Highest Capacity Roof Rack Bike Rack
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 06/28/2025
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Trying to find a roof style rack for my new Ebike, an Aventon Pace500.3. The rack I have consists of two 1inch round steel bars mounted on top of my pop-up camper see picture. The bars are 42-5/8inch apart. Without the battery and seat, the bike weighs 44 lbs. Other bike specs: Wheel base = 27.5 Tire width = 2.1 Wheel diam = 27.5 Down tube diameter = 4.5inch vertically 2.5inch laterally I would like either a frame or wheel mount. The spread of my cross bars seems to limit the options I have. The Rocky Mounts MachTen might work, but the specs do not list a maximum crossbar spread. Do you have this info ? What rack options would you recommend ?
asked by: Chris
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Expert Reply:
Hey Chris, thanks for all the information! For your Aventon Pace 500.3, I recommend the Kuat Piston SR Roof Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Wheel Mount item # KU32VR. This wheel mount bike rack has a 67 lbs capacity and fits crossbar spreads from 25" - 51". It will work perfectly with your 27.5" diameter 2.1" wide wheels. The carrier weighs only 23 lbs and measures 59-1/2" long x 4-15/16" wide x 3-7/8" tall.
Additionally, the RockyMounts MachTen Roof Bike Rack for 1 Bike item # RKY97MR fits crossbars 16" - 42".
Is that a trailer or a camper shell in your picture?
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RockyMounts MachTen Roof Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Wheel Mount - Clamp On
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Jerred H.
9/2/2025
Hey Chris, did you decide to go with the Kuat Piston SR or the RockyMounts MachTen for your Aventon Pace 500.3? I'm curious to know how it worked out for you, as your experience could be really helpful for others with similar setups.