[1spd1way]

As we prepare for my wife's E-bike, I wonder how she'll get it on a rack or,more important, into the back of the truck.
We are waiting for the bike to arrive and I am trying to figure if I need to purchase a rear rack with some type of ramp.
At this time we have a rack in the bed of the pick-up and we hoist the bikes into the truck. She can lift her FS bike, but it is a struggle. I figure I can get an E-bike up and in ,but, I am not always going to be with her.

 

[wschruba]

Check with the manufacturer. Most bikes have a "walk" mode, so you can simply roll it up a ramp (such as the one that you might use for a motorcycle).

Thule makes a rack specifically designed for e-bikes, with a ramp as well... But it may be useless depending on how fast from the ground the rack is--it is a fixed length.

 

[JKA]

It takes up a little bed space, but it works. Seriously though, the idea of a motorcycle ramp or even a 2x6 from Lowes with the "walk mode" on the ebike should be a good fix. She might need a step to get up on the tailgate though so she doesn't lose the bike off the side.
For your entertainment:

 

[J.B. Weld]

There are hitch mount racks with ramps. One Up, Yakama, Kuat, etc. That's what I'd recommend, check them out.

 

[Jack7782]

Thule makes a rack specifically designed for e-bikes, with a ramp as well... But it may be useless depending on how fast from the ground the rack is--it is a fixed length.

Another factor is the height of your receiver hitch - for a truck/suv you will have steeper ramp angle - but it is still easier than a lift.

 

[JKA]

There are hitch mount racks with ramps. One Up, Yakama, Kuat, etc. That's what I'd recommend, check them out.

Agreed. There is no way on earth that my wife would even attempt to get her ebike in the back of my truck or on a rack without a ramp. Getting her 55lb bike in the back of the truck without a ramp is a bit of a challenge even for me.

 

[Battery]

Here are some ideas. I think some of these have ramps: 9 Best Electric Bike Car Hitch Racks 2021 | Carrier Reviews

For me, I'm a bit crazy. My VW Taos does not have any tow capacity and I don't want to buy an Etrailer hitch and carrier for mine. Instead I'm going to do something a bit crazy. I bought a Yakima High Road roof carrier and I will install the bike up there. I'm a big boy anyways. Lifting my Levo isn't much of a chore. I'll just pack a step stool so I can get it up there. From what I read, the High Road does not have a weight limit. It does have hoops for holding the front wheel though!

Luckily my Taos can transport my Levo inside if I remove the front wheel. I don't want to do it often but it's an option if I ever need it.

 

[LarryMagoo]

There are hitch mount racks with ramps. One Up, Yakama, Kuat, etc. That's what I'd recommend, check them out.

I see this is the first issue of 2022 Darwin awards....!!!

 

[LarryMagoo]

As we prepare for my wife's E-bike, I wonder how she'll get it on a rack or,more important, into the back of the truck.
We are waiting for the bike to arrive and I am trying to figure if I need to purchase a rear rack with some type of ramp.
At this time we have a rack in the bed of the pick-up and we hoist the bikes into the truck. She can lift her FS bike, but it is a struggle. I figure I can get an E-bike up and in ,but, I am not always going to be with her.

HarborFreight has a great ramp for $80 that I use to put my eBike in the back of my Tacoma! Works great!

 

[Squirrel in the Spokes]

Buy a folding ramp and huck to rack

 

[REZEN]

1-up super duty ramp: (not my pic)

 

[slapheadmofo]

What happens if there's ever a tree down on the trail? Show's over?

 

[RBoardman]

What happens if there's ever a tree down on the trail? Show's over?

If someone has to scrape the pedals, handle bars, BB, etc across a large tree down on the trail that’s usually not an issue. If someone lets their flat pedals gouge my truck paint because they cannot lift a heavy ebike, I would not be happy. Work smarter not harder.

 

[LarryMagoo]

Buy a folding ramp and huck to rack

Here is the ramp I was speaking(typing) of....

800 lb. Capacity 11 in. x 80-1/4 in. Center-Fold Steel Single Ramp

Amazing deals on this 800Lb Steel Center-Fold Ramp at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

It folds in-half and works great...my Luna Cycle Apollo is in the 50lb + class and I use this ramp with great success to load the bike into my Taco truck bed!

 

[Carl Mega]

What happens if there's ever a tree down on the trail? Show's over?

Assist for pedalling. Assist for loading. Log and terrain assists are coming soon!

 

[JKeith00]

Pricey, but problem solved 👍

 

[LarryMagoo]

$1200?...boy that is pricey! And those rails are TOO NARROW....as that is the same shape I tried using as a ramp and found in adequate for 2.6 tires and above...IMHO...

 

[slapheadmofo]

I can't believe people are needing ramps for 50lb e-bikes.
Seriously? That's barely heavier (or not even) than a DH bike from not so long ago and no one on the planet ever needed a ramp to load those.
Maybe someone needs to invent an e-liftgate.

edit... I just noticed the video above. Kill me now. 😖

 

[LarryMagoo]

I can't believe people are needing ramps for 50lb e-bikes.
Seriously? That's barely heavier (or not even) than a DH bike from not so long ago and no one on the planet ever needed a ramp to load those.
Maybe someone needs to invent an e-liftgate.

edit... I just noticed the video above. Kill me now. 😖

While you may have the strength to lift a 50+ bike on to a rack or even put it in a truck bed, that's great, and I never even thought about loading when my 26" bikes were less than 25lbs, I now need a ramp to do the same job a ramp did for my dirt bikes....plus my 70 years experience on this planet says a ramp is the prudent way for current eBike loading.

 

[DrDon]

I can't believe people are needing ramps for 50lb e-bikes.
Seriously? That's barely heavier (or not even) than a DH bike from not so long ago and no one on the planet ever needed a ramp to load those.
Maybe someone needs to invent an e-liftgate.

edit... I just noticed the video above. Kill me now.

My 32lb AM bike when I load it is becoming heavier as I age


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