Bike Carrier for 3 Bikes

[leix_toffee]

Hi All, I am sure there are many threads for this but can anyone recommend a Tow Bar mounted Bike Carrier for 3 E-Bikes. I have a Cube Stereo Hybrid, my wife wants to buy a touring E-Bike and to future proof for my son, will eventually get an E-Bike

 

[leix_toffee]

Don’t forget a space for the smokin hot nanny!!!

VelociRAX | Vertical Bike Racks

VelociRAX vertical bike racks are the only self lowering hitch bike racks that provide the easiest vehicle access with roll in and roll out bike loading.

www.velocirax.com

Recon Rack

recon-racks.com

Does not look like they are available in Europe

 

[andyb2]

what car will you be putting it on, as 3 e-bikes plus rack could be 75kg+ and above the nose weight limit of the car

 

[leix_toffee]

what car will you be putting it on, as 3 e-bikes plus rack could be 75kg+ and above the nose weight limit of the car

VW Tiguan

 

[Bpietro]

I’m a big fan of 1 up racks. Home

 

[leix_toffee]

I’m a big fan of 1 up racks. Home

They look very sturdy but no EU distributer

 

[leix_toffee]

I am looking at the Thule Easyfold XT 3, BuzzRack E-Hornet 3 or a Yakima Fold Click 3

Thule is quite expensive but had roof carriers in the past and they were solid. BuzzRack I would go for but the lack of folding could be an issue as would like to be able to throw in the back if staying somewhere. I had never heard of Yakima until I started looking but I think they are US based, they look solid and quite minimalist and cheaper than Thule. Will look at stock to see what's available. Car booked in the 10th May to fit the tow ball.

 

[Bpietro]

I am looking at the Thule Easyfold XT 3, BuzzRack E-Hornet 3 or a Yakima Fold Click 3

Thule is quite expensive but had roof carriers in the past and they were solid. BuzzRack I would go for but the lack of folding could be an issue as would like to be able to throw in the back if staying somewhere. I had never heard of Yakima until I started looking but I think they are US based, they look solid and quite minimalist and cheaper than Thule. Will look at stock to see what's available. Car booked in the 10th May to fit the tow ball.

I’ve had some experience with Thule racks. Nothing bad to say a lot of people use them. I don’t think you can go wrong. 3 e bikes is pretty heavy just make sure it’s good for the weight and you car can support the tongue weight

 

[Beekeeper]

Check max vertical mounting weight of your car / toe bar

The guy below is struggling with a vertical force.

Imagine if he was trying to keep 3 ebikes suspended in the air.

If the toe bar doesn’t snap then there is also the chance that your car could do a wheelie with all that weight pressing down at the back ?

But hey, it would be the best and longest wheelie ever

 

[Mcharza]

I’ve had some experience with Thule racks. Nothing bad to say a lot of people use them. I don’t think you can go wrong. 3 e bikes is pretty heavy just make sure it’s good for the weight and you car can support the tongue weight

If you have weight difficulties, just remove couple of batteries from the bikes

 

[Tonybro]

I use the Thule VeloCompact 3 bike version.

 

[leix_toffee]

Check max vertical mounting weight of your car / toe bar

The guy below is struggling with a vertical force.

Imagine if he was trying to keep 3 ebikes suspended in the air.

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If the toe bar doesn’t snap then there is also the chance that your car could do a wheelie with all that weight pressing down at the back ?

But hey, it would be the best and longest wheelie ever

Just over 100kg nose weight limit and 500kg cargo limit in trunk. So will be fine with 20kg rack and 3 e-bikes, I plan to remove the batteries when carrying also

 

[steve_sordy]

I use the Thule VeloCompact 3 bike version.

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Max load is 60kg. You will struggle to fit three average emtbs on there.

 

[leix_toffee]

I have decided to go for a 2 bike rack as I will rarely have 3 bikes and will just put it in the boot/trunk if needed. After a lot more searching online, I have settled on the Buzzrack. The main worry I have with the Thule Easyfold XT 2 is if the 2nd bike will be able to be clamped, as the bar the clamp arms are on is fixed and on one side only (need to put clamp through the frame of Bike 1). My Cube Stereo has little space in the frame and I suspect it could be an issue. The Buzzrack E-Scorpion 2 has the bar in between the bikes with a lot more clearance between them also. Fingers crossed the right decision.

 

[Tonybro]

Max load is 60kg. You will struggle to fit three average emtbs on there.

Third slot was intended for my son's hardtail standard Specialised MTB...

Never been used yet, the lazy so-and-so! ;-)

Likewise, always take batteries out, saving about 5Kg across the two bikes.

 

[steve_sordy]

I risk being boring because I have said this before, but it is worth the repetition.

Do not rely on the clamps alone to secure your pride and joy to the tow bar rack. Use additional security.
I use Gorilla straps in a figure-8 pattern around the clamp/bar interface. Others use toe straps, string, zip-ties, belts...........whatever.

No matter how secure you think it is, vibration of the road has the effect of sliding the clamps down a tapered tube section, until it lets go! The bike pivots down onto the giant belt sander that is the tarmac at whatever speed you happen to be going. It is traumatic!

 

[Tonybro]

I always use bungees and take them over the clamps so it can't pop upwards and attach them to frame of the carrier, not bike.

 

[Mini si]

Does anyone have thoughts on the type of rack which clamps onto the back door of a Honda step wagon/Volkswagen camper type rack versus towbar mounted?
Pros and cons for both?
Our Step Wagon doesn’t have a tow bar fitted and I’m undecided as to if it’s worth getting one or not at the cost of approximately £350 with the price of the rack on top or just go for the type of rack that clamps to the door.

 

[Calsun]

For 3 heavy e-bikes where you may have a 100 kg load it may be better to modify a light utility trailer and even the used ones for jetski watercraft will take a lot of weight. Even the 1up Super Duty rack has a load capacity limit of 100 kgs and these may not be suitable for your car. The heavy duty hitches only work with Class III 2" hitch receivers and cannot be mounted to a bumper on a car or caravan. A pickup truck with a ramp may be the best option.