warwickl said..
I need a bike rack for 2 e bikes on a tow ball mount .
We have a steep driveway so need good ground clearance. Also I would like easy to use and space between the bikes to prevent rubbing damage.
Recommendations please.

If you can afford it, Thule EasyFold XT. If towbar is a receiver hitch type make sure ball is mounted on tongue in the upward position not downward position for clearance. The picture below is when ball is in downward position. You want to have this the other way around. I used to manage a roof rack shop so have a lot experience with bike racks.

if you are really precious about your bikes, I suggest to look at something like Yakima HoldUp.
it keeps two bikes separate and grabs them by the tire - no contact with the frame if that is your concern. I'm not sure about ground clearance and if it will hold two ebikes but I'm sure that info is available somewhere

While we are on the subject though, does anyone know of anyone who would be willing to print / engrave / etch / whatever a stem cap like this :





None of the internet custom cap people will do, too much copyright they say. pfffft.

eeergh, its not for me....but I can fund the operation if anyone can do it...

I run Yakima. have four different racks and n + 1 bikes - dualies, road, cyclocross, vintage, even an e bike for commuting.

Main rack I use is the five, tilt away: www.roofrackstore.com.au/yakima-fulltilt-5-bike-carrier-8002463-p-414970.html

That said, I think DavidJohn is on to it for two e bikes. E bikes are heavy!! Clearance could be the only issue - particularly if you're not driving an SUV/4x4.

Yakima do a similar product: www.yakima.com.au/holdup-2

Vertical bike racks are awesome, but quite expensive though. Highly recommend those. If you google it, you'll find some local manufacturers and sellers.I've built one from scratch for a fraction of the cost, and had four bikes on it without problem on longtrips. It was strong and sturdy. And since it has four slots, you can space your two bikes out.
If you can weld (or know someone who can), check out the one I built - search youtube: "DIY vertical bike rack"

We have an Ezigrip 2 www.ezigrip.co.nz/products/tow-ball-mounted-bike-racks/e-rack-2/
They are specifically designed for 2x ebikes, are simple, relatively cheap, accommodate a bike rack number plate, and have lights.
The rack also folds up and is easy to store in the garage (light enough to carry easily as well)www.ezigrip.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/E-Rack-2.png' />

kk said..

I will admit I only looked at this thread because I knew a picture like this would be posted.....