Tow bar ebike rack
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BUZZ RACK Scorpion 2 bike folding wheel support rack BRP602.
Great carrier for two ebikes. Tilts and folds up for storage.
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Thanks buzz looks perfect
TIP, if you do order one it's best if you also get the optional longer wheel straps as they fit plus tyres better. Get four straps.
I have this rack and two mates have it as well. They carry levos, I'm on a Giant.
Oldmanlevo
Member
I would go with 1 up...they are heavy duty and pure aluminum...the locking system is super tight and extremely well made...
Bike Racks – 1UP USA | OFFICIAL SITE
Bike Racks – 1UP USA | OFFICIAL SITE
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Have ordered and just received one l, very impressed with build quality and design
bullet
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which one did you get for 2 ebikes, where from and how much...?
AML
New Member
I can agree that these racks are great, as I have one already. But he said affordable. Lol these are not
I am not sure if it would mate up to a UK ball hitch as I am not familiar with them.
Great hitch, but not cheap.
Srade3
New Member
The trouble I have with the above e bike racks, Parma, 1 Up, Buzz Rack, Thule Easy Fold, is that they do NOT fold up close to the car. They stick out permanently and if you are in a tight parking lot and have to back up, it makes it a lot more difficult to estimate distance. With my other regular bike rack, I have unfortunately backed into our wire fence numerous times, and so took it off when not bike riding which was easy to do. But some of these racks are not easy to get on and off and not very lightweight. Which one of these is sold in the USA and easy and lightweight enough to take on and off for a not very strong person. Also the 1 up doesn't appear to come with a ramp, so if you are not very strong, it is difficult to load the bike.
Ginsterdrz
New Member
One more for BUZZ ( 3 bike rack ) here. Found mine to be robust, easy to fit to the towball but very firm when attached. Prices have crept up a little but still excellent value compared to the usual rip-off suspects!
I always watch in horror as roof bar mounted systems pass me on the motorway-never seen one that didn't wobble and shimmy about.
I always watch in horror as roof bar mounted systems pass me on the motorway-never seen one that didn't wobble and shimmy about.
Titch mortimer
Member
I have a question about the buzz 2, what is the real world weight limit and do you take your batteries out when on the rack
Ginsterdrz
New Member
I've had no issues with 2 adult bikes and a largish child's bike on mine. Largest bike goes closest to car.
I'd remove the battery to prevent theft and possibly vibrating loose(highly unlikely) but I'm risk averse!
I'd remove the battery to prevent theft and possibly vibrating loose(highly unlikely) but I'm risk averse!
Titch mortimer
Member
thanks this is looking the best option for me as well
MitchF
E*POWAH Elite
2 bike works for me, battery in the car??
crazymac680
Member
I've just bought the Thule th9708. 4 bike carrier. Rated up to 60kg. Hang on tow ball mounted.
Really sturdy. £119 delivered from Rutland cycles but I had £30 points so feels like a steel.
Really sturdy. £119 delivered from Rutland cycles but I had £30 points so feels like a steel.
crazymac680
Member
I should also use a light board but where i live I don't think anyone will care
Colin-T-Woods
Member
Another Buzz Rack Scorpion here. Just fitted today. Instructions say to remove batteries. Very conscious not to overtighten clamp on to the carbon frame - will probably use an addition strap so I can leave the clamp just snug rather than tight. Had a couple of senior moments when putting it together so if all else fails you could always read the instructions
Got 5% off by following this link Buzz Rack Buffalo 4 Bike Tilting Towball Carrier via UKCampsite.co.uk
Got 5% off by following this link Buzz Rack Buffalo 4 Bike Tilting Towball Carrier via UKCampsite.co.uk
RobbieBear
New Member
I have the Thule Easifold 3 bike rack and have to agree that it is heavy. However, this is the easiest rack to put on and off I have ever used.
I roll it out of the garage as it has wheels (nice touch, given its weight) and place it on the ground behind the tow ball. The plug can be easily fitted at this point.
Next I lift it onto the ball, push down the lever (think caravan stabiliser) and fold it open - very quick indeed.
Being completely paranoid, when I am doing a long ride (especially in secluded spots), I take it off and chuck it in the car.
So far, not needed a ramp, but there is one available if required.
I can definitely recommend this rack, but cheap it ain't!
poppy
Active member
RacknRoll have added MTB carriers to there stable now along side there dirt bike carriers. Look good so far. They are just working on the folding style.
Hi everyone. A newbie here. About to buy 2 ebikes for my wife and I to get us back into cycling, after an utterly convincing test ride, and researching tow ball racks atm. Would the Buzz Rack Scorpion 2 owners mind saying how the bikes are when travelling, ie do they wobble about much and if so does it matter? I like the look of the newer model Buzz Rack e-Scorpion 2 for value, robustness, foldability, extra wheel strap, adjustability of central pillar thing. The conical towball fitting worries me a little but assume well tested. My only concerns are the quality of the straps and that the central frame is narrow with the bike supports branching off and so likely to wobble side to side, if you know what I mean. The Atera and Thule racks have a broader frame base so are probably intrinsically more stable.
SidLawrence
Member
I have this.
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Very easy to fit, very stable, folds neatly when not in use. I ordered the extensions for the 29er Levo.
I’m paranoid & use extra straps on the Levo. But it carries the Levo & 2 analogue bikes no problems.
It is available for 2 bikes as well.
Micksgarage.com The Car Parts Experts | Car Accessories | Roof Racks | Tools | Travel | Car Care | MicksGarage
Very easy to fit, very stable, folds neatly when not in use. I ordered the extensions for the 29er Levo.
I’m paranoid & use extra straps on the Levo. But it carries the Levo & 2 analogue bikes no problems.
It is available for 2 bikes as well.
Hi guys and gals,
After reading your comments, I'm looking to buy the Buzz Rack e-scorpion 2, but am having trouble finding one. It needs to be a webshop because I live in Finland and need it shipped.
The shop which was behind the ukcampsite link will ship but for 75£, which is a bit overwhelming. I would appreciIate a link to a good webshop that sells buzz racks. Before you say it, I have checked the manufacturers website and the stores linked there to no avail.
Cheers.
After reading your comments, I'm looking to buy the Buzz Rack e-scorpion 2, but am having trouble finding one. It needs to be a webshop because I live in Finland and need it shipped.
The shop which was behind the ukcampsite link will ship but for 75£, which is a bit overwhelming. I would appreciIate a link to a good webshop that sells buzz racks. Before you say it, I have checked the manufacturers website and the stores linked there to no avail.
Cheers.
MPJ
Active member
If you fancy a drive down to Lithuania...
You and your insurance company might if you get rear ended and it's reported that you didn't have one.
But seeing where you live the other driver will probably be pissed.
MPJ
Active member
What's different with the new model?
I was originally going to go with the Kuat NV 2.0 but my wife's ebike has fenders that would not be compatible with that rack (or some of the others we were looking at).
Wound up going with the Saris Superclamp EX-2 which turned out to be less expensive, more compact and lighter to remove/store, and will hold 2 60lb ebikes. Only had my acoustic on it so far but really impressed with stability and ease of loading/unloading.
Wound up going with the Saris Superclamp EX-2 which turned out to be less expensive, more compact and lighter to remove/store, and will hold 2 60lb ebikes. Only had my acoustic on it so far but really impressed with stability and ease of loading/unloading.
OldGoatMTB
E*POWAH Master
They are hard to pick up. I usually lift the front wheel and place it in/on the rack and then lift/place the rear wheel.
1upUSA sells a ramp.
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