Need solution to carry two fat-tire e-bikes above bed using RetraxPro XR.

[fishbisquit]

Hey Insearchof, How is this set up working for you? I am in the exact same situation right now. Have Streamline bars and am looking for a bike mount with a weight rating for an e-bike.

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[InSearchOfLight]

Hey Insearchof, How is this set up working for you? I am in the exact same situation right now. Have Streamline bars and am looking for a bike mount with a weight rating for an e-bike.

It’s worked great so far! We did a 2000+ mile trip in November, and it performed beautifully. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Our bikes weigh about 70 lbs, and getting them on and off the rack can be tough — having two people definitely helps. I learned that the hard way when one of the bikes started tipping over my head as I was taking it off. Instead of just letting it go, I held on for dear life and ended up torquing my tendons pretty badly. My arms are still sore in the mornings because of it.

As for performance, the setup is sturdy but does flex a little. I wouldn’t recommend serious 4x4ing with bikes loaded, but we tackled plenty of bumpy dirt roads with no issues. I also like that the racks have a built-in cable lock — not the most robust security, but a decent deterrent if you’re just running into a store for a few minutes. If you go this route, make sure to get the velcro straps to help secure the wheels/tires to the rack bars.

I recently removed the racks (both crossbars and bike rack) because the car wash I use sometimes won’t let me through — they’re concerned their equipment might get caught on it. I’ll reinstall everything before our next trip. Removing the whole setup was easy — it took about 10 minutes to loosen the bolts and slide the entire assembly off the rails on the Retrax tonneau cover.

It’s a pricey setup, but I felt it was the best solution for our needs.

Let me know if you have any questions!

 

[fishbisquit]

Thanks for the update!

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