Top towbar-mounted carriers for e-bikes.
Here we have looked at the top four e-bike carriers. All four are towball-mounted, tilting platform carriers for two bikes, with lights and a number-plate holder. The meaningful differences are load capacity, bike fit, weight, compactness, and price.
Pro-User Diamant FG2 (Designed for eBikes)
Price: available through the linked retailer
Capacity: 60 kg total; 30 kg per bike
Rack weight: 17.6 kg
Fit: up to 135 cm wheelbase and 80 mm tyres; optional third-bike adapter
Best for: two heavy e-bikes
Thule VeloCompact 924021
Price: £529.99
Capacity: 46 kg total; 25 kg per bike
Rack weight: 14.2 kg
Fit: up to 125 cm wheelbase and 3-inch tyres; carbon bikes need additional accessories
Best for: a refined, everyday carrier
Buzz Rack Eazzy 2
Price: £297
Capacity: 40 kg total; 20 kg per bike
Rack weight: 11.6 kg
Fit: up to 114 cm wheelbase and 3.25-inch tyres; generous 28 cm separation between bikes
Best for: value, low lifting weight, and compact storage
Maypole BC3012
Price: £209.95
Capacity: 30 kg total; approximately 15 kg per bike
Rack weight: 16 kg
Fit: up to 120 cm wheelbase and 65 mm tyres
Best for: occasional trips with two lighter conventional bikes
Our take
- For two e-bikes: choose the Pro-User Diamant FG2. Its 60 kg rating is substantially higher than the Thule’s 46 kg and the other two options. Check the car’s towbar nose-weight: rack + bikes must not exceed it. The manufacturer’s manual shows that a 75 kg-rated towbar limits the usable bike load to about 58 kg once the rack is included. Pro-User specifications and manual
- For a premium, lighter, compact all-rounder: choose the Thule VeloCompact 924021. It has excellent usability—tool-free pre-assembly, foot-operated tilt, locking arms and strong warranty support. It is 3.4 kg lighter than the Pro-User, though it has less capacity and only 19 cm between bikes. Thule technical specifications, JE James listing
- For the strongest value proposition: the Buzz Rack Eazzy 2 is compelling. At £297, it is much cheaper than the Thule, is the lightest to mount at 11.6 kg, folds very narrowly, has both bike/rack locks, and offers more separation between bikes (28 cm). It is suitable for e-bikes only up to 20 kg each. Roofbox product details
- For low-cost, light conventional bikes: the Maypole BC3012 is adequate and is the cheapest at £209.95, but its 30 kg total limit makes it unsuitable for most e-bikes and marginal for two heavier mountain bikes. Its 16 kg own weight also means it is not especially easy to handle relative to its capacity. Towsure product details
Before buying, verify: each bike’s actual weight including batteries/accessories, longest wheelbase, tyre width, and your car’s maximum vertical towbar load.
A quick word bout cycle-carrier lighting.
Please ensure the carrier lighting is UK road legal. There are many bike carriers being sold that have a left-side fog light. These are not legal to use on UK roads.
