How To Transport A Heavy Fat Tire Ebike

[cleadus_fetus]

Hello

I recently purchased a heavy Fat tire e-bike. Even without the batteries it weighs about 80lbs.
How would you guys transport this ebike.

I was thinking of taking the front tire off and putting it in sideways but lifting it in and out sideways without scratching the car could be challenging. and I would have to make sure to always remember put in the spacer in the brakes. (I am forgetful)

However I imagine finding and installing a trailer hitch would be expensive and a pain.
Also finding a matching bike rack for a fat tire ebike would also be hard.
But getting the bike off and on this would be a lot easier.

Or is there any other methods I may not have considered.

Thanks for your input.

[klroger]

Take a buddy & a rope... Tie the front of the bike to your bumper... get you buddy to ride & steer the bike... Oh wait, how far are you going...

[Fummins]

I saw a dirt bike towed behind a car down the freeway before. Back tire was on the ground, front tire was up on a platform hanging off the hitch iirc. Looked weird af but when all you have is a car. I'm not sure how the smafety police would like that setup though. That might be a little hard on hub motor though compared to a dirtbike freewheeling?

[Johnny Mullet]

Get a hitch and a receiver bike rack.

[Mark]

Get a hitch and a receiver bike rack.

X 2 I can't imagine anything better or easier.

[cleadus_fetus]

Any recommendations on which one to get?

[7milesout]

Option 1:

Long term options galore, many uses. If this could be done in your country.



Option 2:
Not the truck, but the bike carrier added to the hitch. But this only has 1 use. This is my Zombie-Apocalypse set up.

[Mark]

Any recommendations on which one to get?

One possible glitch - Most Mirage hitches (like my Curt) are going to have a smaller 1.25" receiver hitch. Most rear racks that can hold major weight may require a 2" receiver hitch. There are adapters between the two, but it may jeopardize the strength?

Just something to not overlook when buying something.

[7milesout]

Tis a good question. I agree, tis something in which to pay attention.

[cleadus_fetus]

One possible glitch - Most Mirage hitches (like my Curt) are going to have a smaller 1.25" receiver hitch. Most rear racks that can hold major weight may require a 2" receiver hitch. There are adapters between the two, but it may jeopardize the strength?

Just something to not overlook when buying something.

I think the bike weighs around 80Lbs. i dont know if thats with or without the batteries but I'd take the batteries off for transportation.