Bike rack test 2025: surprises at every level
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We tested 13 bike racks for tow bars that are suitable for e-bikes. The result: there are significant differences in terms of quality, safety and handling. There are some pleasant surprises when it comes to price.
Sales figures for electric bikes are rising, and bike carriers for tow bars are adapting accordingly: they need to be able to carry heavier loads and be flexible in terms of different frame shapes. In collaboration with several automobile clubs in Europe, the ACL has tested 13 models that can transport two bikes weighing 30 kilograms each. All models are foldable and compatible with e-bikes. The result: there are significant differences in terms of quality, safety and handling. There are some positive surprises when it comes to price.
Each model was tested with two 30-kilogram e-bikes under real driving conditions. The tests were carried out in a standardised manner. They included dynamic manoeuvres (emergency braking, swerving at 90 km/h) as well as assembly and disassembly tests. The quality of the materials and the safety of the fastenings were also assessed.
