100 lb capacity for a rack and e-bike.
Since e-bikes are typically pretty heavy there's chance this just wouldn't work for you but if your hitch had a 350 lb capacity the odds are better.
Best solution would be a e-bike rack that is directly compatible with 1-1/4 inch hitches like the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202.
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Trailer Hitch Adapter - 1-1/4" to 2" Hitch - 4-1/2" Drop/5" Rise - 6-1/2" L
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Pam F.
6/4/2024
Unfortunately I already purchased a Yakima bike rack from you guys so I can't really purchase another. The tongue weight for my hitch is apparently 100 lbs., so it looks like I'm out of luck completely.