Great Budget Rack for a single E-bike: Aventon Aventure
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- I went thru 3 other bike racks before sticking with one. I will tell you what bike racks I used, what I didn't like about them, and why I stayed with this one. This budget e-bike trailer hitch rack is budget friendly and gets the job done.
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OMG... This rack is EXACTLY what I needed for my e-bike. Thanks for the video!
Glad to help!
Thanks for this tip Scott! I have the same bike and the same issue. Only one bike to haul around and I really didn't like what was out there. I especially did not like the prices. It is crazy that you can buy motorcycle racks so much cheaper. I had looked at this one and actually did pull the trigger on buying it before I saw your video. Was unsure if I had made a good decision. Once I got it I was bound and determined to not have to drill new holes. But after a good workout of shifting pins, lifting the bike back up and down about a dozen times, I found that it wasn't going to work in a way I liked without drilling a couple of new holes. No big deal super easy to do and well worth it! It was the perfect solution for me. I also did not keep the ramp. The rack sits very high when attached to my Jeep so the angle of the ramp would cause the bike to hang up. No big deal I just lift it up there anyway. Keep the great content coming!
I'm glad you found this video valuable. I don't use the rack either. Or at least I didn't when I have it. Now that I have quite a few ebikes, I had to get a rack that would hold 2.
I have the Holly wood rack HR1500. It can handle two heavy Bikes with or without fenders. They also have a newer model Destination E Bike Rack for Electric Bikes. It also handles two bikes, is RV rated and has a ramp. Its about $700 vs $500 for the HR1500. Its pretty easy to use, once you get used to it.
GREAT! Thank you! I will look into those.
OK, I'm going to try this bike rack for my Aventure. Just a note that if you are not built like Scott, just parallel the bike to the rack, a little forward, lock the rear brake, lift up on the front and place the tire in the bike rack, then lift the rear tire into the rack. This way I don't have to pick up the entire 73lbs. Thanks for the vid.
hahahaha. Sorry about that. I should have shown an easier way to get that up on there.
You’re a personable person, keep being you!
Anyway, I was able to get the same rack from Walmart online for $100 plus tax.
Thank you! Bargain find!
I have this rack for my dirt bike. You installed the braces on top instead of the bottom. Think of trying to wheel an actual motorcycle with bigger wheels past the center the way you did it. But the way you did it will work. Just keep that in mind if anyone reads this that it's meant to be flipped and be on the bottom, out of the way of loading/unloading.
Also, it's strong enough for e-bikes but not for a 200lb dirt bike despite being rated for 500lb motorcycles. I bought a steel inner square tube for the main hitch tube and drilled holes through it so I could weld it in and fit hitch pin. Super strong now. Only added a couple of lbs of weight to it.
Thanks for the input! What you said makes sense.
just what I was looking for. thanks for the recommendation
Glad I could help!
Scott, my local Aventon dealer recommended the Swagman Current bike rack. At $475 it's more expensive than the one in this video of yours. I like it because (1) the bolt that goes through the hitch is lockable and includes a cable for added security, (2) the cradles on both ends of the rack are manufactured in such a way that they hold the bike in place horizontally, (3) it comes with two u-shaped hooks that hold the bikes down vertically (although I had to purchase a crossbar adapter since I have the Aventure Stepthrough), by using the ratchet-style vertical bar, and the u-hooks are lockable, (4) unlike the bike rack in your video, the Swagman Current folds down and away from the back of my SUV so that I can raise the trunk lid, even with the bike loaded on the rack, and also folds up against the back of my SUV when not in use, and (5) the bike rack and its vertical bar both have snap-locks that snap into place when in use to keep the bike rack and the vertical bar from moving while in transit.
On the downside, you have to be able to do a deadlift of your Aventure onto the rack. I've learned how to get my shoulder under the seat and use my body weight to lift the Aventure. And I wrap a microfiber cloth around the crossbar adapter and strap it tight with velcro straps to keep the crossbar from hitting the Aventure's frame and damaging the paint finish, just to be on the safe side. But I don't have to remove the Aventure's fenders or the battery. I can load my bike, strap it down, and be on the move in just a couple of minutes.
So overall I am quite happy with the Swagman Current, which is rated for two 60-pound e-bikes. I can hear you saying, "That won't work with an Aventure." All I can tell you is that my Aventon dealer assured me that it will handle two Aventures, but I only have one, so I cannot personally attest to this. See swagman.net for details.
I hauled my Aventure from Indiana to South Carolina and back in May 2023 with the battery inserted and had no problems whatsoever, even while driving through a pouring rainstorm in the Smokies.
Thanks for another good informational video!
Thanks for the input! I just posted a new lightweight bike rack that holds bike up to 100lbs and only $249. It doesn't have the locking features but those can easily be added. Thanks for watching!
Hey bud I like your video, I recommend you pull the battery out of your bike when transporting it mine popped out and got destroyed just a heads up to all the followers!!
I get that... but I have beaten this bike up, and if it has fallen out during the Mountain Bike Trails I hit with it, its not going to come out driving on the road. I get that some people have an issue with their battery coming out, but thats not an issue with my bike. I do appreciate the comment though.
Hey Scott, great content. I had my green Aventure delivered a few days ago. I’ve done the suspension seat post and was shopping racks on Amazon last night So, perfect timing on this video! Over 200 kms on the bike now.
Down to Ruck! Haha - Retired Canadian military here. I sure could have used the bike on those days!
Thanks man. If you are looking for mods, I made a Aventure mods video to show all the stuff I added. ruclips.net/video/guDxQVVOGVo/видео.html
Good to see a Canadian Military Vet loving these bikes as well. I did 26 years myself.
First things first, Thank you for your Service Scott. Can’t wait to see the new video of the bike you will be testing. I’m not E-Bike riding currently, just looking for the right one for me. The Aventure is pretty darn close for me!
Thank you Chris. I had an amazing career, which was the reason I stayed in for 26 years. I will be pushing out a new video on this new e-bike sometime this week! It is suppose to arrive tomorrow!
Don't do it. They have swapped the 80mm fork for a 65mm $50 fork and it rides like trash. I have mine and it has major issues.
At the Denver Aventon service shop, tech mentioned Levels were better than Aventure, but not sure of his criteria, and I believe the price increases by $100 or so soon.
Thank you so much, your trouble of having to figure out a good solution and passing this knowledge on is super helpful.
You are welcome!
Scott thanks for video. You really should take your battery out for three reasons. One: Safety. Battery may fall out and cause accident on road. Two: Bike can be stolen. Three: Battery $$500$$! Ride on!
I appreciate the concern. If you watch some of my videos where I take my Aventure on some mountain bike trails, you will see that I beat this bike up worse then it traveling on the back of this rack. Luckily, my battery fits snug and if it hasn’t fallen out from the abuse I put it through, then I have every confidence it will not fall out during transport. I have had to travel it with in heavy rain and that battery has kept the terminals from getting wet and causing water damage to the bike. I get it though, and understand your concern. But for me, traveling with the battery in the bike is my preferred method. I know people use pool noodles and ankle sleeves to cover up the hole and other non attractive solutions but until someone comes out with a nice 3D printed cover for the battery terminal, this is how we will travel. I also have an extra battery ;). I appreciate the feedback.
thank you ,i have the same bike and color!i been looking for a bike rack,its so hard for me to lift my back into my truck alone!!
This one is low with a ramp so it should help!
Thanks so much Scott for this great review. Been banging my head trying to find a solution to carry my blix packa cargo bike on my vehicles. It’s long and heavy. I got some great ideas and help so thank you very much.
Glad I could help!
great video, I've had all these same questions and your option looks pretty good
Glad it was helpful! Although, I have found a better option since this video. ruclips.net/video/H-BCvRgnOAA/видео.htmlsi=RTuhdKBhhIxzBufr
Awesome - thank you!!!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the recommendation. I really like your videos!
Thank you!
Glad I found this video! Very informative and just what I was looking for. Thank you good sir.
Glad to help!
I just bought an e-bike but don’t have a rack for it yet. I have the YYG DK400 so it has the 4 inch wide tires as well. I don’t have a hitch receiver on either of my cars so I’m gonna have to get that figured out too. They have kits and what not for that I looked into it last summer but didn’t install anything. The rack your using looks promising but I might have heard you wrong on the price, if it $1000. I believe I’ll be looking elsewhere for sure. $130. Is doable and I did hear you mention that. Anyway take care. Thank you. See ya next time.
That rack is $135
I just put together this Aventon , did not know about the metal end
metal end?
Hollywood Rack my man !
They are made for fat tires!
Once I started getting more than one bike, I did purchase a Hollywood Rack. But I was totally happy with this rack when I only had one.
Thanks Brother. Did the exact save thing.
Great minds think alike.
I got a 1-Up Super Duty with the fat tire kit. Works great, even with the fenders. We carry two Adventon Adventures with no issues.
Thank you! I will be looking into that as well.
Do you fit the arm over the rear fender or go under the edge of it?
Yes, I am a single rider with just one bike! Thank you.
Right on, you might want to check out the one I use for single bikes. It has proven to be a much better fit for me. ruclips.net/video/H-BCvRgnOAA/видео.htmlsi=LdANnVhI9cT-TKGf
Scott, you may have provided me with a solution for a rack for my new fat tire Ebike. Like you, I only need a one bike rack, and besides that, the bike racks I've seen are pricy.
This works for sure and I used it for a long time but I got rid of this rack and use this one instead. ruclips.net/video/H-BCvRgnOAA/видео.htmlsi=djSyHdIkYztUvCdg
Thank you so much for this. I've been looking for a rack for my Aventure for the past year and was hoping to not spend upwards of $1000 on the ones that i've been looking at.
Glad I could help. Unfortunately, I will be having to purchase one of those expensive ones as well for the 2 bikes.
You should look into the Saris MHS 80lb capacity per tray and it’s fender friendly
Thanks for the info.
Hey Scott, Thanks for this - I'm thinking of getting this rack and modifying it so it's not wider than my Subaru. If this works well, I should show it to you - I'm in Skokie.
That would be awesome if you can shorten it.
@@scotthardesty ended up not shorting it - that is possible but - would have been more work than needed - thanks for the rack suggestion!
I have this one, my second pick..thought this was funny .can you show this by backing it up and onto rack ..thanks ..
I no longer have this rack as I found a better one.
Wow, Scott, you invested a lot of time and energy into finding a rack that would work for your Aventon! Thanks for sorting it out for all the folks with a fat tire e-bike! I only have 1 e-bike, so I have zero recommendations for a 2 e-bike rack, sorry.
BUT, I noticed you drive a RAV4 Hybrid, a car my wife and I are considering buying. How do you like yours so far???
Thanks, and liked and subscribed!
Funny you would ask me about my RAV4. I am literally making a 2 year review of it this week!
@@scotthardesty That's awesome!
Saw his muscles and had to click on the video.
I'm just renting those with the option to buy. hahahaha Thanks for watching!
I’m very interested in that Aventon Adventure. I have the Pace 500 step thru (1000 miles on it in 2 yrs.) so I like to go far. I’m 71, retired and have both paved and gravel trails around me….some in not so good a condition. I’ve been strapping it in my truck bed but that a pain and time consuming. I’m definitely looking for a 2 place bike rack before buying another bike. I need the fenders……tiny limestone gravel raises hell with my eye glasses. Those nylon slings were a good idea ! Go information and let me know what you think about that ‘ Adventure’. Thanks !
I love my Aventure! Now that I have 2 fat tire e-bikes (Aventure and Multijoy Spaniel) I purchased this rack because it can hold 2 (80lb) bikes with no issues. amzn.to/3BBEnPM I am able to keep my fenders with this new rack. If you want to know about how I feel about my Aventure, I have a 500 mile review I did here. ruclips.net/video/etjsJYj5R84/видео.html Right now Aventon is offering $100 off if you get a So Cal (Same color as mine) Aventure. Check it out alnk.to/aAJWjg2
Great video I have been looking for a rack myself. I do not have fenders on my Aventure, if fenders did not matter would you have stuck with the first couple?
Unfortunately. No... but now that I have more than one ebike, I have this rack and love it. amzn.to/3BBEnPM
What bike rack do you have and what do you love about it?
I think motorcycle racks are a good buy, but they do seem to be longer than bike racks and can protrude beyond the width of your vehicle. Just be aware and be careful.
You are correct and definitely depends on the width of the vehicle. For my RAV4, it fits quite nicely in width. When I put that on the back of our 1967 Land Rover, it sticks out quite a bit on each side.
Can you do a video showing the ramp connected and how to use it?
I don't have this rack anymore. Basically, you just attach it on the end (slides into a slot) and that's it. Then when you are done, you just use the wing nut to connect it back to the rack. Super simple.
@scotthardesty Thank you. What e-bike rack are you using now? I need an affordable e-bike rack for one e-bike.
Thank you, great video. Also, thank you for your service!!! Now a question, what size hitch ?
Thank you and thank you for watching. 2" hitch!
@@scotthardesty do you think 1 1/4 would work? I have Nissan Rouge
@@BartBochenski They make 1 1/4 - 2" adapters. That would be the only way that would work.
@@scotthardesty thank you
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I love mine!
I have just ordered a bike rack just like this one..maybe the same brand. My only concern is the stability. Have you had any issues with the bike coming off of the rack? I'm a little concerned about how to secure the bike (I also have the Aventure) so it won't bounce off in traffic.
I had zero issues with the bike coming off the rack, just make sure you sinch it down tightly.
Hi Scott. I have 2 Aventon pace500 e-bikes, they are not really fat tires, would you recommend Thule easy fold ?
For the Pace 500's no problem. It will be great. I think this is the one you are talking about. amzn.to/49tlxZf
Scott, looks like they lowered the price to $115 on the bike rack. Just verifying it is still the same rack you used?
If they did then that is even better. Sometimes they change the pricing.
it's A good thing👍
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video! Did you find a good dual eBike rack? I just bought 2 eBikes (180lb total) and I can't find a bike rack that makes me feel safe.
I have found a rack that I use but it only goes up to 160lbs total and works great for my needs. Hollywood Bike Rack: amzn.to/3BBEnPM
How has the rack been holding up after a year now?
I'm looking into a cross country trip with my Radrunner, but haven't found a single bike rack option I liked yet.
Unfortunately, I do not know. Once other companies started sending me bikes, I needed a rack that would hold two bikes so I upgraded to this bike rack. amzn.to/44atb7B
I just ordered the adventure and pace. Got really good deals in them and their customer was excellent.
Could I in theory use this single one for my adventure and then put the pace in my bed if my truck using motorcycle handlebar straps to eye hooks?
What if it rains?
That theory would work for sure. Once I got multiple bikes I ended up getting a different rack. Also, don't worry about the rain, these bikes are made to handle that. Just don't submerge it in a pond and you should be good to go. Here is the rack I have now. Hollywood Bike Rack: amzn.to/3BBEnPM
Man I wish rack where a tad cheaper:) thanks for the input. A 130.00 harbor freight motorcycle sounds real good after dropping 3k in two bikes. I put the Pace 500.2 in my truck bed and worked out fine. The adventure is just too heavy to do the same
@@greggodfrey5387 I got the one at Harbor Freight as well before this one. I wasn't able to sink the tires down into the rack (of the version they had at the one I went to) so I found this one online. I agree, I would NOT want to put the Aventure in the back of a truck to many times.
may I ask what strap did you use? link of where I can purchase it?
I just bought some ratchet straps from walmart I believe. Any ratchet straps will work.
thats the harbor freight ramp for $150 right? i had it and returned it, didnt seem like it was practical enough
The 3rd one was... yes. The version they had didn't allow the tires to sink into the frame like the one I have now.
We got the Fultyme RV 1300 / $120
2 bikes, fat tire, no rubbing, 200 lb. capacity, folds up two ways, also has that threaded bolt to get the play out.
whats the deal with the Switzerland sticker on your car?
We live here and there off and on...
Thanks for the recommendation! My girlfriend is Swiss so I have the decal on her side of the car. We go to Switzerland about every year to visit family in Gstaad. This year we are heading there and will be on a Rhine river boat cruise thru New Years.
@@scotthardesty Cool... Gstaad is not the worst place be.
Same here, wife is from Thun, so thats where we're at when we go.
@@cryptocandyland3699 Sandra's godmother lives in Thun. She is the one that we are going with on the riverboat this year. Thunersee is such a beautiful lake. Enjoyed taking a boat ride there.
@@scotthardesty Nice...
Ya, lake Thun never gets old. Do you guys have some ebikes there?
@@cryptocandyland3699 We do not. We are in Gstaad more than Thun. We haven't ridden any bikes in Switzerland.
Easy to be modify harbor freight rack.
I tried the harbor freight rack before this. The version they had, I could not remove pins or drill holes.
What does your shirt mean?
It says "Down to Ruck" whcih is a military term meaning walking with a ruck sack on your back. I had just climbed MT. Kilimanjaro that year and this was one of my training shirts.
good old Harbor Freight saved me hundreds and it comes with a ramp.
I got one from there and took it back once I couldn’t adjust the pins to make the tires drop into the rack.
@@scotthardesty
Weird, I spent $129 on the rack, another $40 on 4 brackets and I shortened the rack by 6" on both sides......
Best rack I've ever had....built like a friggin tank.
Peace out.
Why are there no more links in the descriptions??
There should be. Let me check, here is the link. amzn.to/42l8IN9
@@scotthardesty I got it now. For a while. There were no links on anyone’s channel. Looks like it’s all good now. Thanks!
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Thanks for the recommendation. I ended up getting a Holly Wood Rack Sport. It can hold (2) 80lb bikes and I can leave the fenders on if I desire.
My tires are 2.7 width on my tires can I still use it? I got a city run.
Should be no issue. Thinner tires are fine but those that are wider than 4” is not ideal.
@@scotthardesty I didn’t know if thinner tires would rock. TY
@@theresa337 I understand but you will have it strapped down so it shouldn’t move. Normally, these are for motorcycles and they have about the same tire size as you.
@@scotthardesty Awesome , thanks!
By the way it's pronounced TOO-lee and not Thool.
Well, that's silly.
Oh dear, how sad, neverind.
Alrighty then.
It's pronounced "TOO-lee" not "THool"
Meh. But thanks!
"Budget bike" I'd like to know the assholes that consider $2,000 as a nothing spend. Must be nice. It is a great bike though.
This video is about a $130 Budget Bike Rack. But hey thanks. I do love my bike.
Click bait! $1000 is not budget friendly
The rack is $135. Not sure where you get $1000 for this rack. Feel free to watch the entire video next time.
@@scotthardesty You right my bad
@@redkarma8431 it happens to the best of us. hahaha