Not long ago, I wrote a post entitled ‘The E-Bike Rack I Would Buy!‘. That rack was the Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack for 2 e-bikes. It’s a great rack with a loading ramp and everything. Even the weight of this rack is reasonable at 46 lbs. The only reason I didn’t buy this one was because of the $700 price tag.
So the rack I DID buy is this one:
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes – 2″ Hitches – Frame Mount for $500. This rack is $200 less expensive, is 8 lbs heavier than the Destination E rack, and does NOT include a ramp. For me, this rack will work fine and I’ll reinvest the money saved in a future e-bike build. But for one who is less concerned about finances, cares more about their back, and still want a great rack, stick with the Destination E. Your e-bikes are heavy enough. You shouldn’t need to worry about hefting a heavy rack onto your receiver, then your bikes up onto your rack. By the time you have done all that, you’ll have gotten your exercise and might decide you really don’t need to go for that bike ride after all.
This 2″ hitch bike rack makes it easy to take 2 standard or fat e-bikes to the trail. Ratcheting hooks hold bikes securely by the frame and lock to deter theft. Wheel hoops adjust for different wheelbases. And the anti-rattle system reduces wobble and sway.
Features:
- Platform bike rack carries 2 standard tire or fat tire e-bikes using your vehicle’s hitch receiver
- Ratcheting hooks on center mast hold bikes securely by the frame
- Adjustable wheel hoops with ratchet straps slide back and forth to eliminate bike-to-bike contact
- Hand knobs allow for easy adjustments – no tools required
- Adapter included for 20″ bike wheels
- Spring pins and removable snapper pin allow rack to tilt and fold
- Tilts down with bikes loaded to access cargo area
- Welded stop plate automatically aligns shank and hitch pin holes
- Eliminates need to get on your hands and knees to align hitch pin holes
- Anti-rattle handle reduces movement of rack in hitch receiver – no tools required
- Keyed-alike hitch lock, frame hooks, and security cable deter theft of your bikes and the rack
- Bolstered steel construction with black powder coat is rust resistant
Specs:
- Application: 2″ x 2″ trailer hitch receivers
- Carrying capacity: 2 electric bicycles
- Weight capacity: 80 lbs per bike
- Maximum tire width: 5.0″
- Maximum wheelbase: 60″
- Distance between bikes: 10″
- Shank rise: 7″
- Distance from face of hitch to:
- Closest part of rack when folded down: 7-1/2″
- Closest part of rack when folded up: 5″
- Farthest part of rack when folded down: 27-1/2″
- Farthest part of rack when folded up: 16-1/4″
- Carrier weight: 54 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty