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Hi all you fit able bodied ebikers ..just wondering if you put your bike on the cycle rack how do you lift it ..?? My rack is 4ft to the bottom rail and bike weighs approx 18kgs with battery off. I can just about lift it on but I have to do it in three stages using a small platform ..Roy
 

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We have a two step ladder we could use as our rack is half way up the back of the Moho, ridiculously high but I think it's because the tow bar is set up to carry a scooter.
You can see our problem, were in the middle.


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We have a two step ladder we could use as our rack is half way up the back of the Moho, ridiculously high but I think it's because the tow bar is set up to carry a scooter.
You can see our problem, were in the middle.


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good lord that's even higher than mine..i have one of the aluminum platforms,but as its only me lifting it takes it out of me ,nearly need to camp in an oxygen tent afterwards.haha. Roy

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As we are not ever likely to use it I took it off to see what it looks like but it looked very odd so I put it back on. :LOL::LOL:

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Thinking 'outside the box' ... would it be possible to install a small winch of some sort, ideally an electric one so that you can use it to work the winch with one hand (ie remote control/cable) to raise the bike up whilst you steady it with the other hand? A manual system may also work but it could be hard work trying to do it with just one hand.





Alternative is to replace your rack with one of the type of racks that lifts up/down - not cheap but would solve the problem.
 
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Thinking 'outside the box' ... would it be possible to install a small winch of some sort, ideally an electric one so that you can use it to work the winch with one hand (ie remote control/cable) to raise the bike up whilst you steady it with the other hand? A manual system may also work but it could be hard work trying to do it with just one hand.





Alternative is to replace your rack with one of the type of racks that lifts up/down - not cheap but would solve the problem.
Really good ideas ,thankyou.I have a small manual pulley type winch in garage which I use for lifting up small items to paint . It has a lifting capacity of 30kgs so will see if I can modify that ..thanks for your input . Roy

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Is this for one bike or two....Have seen it done of small steps by one person..looked very precarious to be honest. I would ask some one passing for assistance, far safer as a two person job. are you sure the rack can take the weight? as its not unknown for a rack to fly of the back wall on UK Motorhomes over an unseen speed bump for instance or even the rear wall fall out:)
 

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Its for one e-bike Eddie weighing 18kg without the battery so a normal bike rack would be more than able to take the weight of it ... so long as the rack was fitted correctly of course! :D
 
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Not sure of the height of ours but have the same problem which I can be overcome by lifting the back wheel almost to vertical and resting it in the rack channel, then lift the front end and roll the bike along the channel.

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We carry a cheapo plastic caravan step. Comes in handy as a little table and is very light. Don't know if it would be high enough for you though?
 
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Not sure of the height of ours but have the same problem which I can be overcome by lifting the back wheel almost to vertical and resting it in the rack channel, then lift the front end and roll the bike along the channel.
Never thought of that ,duhh! Will give that a try tomorrow..so thanks ..Roy
 
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We carry a cheapo plastic caravan step. Comes in handy as a little table and is very light. Don't know if it would be high enough for you though?
I have a step up little folding bench which is 60 cms high to help me ,I also use it as a seat when playing my guitar or as a little coffee table ..but thanks for suggesting a step . Roy

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Is this for one bike or two....Have seen it done of small steps by one person..looked very precarious to be honest. I would ask some one passing for assistance, far safer as a two person job. are you sure the rack can take the weight? as its not unknown for a rack to fly of the back wall on UK Motorhomes over an unseen speed bump for instance or even the rear wall fall out:)
Only the one bike,but may be looking for assistance if it proves too difficult ..thanks
 

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We lift our bikes with them laid back, horizontal. Rest both wheels in the track and then push the bikes up to the vertical position and find that this saves lifting, all the weight of the bike, high up
 

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A small caravan step helps and always ask for help if people around.
On a site in the Loire we were parked near a stunning Swiss female single traveller as she was about to lift her bike on the back at least 5 men came out from nowhere to offer help! She politely refused and got out a little aluminium step ladder!! Plenty of crestfallen male egos!!
However talking to her later I did ask why she refused help and she explained that once a n elderly man came to help and his wife got very stroppy with her as if she was asking for more than just a lift with the bike!! We had a laugh at that!! A lovely adventurous lady who said she didn't like to drive alone but there was so much of the world to see!!(y)

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I also use it as a seat when playing my guitar

You didn't tell me you were a closet Rock star when we arranged our convoy trip, I do hope you're not going to turn into the neighbor from Hell, (can I have your autograph before you get too big for your boots). :wink:
 
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You didn't tell me you were a closet Rock star when we arranged our convoy trip, I do hope you're not going to turn into the neighbor from Hell, (can I have your autograph before you get too big for your boots). :wink:
No problem with autograph Griff ,I can do it with a spray can on side of your moho..you will be the envy everywhere you travel ..as for guitar playing shouldn't affect you too much as will only be bringing the 1000w portable amp....lol.
 

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Only the one bike,but may be looking for assistance if it proves too difficult ..thanks

It may be worth taking Mel's advice and fitting a different rack instead of doing yourself a mischief.....Its only money after all.There are wind up versions...

like these. Nothing sensible is cheap



Or...

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I think if you did use it you would have to change you username to Badback. :) Those sort of rack are really only for lightweight push bikes.
I've decided after careful consideration, debate and medical advice we are going to use it for looking at. :D
 

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Having bought a motorhome we're now looking at ebikes. All this is very interesting with some jewels of wisdom. Price becomes more important when we're buying two - after shelling out for the motorhome!
Any handouts gratefully received!
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We're in Barton on Sea. Travel about a bit but at home now. Just exchanged out caravan for an Elddis Encore but Easter with attendant grandkids coming gaetting in the way. We plan to go to the Peterborough show for access to accessories and electric bikes. I take it that you're in this lovely county?
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Thank you S & S
But I think that I'll give tha one a miss for now. Maybe next year. Sounds like a good solution though..but first we must find the right ebikes!
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Thank you S & S
But I think that I'll give tha one a miss for now. Maybe next year. Sounds like a good solution though..but first we must find the right ebikes!
Seakerr
If you have a reasonable budget you can't go wrong with the Haibike brand. They do both yahama and bosch. Bosch is better and more expensive but I'm sure either would suit you fine. Going for a budget alternative as it's a bit of a minefield. If you do find a cheaper brand you like, don't rush to buy. Google it and see what people are saying. If it's dead silence. ...avoid. This forum is the place to go for good advice. http://www.pedelecs.co.uk Good luck!
 

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Many thanks for that advice. I'll check up on the website now.
Only time will tell just how much we will use the ebikes. If we don't use them very much then expensive ones might not be good v for m.
Dilemma. (Should have used that for my pen name!)
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I do the same a Clickem I put the bars straight with the frame on the inside one just incase, also
makes them fit better on frame

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