I just purchased a gazelle ultimate C8 step-through bike that weighs 53 pounds with the battery on. 28” tires. I’d like to get a two bike rack for my car (Probably 1ebike and 1 regular bike).
I’m trying to decide whether to have a bike carrier installed on our 2016 Subaru Impreza hatchback or a 2020 Toyota Camry, in terms of which will carry the load better, be easier to access the trunk, install, etc.
I’m looking at the Thule easy fold XT as the carrier. For the Subaru, it looks like a Curtis hitch is recommended. Not sure yet about Camry.
The Thule bike carrier will accommodate both one and a half inch and 2 inch hitch. I have no idea which is better to have! Also, as this is a step through bike model, do I need any crossbar to secure the bike onto the rack?
This is a totally new area for me, and I am not really sure which factors to base my buying decisions on. Any recommendations will be much appreciated!!!
Thx.
I’m trying to decide whether to have a bike carrier installed on our 2016 Subaru Impreza hatchback or a 2020 Toyota Camry, in terms of which will carry the load better, be easier to access the trunk, install, etc.
I’m looking at the Thule easy fold XT as the carrier. For the Subaru, it looks like a Curtis hitch is recommended. Not sure yet about Camry.
The Thule bike carrier will accommodate both one and a half inch and 2 inch hitch. I have no idea which is better to have! Also, as this is a step through bike model, do I need any crossbar to secure the bike onto the rack?
This is a totally new area for me, and I am not really sure which factors to base my buying decisions on. Any recommendations will be much appreciated!!!
Thx.