E-Bikes and Toad

[Linda and Steph]

So, having finally had a towbar fitted to the motorhome, and the little C1 is booked in to get an A-frame fitted, the problem has now arisen of what to do with the e-bikes.

My initial thought was to fit roof bars to the car but all options I’ve looked at say the bars aren’t suitable for e-bikes, presumably because of the weight? The smaller bike is 15kg without battery, the larger 18kg.

How do others manage?

 

[LesW]

 

[Sasbo]

We have folding ebikes and put the toad rear seats down and the two bikes fit in neatly. Toad is a Peugeot 108.

 

[Hymer 1961]

If we decide to tow the Aygo then I don’t take the electric bikes. We alternatively use fold up brompton bikes which can be easily transported in the Aygo. It is possible to use the A Frame with the eBikes on the rear bike rack, but it‘s more of a faff to unhook both car and bikes.

 

[tacr2man]

Why not fit a bike rack to the toad has added bonus of taking load off rear axle
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=183871149581

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[Linda and Steph]

Why not fit a bike rack to the toad has added bonus of taking load off rear axle
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=183871149581

I did think of that but wasn't sure if the C1 can take a rear bike rack due to the rear window. I'll have a look at the link, many thanks.

 

[sparky]

Hi I tow an ayago a want take my electric bike as well so I bought a maxxrac tow bar mounted and hope to hang the bike on that between the tow car the fixings for the maxxrac bolt on behind the tow ball permantley but the rac can be removed easily when not needed have not tried it yet due to lock down but should work

 

[Nasher]

Another vote for MaxxRaxx (providing it fits in between)

 

[Cheshirecat57]

Why not a towbar mounted bike rack on a tow bar on the Citroen

 

[eddie]

We have a tow bard on the Toad, and a ebike carrier that is tow ball mounted

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[Manic]

A tow bars not available for the C1’s but this type of Bike rack for the back of the C1 would best as it’s chassis mounted.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=383623216955

 

[Googlebot]

Just be careful of tight bends. You might need to check it on a car park before saying it will work for sure.

 

[Lenny HB]

So, having finally had a towbar fitted to the motorhome, and the little C1 is booked in to get an A-frame fitted, the problem has now arisen of what to do with the e-bikes.

My initial thought was to fit roof bars to the car but all options I’ve looked at say the bars aren’t suitable for e-bikes, presumably because of the weight? The smaller bike is 15kg without battery, the larger 18kg.

How do others manage?

Most e-bikes weigh 20 to 25 kg, yours are no heaver that a lot of cheap standard push bikes so should be OK on a roof rack type.

 

[Googlebot]

Most e-bikes weigh 20 to 25 kg, yours are no heaver that a lot of cheap standard push bikes so should be OK on a roof rack type.

I have owned a lot of roof racks. Most specify a 70KG max load. So the two bikes should be fine. Thule are my recommended brand, never let me down.

 

[Graydo]

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They have the added advantage of reducing your wight further as you need to remove the front wheels.
Also, from a security point of view who wants to steal two unicycles?

I keep the front wheels in the motorhome separate from the bikes.

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[Ninovan]

Most e-bikes weigh 20 to 25 kg, yours are no heaver that a lot of cheap standard push bikes so should be OK on a roof rack type.

All you have to do is lift a dead weight of 20kg plus from low down to above shoulder height, with arms out to the front. Can foresee muscle strain & slipped discs Hmmmm. . We took our Fiamma rack off the back of the van for that very reason & got a tow bar mounted one as so much lower.

 

[Hplar]

All you have to do is lift a dead weight of 20kg plus from low down to above shoulder height, with arms out to the front. Can foresee muscle strain & slipped discs Hmmmm. . We took our Fiamma rack off the back of the van for that very reason & got a tow bar mounted one as so much lower.

 

[pappajohn]

Buy a towbar rack which fits between bar and ball....the A frame will only have a few kilos nose weight so will have very little affect on the overall weight.
If you have a Swan neck towbar you're stuffed though.