A few weeks ago we looked at whether or not motor wattage matters on hills by comparing two similar e-bikes that had one large difference: one had a 500W motor, the other had a 750W
motor.
Many comments and spirited debate followed that post. Much of that conversation revolved around how much wattage matters in relation to the type of motor (hub vs mid-drives).
We explore that more in depth in our post on how much power is enough for e-bikes.
If you're in the market for an e-bike you'll want to pair it with an equally trusty rack. Down below we made our picks for some of the best car racks you can find on the market today for hauling your e-bike.
Aside from speed, power is probably the hottest topic — and selling point — in the electric bike world.
Conventional wisdom would say that when it comes to power, more wattage is better. But if that’s the case, why do so many high-end e-bikes come with what seem like smaller motors — and is 250W enough power for an electric bike?
So, you’ve found an electric bike that you love and you’re ready to explore with it; now it’s time to look at finding the best e-bike car rack for your situation.
The market for car bike racks is not lacking in options, but it is important to find one that can handle the extra weight and bulk that comes with e-bikes. Many bike racks were built with carrying traditional bikes in mind, which seldomly ever meant accommodating more than 50 lbs worth of bike. That can pose a problem for many e-bikes, which often tip the scales at 50 lbs or more. Heck, we have plenty at Electric Bike Report HQ that weigh over 70 lbs...
