Emtb bike rack

[gazza81]

Whats my cheapest option to carry a emtb on the back of my kia rio 2016?

Ideally I'll carry 2 bikes one electric one standard.

Would i need to get a tow bar fitted?

Tried google but getting a little confused

Thanks

 

[wiggydiggy]

Towbar mounted Cycle Racks.

The thread starts with insurance discussion but theres some comments later inc from me about my experience which unfortunately was 2 eBikes and a rack was too much weight - it would hit some speedbumps. I had checked the noseweight in advance and I was under the 60kg recommended for my car. I now use roof racks.

For you the weight will be less, but its worth checking the noseweight limit to be sure. You will need a towbar yes. As for cheapest well I personally wouldn't skimp on the carrier, I always choose Thule racks as though expensive they are the best.

 

[gazza81]

Towbar mounted Cycle Racks.

The thread starts with insurance discussion but theres some comments later inc from me about my experience which unfortunately was 2 eBikes and a rack was too much weight - it would hit some speedbumps. I had checked the noseweight in advance and I was under the 60kg recommended for my car. I now use roof racks.

For you the weight will be less, but its worth checking the noseweight limit to be sure. You will need a towbar yes. As for cheapest well I personally wouldn't skimp on the carrier, I always choose Thule racks as though expensive they are the best.

I had a quote to get a tow bar fitted...£550!! So thats out of the question!

Problem with roof bars is 1, im not sure i could get it up there and 2, the mrs doesn't want bars left on the car all the time.

Transporting it is the one thing stopping me buying the bike at the moment

 

[wiggydiggy]

I had a quote to get a tow bar fitted...£550!! So thats out of the question!

Problem with roof bars is 1, im not sure i could get it up there and 2, the mrs doesn't want bars left on the car all the time.

Transporting it is the one thing stopping me buying the bike at the moment

£610 for mine, removeable so at least I don't have it hanging off the back of the car all the time.

They are heavy yes to lift up, I do shift the batteries off, strip lights, etc to help but it is an effort. Having the easy clamp carriers helps a lot as my old one was a bit awkward to use.

What about a rear carrier that clamps temporary onto the car? I can't use those but many cars can.

 

[PaulSB]

I had a quote to get a tow bar fitted...£550!! So thats out of the question!

Problem with roof bars is 1, im not sure i could get it up there and 2, the mrs doesn't want bars left on the car all the time.

Transporting it is the one thing stopping me buying the bike at the moment

That's a reasonable price to get a tow bar fitted. If transport is an issue that's holding you back I suggest a tow bar and tow bar mounted rack would be a very worthwhile investment.

The tow bar mounted racks I used to have were a dream to use.

 

[wiggydiggy]

That's a reasonable price to get a tow bar fitted. If transport is an issue that's holding you back I suggest a tow bar and tow bar mounted rack would be a very worthwhile investment.

The tow bar mounted racks I used to have were a dream to use.

Considering some quotes I had were for were for north of £1k, I agree! Mine was done at an independent, well regarded trailer centre.

 

[gazza81]

What about a rear carrier that clamps temporary onto the car? I can't use those but many cars can.

I'll have to look into it, i didn't think rear carriers would be suitable for a Ebike.

 

[Saracenlad]

Thule towbar rack fitted earlier this year for our two(2) electric bikes. Declared same to our insurance and received a refund!! Apparently less damage to my car if someone bumps the rear. Have to take batteries off whilst carrying them. Had no problems at all.

 

[wiggydiggy]

I'll have to look into it, i didn't think rear carriers would be suitable for a Ebike.

It might not be for 2 but I think 1 ebike and 1 bike should be ok if you get the right one.