Nice I have a tall pick up and use a motorcycle double wide ramp from Harbor Freight I put the bike totes on a flat furniture dolly and roll them right up and in, nice job
Just went to Wally World and bought 2 containers.I got home and was amazed at how easy and well it worked. My wife and I have been fighting the loading and unloading for years. Two tubs fit in the Bronco perfectly. Thanks
We just bought a similar ramp for our aging dog to get into the camper. We store the bike inside the camper for transport. You gave us the idea to load the bike easier by using the dog ramp. Thanks!
Great video! I would suggest, for myself, to push in lieu of pull. Pulling is a good way to injure intercostals and back. We don't want that while trying to stay fit! Thank you for the video! Well done.
I just watched this clip -- I'm 5 foot 2 inches tall, and I'm a 60 year old woman. There is No Way I could pull that contain up the ramp like he did, given his height and him being a man, having more body strength than I do. So, I would be at the bottom of the ramp, pushing the container up the ramp. He does have a good procedure there for getting a heavy item up into a SUV
@@StormyPeakthe ramp needs to be longer so it's not such a steep hill to push the bin up. Another guy said he uses bins with wheels built into them. Hmmm? Yet another says he uses those furniture movers with wheels and rolls it right on up and in. I think the furniture movers would have to have a plate out on the back edge so the bin wouldn't slide off the furniture mover. A simple mod. Just a piece of wood sticking up from the back edge of the mover. Best of luck! This has been a hurdle for many of us, I'm sure!
@@KOrnhOliO1 I worked for 25 years in my family's home furnishing store. We sold flooring, (carpet, vinyl, laminate..ect). Plus appliances, furniture, custom cabinets and window treatments. I was one of the delivery 'men'....even though I was a woman, and as mentioned, only 5 foot 2 inches tall. Of course, all the weight of a roll carpet or vinyl got tilted to my end when the person at the other end was a 6 foot tall installer. But at least I always knew what side the compressor was on a chest freezer and took the lighter end...lol. Anyway, in you talking about carts, I think the best thing for loading that bike would be a flat cart. Put the bin on the flat cart and roll it up the ramp. (We use to use flat carts all the time for moving larger rolls of carpet around.) The cart, only being a few inches high could then just be stored to the side on end, along with the ramp and not take up a lot room. If a pre-bought cart was too heavy, or too wide, for something like that bike, it would be very simple to just get a piece of plyboard, and 4 coaster type wheels and custom make one that would go up a narrower ramp.
@@StormyPeak yes, I have a furniture moving flat cart I got at harbor freight for very reasonable. It's got nice wheels that are very smooth and sturdy and swivel 360 degrees. That with a ramp would work wonderfully! Thanks for replying! 🙂
As an old guy who has to load two folding ebikes, just two suggestions. You need a strap on that pet ramp to prevent it from sliding off your tail gate and second, use a pool noddle on the e-bike when you fold it to prevent wear.
Good ideas, but my ramp is designed not to slip and it has never done so while loading or unloading our e-bikes. Some folding ebikes might benefit from putting some sort of padding between their frame while folded, but ours have not shown any wear from traveling to over 25 trailheads. I believe keeping our folded handle bars outside the bin helps guard against any frame surface rubbing.
Thanks for the great video! I use a similar method to load my Lectric. The only difference is that my bin has wheels & I roll it up the ramp into my SUV.
Thank you for making this video. I’ve been wanting an e-bike, but refusing to get one due to the weight. I could do this. Plus, it will keep any dirty chain from getting my car messed up because it’s inside the bin. Now, to measure my X3 cargo area and hope it’s tall enough.
Great idea! Dead lifting e-bikes is risky. As seniors are getting into e-biking, there are many opportunities for injury. Tips like this will help to insure many years of fun biking. Thanks for sharing your method of safe and easy loading!
Thank you so much for this very smart idea..😁👍🏻👍🏻 I’m buying my first folding e-bike and I was wondering how I was going to get it into my SUV…work smart, not harder..❤️ it, watching from Petawawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Absolutely genius!! I have a folding fat tire e-bike and a pickup truck. The bungee cord to hold the bike together and the bin to keep it secure is awesome for me. I can load it in the bin and basically strap down the bin. Thanks for sharing!!
Happy Thanksgiving Paul and Paula your video has made my upcoming holiday fantastic. Got all the pieces giving it all the test over the next few days and your video has made it possible for us and believe me so many others. I hope you don’t mind but I have sent your link to everyone I know with elective bikes. But this no lift idea can be made to load anything you can contain and slide up the ramp. Thanks again for sharing this simple and brilliant idea. Funny side note friends who have the larger super expensive bikes are trying to figure a way to do this, good luck to them.
Thanks again, Jay. I am glad you like working smarter, rather than harder. The ramp sure does save us from lifting the full weight of the bikes. Blessings on your Thanksgiving.
I opted for the Husky 45 gallon tote with wheels. Other videos highlight this. However, after watching this video I remember I had an old dog ramp in my storage. BRILLIANT. I load so I needed a good option to get it into the SUB. Ramp doesn’t take up much space at all and the Tote keeps everything neat and secure. It’s a bit awkward at first but what a great solution to a weighty problem.
are you able to fit it in the 45 gallon tote fully assembled? I saw someon use a 50 gallon Craftsman tote for the Lectric 3.0 they had it folded but fully assembled and could contain entire thing in totoe. It did stick out above. and they did remove the seat i believe to get it into the back of their SUV. And they could fit 2 of them side by side in the back of the SUV.
I do have a ramp & Im gonna get a 45g husky bin with wheels. I only have a car trunk, but if the lid won't close all the way i can bungee the lid down.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and usually a senior can’t find it. Thank you, thank you! Just unpacked my white Lectric 3.0 and was about to follow the manufacturers instructions to have it overlooked and tighten anything necessary. I was wondering how the heck to get it to the bike shop and now I know. 🤗
@@patraspante I was _wondering_ about that! 😄 Here's a tip: You can edit and correct your comments by rolling your mouse over your comment and clicking on the three-dot menu icon that appears to the right of it. 😊
Sadly, my wife's e-bike is even heavier, larger and doesn't fold. It is a real problem to transport, even with the front wheel removed. And then there's my non-electric bike ... However, I will look into using a ramp.
Thank you for sharing your creative technique. I am interested in purchasing a folding bike like yours but my cars hatch is smaller than normal. How tall is the bike in the box when you put it in the back of your SUV?
Hi Cheri, with the handlebars folded down you need 33 and 3/4 inches height opening in a SUV for this model Lectric e-bike to be able to slide in the rear of the vehicle.
Paul you have solved my issues of loading bikes, containing them, and no lifting. Thank you for this solution. Many will be helped. I have the same bikes . I am unable to ride for another 6 weeks and even then won’t be able to to lift this bike. I can now transport 4 bikes in a Pacifica easiliy. No lifting . Thank you for sharing. Jay Venice, Fl
Brilliant! Best Lectric bike transport video out there. We got our dog ramp on Amazon and a bin at Home Depot. We're ready to go without lifting!!! Thanks Paul and Paula!
Yes, this works for every kind of folding bike. Pulling up the ramp works better for me rather than pushing, because I have bad knees. But both pulling or pushing are better than lifting.
The label came off my dog ramp, but this company name is stamped on it “Solvit Pet Ramps”. I bought it about 5 years ago on Amazon and my exact model is not listed any longer, but similar ones are on Amazon. Thanks for watching the video.
Finally back. Operation over and now doing 5 or 10 miles per day weather permitting and it has been spectacular. So thanks. For the kind support and of course the well done and informative videos. Jay
I just hapoened on your video while watching UA-cam on my Smart TV at home. I've been looking at E-bikes but because I have a disability, I didn't know how I would be able to load the bike into and out of my SUV. You even have the Bike that I'm interested in purchasing! Would you know how to secure my bike so it doesn't get stolen, once I get to my destination?
Hi Marilyn, at one Airbnb it had a garage, so we put our two bikes there to secure them. But most of the time we just put them back into our SUV to secure them. Most back windows of SUVs have heavily tinted widows, so people do not realize our 2 e-bikes are inside it. After taking many trips, we have never had a problem with people messing with them.
Can you please tell me specifically, which dog ramp you ordered from Amazon. Because I’m having a difficult time, finding one it is wide enough to accommodate the tote.
The label came off my dog ramp, but this company name is stamped on it “Solvit Pet Ramps”. I bought it about 5 years ago on Amazon and my exact model is not listed any longer, but similar ones are on Amazon. Plus, if you google Solvit Dog Ramps, you can find other companies selling them. Thanks for watching the video.
Thanks for watching. A Lectric e-bike is well engineered and rugged, but is on the heavy side. Hope, I gave you some ideas on how to solve the weight problem in loading it in a vehicle.
Good video old guys have trouble lifting heavy bikes onto a rack. Or you can buy a new self loading rack from Saris. It has auto lift ...Myself, I bought a lightweight hybrid e bike under 38 pounds, Thanks for the tip ...Old guys rule!
Hi Christina, Shown in this video: We purchased our e-bikes from Lectric, they ship them free and fully assembled right to your door. (Model XP 2.0 ST) The quality of the bikes is outstanding, they are very reliable and have excellent engineering. We love how they fold, two of them easily fit in our SUV for transporting to the bike trails. We am able to travel up to 35 miles on the new 14 amp extended range battery using the throttle only and 45 miles peddling with partial electric motor assist.
Clever idea, but I have another suggestion. Buy totes with wheels. Put something protective over the rear bumper, like an piece of carpeting, then just lift the wheeled end of the tote to the bumper... Happy travels!
I found that the wheeled totes were too big for my SUV when taking two of our bikes. Plus, you are still having to lift the bikes doing it the way you described.
Thanks a million! I've been mulling over getting a folding e-bike for some time, but I couldn't see myself lifting a 70 pound bike into the back. Even if I were able to muster up the strength to do it, I know that the lift-and-lean required to put it in the SUV would destroy my back! Now I no longer have an excuse! (I'm looking at the Jasion X-Hunter, for the high-torque motor on our steep hills).
Hi Paul , your solution to a weight problem is great. I just bought two lectric bikes xp 3.0 for my wife and me. I too have an Acadia and live in Fl. My question is does both your bikes fit in your Acadia with the dog ramp. Thanks JT
I’m going to try this method, but see if I can get it into storage area of my motorhome by myself. Definitely cannot lift by myself, so this might work. My new 3.0 arrives tomorrow 🎉
Hope, sliding it up a ramp into your motor home’s storage area works for you. Enjoy that new 3.0 and have some wonderful adventures with it. Thanks for watching.
We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!
Here is a link for “Dog Ramps” that are similar to the one I use that Petco sells online: www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/search?query=telescoping%20pet%20ramp
Thank you! my husband and I just got our new bikes and were wondering about a solution because they weight 68 pounds each!! this is a great idea... thank you so much!!
I use a similar method for my tandem and stretch bikes. I have a 8 ft cargo bed on my pickup truck and the pickup truck tailgate is rather high. I use a folding 3 piece cargo ramp to load and unload my heavy long bikes. This ramp will definitely save one's back in the long run.
Pretty Slick, thanks for the video. Too bad the ramp cost 130.00 on Amazon. As long as my back holds out, i guess I'll keep using it. Not doing too Bad for 76, counting my Blessings.
That is good thinking! We got full-size e-bikes, now need to spend $700 for the e-bike rack that has the ramp. Wondering why I didn’t stick with my original plan of your style of bike?
Sorry, the product label is missing on my dog ramp. I ordered it on Amazon a few years ago, but it is not listed there any longer. Here is a link for “Dog Ramps” that are similar to the one I use that Petco sells online: www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/search?query=telescoping%20pet%20ramp
Hey guys I’m finally riding again and love it . Can’t get enough time in the saddle. Can’t wait to travel later this week to do some of the legacy trail. Trying not to overdo but hard not to. Finally have an ops date of 1/19/2023 so gotta get in shape for that and bike time will certainly help. Thanks for your kind encouragement and Merry Christmas. Jay
Thank you. I'm shopping for an ebike and have considered the Lectric 3.0 just for the ease of putting in my Outback. I was thinking of a dog ramp too. I have a crappy back and really need to be kind to it if I'm to get any enjoyment in my old age. As to the Lectric, I'm hesitant as I have put a 750 watt minimum in my search. I've got some hills to contend with.
You are welcome Steve, glad you found this helpful. I am 75 years old, 6’ at 205 lbs and the 2.0 Lectric gets me up the hills with no problems. Plus, with a bad knee, I do throttle only with no peddling. The new and more powerful 3.0 Lectric should do even better on the hills. I used to lift my bikes into my SUV, but threw my back out, now I have solved that problem with the dog ramp and sliding the bins into my vehicle. Thanks for watching our videos.
3" wide vrs 4" wide - I wonder if that makes any difference. 4" wide (foldable) make these bike more of a full size bike as opposed to a 3" wide foldable. It is worth noting
The label came off my dog ramp, but this company name is stamped on it “Solvit Pet Ramps”. I bought it about 5 years ago on Amazon and my exact model is not listed any longer, but similar ones are. Thanks for watching the video.
So i just discovered the the big, round, plastic plate that came on the bottom of my Lectric wasn't just for packing purposes! Glad I hung onto it, lol!
Hi, love your video! What is the brand of the dog ramp you bought at Amazon? There are so many to choose from, but I like the one you have. It's light weight and does the job! Thank you!
Thanks for watching my video. I bought my pet ramp years ago at a pet store, not on Amazon. Here is a link for “Dog Ramps” that are similar to the one I use that Petco sells online: www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/search?query=telescoping%20pet%20ramp
Hi guys. Don’t want to bore you with my issues but still haven’t been able to ride the new bike. Had set back and still no. Ops date . I told Lectric bikes they should watch your video on the no lift system after watching a young strong back demonstrating how light it was by pressing it like a weight lifter on their site. Most people would opt for your system over trying that any day. So keep up the great job with the videos through those I feel like I’m there too. Jay
@@Paul_Paula I gave you all the credit so maybe you’ll get big checks in the mail, you should. Kind of funny discussion over the holiday with friends who bought non folding bikes. They have over $8k in the two bikes rack cover etc. Class 1 only no throttle to help to get going . The wife hates her bike and just wanted a little bike like my wife’s 20” Ancheer fold up @ $650 from Amazon. My wife loves it and won’t let me get her anything else and has had nothing other than tires wearing quickly go wrong with it. We could by 6 Lectrics and have 5 in reserve for that kind of dough. Very entertaining out here.
Nice. I’ve heard those batteries are heavy. If yours is removable , would removing it make it significantly easier to handle the bike with or without the ramp?
Thanks Paul, my bike battery weighs 7 lbs, but it is not an easy task to remove it. So, I keep the battery installed in my bike, while loading and unloading.
Sorry, the product label is missing on my dog ramp. I ordered it on Amazon a few years ago, but it is not listed there any longer. Here is a link for “Dog Ramps” that are similar to the one I use that Petco sells online: www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/search?query=telescoping%20pet%20ramp
Perfect! Husband keeps trying to sell me on getting a carrier for the outside of the vehicle. I don't see how that helps with the weight of the bike. I love your idea.
Ingenious! I have been searching for a bike ramp to use on my existing bike ramp and none of them are universal of course. This solves my problem, I don't even need my old bike rack. Your right, it will also be more secure inside the SUV. Thank you!
My son called yesterday for Thanksgiving wishes and another way for your no lift slider. When we go north put everything in bins slide them in the side doors and out when we get there. I have a Pacifica van and side doors are even lower. We usually use bins anyway but can load them heavy now. Always too heavy suitcases same thing. Great stuff. Of course now we’ll have to bring a jet ski back to have when they visit in the winter. Just keeps getting better. Happy Holidays.
What is the brand of the ramp? Does the ramp have a carpet type material on the top? It looks like it is just right the thing I need. Thanks for the well done video.
Hi Lynne, I bought my dog ramp years ago, but here is a link Here is a link for “Dog Ramps” that are similar to the one I use that Petco sells online: www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/search?query=telescoping%20pet%20ramp
The label came off my dog ramp, but this company name is stamped on it “Solvit Pet Ramps”. I bought it about 5 years ago on Amazon and my exact model is not listed any longer, but similar ones are on Amazon. Thanks for watching the video.
Hi J & D, thanks for watching the video. I checked our dog ramp, but the company’s label is missing. Engraved in the plastic it says: “Pet Ramp”. I ordered it off of Amazon about 4 years ago.
This is a good idea. As much as it hurts my male pride to admit it, I'm really struggling to get my 75 lb escooter into the back of the SUV. I have a bike rack for my bike, so when I go riding by myself it's no problem. When my wife comes though, she takes the bike and I get the escooter, so I have to muscle it up there, and sadly I don't have the muscle I had 20 years ago. I just need to see if I can hook up the ramp with my bike rack installed as it would be too much of a hassle to take it off every time to put the scooter in. Anyway thanks for the good idea, I'm gonna look into this.
Thanks for sharing this very helpful information. We have a couple of Lectric bikes ordered, and finding your video will help with transporting the bikes. Very curious though on your bike seat. It looks super comfy. What brand is it?
Thanks for watching my video. Glad it was helpful, you will love the Lectric E-bikes you ordered. We replaced the stock seats on our bikes with the YLG oversized comfort seat from Amazon. Here is the ordering link: YLG Oversized Comfort Bike Seat Comfortable Replacement Bike Saddle Memory Foam Soft Bike Saddle Waterproof Universal Fit Bicycle Seat for Women Men a.co/d/gTrCVRH These seats are VERY COMFORTABLE to ride on!
Very smart! Thank you so much. Unfortunately my eBike doesn't fold so I have to take the front wheel off and manhandle it into the back of my Model Y. Great advise though.
Thanks for watching my video. We replaced the stock seats on our bikes with the YLG oversized comfort seat from Amazon. Here is the ordering link: YLG Oversized Comfort Bike Seat Comfortable Replacement Bike Saddle Memory Foam Soft Bike Saddle Waterproof Universal Fit Bicycle Seat for Women Men a.co/d/gTrCVRH These seats are VERY COMFORTABLE to ride on!
Old guys always work smarter, not harder.👍
Hi Frank, yeah us old guys have to work smarter! You are so right.
Nice I have a tall pick up and use a motorcycle double wide ramp from Harbor Freight I put the bike totes on a flat furniture dolly and roll them right up and in, nice job
You just saved me from messing my back up thanks
I got two tubs this morning for our Lites. Thank you.
That’s working with your mind not your behind 🤣
Just went to Wally World and bought 2 containers.I got home and was amazed at how easy and well it worked. My wife and I have been fighting the loading and unloading for years. Two tubs fit in the Bronco perfectly. Thanks
Glad to hear that Thomas, see you out there on the trails.
You might try waxing (just simple spray wax) the bottom of the plastic container. It will slide much easier. Good suggestion.
We just bought a similar ramp for our aging dog to get into the camper. We store the bike inside the camper for transport. You gave us the idea to load the bike easier by using the dog ramp. Thanks!
Wonderful, glad you got some ideas from it, blessings back to you.
Brilliant! I am new to the e-bike world and this is the best way to load my lectric bike! Thank you!
Great, thanks for watching, enjoy your new e-bike.
Great video! I would suggest, for myself, to push in lieu of pull. Pulling is a good way to injure intercostals and back. We don't want that while trying to stay fit! Thank you for the video! Well done.
I just watched this clip -- I'm 5 foot 2 inches tall, and I'm a 60 year old woman. There is No Way I could pull that contain up the ramp like he did, given his height and him being a man, having more body strength than I do.
So, I would be at the bottom of the ramp, pushing the container up the ramp. He does have a good procedure there for getting a heavy item up into a SUV
@@StormyPeakthe ramp needs to be longer so it's not such a steep hill to push the bin up.
Another guy said he uses bins with wheels built into them. Hmmm?
Yet another says he uses those furniture movers with wheels and rolls it right on up and in. I think the furniture movers would have to have a plate out on the back edge so the bin wouldn't slide off the furniture mover. A simple mod. Just a piece of wood sticking up from the back edge of the mover.
Best of luck! This has been a hurdle for many of us, I'm sure!
@@KOrnhOliO1 I worked for 25 years in my family's home furnishing store. We sold flooring, (carpet, vinyl, laminate..ect). Plus appliances, furniture, custom cabinets and window treatments.
I was one of the delivery 'men'....even though I was a woman, and as mentioned, only 5 foot 2 inches tall.
Of course, all the weight of a roll carpet or vinyl got tilted to my end when the person at the other end was a 6 foot tall installer.
But at least I always knew what side the compressor was on a chest freezer and took the lighter end...lol.
Anyway, in you talking about carts, I think the best thing for loading that bike would be a flat cart. Put the bin on the flat cart and roll it up the ramp. (We use to use flat carts all the time for moving larger rolls of carpet around.)
The cart, only being a few inches high could then just be stored to the side on end, along with the ramp and not take up a lot room.
If a pre-bought cart was too heavy, or too wide, for something like that bike, it would be very simple to just get a piece of plyboard, and 4 coaster type wheels and custom make one that would go up a narrower ramp.
@@StormyPeak yes, I have a furniture moving flat cart I got at harbor freight for very reasonable. It's got nice wheels that are very smooth and sturdy and swivel 360 degrees. That with a ramp would work wonderfully! Thanks for replying! 🙂
As an old guy who has to load two folding ebikes, just two suggestions. You need a strap on that pet ramp to prevent it from sliding off your tail gate and second, use a pool noddle on the e-bike when you fold it to prevent wear.
Good ideas, but my ramp is designed not to slip and it has never done so while loading or unloading our e-bikes. Some folding ebikes might benefit from putting some sort of padding between their frame while folded, but ours have not shown any wear from traveling to over 25 trailheads. I believe keeping our folded handle bars outside the bin helps guard against any frame surface rubbing.
Thanks for the great video! I use a similar method to load my Lectric. The only difference is that my bin has wheels & I roll it up the ramp into my SUV.
Thanks Ursula. We looked at bins with wheels, but they were too big for 2 of them to fit in our SUV.
What make and model tote??
My tote is a 45 gallon Husky
Thank you for making this video. I’ve been wanting an e-bike, but refusing to get one due to the weight. I could do this. Plus, it will keep any dirty chain from getting my car messed up because it’s inside the bin. Now, to measure my X3 cargo area and hope it’s tall enough.
That’s wonderful Ceci, glad this video opened that door for you. See you out on the trails.
You can fit 2 in an X3. We do it all the time.
Great idea! Dead lifting e-bikes is risky. As seniors are getting into e-biking, there are many opportunities for injury. Tips like this will help to insure many years of fun biking. Thanks for sharing your method of safe and easy loading!
You are welcome, see you out on the trails.
Thank you so much for this very smart idea..😁👍🏻👍🏻 I’m buying my first folding e-bike and I was wondering how I was going to get it into my SUV…work smart, not harder..❤️ it, watching from Petawawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
You are welcome Tamara, glad the video helped you… enjoy your new bike. 🚴
I just bought the same bike. this video is just what I needed. Thanks!
Good to hear, enjoy your bike… it is well engineered.
Thank you for this! It gives me hope to be able to take my bike camping with me. 😊
Awesome to hear, thanks for watching.
Absolutely genius!! I have a folding fat tire e-bike and a pickup truck. The bungee cord to hold the bike together and the bin to keep it secure is awesome for me. I can load it in the bin and basically strap down the bin. Thanks for sharing!!
Just got a folding bike from Lectric. Where/how do you secure the bungee cord?
Happy Thanksgiving Paul and Paula your video has made my upcoming holiday fantastic. Got all the pieces giving it all the test over the next few days and your video has made it possible for us and believe me so many others. I hope you don’t mind but I have sent your link to everyone I know with elective bikes. But this no lift idea can be made to load anything you can contain and slide up the ramp. Thanks again for sharing this simple and brilliant idea. Funny side note friends who have the larger super expensive bikes are trying to figure a way to do this, good luck to them.
Thanks again, Jay. I am glad you like working smarter, rather than harder. The ramp sure does save us from lifting the full weight of the bikes. Blessings on your Thanksgiving.
I opted for the Husky 45 gallon tote with wheels. Other videos highlight this. However, after watching this video I remember I had an old dog ramp in my storage. BRILLIANT. I load so I needed a good option to get it into the SUB. Ramp doesn’t take up much space at all and the Tote keeps everything neat and secure. It’s a bit awkward at first but what a great solution to a weighty problem.
Good to hear, glad the video was useful for you. I like your words: “a great solution to a weighty problem”.
Thanks for watching!
are you able to fit it in the 45 gallon tote fully assembled? I saw someon use a 50 gallon Craftsman tote for the Lectric 3.0 they had it folded but fully assembled and could contain entire thing in totoe. It did stick out above. and they did remove the seat i believe to get it into the back of their SUV. And they could fit 2 of them side by side in the back of the SUV.
I do have a ramp & Im gonna get a 45g husky bin with wheels. I only have a car trunk, but if the lid won't close all the way i can bungee the lid down.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and usually a senior can’t find it. Thank you, thank you! Just unpacked my white Lectric 3.0 and was about to follow the manufacturers instructions to have it overlooked and tighten anything necessary. I was wondering how the heck to get it to the bike shop and now I know. 🤗
There you go, Pat. An easier way to transport your new bike. Enjoy that beautiful 3.0 and have many fun hours on it.
Will do! Of course, ‘can’. Dictation always changes words.
Pat
@@patraspante I was _wondering_ about that! 😄 Here's a tip: You can edit and correct your comments by rolling your mouse over your comment and clicking on the three-dot menu icon that appears to the right of it. 😊
Sadly, my wife's e-bike is even heavier, larger and doesn't fold. It is a real problem to transport, even with the front wheel removed. And then there's my non-electric bike ...
However, I will look into using a ramp.
Using a bin is a fantastic idea! Thank you.
Good to hear, enjoy your bike.
I love your idea! Should work well with my Chevy Tahoe.
Thanks, glad it helped you.
Thank you for sharing your creative technique. I am interested in purchasing a folding bike like yours but my cars hatch is smaller than normal. How tall is the bike in the box when you put it in the back of your SUV?
Hi Richard,
It measures 33 inches in height with the handlebars folded down and the seat lowered. Glad you found the video helpful.
Thanks for great video. How high is your bike in tub with handle bars down. Wondering if it would fit in my Outback suv?
Hi Cheri, with the handlebars folded down you need 33 and 3/4 inches height opening in a SUV for this model Lectric e-bike to be able to slide in the rear of the vehicle.
Thank you.
Paul you have solved my issues of loading bikes, containing them, and no lifting. Thank you for this solution. Many will be helped. I have the same bikes . I am unable to ride for another 6 weeks and even then won’t be able to to lift this bike. I can now transport 4 bikes in a Pacifica easiliy. No lifting . Thank you for sharing. Jay Venice, Fl
Good hear Jay, glad this video was helpful. This method really protects my back from injury, when loading and unloading. See you out on the trails.
You know this all seems like common sense but there are many folks out there that are a bit short on common sense so for that I say good job!
Brilliant! Best Lectric bike transport video out there. We got our dog ramp on Amazon and a bin at Home Depot. We're ready to go without lifting!!! Thanks Paul and Paula!
That’s awesome to hear, see you out on the trails.
Thank you so much for sharing this!
TY This is a must see Vid for every folding E-Bike owner. FYI - Push Don’t Pull in to car…avoid hernias
Yes, this works for every kind of folding bike. Pulling up the ramp works better for me rather than pushing, because I have bad knees. But both pulling or pushing are better than lifting.
It’s great way to help people who has e-bike to upload to the car. Wonderful sharing 👍👍
Thanks for watching this video, we hope it will help others. Have a good weekend, see you out on the trails.
Do you have a link for the dog ramp please?
The label came off my dog ramp, but this company name is stamped on it “Solvit Pet Ramps”.
I bought it about 5 years ago on Amazon and my exact model is not listed any longer, but similar ones are on Amazon. Thanks for watching the video.
I do it like that minus the dog ramp. I also remove the battery to make it a little lighter. The ramp would make it even easier. Thanks for posting.
Hi John, glad you watched this video, the ramp does make it easier.
Finally back. Operation over and now doing 5 or 10 miles per day weather permitting and it has been spectacular. So thanks. For the kind support and of course the well done and informative videos. Jay
Good to hear, that your operation is behind you.
Good riding weather coming up… keep enjoying.
I just hapoened on your video while watching UA-cam on my Smart TV at home. I've been looking at E-bikes but because I have a disability, I didn't know how I would be able to load the bike into and out of my SUV. You even have the Bike that I'm interested in purchasing! Would you know how to secure my bike so it doesn't get stolen, once I get to my destination?
Hi Marilyn, at one Airbnb it had a garage, so we put our two bikes there to secure them. But most of the time we just put them back into our SUV to secure them. Most back windows of SUVs have heavily tinted widows, so people do not realize our 2 e-bikes are inside it. After taking many trips, we have never had a problem with people messing with them.
Also, hidden benefit that if the bike is wet (Rain / Snow / Mud) the tote will protect your interior as well
Can you please tell me specifically, which dog ramp you ordered from Amazon. Because I’m having a difficult time, finding one it is wide enough to accommodate the tote.
The label came off my dog ramp, but this company name is stamped on it “Solvit Pet Ramps”.
I bought it about 5 years ago on Amazon and my exact model is not listed any longer, but similar ones are on Amazon. Plus, if you google Solvit Dog Ramps, you can find other companies selling them. Thanks for watching the video.
Great idea i just got one of these bikes and they are pretty heavy.
Thanks for watching. A Lectric e-bike is well engineered and rugged, but is on the heavy side. Hope, I gave you some ideas on how to solve the weight problem in loading it in a vehicle.
@@Paul_Paula yes you did this helps alot thanks.
Good video old guys have trouble lifting heavy bikes onto a rack. Or you can buy a new self loading rack from Saris.
It has auto lift ...Myself, I bought a lightweight hybrid e bike under 38 pounds, Thanks for the tip ...Old guys rule!
Thanks, for watching and commenting.
Thank you very much! I am 80 and have the exact same bike. The ben and the ramp are a perfect solution.
Glad, these ideas helped you, enjoy riding your bike and taking it trails to ride it on.
Inclined plane. Great idea! It is one of the 6 types of simple machines that make work easier.
Yes, it really works well.
I wonder if a 2020 Cherokee is wide enough to handle 2 containers, side by side....???
Not sure.
I just got my bike and it’s heavy. Thanks for the tip.
You are welcome, glad you found the video helpful.
What e-bike do you have why did you choose that e bike? I’m looking for a e-bike. Thanks!
Hi Christina,
Shown in this video:
We purchased our e-bikes from Lectric, they ship them free and fully assembled right to your door. (Model XP 2.0 ST) The quality of the bikes is outstanding, they are very reliable and have excellent engineering. We love how they fold, two of them easily fit in our SUV for transporting to the bike trails. We am able to travel up to 35 miles on the new 14 amp extended range battery using the throttle only and 45 miles peddling with partial electric motor assist.
Now devise a way to do that with a Lectric cargo bike 😂
Clever idea, but I have another suggestion. Buy totes with wheels. Put something protective over the rear bumper, like an piece of carpeting, then just lift the wheeled end of the tote to the bumper... Happy travels!
I found that the wheeled totes were too big for my SUV when taking two of our bikes. Plus, you are still having to lift the bikes doing it the way you described.
That seat is impressive!
Very clever. Thank you.
a great idea, but I don't think mine will fit in a bin, should have bought a smaller one.
Thanks for watching, hope it gave some ideas.
I was waiting for you to pull the winch cable out of the hatch of your car. That's next - right?
Yeah, maybe on my next vehicle. Today, we are headed to Cades Cove in Gatlinburg, TN to ride our bikes. Staying at an Airbnb for 5 nights.
Thanks a million! I've been mulling over getting a folding e-bike for some time, but I couldn't see myself lifting a 70 pound bike into the back. Even if I were able to muster up the strength to do it, I know that the lift-and-lean required to put it in the SUV would destroy my back! Now I no longer have an excuse! (I'm looking at the Jasion X-Hunter, for the high-torque motor on our steep hills).
Enjoy that new ride, glad the video helped you.
Hi Paul , your solution to a weight problem is great. I just bought two lectric bikes xp 3.0 for my wife and me. I too have an Acadia and live in Fl. My question is does both your bikes fit in your Acadia with the dog ramp.
Thanks JT
Hi JT, yes both bikes easily fit in the back of my Acadia along with the ramp. Enjoy those new Lectric bikes, see you out on the trails.
At the Lectric store in North Phoenix, they display the folded ebike in a tool tub with rollers. Never thought about using a pet ramp.
The bin with rollers would be a good marriage with the dog ramp…. Glad you got something out of my video.
P.S Lowe's has a 60 gallon tote with wheels.
Thanks, but they are too big to fit both my e-bikes in my SUV.
I’m going to try this method, but see if I can get it into storage area of my motorhome by myself. Definitely cannot lift by myself, so this might work. My new 3.0 arrives tomorrow 🎉
Hope, sliding it up a ramp into your motor home’s storage area works for you. Enjoy that new 3.0 and have some wonderful adventures with it. Thanks for watching.
Will it fit into a sedan trunk or backseat? I drive a Hyundai Elantra
I am not sure, I have always loaded ours in the back of our SUV. Thanks for watching the video.
Paul,
Would your ebike and tote fit in your BMW X2? I'm considering to buy an X2.
Simon
My e-bike inside the bin is 39 inches tall.
@@Paul_Paula I guessed not
We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!
Here is a link for “Dog Ramps” that are similar to the one I use that Petco sells online: www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/search?query=telescoping%20pet%20ramp
Thank you! my husband and I just got our new bikes and were wondering about a solution because they weight 68 pounds each!! this is a great idea... thank you so much!!
You are welcome, hope you have fun on your new e-bikes. See you out on the trails.
I use a similar method for my tandem and stretch bikes. I have a 8 ft cargo bed on my pickup truck and the pickup truck tailgate is rather high. I use a folding 3 piece cargo ramp to load and unload my heavy long bikes. This ramp will definitely save one's back in the long run.
Sounds good, great.
@@roxannegordon6162 It saves my back because I don’t have to bend over and lift a 65 pound bike the height of my SUV’s bed.
Pretty Slick, thanks for the video. Too bad the ramp cost 130.00 on Amazon. As long as my back holds out, i guess I'll keep using it. Not doing too Bad for 76, counting my Blessings.
That is good thinking! We got full-size e-bikes, now need to spend $700 for the e-bike rack that has the ramp. Wondering why I didn’t stick with my original plan of your style of bike?
Can you tell me or post a link as to which pet ramp that is? Thanks!
Thanks for watching this video. The link for the dog ramp is in the video’s “description “.
Guess the handlebar won' fit inside the bin? Would be nice if it did.
It works better for us having the handlebars outside the bin, but you could buy a wider bin if you want them folded inside it.
Where did you get the ramp and what is the model/type?
Sorry, the product label is missing on my dog ramp. I ordered it on Amazon a few years ago, but it is not listed there any longer. Here is a link for “Dog Ramps” that are similar to the one I use that Petco sells online: www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/search?query=telescoping%20pet%20ramp
Hey guys I’m finally riding again and love it . Can’t get enough time in the saddle. Can’t wait to travel later this week to do some of the legacy trail. Trying not to overdo but hard not to. Finally have an ops date of 1/19/2023 so gotta get in shape for that and bike time will certainly help. Thanks for your kind encouragement and Merry Christmas. Jay
Good to hear, Jay. We hope you will have a great Christmas at your end.
Thank you. I'm shopping for an ebike and have considered the Lectric 3.0 just for the ease of putting in my Outback. I was thinking of a dog ramp too. I have a crappy back and really need to be kind to it if I'm to get any enjoyment in my old age. As to the Lectric, I'm hesitant as I have put a 750 watt minimum in my search. I've got some hills to contend with.
You are welcome Steve, glad you found this helpful. I am 75 years old, 6’ at 205 lbs and the 2.0 Lectric gets me up the hills with no problems. Plus, with a bad knee, I do throttle only with no peddling. The new and more powerful 3.0 Lectric should do even better on the hills. I used to lift my bikes into my SUV, but threw my back out, now I have solved that problem with the dog ramp and sliding the bins into my vehicle. Thanks for watching our videos.
An update. I now own two Lectric XP 3.0's. One for me and one for my wife. Plenty of power. Oh, and the back is fine now...for the time being.
3" wide vrs 4" wide - I wonder if that makes any difference.
4" wide (foldable) make these bike more of a full size bike as opposed to a 3" wide foldable. It is worth noting
Good idea! Could even be better with a bin with wheels. Now I really wish I had my ramp with me. It's 1400 miles away while I'm on the east coast...
Nicely done!! Thanx!!
Glad you got something from it.
What is the name of the ramp you bought from Amazon?
The label came off my dog ramp, but this company name is stamped on it “Solvit Pet Ramps”.
I bought it about 5 years ago on Amazon and my exact model is not listed any longer, but similar ones are. Thanks for watching the video.
So i just discovered the the big, round, plastic plate that came on the bottom of my Lectric wasn't just for packing purposes! Glad I hung onto it, lol!
Hi, love your video! What is the brand of the dog ramp you bought at Amazon? There are so many to choose from, but I like the one you have. It's light weight and does the job! Thank you!
Thanks for watching my video. I bought my pet ramp years ago at a pet store, not on Amazon. Here is a link for “Dog Ramps” that are similar to the one I use that Petco sells online: www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/search?query=telescoping%20pet%20ramp
@@Paul_Paula Thank you so much! I am about to buy a Lectric like yours and this a perfect way to load it on my husband's truck! Thanks again!
Any from Amazon that you would recommend?
nifty :)
Hi guys. Don’t want to bore you with my issues but still haven’t been able to ride the new bike. Had set back and still no. Ops date . I told Lectric bikes they should watch your video on the no lift system after watching a young strong back demonstrating how light it was by pressing it like a weight lifter on their site. Most people would opt for your system over trying that any day. So keep up the great job with the videos through those I feel like I’m there too. Jay
Thanks Jay, for pointing out the no-lift method to Lectric, maybe someday they will sell ramps.
@@Paul_Paula I gave you all the credit so maybe you’ll get big checks in the mail, you should. Kind of funny discussion over the holiday with friends who bought non folding bikes. They have over $8k in the two bikes rack cover etc. Class 1 only no throttle to help to get going . The wife hates her bike and just wanted a little bike like my wife’s 20” Ancheer fold up @ $650 from Amazon. My wife loves it and won’t let me get her anything else and has had nothing other than tires wearing quickly go wrong with it. We could by 6 Lectrics and have 5 in reserve for that kind of dough. Very entertaining out here.
@@jaygiltz2201 Thanks Jay and I agree the Lectric bikes are such a good value, we love our two.
Thank you..from queensland Australia
Good to hear from you, thanks for watching.
We use the bike rack solution with our Lectrics. The Lecric bikes are very heavy and your Tote approach makes them easier to handle.
Thanks Richard, see you out on the trails.
Nice. I’ve heard those batteries are heavy. If yours is removable , would removing it make it significantly easier to handle the bike with or without the ramp?
Thanks Paul, my bike battery weighs 7 lbs, but it is not an easy task to remove it. So, I keep the battery installed in my bike, while loading and unloading.
I use a heavy car truck mat ,fold lay bike on mat onto a 2x4 plywood, pull it into my mini culb man copper
Do you have a link for the dog ramp?
Sorry, the product label is missing on my dog ramp. I ordered it on Amazon a few years ago, but it is not listed there any longer. Here is a link for “Dog Ramps” that are similar to the one I use that Petco sells online: www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/search?query=telescoping%20pet%20ramp
Perfect! Husband keeps trying to sell me on getting a carrier for the outside of the vehicle. I don't see how that helps with the weight of the bike. I love your idea.
Good to hear Jess, thanks for watching my video… glad you liked this way of transporting the bikes… it really works well.
Cleaver, what if you had a trike?
Not sure about how it would work for a trike.
Paul thank you, this is a very helpfull idea. 👍👍👍
You are welcome Eddie, glad you got something from it.
Ingenious! I have been searching for a bike ramp to use on my existing bike ramp and none of them are universal of course. This solves my problem, I don't even need my old bike rack. Your right, it will also be more secure inside the SUV. Thank you!
Thanks Kathy, yes I love how the bikes are secure inside my SUV, while traveling.
My son called yesterday for Thanksgiving wishes and another way for your no lift slider. When we go north put everything in bins slide them in the side doors and out when we get there. I have a Pacifica van and side doors are even lower. We usually use bins anyway but can load them heavy now. Always too heavy suitcases same thing. Great stuff. Of course now we’ll have to bring a jet ski back to have when they visit in the winter. Just keeps getting better. Happy Holidays.
Excellent, we need to keep working smarter, instead of harder.
What is the brand of the ramp? Does the ramp have a carpet type material on the top? It looks like it is just right the thing I need. Thanks for the well done video.
Hi Lynne, I bought my dog ramp years ago, but here is a link Here is a link for “Dog Ramps” that are similar to the one I use that Petco sells online: www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/search?query=telescoping%20pet%20ramp
Very creative, low cost solution to a "weighty Problem". Very nice.
Thanks so much, good to hear.
You're a class act my friend, thanks for video.
Thanks Joshua, glad you liked this video.
Great Idea!!!
Do you have the link to the pet ramp?
The label came off my dog ramp, but this company name is stamped on it “Solvit Pet Ramps”.
I bought it about 5 years ago on Amazon and my exact model is not listed any longer, but similar ones are on Amazon. Thanks for watching the video.
Great idea! Can you share the brand and model of the pet ramp, please? Thanks!
Hi J & D, thanks for watching the video. I checked our dog ramp, but the company’s label is missing. Engraved in the plastic it says: “Pet Ramp”. I ordered it off of Amazon about 4 years ago.
Too bad the tote didn't have wheels.
Some plastic bins are available with wheels.
This is a good idea. As much as it hurts my male pride to admit it, I'm really struggling to get my 75 lb escooter into the back of the SUV. I have a bike rack for my bike, so when I go riding by myself it's no problem. When my wife comes though, she takes the bike and I get the escooter, so I have to muscle it up there, and sadly I don't have the muscle I had 20 years ago. I just need to see if I can hook up the ramp with my bike rack installed as it would be too much of a hassle to take it off every time to put the scooter in. Anyway thanks for the good idea, I'm gonna look into this.
Glad you found the video helpful and that it gave some good ideas.
Thank very good ideal
That’s great because I can’t lift it on my own thanks for this great idea
Thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful.
Thanks!😊
Thanks for sharing this very helpful information. We have a couple of Lectric bikes ordered, and finding your video will help with transporting the bikes. Very curious though on your bike seat. It looks super comfy. What brand is it?
Thanks for watching my video. Glad it was helpful, you will love the Lectric E-bikes you ordered. We replaced the stock seats on our bikes with the YLG oversized comfort seat from Amazon. Here is the ordering link:
YLG Oversized Comfort Bike Seat Comfortable Replacement Bike Saddle Memory Foam Soft Bike Saddle Waterproof Universal Fit Bicycle Seat for Women Men a.co/d/gTrCVRH
These seats are VERY COMFORTABLE to ride on!
Very smart! Thank you so much. Unfortunately my eBike doesn't fold so I have to take the front wheel off and manhandle it into the back of my Model Y. Great advise though.
Thanks.
Outstanding. Many thanks.
Glad you found my video helpful. Thanks for your encouraging words.
Do you have to remove the pedals?
Hi Danita, no on our Lectric e-bikes the peddles fold to a flat position for loading… thanks for watching.
What a great video, really appreciate it!! Hey what kind of seat is that?
Thanks for watching my video.
We replaced the stock seats on our bikes with the YLG oversized comfort seat from Amazon. Here is the ordering link:
YLG Oversized Comfort Bike Seat Comfortable Replacement Bike Saddle Memory Foam Soft Bike Saddle Waterproof Universal Fit Bicycle Seat for Women Men a.co/d/gTrCVRH
These seats are VERY COMFORTABLE to ride on!