Buzz Rack Buzzy Bee Platform Towball Bike Rack

The Buzz Rack Buzzy Bee is a simple, strong, and secure towball mounted platform bike rack offering excellent value for money.

The Buzzy Bee offers convenient mounting, basic functions, and compact storage. The rubber pad provides a good solution for mounting carbon frames as it does not apply pressure to the carbon tubes.

Not suitable for trailers, campers, or RV's

Who's this item for: These racks are perfect for anyone looking for a compact platform rack with a lightboard sturdy rack to transport bikes up to 20kg in weight.

How many bikes does it carry: 2 or 4 bikes depending on the model.

How does it carry them:

• The wheel holders will accommodate most wheelbases, even small children’s bikes. You can reverse the wheel supports for the really small bikes.
• The long rubber-padded wheel straps hold tyres up to 3.25” wide; pull on them to tighten, and use the quick release to loosen
• The Buzzy Bee is entirely suitable for carbon frame bikes; the rubber bike frame pads and high resistance straps hold any type of tube firmly but gently.
• The down tube size is limited to 75mm diameter (3″); whatever bikes you have, always load the heaviest bikes nearest to the car

How much weight can it carry:

• 2-bike: The maximum permitted load is 40kg, with no bike weighing more than 20kg
• 4-bike: The maximum permitted load is 60kg, with no bike weighing more than 20kg

E-Bike rated: Not specifically, but the rack can handle bikes up to 20kg in weight

How does it mount to the car: The patented conical fitting fits to all tow balls, even to ones that don't quite meet standards for neck length or ball diameter.

Does it tilt or swing to gain access to the vehicle: No, the Buzzy Bee doesn't have a tilt function.

What size bikes (wheel base) can it carry:

• 10" wheels - min wheelbase: 61cm - max wheelbase: 91cm
• 26" wheels - min wheelbase: 86cm - max wheelbase: 114cm
• 29" wheels - min wheelbase: 91cm - max wheelbase: 119cm

What is the max tyre size: Max 3.25" width

How much does it weigh / dimensions (width x depth x height):

• 2 bike: 88 x 58 x 70 cm (Height 24cm when folded) - 8.5kg
• 3 bike: 88 x 96 x 74 cm (Height 28cm when folded) - 15.5kg

Does it fold up for storage: Yes, it folds down a bit.

Does it include a lock: The rack itself locks to the towball but there is no included function to lock the bikes onto the rack.

Does it have an integrated licence plate holder / brake / reverse lights: Yes, The Buzzy Bee includes a lightboard and a space to mount a number plate.

Plug Type: Comes with a 3 function 7 pin flat plug to suit AUS/NZ vehicles.