Best Car Racks for Mountain Bikes: ERIK’S Car Rack Guide

Looking for the best car rack to transport your mountain bike? Check out this episode in our ERIK’S Car Rack Guide video series to see which bike rack is best for your car, pickup, SUV, or other vehicle!
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The sun is shining and the trails are open-now is the perfect time to take your mountain bike to your favorite trailhead, near or far! When transporting your mountain bike, confidence is key: having a solid platform and secure locks and mechanisms is important to keep your bike safe on its way to your next adventure destination. You want your mountain bike to take a beating on rugged terrain, not when it’s hooked up to your car rack.
That’s why the racks in this video feature foolproof shepherd’s hooks that attach to your front wheels and multiple points of contact to make sure your mountain bikes are securely fastened. None of these racks clamp directly onto the frame of the bicycle, making them ideal for carbon-frame MTBs or any other material (aluminum, titanium, steel, etc.).
Here are the car bike racks featured in this video:
Thule T2 Pro XTR
Kuat Piston Pro X
Kuat NV 2.0
Thule GateMate Pro (tailgate pad)
We’ll also discuss the Thule Gate Mate Pro, which is a tailgate pad for pickup trucks, providing an easy and affordable option for transporting mountain bikes.
The video covers the various quirks and features of each of these racks, including the following:
Refined frame ergonomics
Specific locking mechanisms, including shepherd’s hooks and wheel straps
Size and number of bicycles that can be carried
Storage and transportation capabilities
Press play and find out everything there is to know about the best car racks for your mountain bike. Then shop ERIK’S online or visit a store near you to get set up before your next summer vacation!
Timeline
00:00 Intro
01:11 T2 Pro XTR
03:13 Kuat Piston Pro X
06:22 Thule GateMate Pro (tailgate pad)
07:23 Outro
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