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ShackAttack · 03-09-2021, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by A2TREJO

How much does a tow hitch bike rack and 2 mountain bikes add up to in weight? If you have any exp on it please share. Is there any flex on the twin hitch factory tow points with the added weight? During speed bumps or uneven roads? When I was looking to buy the twin hitch with a quality bike rack, rack alone was 60lbs. 100lbs tongue weight limit of the twin hitch /:

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My bike is a little under 30 lbs and my single Kuat bike rack is in that same range. I went with a single bike rack as I had no need for two and didn't want to press my luck. The hitch is quite stable, but occasionally I have to tighten the hitch pin, as it loosens while driving and I don't want to lose my bike.

If I ever needed to haul a second bike, I figure I can get the extension plus another bike and be close to the hundred pounds limit.

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soundman98 · 03-10-2021, 12:37 AM

i've stood on the end of those bars in that first picture. all 200+ pounds of myself. it doesn't budge. but the suspension sagged a lot more!

NoHaveMSG · 03-10-2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

i've stood on the end of those bars in that first picture. all 200+ pounds of myself. it doesn't budge. but the suspension sagged a lot more!

Yeah, I am not that concerned with Slambert's tongue weight recommendation when they say it is rated for 1000lbs towing. I'd imagine the loads it is designed for when accelerating, braking, and bouncing around with a 1000lb trailer are a lot less then 2 bikes and a rack at 120ish lbs.

dragoontwo · 03-10-2021, 07:19 PM

I took a drive from Little Rock to TN with a 32 lb bike on a 1up rack on the slambert hitch. It took quite a bit of abuse, and held up just fine.

nartbeedham · 03-22-2021, 12:22 PM

I have a brand new slambert twin hitch for sale if you are interested.

gravitylover · 03-27-2021, 09:01 AM

I have a 1.25" receiver and transport 2 bikes on a hitch rack all the time. My e-bikes are not lightweights and I've never had a problem. I have at least 40k miles with bikes on the back of the car. Don't use a trunk rack, you will bend the trunk lid, it may not have happened yet but it will.

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