E-Bike Racks: Bike Racks with Loading Ramps and Their Benefits
Owning an e-bike often provides you with less reason to have to load the bike into/onto your car, truck or van. You can just ride there. But for those times when riding is not an option, there are a couple of things that make the e-bike less than ideal to transport.
#1. Electric Bikes Are Heavy
First is the weight.
Lifting your 30kg electric bicycle onto the roof of your car is probably not an option for most of us. Even the hitch rack or truck pad causes us to pause and think "bend your knees, not your back".
This is where a bike rack with a loading ramp comes into play. These racks offer a way to load and unload heavy e-bikes without the risk of injuring yourself, or damaging your vehicle. Finally that "walk" function now has meaning.
Advantages of Bike Racks with Loading Ramps:
- No Lifting Required: It eliminates the need to hoist the e-bike, preserving the rider's energy and reducing strain.
- Ease of Use: The ramps allow for easy roll-up of the bikes onto the rack, making it accessible for all riders, regardless of strength or height.
- Safety: Minimizes the risk of dropping the bike during lifting, protecting both the bike and the user from potential harm.
- Convenience: Simplifies the process of transporting multiple e-bikes, saving time and effort.
#2. Security and Piece of Mind
Electric bikes are expensive.
To protect your investment you want 2 things. A stable rack you can trust, and a security measure so you can enjoy a beverage or snack post ride. Or even nip into the supermarket to grab a few things on the way home. Hitch mounted bike racks are known for their stability and security and are probably the best option for e-bike enthusiasts looking for a reliable transportation solution.
Electric Bike Hitch Rack Security Advantages:
- Sturdy Attachment: They connect directly to the vehicle's hitch receiver, offering a solid base for the bikes. RockyMounts Hitch Racks utilise our 3-axis anti-wobble system, creating a firm and wobble free connection.
- Accommodating Weight: These racks are built to withstand the additional weight of e-bikes, ensuring a secure transport.
- Locked Access: All our Hitch Racks come with locking pins and cables that secure the rack to the car and the bikes to the rack, deterring theft.
Introducing the GigaWatt E-Bike Hitch Rack
RockyMounts have just introduced a new Hitch Rack with a loading ramp called the GigaWatt. Developed for e-bikes, it works for standard bikes as well.
Designed for electric bicycles weighing up to 80 pounds each, the GigaWatt addresses common issues, offering frame protection, fender compatibility, ramp loading, robust locking, and a generous bike spacing. Enjoy effortless bike loading and peace of mind on the road with the GigaWatt.
