ANOTHER bike rack question

[PatriciaK]

Is there ANY trunk-mount rack that would work with a 45-55 lb ebike (a bit less with battery/seat removed)?

I'm not talking about hundreds of miles of freeway hauling, just 2-7 miles on city streets below 40mph to get around traffic to a safe place to ride (bike trail).

I've already more than doubled my budget for the bike itself, and, frankly, if I'm going to need to invest $5-700-ish + more to install everything I need for a hitch mount setup, this just isn't going to happen for me.

 

[nublar]

1upusa

 

[PatriciaK]

1upusa

Thanks, but those are all hitch mounts. I don't have a hitch. I'm looking for something that hangs is the back of the car via sets of straps...

 

[Tars Tarkas]

Have you checked on getting a hitch?

TT

 

[PatriciaK]

Have you checked on getting a hitch?

TT

Yes. I've checked into getting a hitch. As I clearly stated in my original post, the expense of getting a hitch and getting a hitch mount carrier is too far over my budget. That's why I am asking specifically about trunk mount carriers, thanks.

 

[Tars Tarkas]

I get it. I think you could spend less than you're talking about with some research though. I threw that out there since you aren't being inundated with on-target replies.

A search on Amazon should turn up something.

TT

 

[DaveMatthews]

I use a Saris Bones EX which is a 3 bike trunk rack rated for 35lbs per bike.
The way I see it, if it can take 105lbs worth of bikes overall, it should be safe for my Fathom E+2 sitting in the position closest to my vehicle. The straps are excellent, and the rubber feet sit solidly on the bumper and rear window.
Very well built.

 

[PatriciaK]

Thank you - I'll check it out!

 

[DaveMatthews]

Thank you - I'll check it out!

You're welcome. As usual YMMV, but the way you describe your commute is a lot less than some of my routes to a riding place. The Saris has been rock solid over speed bumps, sharp corners etc.

 

[Tars Tarkas]

I see there's a two-bike Saris also. I didn't try to compare weight capacities or anything....

TT

 

[DaveMatthews]

I see there's a two-bike Saris also. I didn't try to compare weight capacities or anything....

TT

I believe it's the same 35lbs per bike

 

[Tars Tarkas]

There's this Thule 2-bike trunk rack with a weight capacity of 105 pounds. Thule Rack $149.95.

TT

 

[PatriciaK]

There's this Thule 2-bike trunk rack with a weight capacity of 105 pounds. Thule Rack $149.95.

TT

I'll check that one out also, thanks!

 

[elliot friedman]

+1 for the Saris bones either 2 or 3 bike capacity.

I've put 60lbs on mine.