What rack for an Allant 9.9

[rivins]

I recently bought an Allant 9.9 and am wanting a rack for it, preferably a single. I have considered a 1Up, and Kuat, but because of the rear fender, the Kuat seems somewhat questionable. Is anyone else transporting an Allant or have any suggestions? I give a review of the bike but have only one ride this morning under my belt... so far: awesome ride!

 

[Mulezen]

I’m using an older Saris that plugs into my hitch at the rear of my truck. The clamps are plastic and have not harmed anything though I wonder of the security. This is for a SC7 but for the Allant 9.9 I’m ordering I’m having the fenders removed which will help. I’m not sure about transporting both at the same time though

 

[rivins]

Thanks for the reply Mulezen, I bet you'll love the Allant. I thought about removing the fenders too, but they sure came in handy this morning.

 

[Alaskan]

I use the Thule easyfold but it holds two bikes with a weight limit of 60kg. The nice thing about it is that it clamps on to the frame and they make a nice frame brace/protector to safely clamp onto carbon fiber. It folds up into a size that fits in a small trunk easily. Here is a picture of mine with my new Allant 9.9s The frame clamp is on the lower seat tube. You can see the lock on the tightening knob. You tighten it till it clicks and slips and locks by disengaging the knob so it spins without loosening. The Easy Fold xt 2 is expensive but very well built and quite secure.

 

[rivins]

Thanks Alaskan, that looks simple and stable.

 

[Mulezen]

It looks easier to load than mine

 

[Alaskan]

It comes with a folding ramp that clicks into the platform and is visible sitting in the middle section.

 

[Mulezen]

Rivins...I’d appreciate in your review if you could address the shifting

 

[rivins]

I have read about some having problems with shifting. Now this is a new bike for me and I have only rode it once this morning for 16 miles before rain turned me around, but I had zero problems with shifting. It shifted much smoother than my Powerfly 5 FS.

 

[rivins]

I have read about some having problems with shifting. Now this is a new bike for me and I have only rode it once this morning for 16 miles before rain turned me around, but I had zero problems with shifting. It shifted much smoother than my Powerfly 5 FS.

I might add that my right thumb is nearly bone to bone, and I did have some pain downshifting the Powerfly, but so far the Allant is no problem.

 

[Mulezen]

Good to know. TY

 

[jbizzybiker]

I use the Thule easyfold but it holds two bikes with a weight limit of 60kg. The nice thing about it is that it clamps on to the frame and they make a nice frame brace/protector to safely clamp onto carbon fiber. It folds up into a size that fits in a small trunk easily. Here is a picture of mine with my new Allant 9.9s The frame clamp is on the lower seat tube. You can see the lock on the tightening knob. You tighten it till it clicks and slips and locks by disengaging the knob so it spins without loosening. The Easy Fold xt 2 is expensive but very well built and quite secure.

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How long using Easy Fold? Look great for my application as has long stinger and I need to get under and outside of a spare tire back of Jeep JK.

 

[Alaskan]

2 years of regular use including two winter trips from Bellingham,WA to San Diego and back with a pair of heavy Riese & Mullers on board.

 

[jbizzybiker]

2 years of regular use including two winter trips from Bellingham,WA to San Diego and back with a pair of heavy Riese & Mullers on board.View attachment 52940

thank you!

 

[Rob NJ]

We have had two SuperCommuters (55 lbs) on our Thule Pro XT2 It held the bikes from NJ to Arizona, and several times from NJ to FL. No issues on holding the bikes. Only issue is that you have to lift them to put them on the rack. Some of the racks where you can roll on might be easier as Alaskan has pointed out. We are still on the younger side, and are fine lifting them. We now have a SuperCommuter and an Allant 9.9S

 

[GuruUno]

I've had 2 Thule Easyfold XT2 racks in the last 4+ years.
The first one had a manufacturing defect that the doohickey that plunges into the hole on the hitch would not remain open while putting the rack into the hitch which resulted in a convoluted procedure to do it (see short video clip on how it is supposed to work). https://www.dropbox.com/s/hx1w5ucxq31ysi7/Thule Latch.mov?dl=0

Anyway Thule replaced it for free and the new one is perfect and it has wheels to roll (1st one did not).

Anyway a few of my past and present bikes on different cars over the years.
I've not found anything better, has anyone?

See:
Differences Between Thule EasyFold and EasyFold XT
Question:
Besides the TH903202 having roller wheels to roll on the ground, what are the differences between the TH9032 and the TH903202 besides price?

The Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 is the latest version of the Thule EasyFold TH9032 and there are a few upgrades to what is already considered by many to be the best bike rack available, due in large part to its quality of life features. It still has the same 65 lb per bike capacity and can work in 1-1/4" or 2" hitches.

The EasyFold XT # TH903202 can handle 3" tires or up to 4-11/16" tires with Fat Bike Straps # TH985101 while the EasyFold TH9032 was limited to 2-1/2" wide tires. The EasyFold XT also has an integrated ramp which folds up, compared to the EasyFold's removable ramp.

Transporting the XT has been made easier as well, because it has wheels so when you fold it up you can still carry it with the handle, but also have the option of rolling it along instead of needing to carry it.

Frankly, you can't go wrong with the EasyFold TH9032 or the EasyFold XT # TH903202, with the latter option being better if you have a bike with fat tires, or just want that bit of extra convenience it offers.

 

[jbizzybiker]

Thank you for the comments and photos on Thule EasyFold. I think I panicked at the REI.com reviews on breaking “lobster claw” components. I probably can handle the potential rub on paint on seat down tube. For the Jeep mount, it will all really boil down to combined length of hitch receiver and rack stinger to clear under the rear-mounted spare tire.

 

[JimFMB]

I’m going on my third season with the Thule easy fold and have made several trips from Chicago area to SW Florida With two heavy ebikes. As mentioned, it is pricey but worth it.

 

[Oberst]

I have transported bikes with fenders several times on my Kuat with no issues snd for distances over 50 miles on highways. Simply put the wheel clamp on the tire in front of the tire. I do also use a strap as a fail safe but I would do that with any rack.

 

[Over50]

I have transported bikes with fenders several times on my Kuat with no issues snd for distances over 50 miles on highways. Simply put the wheel clamp on the tire in front of the tire. I do also use a strap as a fail safe but I would do that with any rack.

Concur that the Kuat works with fenders. Obviously only one fender matters and the front fenders are generally shorter and allow for placement of the arm over the tire just in front of the fender.