
News + Trends
Thok E-Bikes launches partially customisable frame kit on the market
by Patrick Bardelli

Push Components presents the third generation of the modular, off-road bike carrier "Push Rack" for panel vans. It enables the transport of various bikes without conversion.
Camping holidays without a bike are only half the fun for many people. There are many solutions for transporting your bike to your holiday destination. However, carriers for the rear door or trailer coupling take up space when they are not in use.
The Bavarian company Push Components has a space-saving solution. The modular rear carrier system is called «Push Rack» and is designed for panel vans.
«Push Rack» is based on rails from Airline, Thule or Fiamma, on which you can mount special carriers for bikes, e-scooters or children's bike trailers. Up to four bikes with a total weight of 100 kilograms can be hooked in vertically. The carrier itself should only weigh two kilograms per bike.

The bikes are fixed to the handlebars and rear tyres. According to the manufacturer, they do not slip even when riding off-road. The same applies to skis and snowboards.
«Push Rack V3» is designed to be suitable for all types of bikes. This also applies to off-road bikes with wide handlebars, 29-inch wheels and long wheelbases. Conversion for different bike types is not necessary. Despite the rack and bikes being fitted, the rear doors of the vehicle should remain easy to open.
My assessment: A big plus point of the push rack system is that you can remove each bike separately and secure it against theft directly on the rack.

Prices for the modular system vary depending on the package. Push Components has airline rails on sale from 200 euros. The actual bike carrier with handlebar and tyre holder is available from 180 euros. Accessories such as carriers for e-scooters or snowbags are also available on sale.

In my opinion, the concept is interesting for you if you have airline rails mounted on the rear of your camper anyway and regularly want to transport four bikes
It poses a potential challenge for people who are not so tall: the bike handlebars are hooked up high on the vehicle. You should have that on your mind.
The third generation of the system should be able to accommodate different tyres without conversion. However, this probably does not apply to plasticmudguards or attachments on the handlebars.
When I was a toddler, I already knew my neighbour's car was a VW Golf GTD. And I've never lost my passion for cars, motorcycles and vans. Having worked as an automotive journalist for 15 years, I'm also interested in anything to do with camping, tinkering, gardening and DIY.
From the latest iPhone to the return of 80s fashion. The editorial team will help you make sense of it all.
Show all