Bike Rack tow bar

[T8COH]

Any recommendations for at least two e bikes a 27.5 & a 29er.
We are putting them on a normal rack just now but would prefer on for an Ebike .

As usual thanks in advance your comments are very much appreciated.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Thule Easyfold XT great bit of kit can lock it on tow hitch and lock bikes on, tilts so you can get in back of car, and folds up so easy to store.

 

[Mcharza]

Did you read this? What bike rack? - EMTB Forums

 

[T8COH]

Looks like it’s the Thule Easyfold then .

 

[Chris ledger]

This is the rack i have its heavy but super strong try a website called roofbox they were brilliant and the cheapest when i bought mine.

 

[Dazb]

I bought the Buzz rack escorpion and can't fault it, Takes 5 mins to put on and really sturdy, Haven't had it long but I have completed 2 100m round trips with my ebike on it and it was solid.

 

[T8COH]

I ended up buying this today , collect on Wednesday

Towbar Bike Racks - Thule and More | Halfords UK

Find a wide range of the best Towbar Mounted Bike Racks, with a variety of brands including Thule, Exodus and Halfords. 12 months interest free credit available.

www.halfords.com

 

[andyb2]

Bit late for the OP, but I got the halfords branded rack:

Halfords Advanced 2 Bike Towbar Mounted Bike Rack | Halfords UK

Shop the latest The Halfords Advanced 2 Bike Tow Bar Mounted Bike Rack is designed to transport heavy bikes at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

holds upto 60kg, so good for two ebikes. also got 20% off for being an AA member

 

[D3xt3rMTB]

Thule easyfold xt 2 for me as well. Been up and down everything from motorways to dirt tracks with it on the back with zero issues. Just remember to get the carbon frame protector if you have a carbon bike.

 

[T8COH]

Just remember to get the carbon frame protector if you have a carbon bike.

My sons bikes Carbon , what do you mean Frame Protector ? Just for scratches ?

 

[steve_sordy]

Do not trust the jaws to hold your bike in place!
Twice the jaws let go and my bike pivoted down to the tarmac; first time when doing 40mph, second whilst only doing 15mph, but about to hit a sleeping policeman. (Traffic-calming device for those outside the UK). The grip and bar ended up being sanded at 45 degrees, and I believe that I got off lightly.

Now I take precautions and strap the bike to the jaws. Pretty much anything can be used, but I use these flexible straps.

They are called Gear Ties (this one is the mega twist 32") from Nite Ize. They are reusable and can be used many, many times. I got the orange colour so that I can see at a glance in the rear-view mirror whether I have fastened them on, or not.

Gear Tie® Mega Twist Tie 32 in.

The Gear Tie Mega takes the benefits of our Gear Ties and makes them even bigger and stronger. This Gear Tie has nearly double the diameter and more than double the strength of the Gear Tie Original, allowing it to wrap, tie, and organize even the largest and heaviest items with a simple twist...

www.niteize.co.uk

 

[Konanige]

Bit late as well, but I tried Thule and didnt get on with it so sold it with the car. Replaced it with an Atera rack, 2/3 the price, slides away from car rather than tilting (tilt doesnt give enough room to open my trucks rear door) and all the plastic coated straps wrap around wheels and frame and are lockable so no chance of twisting off and losing bikes! Far superior to Thule,

 

[steve_sordy]

.................and all the plastic coated straps wrap around wheels and frame and are lockable so no chance of twisting off and losing bikes! Far superior to Thule,

For the avoidance of doubt, when I mentioned that the jaws let go, I need to be clearer.

The jaws themselves did not loosen and the lock did not fail. What happened was that despite being done up as tight as I dare, the jaws shuffled about in transit and found a lower diameter section of the top tube. The slack enabled the top tube to slip out from the jaws.

So, the problem is a tapering top tube. I now do the shuffling about myself therefore the problem should never arise again. But seeing my bike disappear from the back of the car while at speed on a road was unnerving to say the least! I have no wish to ever see that again, hence the belt and braces delivered by the GearTie.

The Gear Tie is so secure that I would happily transport the bike without the jaws being fastened.

 

[Howz]

I use the Atera, it was a 2, but when carrying 2 bikes they were too close, so I added the 3rd rail to keep them more apart, it seems solid and secure enough, I use some cut down inner tube to protect the frame.

 

[Konanige]

A friend of mine has his regular bike stolen off a Thule rack, they undid the wheels then just twisted the bike out of the jaws!!

 

[SwissMountainLeader]

I’ve got an atera e bike ML and I think it’s pretty good. OEM for a few German auto makers I think.

 

[Stoffel]

A friend of mine has his regular bike stolen off a Thule rack, they undid the wheels then just twisted the bike out of the jaws!!

I’d never leave my bike unattended on a bike rack (or anywhere), if a Pikey tried to unload it while I was waiting at traffic lights or something then I’d simply reverse over them!

 

[D3xt3rMTB]

My sons bikes Carbon , what do you mean Frame Protector ? Just for scratches ?

No it's to prevent damage to carbon frames from the jaws. Basically spreads the load of the clamps over a wider area. Google Thule Carbon frame protector and it'll come up in the search. Use it on mine with zero issues.

 

[T8COH]

No it's to prevent damage to carbon frames from the jaws. Basically spreads the load of the clamps over a wider area. Google Thule Carbon frame protector and it'll come up in the search. Use it on mine with zero issues.

Thanks for that just orders one

 

[steve_sordy]

A friend of mine has his regular bike stolen off a Thule rack, they undid the wheels then just twisted the bike out of the jaws!!

Leaving the bike unattended was his first mistake.
Leaving it unattended without a secure lock was his second mistake.
But I'm sure he has learned now.
A hard lesson in bike security.

 

[steve_sordy]

No it's to prevent damage to carbon frames from the jaws. Basically spreads the load of the clamps over a wider area. Google Thule Carbon frame protector and it'll come up in the search. Use it on mine with zero issues.

I use a piece of foam protector that the double-glazing units came with. But pipe insulation is very similar stuff and I have used that before very successfully. It feels free.

 

[Banktramp]

I ended up buying this today , collect on Wednesday

Towbar Bike Racks - Thule and More | Halfords UK

Find a wide range of the best Towbar Mounted Bike Racks, with a variety of brands including Thule, Exodus and Halfords. 12 months interest free credit available.

www.halfords.com

I got this one, yeah it’s a little heavy but really can’t fault it. Enjoy

 

[Kent]

Any recommendations for at least two e bikes a 27.5 & a 29er.
We are putting them on a normal rack just now but would prefer on for an Ebike .

As usual thanks in advance your comments are very much appreciated.

I definitely recommend the Uebler i21, tow bar carrier for 2x e-bikes (60 kg load), I use it for 6 months now, easy to mount / dismount, quick bike loading / unloading, folds into a 20x29x60 cm rectangle, weighs 13 kg.

 

[Colcam]

Any recommendations for at least two e bikes a 27.5 & a 29er.
We are putting them on a normal rack just now but would prefer on for an Ebike .

As usual thanks in advance your comments are very much appreciated.

I got the Atera Strada e bike ml,extra space between bikes and a better fit for longer wheelbase bikes,it also tilts.It’s quite a bit lighter than the thule

 

[Ian986]

I have Thule easy fold . To be honest I like the idea of the folding rack as I have limited space to store it. It does move around a lot to the point I keep stopping thinking it is going to fall off. Does anyone else have this issue ?

 

[Hobo Mikey]

I have Thule easy fold . To be honest I like the idea of the folding rack as I have limited space to store it. It does move around a lot to the point I keep stopping thinking it is going to fall off. Does anyone else have this issue ?

When you put it in the towball is it tight, you can adjust that so it’s tight to lock on.

 

[Ian986]

When you put it in the towball is it tight, you can adjust that so it’s tight to lock on.

thanks for the reply yes it is tight to the point I have to put all my weight on it to push the leaver down. Maybe I am missing something if I could post a video I would show you

 

[T8COH]

Do not trust the jaws to hold your bike in place!
Twice the jaws let go and my bike pivoted down to the tarmac; first time when doing 40mph, second whilst only doing 15mph, but about to hit a sleeping policeman. (Traffic-calming device for those outside the UK). The grip and bar ended up being sanded at 45 degrees, and I believe that I got off lightly.

Now I take precautions and strap the bike to the jaws. Pretty much anything can be used, but I use these flexible straps.

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They are called Gear Ties (this one is the mega twist 32") from Nite Ize. They are reusable and can be used many, many times. I got the orange colour so that I can see at a glance in the rear-view mirror whether I have fastened them on, or not.

Gear Tie® Mega Twist Tie 32 in.

The Gear Tie Mega takes the benefits of our Gear Ties and makes them even bigger and stronger. This Gear Tie has nearly double the diameter and more than double the strength of the Gear Tie Original, allowing it to wrap, tie, and organize even the largest and heaviest items with a simple twist...

www.niteize.co.uk

just ordered some thanks even just for piece of mind .

 

[Alexbn921]

Oneup racks are the gold standard and my recommendation. No frame contact, easy on and off, super strong and replacement parts are available.

 

[T8COH]

Thanks for that just orders one

Young lads making good use of it .