Nothing beats the feeling of cruising to the beach on your ebike with your surfboard effortlessly secured by your side – it’s the ultimate freedom machine! In this article we reveal four of the best surfboard racks to suit the vast majority of ebike models.
Moved By Bikes (MBB) Longboard and Shortboard Rack Suitable for Ebikes
Moved By Bikes surfboard racks are one of the most reputable racking systems available in Australia for getting your board to the beach with your ebike. Priced at around $260, these racks are known for their high quality and adaptable design, the patented quick release bars allowing you to remove the racks with the push of a button, and quickly re-install them when it is time to go surfing. The fundamental benefit of this particular model of racks by MBB, is that mounting with wide bar spread makes these racks far more stable than other racks on the market, in fact they can even be used with light SUPs (Stand Up Paddle Boards), in addition to most longboards and shortboards.
Crafted from all aluminum and stainless construction to stand the test of time in coastal environments, this hardware is highly adaptable allowing the racks to work with a variety of ebike models (though we strongly suggest check compability before purchasing as they may not suit some of the BMX style fat tyre models).
Ampd Bros Ebike 2 Piece Surfboard Rack
In much the same design as MBB, Ampd Bros offer a diverse surfboard rack kit suitable for shortboards and longboards for around $230. Crafted from rust-proof aluminium and stainless steel, these racks should stand the test of time in coastal environments, and with their versatile design will fit most bikes and surfboards. When the rider is not on a surf mission, the racks can be removed in a jiffy with push-button simplicity. Simply secure the bars with a click; push the button to remove post-surf.
A note for those who own and Ampd Bros bike, this rack is compatible with Chubbie, Stubbie & Riptide Models. For owners of the Ampd Bros Ace model of bikes, you’ll need a moped style rear surfboard rack such as the options below.
Carver Moped / Ebike Rack
The Carver Surfboard Rack suits surfers seeking a solid and easy-to-install rack system. Designed to clamp effortlessly ‘sandwhich style’ onto existing rear racks, this tried and tested racks comes 80% pre-assembled, ensuring a quick and hassle-free setup. The Carver rack is advertised at holding boards up to 8 feet in length, with their forte being shortboards and foamies.
Crafted from durable aluminum, the construction guarantees resistance to rust ensuring long-lasting performance. While this rack is diverse and suits most bikes with a rear rack, it’s important to check your own bike for compatibility as the rack not suitable for some setups such as extended seats and child seats.
FK Surf Moped / Ebike Rack
Retailing at $199 the FK Surf Moped Rack is the most economical option in this list. This moped style rack can be mounted to any ebike that has a rear rack capable of carrying reasonable weight, with its robust design allowing you to attached the rack simply by sandwiching two flat metal plates to your bike’s rear rack and affixing into to place by tightening the supplied bolts.
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