Suitable Bike Carriers

[Matthew Edwards]

Hi Guys,

I had a disaster yesterday as my Turbo Tevo fell off my Thule Proride 598. Luckily the straps held it on by the wheels and both bike and car escaped damage. I just wondered what the people out there use. The big issue with the Levo is the oversized tube and clamps don't get around it. I don't have a towbar so towbar mounts are no good.

Cheers in advance

Matt

 

[Ballynoes]

Although I do have a tow bar and my carrier is clamped to that, most electric bikes have a similar problem, in that they have thick down tubes to hold the batteries.

I had to modify my carrier and fitted double holders with the opposite ends cut off, this makes a much wider clamp position for the thicker down tube.

You might have to do something similar and fabricate something yourself. I also purchased extra long Velcro straps, so they would fit round the tube.

There must be a carrier out there for e-bikes, but if you don’t want to splash out on a new one, it will probably have to be a DIY job.

This style might be a better option, if you did go down the new route.

 

[michael1971]

i had the same problem when i got my cube reaction with the battery integrated in the down tube. it's like a ships bow.
i bought one of these from a mate who was no longer using it.
absolutely awesome and so easy to use for any bike.

https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4_tab.php/car-specific-accessories/inno_tyre_hold_bike_carrier_no_ina389/Qx@w,6M42VAwp3@Rb{~cC4urewyWXI

 

[Auxtail]

The Inno looks good. Make sure your bike is under the 23Kg. Not sure if you can remove the battery on a Levo.
If you are over weight, you need to go to towbar fix as Inno is about the highest spec I have seen advertised. Pretty sure Thule only go to 18Kgs.
If you decide on a towbar fit then please review ours.
https://auxtail.com/

 

[argoose]

Citroen berlingo

 

[DIG]

Best bet is to fit a towbar, ebikes are a little too heavy for the roof or hanging off a flimsy boot mount. I have an estate so access to the back was important. I purchased the "Thule Velospace" which is a little expensive but is designed to carry ebikes or fatbikes. The rails accomodate the tyres perfectly and the tiedown straps fit well round 27.5+ tyres. The whole lot tilts backwards to give access to the estates boot and locks onto the towball.
4months ago halfords were £50 cheaper than anywhere on the internet, not sure if this deal is still available?

 

[Auxtail]

Original post had oversize tube, so I suspect the Thule towbar products won't fit.
Best get a tyre grip style carrier.

 

[DIG]

No, the Thule grips round or rectangular section tubing. I have a Whyte PRST4, Whyte 46 and a Mondraker e-crafty XR and they all attach securely.

 

[Auxtail]

No, the Thule grips round or rectangular section tubing. I have a Whyte PRST4, Whyte 46 and a Mondraker e-crafty XR and they all attach securely.

"The big issue with the Levo is the oversized tube and clamps don't get around it." Original post

 

[DIG]

Clamp goes around top tube and looking at pictures of Levo I still don't see an issue. Worth checking out anyway!

 

[DouglasXK]

Saris Bones 3? Max weight 50kilos. Tail gate mounted.

So far with a Motus and a converted Giant have travelled over 1,000 miles with no trouble and over some pretty rubbish roads. The batteries are carried inside, of course. Although a Saris Bones 2 would have been slightly cheaper, the 3 allowed a decent gap between the bikes - the 3 is intended for 2 adults and a kids bike in my opinion. The bikes are very firmly held.

The Motus is a step-through frame for which a dummy cross piece (Halfords) is required.

The bikes are carried without obscuring the number plate and rear lights which was a considerable advantage.

Used strips of neoprene under the claws which hook onto the tailgate to protect the bodywork.

Roof mounted bikes frighten me. A bike fell off a car in front on the M3 doing 80mph. They always seem precarious to me!

 

[Auxtail]

@DouglasXK I have heard of tailgate mounted ones ripping off the rear of cars. Please add secondary safety. Cable through the towing eye. Just in case.

 

[Dom T]

Buzz rack Scorpion
https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4_tab.php/car-specific-accessories/buzz_rack_scorpion_2_bike_folding_wheel_support_rack_brp602/Qx@w,6M42VAwp3@Rb{~cC4urewybzg

It's a good un