Young Electric SOLE bike rack

• Young Electric has introduced the SOLE bike rack specifically designed for ebikes weighing up to 100 lbs.
• The video will demonstrate how to assemble the rack and test it with different types of bikes.

“Well this year Young Electric has come out with a solo rack specifically for ebikes that weigh up to 100 lb.”

Step-by-step assembly

• The first step is to mount the front tire bracket using four small bolts.
• Next, the mounting bar is attached to hold the bike to the rack.
• The bolt has a square pin area to secure it inside the bracket.
• The nut is tightened to achieve the desired torque.
• The adjustable support assembly is then added and tightened.
• Finally, the rack is connected to the car using a cotter pin and a 24 mm socket.

“The first step you are going to mount this front tire bracket… now we’re going to place this bracket into this crossmember… the next step is to attach the mounting bar… this is what’s going to hold the bike to the rack.”

Features and specifications

• The Young Electric SOLE bike rack has a width of 67.2 inches and a height of 35.8 inches.
• It can accommodate a maximum wheelbase of 50 inches and has a weight capacity of 100 lbs.
• The inner support junction has two layers to enhance strength, and the wall tubes are increased to 4.6 mm for stability.
• The patented front tire cradle system can fit tires up to 5 inches in width.

“The Young Electric SOLE hitch bike rack is 67.2 inches wide and 35.8 inches tall with a maximum wheelbase of 50 inches. The maximum weight capacity is 100 lbs. The inner support junction has two layers to make it stronger… this rack features a patented front tire cradle system that allows tires up to 5 inches in width.”

Testing with different bikes

• The rack is tested with a 100 lbs dual motor ebike, demonstrating its ability to hold heavy bikes securely.
• It is also tested with different types of bikes, such as a step-through utility bike and a cargo bike.
• The adjustable features of the rack allow for easy positioning and securing of different bike sizes.
• The rack’s ratchet straps provide added security and stability during transportation.

“This is adjustable… this part right here unlamps and this is where your front wheel is always going to go into… this bike’s not going anywhere… let’s go ahead and see how some other bikes work with this… this rack can accommodate all different kinds of bikes.”

Bike Storage Setup

• Scott keeps all his bikes in an area close to the house because he doesn’t have space for a shed in the backyard.
• He shows us the different bikes in his collection and how they can be placed on the bike rack.
• Scott demonstrates how to properly connect the bike rack to ensure it stays secure during transport.

“We only have a two-car garage, so I keep all of my bikes in an area pretty close to the house.”

Tips for Properly Connecting the Bike Rack

• Make sure the ratchet is facing the correct direction when inserting it into the bike rack. This ensures that any vibration won’t make the rack come undone.
• The hole in the bike rack where the ratchet strap goes in should be facing you.

“This has to be facing that way when you stick it in. If you do it wrong, any vibration will make it come undone. Now it’s not going to go anywhere, so just make sure that the hole is facing you or facing where the ratchet strap goes in.”

Testing the Bike Rack with a Large Bike

• Scott tests the bike rack with a Vel Tre Packer bike which is long and bigger compared to the other bikes. He is unsure if it will fit, but he manages to secure it on the rack.
• The bike rack can securely hold even larger and heavier cargo bikes.

“This will actually hold your cargo bike if you have one, and it’s not going to go anywhere. One of the things I like about this rack is that I can basically put any kind of bike on this, and it’s going to be secure.”

Additional Features and Accessories

• The Young Electric SOLE rack priced at $249 can accommodate various types of bikes.
• A ramp accessory can be purchased for $79 which allows bikes to be rolled onto the rack instead of lifting them.
• There is also a dual-bike version called the Young Electric Mate which is priced at $359.

“You can even get a ramp for like $79 that goes off the back, so if you didn’t want to do how I did by putting the bikes on, you could purchase that rack and just roll it up onto the rack.”

Testing of the Bike Rack

• Scott tests the rack with his heaviest bike, weighing 100 lb, which is the maximum weight the rack can handle. The bike remains securely in place throughout his trip.
• Scott suggests using a cable to further secure the bike to the frame as an additional precaution.

“I brought my heaviest bike which weighs 100 lb, which is the max of what this rack can handle, and it did perfectly fine during the entire trip. And like I mentioned, once again, I would put something on here to secure the bike to the frame just in case.”

Conclusion and Recommendation

• Scott recommends the Young Electric SOLE bike rack and provides a link for viewers to learn more about the product.

“If you are interested in the Young Electric SOLE Rack, go ahead and click on my link down below. You’ll learn more about those products, and you’ll see whatever the latest specials that they have going on.”

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