This looks like a good affordable ebike rack. Has anyone tried this?
Ebike rack
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Aushiker
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- Walyalup, Western Australia
From the options down under the 100lb/45 kg rating is impressive. I have only found racks with a 30kg rating here.
Deacon Blues
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Very good price, and the great thing about Costco is it's easy to return if you don't like it.
If I didn't already have a heavy-duty ebike rack I'd order one of these.
If I didn't already have a heavy-duty ebike rack I'd order one of these.
Aushiker
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- Walyalup, Western Australia
Or maybe a BuzzRack e-Scorpion H2 without wheels?
Deacon Blues
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I'm getting 'page not found' when I click on the link.
Slaphappygamer
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Here is the updated link. Seems like most buyers like it. It’s sold out now.
Surrey Pete
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That rack has been recalled in Canada due to safety concerns:
recalls-rappels.canada.ca
Kilimanjaro E-Bike Rack Hitch Mounted Platform Carrier recalled due to injury hazard - Canada.ca
Slaphappygamer
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I didn’t realize. The OP link is .ca and mine is .com.
It appears to be a fairly close copy of a Hollywood rack, at half the price; apparently the cracking, and in some cases, the catastrophic failure of welds is the reason for the recall.
We have had the Hollywood mounted to our vehicle since July, we use it to carry our two, 65+ pound bikes. To date, we have been very happy with the performance; some of the reasons:
- The ramp makes loading/unloading a breeze;
- The tightening mechanism of the rack to the 2" receiver eliminates wobble, vibration, and chatter;
- The rack locks to the receiver, and the support arms which attach to the bike are lockable with the same key;
- When not being used, the rack can be folded vertically, greatly reducing its extension behind the vehicle;
- the rack can be pivoted, while loaded, to allow access to vehicles with a rear-hatch, like our Subaru Outback;
- The support arm, and the three straps which hold the bike wheels to the rack, do an excellent job of securing the bikes, allowing minimal movement.
The rack is pricey, in the range of a Thule, but its 150-pound (68-kg) load rating, ease of use, and secure attachment are worth it for us.
Oh, and it also handles wide tires, we had to retire our old platform rack when I purchased my Bulls Step-thru this year.
We have had the Hollywood mounted to our vehicle since July, we use it to carry our two, 65+ pound bikes. To date, we have been very happy with the performance; some of the reasons:
- The ramp makes loading/unloading a breeze;
- The tightening mechanism of the rack to the 2" receiver eliminates wobble, vibration, and chatter;
- The rack locks to the receiver, and the support arms which attach to the bike are lockable with the same key;
- When not being used, the rack can be folded vertically, greatly reducing its extension behind the vehicle;
- the rack can be pivoted, while loaded, to allow access to vehicles with a rear-hatch, like our Subaru Outback;
- The support arm, and the three straps which hold the bike wheels to the rack, do an excellent job of securing the bikes, allowing minimal movement.
The rack is pricey, in the range of a Thule, but its 150-pound (68-kg) load rating, ease of use, and secure attachment are worth it for us.
Oh, and it also handles wide tires, we had to retire our old platform rack when I purchased my Bulls Step-thru this year.
Taylor57
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I have had 2 of these racks and they are rock solid. I had the 2 inch double until I sold my SUV and now have the 1.25 Single for my EV Kona. You may pay a few more bucks but the peace of mind is worth it.
1up-usa.com
Hitch Bike Racks
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nutdriver
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I also went with a Hollywood rack and very happy with the product for all the reasons that McApple shared. I too am routinely carrying two ebikes. The engineering that went into the rack is impressive.
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