Altera Genio Pro bike rack

[Gary1967]

Hi all totally new here … so the above rack is it suitable for an e bike specialized .. i presently have a vw rear mount carrier on a tailgate T6 but find it a PITA TO a) lift the bike .. b ) the jaws arent flexible enough/ positionable enough to hold the frame securely … its an OEM rack from Vw

 

[ThreeBridgeT6]

Not sure about the Atera Genio, but I have an Atera Strada and have carried 4 adult bikes on it, including two e-bikes. Mine is a Cube full squasher with 29" wheels and 2.6 tyres and I can hold wheels and frame securely. Also slides away from the tailgate fully loaded, but you have to be strong to get it back!!

 

[ncpierce]

Just to confirm that with the Atera Strada it goes back far enough to clear the opening tailgate… I have a buzz rack eazzy 4 at the moment and it does not go back far enough to clear and am not keen on having to mount the VW one on the rear tailgate as I can then not easily open the boot without unloading the bikes and would need to change the tailgate arms s well.

 

[Gary1967]

Thanks Gents much appreciated cheers .

 

[RichieM]

I have the Genio Pro. I've loaded two e-Bikes and must be close to 60kg limit , one with fat wheels and it works well. Can open tailgate as well.

 

[Gary1967]

Thanks Richie im planning on adding the 3rd bar , only carrying one E-bike plus two Mtbs of around 14 kg each should work fine not sure if I will be able to tilt it fully to access the tailgate by adding the third bike but not a major drama for me around 53/54 kg all in

 

[peter1987t]

Just to confirm that with the Atera Strada it goes back far enough to clear the opening tailgate… I have a buzz rack eazzy 4 at the moment and it does not go back far enough to clear and am not keen on having to mount the VW one on the rear tailgate as I can then not easily open the boot without unloading the bikes and would need to change the tailgate arms s well.

I have the Genio Pro. I've loaded two e-Bikes and must be close to 60kg limit , one with fat wheels and it works well. Can open tailgate as well.

Thanks Richie im planning on adding the 3rd bar , only carrying one E-bike plus two Mtbs of around 14 kg each should work fine not sure if I will be able to tilt it fully to access the tailgate by adding the third bike but not a major drama for me around 53/54 kg all in

@ncpierce
@RichieM
@Gary1967

Willing to share an update so far?
Any experiences?
Is it worthwhile?
How about the 3rd rail? Can the tailgate be opened with 3rd bike?

Much appreciated!