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    Hitch rack ground clearance

    Thanks for the tips. It sound like I’ll want to be conscious of the type of hitch receiver, and of how far the hitch rack attachment extends straight out of the receiver before it angles upward. The Etrailers website lists two Class 1 (1 1/4” US standard) receivers that fit the Prius. Anyone...
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    Hitch rack ground clearance

    Hi, I’m looking at buying one of the hitch mounted 2-bike tray-type racks discussed in some other threads in the forums, but need advice about one issue. I’ll be mounting the hitch and rack on a 2006 Toyota Prius, so there’s not much ground clearance as it is. And I live in an area with gravel...
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    Stealthy Class 1 for gravel/dirt rail trails and more

    To follow up, we chose the Trek Dual Sport on the grounds of specs matching recommendations forum members helpfully offered, turnkey readiness without requiring adaptations, friends’ good experiences with Trek bikes, and availability of dealers (and therefore service) near us. In exchange we...
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    Stealthy Class 1 for gravel/dirt rail trails and more

    Thank you for these suggestions. There’s a diverse group of bikes here, all the way from no suspension to full suspension. I’d be interested in thoughts about whether I’m likely to want at least front shocks, pros cons, or if it really is a matter of personal preferences.
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    Stealthy Class 1 for gravel/dirt rail trails and more

    My husband (5’11”) and I (5’2”) are considering getting our first e-bikes and and would appreciate advice to help us choose which to get. We haven’t ridden regularly for years, but hiking is getting tough with age/knee issues. We’ll ride mostly on gravel/dirt rail trails and similar wide paths...
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