I've got a Thule Raceway 2, bought originally for 2 non-electric bikes. I take the battery out and, on a long journey, wrap the vulnerable parts in tarpaulin and secure with some velcro straps. I go down to France and Spain and, as yet, no problems
i bought a tow bar mounted rack (Altera) love the damn thing makes is so easy.. giant recommend that the battery is removed when transporting the bike, not sure what others recommend..
I have a Nissan eNV 200 electric van. I’ve fitted a ground mounted bike parking device to the bulkhead so it’s just a matter of wheeling the bikes in and stuffing a wheel into the slots. This is invariably enough to hold them securely but if you are a belt and braces person then a couple of ratchet straps complete the job. A few hooks keep helmets, rucksack and jackets neat and tidy.
I also have a Tow Bar rack from Atera. Very good and e bike specific. Carries up to 4 bikes with extension, 2 of which can be e bikes if you car allows the weight. Expensive, but I would recommend it!
I don't drive, so I ride my ebike to the trails, for this reason I own 3 Powertube batteries. I then charge them up in the pub before the ride home (helps if you're friendly with the landlord ;).
Thule Upride 599 works well for bike on roof option. Locks onto front wheel as oppose to frame so no issue with wider e-bike tube. Limited to 20Kg but in my experience once battery is out a lot of e-bike quite to this or just under. Probably not ideal lifting 20kg of bike onto an SUV but I have no issues lifting onto an estate.
We have 2 fat tire hardtail ebikes n just a good ol fox racing truck diaper does it for us. The bikes are 70 lbs each and i found a lot of bike racks wont support 140lbs or 2 fat tire ebikes plus in minnesota we need the truck to get to certian places in the snow and i found that even during drifting the bikes stay in place
Great video bro, I have Trek rail 9 and it’s about 24K and I use car rack Saris Bones 2 and I drive long distance sometimes, no issues, but off course the rack made for 30K weight
I got a Thule hatch mounted bike carrier and they carry ebikes with no issue. They rest on the rear bumper on my Toyota Auris and the wire cables are properly tensioned to keep it snug up against the hatch. Only issue is they are designed for the standard diamond frame so most ebikes will hang on a bit of an angle. If front wheel gets too close to the ground just take it off and toss it in the back.
I have a 2018 Mazda MX5 and have a custom hidden vertical towbar receiver / hitch fitted. Use a Yakima 2 up rack. Fits ebikes perfect and rated for 2 bikes each 60lbs (27kgs). Car is fine with hitch, rack and single ebike :). Looks pretty crazy tho
When I bought my e-bike I factored in the additional costs of transporting it. My previous bike was roof mounted but there was no way I was going down that route for my e-bike. Bit the bullet and had a towbar fiited and bought a Thule 2 bike carrier. In the Czech Republic there is a bit of a rigmarole in getting an add-on number plate to fit on the carrier but once obtained saves hassle. Not too problematic fitting it and, so far, seems to work well. I like the idea of that Thule ramp but it's way overpriced for what it is. If taking the battery off I always put a cover over the battery contacts. My experience of rear carriers is that my bike gets quite mucky during inclement weather particularly from spray.
My wife and I decided to spend the extra and bought a Thule 933 easy-fold two e-bike carrier. Just back from a 1000 km trip yesterday with both bikes on the back ( batteries still on the bikes)and it performed faultlessly . It's a really sturdy bit of kit.We've learnt the trick of dropping both seats on the bikes before we load them saves a lot of time. Agree the Thule ramp is overpriced , you don't need it.
Good video, been looking into this for some time, still not really found a solution. I have a Golf and my Specialized won’t go in boot without both wheels off so surprised to see that Canyon pop in so easy!
@@galeleitch7497 size Large pal. I figured if I put the front passenger seat really forward and down I can just about squeeze it in now with just the front wheel off. Weighs 21.5 KG and can’t find a roof mounted carrier for it. If I take battery and front wheel off i may find a carrier for the weight.
In the back of the car is great however my main issue is I can no longer take the family out with me... Oh wait turns out there’s no actually problem with that solution after all 😂
I'm still solving how to mount my Specialized Turbo Levo Comp to my Thule 3 bike trunk rack. The rack is rated for 165 pounds (75 kilos) so that's not a problem for a 55 pound bike. But thebike frame is of such a shape that it will not go over the two rack posts without some kind of bridge bar (I call this a top tube adapter bar). I have one of these for my non motorized Stumpjumper, but it will not clamp around the huge steering tube of the electric Stumpjumper. I am planning on using tie down straps and cords, but it's not going to be elegant. I'm surprised the manufacturers of the bridge bars haven't beat the new e-mountain bikes to the market. An associate at REI said if I think of a way to design a bridge bar that works for this application with a trunk rack, bring it to them and they'll sell it.
Both wheels off and into the trunk or front wheel off if I'm using caravan car. I have 3 Thule roof racks for standard bikes but did not dare/bother to test if it can handle an ebike. Those grab the down tube so I'm not sure if clamp can spread enough and properly grab such a wide down tube like it is on my Scott 😁
I was told that here in France if you transport your bike on a rack on the back of the car WITH the battery still fitted it's 1 point on your license and a fine.
I did mine the easy way I went to harbor freight got a motorcycle carrier for $50 put it on there put my e-bike on there and it was perfect. Motorcycle carriers up to carry you know three 400lb put that my trailer hitch strap it down Bam ready to go
I have an old 4-door Toyota sedan (saloon) and a 70lb (31.75Kg) fat Ebike. I have a Thule 3 bike car carrier that I've slightly modified to hold my behemoth bike. I do remove the battery and both wheels which I put in the trunk to transport. I use extra foam and zip ties to cushion and lock the bike to the rack. Oddly, the bike carrier manufacturers list their racks to carry, for instance, two 30lb. (13.61Kg) bicycles, but it will not carry one 60lb. (27.22Kg) bicycles. I guess it's because the weight must be spread out. i was forced to ignore this as my bike weighs as much as three road bikes. The only carriers robust enough to carry my bike legally on the road are ones that mount via a trailer hitch.
Just how many of the suggested racks can actually support the weight of an E-Bike is more the point, and often its 2 bikes unless you're Billy no mates.
I was putting the bikes on the pickup truck tailgate. But the eMTB are too heavy. So I bought a 1UpUSA SuperDuty rack instead. END of discussion - best rack by far. Very elegant and easy and rated for much more weight than an eMTB (75 lbs per bike). 1-4 bike options. Nothing touches the frame.
Nice episode EMBN! I carry my ebikes on two Thule UpRide on top of my car. I do get a worse fuel consumption but at least I know the bikes are safe from the idiot driving behind me who keeps his eyes on his smartphone.
If mine goes in the car then it gets tied down. My dads best friend was killed when some one hit the back of his van (it was in the 1980s pre-partition era) and unsecured tools hit him in the back of the head.. I have my old (heavy) bike on the roof rack, I wish I'd speced the car with a tow-bar (silly money to retro fit). Main issue i see the future is with 2 kids where do all the kids/bikes go? Small van costs £30ish to rent for 24hrs. I'd look at that option if I was traveling with a friend
Does anyone have a link for that horse blanket used for covering the bike? This is what I need for loading my bike into the back of my car - would save a lot of mess and scrapes.
Why a trunk rack isn't sufficient? A 3 bike would mostly have max of 45 kg which is far enough for 1 ebike on its own. I use one, carrying 1 ebike without the battery (which sits comfortably on the backseat).
Old rubber yoga mat is great to drop on the ground out the back of the car, I find. Just remember to block the brake pads with a piece of cardboard if you're taking the wheels off
Im normally a fan of the channel but find this one a little bit dumbed down. Do we really need to be shown how to but a bike in a branded cover and clumsily into a large van. It all seems very basic
I just had Hip Replacement Surgery 5 months ago. I have never taken an e-bike on a ride other than a test ride. So you're suggesting that I am cheating if I drive my new e-bike home rather than ride it the 18+ km home over 2 bridges and through the insane traffic of downtown Vancouver, BC? Thanks for your sensitivity. NOT.
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@@galeleitch7497 Ok Ms Karen! Yes. And the traffic you got there... you're part of it and one of it's pillars ;) And I often ride with a 20kg backpack for 80+ km with my L5 inter-vertebral disk forever blown since I was about 26. So, LMAO!
How do you get your E-Mountain Bike to the trails or bike park?
I use a thule up ride for my levo on roof of Fpace for over a year, now with battery out.
You should always consider public transport. In most trains its possible to transport e-mtbs!
I haven’t worked out a way yet....
Anything outside a vehicle and you are subjecting your bike/ ebike to wind and rain at 60/70mph. In the winter salt and grit...
I'm more impressed how you man handled that ebike. Holy smokes. Strong AF.
I've got a Thule Raceway 2, bought originally for 2 non-electric bikes. I take the battery out and, on a long journey, wrap the vulnerable parts in tarpaulin and secure with some velcro straps. I go down to France and Spain and, as yet, no problems
Putting the axle in will also help keep the threads nice and clean. Good idea 👍
i bought a tow bar mounted rack (Altera) love the damn thing makes is so easy.. giant recommend that the battery is removed when transporting the bike, not sure what others recommend..
I have a Nissan eNV 200 electric van. I’ve fitted a ground mounted bike parking device to the bulkhead so it’s just a matter of wheeling the bikes in and stuffing a wheel into the slots. This is invariably enough to hold them securely but if you are a belt and braces person then a couple of ratchet straps complete the job. A few hooks keep helmets, rucksack and jackets neat and tidy.
Both wheels off, into 2 wheel bags and under a blanket. Fits into a small hatchback and muddy wheels kept away from the interior.
Volvo v70 straight in the back with the wheels on, tarp down to keep the car clean, old wool blanket to protect the bike.
I also have a Tow Bar rack from Atera. Very good and e bike specific. Carries up to 4 bikes with extension, 2 of which can be e bikes if you car allows the weight.
Expensive, but I would recommend it!
I don't drive, so I ride my ebike to the trails, for this reason I own 3 Powertube batteries. I then charge them up in the pub before the ride home (helps if you're friendly with the landlord ;).
I use a thule 598 proride roof carrier for both my Ebike and my analogue bike and it works great.
I take the front wheel off, then just put it in the trunk of my Focus RS. It fits like a glove :)
Thule Upride 599 works well for bike on roof option. Locks onto front wheel as oppose to frame so no issue with wider e-bike tube. Limited to 20Kg but in my experience once battery is out a lot of e-bike quite to this or just under.
Probably not ideal lifting 20kg of bike onto an SUV but I have no issues lifting onto an estate.
Where can I get the Whyte bike cover ? Thx
Also don't forget a lot of smaller cars have a maximum weight pressure on their towbar so they are not allowed a rack more then 50 kilos.
We have 2 fat tire hardtail ebikes n just a good ol fox racing truck diaper does it for us. The bikes are 70 lbs each and i found a lot of bike racks wont support 140lbs or 2 fat tire ebikes plus in minnesota we need the truck to get to certian places in the snow and i found that even during drifting the bikes stay in place
Great video bro, I have Trek rail 9 and it’s about 24K and I use car rack Saris Bones 2 and I drive long distance sometimes, no issues, but off course the rack made for 30K weight
Thank you, some brilliant solutions for transportation.
I got a Thule hatch mounted bike carrier and they carry ebikes with no issue. They rest on the rear bumper on my Toyota Auris and the wire cables are properly tensioned to keep it snug up against the hatch. Only issue is they are designed for the standard diamond frame so most ebikes will hang on a bit of an angle. If front wheel gets too close to the ground just take it off and toss it in the back.
I have a 2018 Mazda MX5 and have a custom hidden vertical towbar receiver / hitch fitted. Use a Yakima 2 up rack. Fits ebikes perfect and rated for 2 bikes each 60lbs (27kgs). Car is fine with hitch, rack and single ebike :). Looks pretty crazy tho
My little Vauxhall combi takes two ebikes, one either way and does 50mpg on the motorway.
Sweet.
Awesome bike 👏👏bought my secon one
So far I love my new bike
When I bought my e-bike I factored in the additional costs of transporting it. My previous bike was roof mounted but there was no way I was going down that route for my e-bike. Bit the bullet and had a towbar fiited and bought a Thule 2 bike carrier. In the Czech Republic there is a bit of a rigmarole in getting an add-on number plate to fit on the carrier but once obtained saves hassle. Not too problematic fitting it and, so far, seems to work well. I like the idea of that Thule ramp but it's way overpriced for what it is. If taking the battery off I always put a cover over the battery contacts. My experience of rear carriers is that my bike gets quite mucky during inclement weather particularly from spray.
My wife and I decided to spend the extra and bought a Thule 933 easy-fold two e-bike carrier. Just back from a 1000 km trip yesterday with both bikes on the back ( batteries still on the bikes)and it performed faultlessly . It's a really sturdy bit of kit.We've learnt the trick of dropping both seats on the bikes before we load them saves a lot of time. Agree the Thule ramp is overpriced , you don't need it.
@@greensocks4507 What to do when it rains heavily？
Good video, been looking into this for some time, still not really found a solution. I have a Golf and my Specialized won’t go in boot without both wheels off so surprised to see that Canyon pop in so easy!
What size is your Specialized, Drew?
@@galeleitch7497 size Large pal. I figured if I put the front passenger seat really forward and down I can just about squeeze it in now with just the front wheel off.
Weighs 21.5 KG and can’t find a roof mounted carrier for it. If I take battery and front wheel off i may find a carrier for the weight.
The bike blanket looks great! Any idea where to find one of those?
Lads! What about a Fiat Doblo with the wheelchair taillift? That'd be the job... Just ride the bike into it :D
In the back of the car is great however my main issue is I can no longer take the family out with me... Oh wait turns out there’s no actually problem with that solution after all 😂
I'm still solving how to mount my Specialized Turbo Levo Comp to my Thule 3 bike trunk rack. The rack is rated for 165 pounds (75 kilos) so that's not a problem for a 55 pound bike. But thebike frame is of such a shape that it will not go over the two rack posts without some kind of bridge bar (I call this a top tube adapter bar). I have one of these for my non motorized Stumpjumper, but it will not clamp around the huge steering tube of the electric Stumpjumper. I am planning on using tie down straps and cords, but it's not going to be elegant.
I'm surprised the manufacturers of the bridge bars haven't beat the new e-mountain bikes to the market. An associate at REI said if I think of a way to design a bridge bar that works for this application with a trunk rack, bring it to them and they'll sell it.
Both wheels off and into the trunk or front wheel off if I'm using caravan car. I have 3 Thule roof racks for standard bikes but did not dare/bother to test if it can handle an ebike. Those grab the down tube so I'm not sure if clamp can spread enough and properly grab such a wide down tube like it is on my Scott 😁
I was told that here in France if you transport your bike on a rack on the back of the car WITH the battery still fitted it's 1 point on your license and a fine.
Hollywood Rack on a receiver hitch, poked into the back of a GMC 2500 HD with 500 cubic inches (8.1 litre) of Bald Eagles of Freedom!
I did mine the easy way I went to harbor freight got a motorcycle carrier for $50 put it on there put my e-bike on there and it was perfect. Motorcycle carriers up to carry you know three 400lb put that my trailer hitch strap it down Bam ready to go
I have an old 4-door Toyota sedan (saloon) and a 70lb (31.75Kg) fat Ebike. I have a Thule 3 bike car carrier that I've slightly modified to hold my behemoth bike. I do remove the battery and both wheels which I put in the trunk to transport. I use extra foam and zip ties to cushion and lock the bike to the rack. Oddly, the bike carrier manufacturers list their racks to carry, for instance, two 30lb. (13.61Kg) bicycles, but it will not carry one 60lb. (27.22Kg) bicycles. I guess it's because the weight must be spread out. i was forced to ignore this as my bike weighs as much as three road bikes. The only carriers robust enough to carry my bike legally on the road are ones that mount via a trailer hitch.
I use my car matts on the floor to take the wheel off upside down so nothing gets scratched
I can get my 170 travel e bike in the back of my fiat panda. Both wheels have to come off though.
Just how many of the suggested racks can actually support the weight of an E-Bike is more the point, and often its 2 bikes unless you're Billy no mates.
How much cost that mountainbike bag?and do you have the link to order one please....thanks 😊
I was putting the bikes on the pickup truck tailgate. But the eMTB are too heavy. So I bought a 1UpUSA SuperDuty rack instead. END of discussion - best rack by far. Very elegant and easy and rated for much more weight than an eMTB (75 lbs per bike). 1-4 bike options. Nothing touches the frame.
so you couldn t do work with a tailgate because i have a pick up truck and i m thinking of using a tailgate
disappointed you do not have more truck bed product, specifically fork mount
Sick golf you have there bro
Nice episode EMBN!
I carry my ebikes on two Thule UpRide on top of my car. I do get a worse fuel consumption
but at least I know the bikes are safe from the idiot driving behind me who keeps his eyes on his smartphone.
Really useful video but looks like I will have to stay with chucking the ebike into the back of the Golf 😕
If mine goes in the car then it gets tied down. My dads best friend was killed when some one hit the back of his van (it was in the 1980s pre-partition era) and unsecured tools hit him in the back of the head..
I have my old (heavy) bike on the roof rack, I wish I'd speced the car with a tow-bar (silly money to retro fit). Main issue i see the future is with 2 kids where do all the kids/bikes go?
Small van costs £30ish to rent for 24hrs. I'd look at that option if I was traveling with a friend
How about outside vehicle transport during rain, etc?
Does anyone have a link for that horse blanket used for covering the bike? This is what I need for loading my bike into the back of my car - would save a lot of mess and scrapes.
What about using a pick up and its raining
Inno Multi-fork - INA 392.
Here's a question when towing in the rear of the car. Transport with battery in our or?
Hi, have you ever done anything on wall or ceiling mounted hangers for eMTB's. I'm looking for something for my shed to hang the bike. Thanks
Will it be possible to test Treefrog support or Seasucker support?
Why a trunk rack isn't sufficient?
A 3 bike would mostly have max of 45 kg which is far enough for 1 ebike on its own.
I use one, carrying 1 ebike without the battery (which sits comfortably on the backseat).
one UP
What product was for the t6? I have been searching for wonderway as well as Thules homepage but cant find it.
Are you saying 60k per bike or 60k combined bikes/rack on a hitch receiver?
Mmmm Steve watch that front brake lever!!!! You Havnt put a pad spacer block in....
Will only fit VW T6's without a rear spoiler.
In the van, man. 🤣
Old rubber yoga mat is great to drop on the ground out the back of the car, I find. Just remember to block the brake pads with a piece of cardboard if you're taking the wheels off
Take the wheels off put in boot like shown bike racks hurt fuel consumption.
if you are worried about scratching your bike, I don't think you should own a bike.
Open the gate, hello Cairngorms....!
What does iraq have to do with e bikes?
4:02 roof rack
Why not do a viewers feature on the embn show of how e riders transport there ebikes
"Various ways" shown but not various bikes. Many ebikes are more than "20 kilos". Obviously, you pull the battery but he somehow omits that.
In the back of a dustcart
or you can have a minivan witch is cheap
Best way to transport an ebike is to get a spare battery and just ride the bike.
Never thought about using my trailer, thanks for that idea. Otherwise it’s in the back of car with wheel covers.
Racks on a small trailer
ISI Carrier
Which rack had that ramp on it ? Hard to tell in video
If i'm by myself Steve it's in the back of my car, if i'm with my brother then it's in his van.
Let's not forget the most important question of why you're wearing your helmet, walking in a car park.
He was about to go riding James! 🤣
@@embn my sweaty lid goes on at the last possible second!
Sponsored by POC.
Safety First!
Will an e-bike fit into a Honda Fit?
Where do you get such a banquet?
Pick up truck
Luckily i have a van,dead easy,4 ebikes in no effort
its an ebike you can just ride to the trails
Covering registration plate was unnecessary
General Data Protection Rule (GDPR)
tobye hillier no, it was your car I understood
@@zyghom Makes no difference though...
tobye hillier everybody can expose his car’s number
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Digging for material here.
An expensive E bike requires an expensive rack. Removable battery is the best .
Im normally a fan of the channel but find this one a little bit dumbed down. Do we really need to be shown how to but a bike in a branded cover and clumsily into a large van.
It all seems very basic
You've just described every eMBN video ever made right there. (not to mention GCN, GMBN)
@@planesandbikes7353 so glad you're here, Mr. Ray-o-sunshine. 😎
We need a ebike stand, not a
Park tool expensive and big
Leave your car at home and ride your emtb to the bike park, that's what I do!😀👍
Bike or ebike, there is just one way for me: riding it.
If some say ebikes are cheating, traveling with the bike on a car... I call that cheating.
I just had Hip Replacement Surgery 5 months ago. I have never taken an e-bike on a ride other than a test ride. So you're suggesting that I am cheating if I drive my new e-bike home rather than ride it the 18+ km home over 2 bridges and through the insane traffic of downtown Vancouver, BC? Thanks for your sensitivity. NOT.
@@galeleitch7497 Ok Ms Karen! Yes. And the traffic you got there... you're part of it and one of it's pillars ;)
And I often ride with a 20kg backpack for 80+ km with my L5 inter-vertebral disk forever blown since I was about 26. So, LMAO!