All racked up and ready to go

[Scribbler939]

Just got our Thule G2 bike rack fitted to our 600 and it works a treat for our two Specialized SL e-bikes. The SL stands for Super Light and they have small motors and batteries so they weigh around 14.5kg each (about the weight of a non-electric full suspension mountain bike, and approximately 10kg less than most e-bikes). This means they weigh around 29kg combined, so well under the 35kg maximum load limit of the G2 rack.
For those who wish to bring two e-bikes along and don't want to fit a towbar-mounted rack, this combination of a rack designed for a van with two rear doors and a pair of lighter e-bikes may suit. The SL models are expensive but they've created a trend towards lighter bikes with power assist and other bike brands are now releasing their alternatives.
Meanwhile, can't wait until New Zealand reaches a vaccination percentage that allows us to travel and ride around our country again. Hopefully it'll be summer when that happens. Nga mihi.

 

[Kiwijack]

Looks like they stick out a wee bit on the drivers side?

 

[dennfo]

Thanks for posting

 

[Scribbler939]

They stick out by around 10mm - enough to keep an eye on them in the side mirror. The angle I took the photo from exaggerates the overhang of the bikes on that side. I guess I didn't want anyone to be shocked by my garage mess that's out of shot. Somewhere in there is old drift car... and lots of other automotive flotsam and jetsam.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Just got our Thule G2 bike rack fitted to our 600 and it works a treat for our two Specialized SL e-bikes. The SL stands for Super Light and they have small motors and batteries so they weigh around 14.5kg each (about the weight of a non-electric full suspension mountain bike, and approximately 10kg less than most e-bikes). This means they weigh around 29kg combined, so well under the 35kg maximum load limit of the G2 rack.
For those who wish to bring two e-bikes along and don't want to fit a towbar-mounted rack, this combination of a rack designed for a van with two rear doors and a pair of lighter e-bikes may suit. The SL models are expensive but they've created a trend towards lighter bikes with power assist and other bike brands are now releasing their alternatives.
Meanwhile, can't wait until New Zealand reaches a vaccination percentage that allows us to travel and ride around our country again. Hopefully it'll be summer when that happens. Nga mihi.

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Nice steup and bikes @Scribbler939 but it looks like the tail lights on the drivers side are obscured and there are no lights on the bike rack! Is that OK in NZ?

 

[Kiwi]

Just got our Thule G2 bike rack fitted to our 600 and it works a treat for our two Specialized SL e-bikes. The SL stands for Super Light and they have small motors and batteries so they weigh around 14.5kg each (about the weight of a non-electric full suspension mountain bike, and approximately 10kg less than most e-bikes). This means they weigh around 29kg combined, so well under the 35kg maximum load limit of the G2 rack.
For those who wish to bring two e-bikes along and don't want to fit a towbar-mounted rack, this combination of a rack designed for a van with two rear doors and a pair of lighter e-bikes may suit. The SL models are expensive but they've created a trend towards lighter bikes with power assist and other bike brands are now releasing their alternatives.
Meanwhile, can't wait until New Zealand reaches a vaccination percentage that allows us to travel and ride around our country again. Hopefully it'll be summer when that happens. Nga mihi.

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Great idea. Are you a member of our New Zealand California Facebook group?

 

[Scribbler939]

GrumpyGrandad: I guess I'll find out when I get pulled over.

Kiwi: will check it out (well, Joy will, I'm FB-phobic)

 

[Off-The-Beaton-Track]

Just got our Thule G2 bike rack fitted to our 600 and it works a treat for our two Specialized SL e-bikes. The SL stands for Super Light and they have small motors and batteries so they weigh around 14.5kg each (about the weight of a non-electric full suspension mountain bike, and approximately 10kg less than most e-bikes). This means they weigh around 29kg combined, so well under the 35kg maximum load limit of the G2 rack.
For those who wish to bring two e-bikes along and don't want to fit a towbar-mounted rack, this combination of a rack designed for a van with two rear doors and a pair of lighter e-bikes may suit. The SL models are expensive but they've created a trend towards lighter bikes with power assist and other bike brands are now releasing their alternatives.
Meanwhile, can't wait until New Zealand reaches a vaccination percentage that allows us to travel and ride around our country again. Hopefully it'll be summer when that happens. Nga mihi.

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Good looking set up there. Hopefully we'll see you and give you a wave this summer if we are all set free by then.

 

[Trebor]

Hope they’re insured . I’d put them inside if you leave the van anywhere . Oh and disguise them a bit . Just sayin’ .

 

[Scribbler939]

Thanks for the warning Trebor, the clamps on the rack do lock, but I'm sure anyone with a slide hammer could break them within a minute or two. So yes, they re insured, also the Specialized Mission Control app can tell us where they are (should we need to know)...