E-bikes?

Posted on 15/12/2017 16:01 by Tinwheeler

I guess you mean you have had no problems when you say "to no avail", TG, although that phrase suggests the contrary.

I'm sure our rack has a lower weight limit. It's certainly something people need to check.

Thats a fair old lump to hoist up onto the rack which was BB's concern.

Posted on 14/12/2017 19:09 by mickysf

Just thinking about purchasing a couple of electric bikes for the 2018 season in a bid to keep healthy in body, mind and wallet and further enjoy our tours here and abroad.  We've not cycled since the kids left home and motorhoming prior to which four bikes were regularly strapped to the back of our motor-vans.  Although I'm told you never forget how to ride a bike I have no idea about electric bikes, the makes, models, systems, accessories required etc. ect.. Any help in this minefield would be most welcomed. 

Posted on 15/12/2017 19:25 by Tinwheeler

That’s more than I’d like to tackle, TG. It’s easier not to bother but each to their own.

I checked our weight limit and it’s 35kg on the rack. Note, this is not the max the rack itself will hold but, as it's mounted on one rear door of a PVC, it means the total weight has to be supported by the door hinges and 35kg is the limit. Something else for prospective buyers to be aware of.

Posted on 15/12/2017 21:32 by Tammygirl

Wouldn't like to be without the bikes we use them all the time when away, mostly for shopping and fun rides.

The MH we have came fitted with strengthening bars in the back wall so no worries there. We are still fit and able to lift the bikes to waist high, but I understand your reservations with a PVC, as you say it would be far to much weight all on one door.

That's where these types of threads are useful as everyone sees things differently and has knowledge of different types of vehicles. If we change the MH we would probably go for a garage type next but so far have not found one we like enough to change. One of the main draw backs up here is that there is just not the variety of dealers that the South has.

Edit: WTG your post is almost the same as what we have done, still getting to grips with the new bikes, it certainly makes me work harder than the folding ones did.

Posted on 15/12/2017 22:41 by old ludlovian

I have to agree with the other members lifting my electric mtb on to the bike rack was some effort on my own. wife's  little tesco hopper was so much   easier I went out and bought one for myself find they are brill for the money .wife is quite nervous on a bike but happier on cycle routes with no cars. so better to buy more reasonable price bikes  as they wont  be used  that much only on holidays.

Posted on 15/12/2017 16:01 by Tinwheeler

I guess you mean you have had no problems when you say "to no avail", TG, although that phrase suggests the contrary.

I'm sure our rack has a lower weight limit. It's certainly something people need to check.

Thats a fair old lump to hoist up onto the rack which was BB's concern.