Hello, just registered and need some assistance. First, we often haul our bikes to a dedicated trail system. I own a Thule EasyFold carrier which has clamps that squeezes a frame tube to secure the bike. I need to know what the width of the front down tube is, where the battery is mounted. Unfortunately I couldn't get this info from the Mfg. I know, that's scary. Secondly, if you transport your bikes on a hitch carrier, what kind do you use. Thanks in advance for your help.
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The Thule EasyFold is a great carrier however it is just too heavy & cumbersome for my whimpy arms. I'm not able to easily lift it.
I found this Saris Freedom 2 which only weighs 27 lbs.
The center post has two frame holders which unfortunately did not fit on the downtube of my Vado. The battery makes the downtube fairly fat.
I simply removed those two frame holders and use tough bungees to secure the bike to the center post.
Yah, it is a beast at 45#. I can still handle it and I like it because it is HD. I lost a bike a couple years ago on I-95 and it was an ugly scene. Now that I have the measurement I needed, I'm fairly sure it is going to work. Thanks cashmoney and Marci jo for the replies.
"Thanks for the measurements. That carrier wouldn't work for me, I'm 76. It doesn't look like it would handle 130# either"
Why not consider something like the Motow Aluminum Bike Carrier. Weight 27 pounds. Carries 200 Pounds. Has built-in anti-wobble feature. Can disassemble it quickly and even store it in your car.
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Also, if you find it difficult to lift heavy bikes onto your bike carrier, save your back and look at the Motow Hitch Lift
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Their equipment is not inexpensive but it's quality made stainless so really quite the value compared to similarly priced steel carriers that will rust.
Not a paid Ad. I'm just a happy customer who appreciates good products and service, made in America.
Why not consider something like the Motow Aluminum Bike Carrier. Weight 27 pounds. Carries 200 Pounds. Has built-in anti-wobble feature. Can disassemble it quickly and even store it in your car.
MoTow Double eBike / Bicycle Carrier
Finally, a rack that works for your heavy eBikes! The MoTow Double eBike/Bicycle Carrier is designed to carry loads up to 200lbs.
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Also, if you find it difficult to lift heavy bikes onto your bike carrier, save your back and look at the Motow Hitch Lift
MoTow
Tow Up to 600 lb. Motorcycle. eBike/Bicycle Carrier has a 200 lb. capacity. Hitch Lift has a 300 lb. load limit. Stainless steel and made in the USA.
Their equipment is not inexpensive but it's quality made stainless so really quite the value compared to similarly priced steel carriers that will rust.
Not a paid Ad. I'm just a happy customer who appreciates good products and service, made in America.
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Jenz, thanks for that info. That is a very interesting carrier. Very interesting design. Since I now have the down tube measurement I feel confident I can use my Thule, which I still think is the best carrier out for E-bikes."Thanks for the measurements. That carrier wouldn't work for me, I'm 76. It doesn't look like it would handle 130# either"
Why not consider something like the Motow Aluminum Bike Carrier. Weight 27 pounds. Carries 200 Pounds. Has built-in anti-wobble feature. Can disassemble it quickly and even store it in your car.
MoTow Double eBike / Bicycle Carrier
Finally, a rack that works for your heavy eBikes! The MoTow Double eBike/Bicycle Carrier is designed to carry loads up to 200lbs.
Also, if you find it difficult to lift heavy bikes onto your bike carrier, save your back and look at the Motow Hitch Lift
MoTow
Tow Up to 600 lb. Motorcycle. eBike/Bicycle Carrier has a 200 lb. capacity. Hitch Lift has a 300 lb. load limit. Stainless steel and made in the USA.
Their equipment is not inexpensive but it's quality made stainless so really quite the value compared to similarly priced steel carriers that will rust.
Not a paid Ad. I'm just a happy customer who appreciates good products and service, made in America.
tomjasz
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Very happy with the same model, in use for the 4th year. no need for anything to be cut. Just use alternate location on the bike frames.
Townies JUST fit due to the longer wheelbase.
anybody use a crossbar/frame adapter with bikes like these? I have a pricey, heavy duty hitch carrier, but it is designed to clamp onto the crossbar/stepover tube and would not work with my XR frame nor the ST frame that I might buy the wife. I will likely only transport the e-bike(s)very very rarely and would hate to spend $200-$400 on a new rack for such limited use....but would also hate to 1) lose the bike on the highway when the seat tube works it's way out, and/or 2) damage the seat or the handlebars on a $1500 bike with one of those adapters.....
After losing a bike on I-95 I will never use a crossbar hanging carrier. Mine wasn't an E-bike but I would check the max. carrying capacity of your rack. Also, I wouldn't use a crossbar adapter.
rchenail
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English is not my mother tongue, what's a Townie?
tomjasz
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Electra Townie is a flat foot/crank forward comfort style bike. The bike many tried to copy. It has a long wheelbase.
