Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack Review (with 2-Bike Add-on)
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- Опубликовано: 18 янв 2025
- This is my in-depth review of the Kuat NV 2.0 bike rack, to include the 2-bike add-on.
Rack provided by Rack Attack (www.rackattack.com), one of North America's largest provider of hitches, racks and cargo boxes.
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One warning, the horseshoe that holds the front tire must be nestled in tight to the fork and front tire in order to be fully functional. If you let it sit on top of the tire, with a gap to the fork, it will wiggle backward and be loose very soon after you start driving.
Have had the original NV for many years. Easily the best on the market. And a great review. Nice to see all the new features of the 2.0.
Clint,
I can't thank you enough for your videos.
61 years old, picked up a used 2001 Stumpjumper FSR XC from friend at San Falasco early this year and started riding at Markham Woods in Sanford.Feel in love with the whole concept of riding in the woods. Wasn't long before night rides were added and many trips to the woods. The 29er's were killing me so after watching many videos and bugging my LBS to death I decided on a 29" Kona Hei Hei. No big jumps for me at 61 and I moved up a speed and technical group in night rides. Since most of my riding will be done in Florida where it is mostly flat....except for the ROOTS, after watching your videos on trail vs XC it was easy for me to make a decision.
Your no nonsense approach and expert explaining of all aspects of biking has helped me tremendously!!!
Just wanted to say "Thank You" for all your efforts and time.
It is greatly appreciated!!
Ed
That's awesome and great to hear. Thanks so much for sharing.
I have this rack and love it. Simple to assemble, simple to use, and super stable.
I have been eying this rack for a while. Very nice. Your production qualities are getting higher.
Compare it with the Kuat Transfer model. They come in 1, 2, or three place models. I have the three place model and it is $250 cheaper than the two place one in this video. You can buy a couple bike stands for that price.
Crazy I just searched for this review and my man Clint just uploaded it! Thanks Clint!
I have had the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 for 3 years now, it is holding up great. No signs of corrosion, the finish looks excellent. I would like to add 2 things. 1. The box it comes in is designed to be used to hold things in place for assembly. 2. The NV 2.0 comes in 2 colors Metallic grey and Black, I have the metallic grey and it matches my Toyota perfectly.
Great video. I have the NV 2.0 with add on and love it. I had the original also and gave it to my sister as a Christmas gift when I upgraded. I also have the Kuat transfer and the roof cargo rack. All their products are high quality. I also picked up the tripod that holds the bike clamp which turns it into a stand alone work stand.
Hey Clint, I bought my NV2 over 3 years ago from my LBS. I can't tell you how satisfied I have been with this rack. I believe this rack made its competitors up their game! Like you said, very solid rack. I took 4 of my bicycles from Florida to Colorado & Minnesota last summer. Other than handlebars & seats needing a little rearranging not one problem!
Sweet. Thanks for the feedback.
@@ClintGibbs Thank you for your awesome review! This question is for both of you since you both use the 4-bike setup. When you have four bikes on there and you need to lower the rack to the lowest position in order to access the rear of the vehicle, how difficult/annoying is it to reach the lever to lower the rack? I'm deciding between this rack and the Thule T2 Pro XT, which has the release handle at the very end (on both the 2-bike and 4-bike setup), which seems to clearly be the easiest setup. I can't imagine it's easy to reach under 3 bikes to get to the lever on this Kuat rack... or is it not as difficult as it seems in my head?
regalpower To be honest, it’s not something I really do. I know that reaching the lever with no bikes on is easier than I thought it would be but I don’t really do it with bikes on it.
Very helpful video as I have a Honda Pilot as well! I got a great deal on the NV 2.0 at REI 20% off. This will be my first hitch rack I'm looking forward to having it for many years.
I’ve had this rack for a month or so and it is by far the most rock solid rack I’ve ever used. Bikes do not move once loaded and secured. So happy with my purchase and an to add the two bike extension. Pro tip.... register the rack and you get a sweet coupon for Kuat swag!!!
Great job. This is the only review I needed to see.
Great review! The bike stand is cool, but haven’t needed that yet. I’ve seen racks rust and plastic parts become brittle over time. This was the main reason I bought the 1up. All aluminum, super east to load and unload. I can haul my 20” bmx class bike and 24” cruiser easily and my MTBs. Only have to move the adjustment for the 20”. No additional parts needed and no other configure adjustments. The 1up is another great “no touch” option.
Keep up the great content and I look forward to your videos.
I’ve owned an NV and a Sherpa. Both are excellent racks!!!
Why would you choose the NV over the Sherpa? I'm almost ready to buy the Sherpa 2.0. I only carry one MTB at a time, 95% of the time. Any reason I should spend more for the NV? Many thanks.
Clint, another great review of a very good product. I considered the KUAT, however decided after using both (friends racks) on the 1-up for ease of use and just as secure. The 1-up rack I have will accommodate 3.25” tires and self centers tires/wheels 700c to 29er with no adjustment other than to close the wheel traps on both wheels adjusting left to right as needed (takes 5-10 seconds to lift and secure a bike). It will also hold a recumbent bike, articulate to provide access to the rear hatch, and is very light. I set it up for a single bike but can quickly and easily convert it to a 2 bike setup (2 bike with a 2bike add on for 4 is also available). Made in the USA!
Nice review.
You're the only CG worth watching.
That is one of the nicest racks i have ever seen. Awesome review.
Ha you said 70mph on the highway...... you know that aint true here in florida.
I'm a Küat happy customer 🚲😀 Nothing touches your bike frame 🙌
I have the same rack and have issues with 4 bike fitment. Handlebars meeting up and such. I did not realize the adjustment in the wheel tray was there. Thank you for that. I will get out the allen wrench later tonight and drop the last two and that should work well.
Thanks for your comment. I didnt watch the entire video but read your comment about the wheel tray adjustment. Game change!
Great review. I love it. Upgraded from 4 bike Thule Apex. It was annoying sliding my new Trek slash thru the arm. This saves me so much time and dont have to worry about Thule straps coming loose (It did a lot). It was on sale at REI 20% OFF. Also, bought the Cactus brother dolly to use it as a stand and for rolling it to the car as I have back issues.
Nice one Clint, thank you! Very well produced too.
Really cool. I own a Yakima Ridge Back for 5 bikes but I love to learn what is in the market and this baby really caught my attention when I visited REI. Thanks for sharing
GREAT REVIEW! Just purchased. Thank you.
Just got a 2 bike kuat rack. Agree with of the commentary. Expensive but well built and solid.
thats a sweet rack, love the workstand feature so much. if i didnt already have a 1 up, i would be on that
Looking forward to you changing your mind. :)
@@rackattackDOTcom lol
Got the same but in gun metal grey. Absolutely love it. Not so sure on the comment that it won’t take a 24” wheel as I carry my son’s Camber Grom which has 24” wheels and it fits fine. Nice review
Solid review bro, thanks!
Great job on this video!
Recent subscriber here... thank you Clint for the depth and detail you go into for these videos!
I almost bought the kuat. Very pretty, and looks well made/solid. I went with 1up. B/c 90% of my riding I am alone. So I use the single bike rack. And it only takes me 5 minutes to put the add-on when riding with my daughter. (And I like the two arms. Good video btw.
On a side note: for video topics/ideas. How about a “power meter video for dummies “? I have a power meter, but not sure how to get the most out of it. Not too many videos on it.
Kuat really makes a great looking rack! Thanks for showing all the features. There’s a few deal breakers that keep me from buying one unfortunately. I can’t fit the lock on the locking hitch pin on my vehicle due to the location of the trailer plugin and having the lever to raise and lower the rack in that location just doesn’t work for my wife. Our T2 classic has both of these issues and that’s a big part of why I am looking to upgrade.
Awesome product!
Here for Opening music..but the rack is cool.
This is one of the many good racks out there. The most sturdy, no BS rack out there though is the Oneup rack. Literally nothing touches your frame, nor rim. Its all tire. No rubber straps even touching the rim. I did all the shopping between Kuat, Thule, then came across Oneup back when I was doing the hardcore research about a year ago. Its all aluminum, very well machined, and it will last forever. Check them out before you decide on Kuat or Thule.
I love mine. It’s the best.
My only issue or wish was to have one key for the locks. I purchased the both the hitch and add-on to get the 4 bikes but the locks have different keys. Wish I had one key for all the locks. Other then that absolutely love this rack.
If you order both at the same time, we'll make sure the lock cores match. And even if you order separately and tell us the key number, we have enough stock to match it up. I guess that's water under the bridge since you are already set up but just to let you know it's possible!
@@rackattackDOTcom thanks for the feedback. Great info for others looking to buy and impressive online support from Rack Attack.
@@michaelblack4993 Happy to help! Thank you!
Due to the work stand feature. Im sold.
The rack looks amazing. Shame you can’t get it in the UK. Plus here it would need rear lights and a number plate in both positions. Still an incredible rack ❤️👍
Hey Clint, once the bikes are on, can you get the tailgate of your Pilot open? I have a 2020 Highlander and any rack that renders my cargo area useless is a no-go. Thanks!
Yes, if you drop the rack down.
I bought a new bike rack with add on, it is so heavy. It is a Thule T2. It to ratchets into the hitch and it is a very steady and heavily built bike rack. It also has a lock on the hitch and you can also lock the bicycles however the locks are not very secure, would be easily hacked by a Thief. And yes those whide bars are a pain
Have a kuat sherpa.
Love it.....
Fantastic
Yoooo, back again!!! lol this will be a long one lmao
I know you're not a gravel/road rider, but if you had to choose, what is one bike that can do it all?
50-70% road & 30-50% gravel and/or mtb paths.
I used to have a cannondale synapse carbon and it was amazing, just a bit too "springy" for me. Although I do want something that can snap into action, I like stability and not fearing for my life going down a hill 😂
I'm considering a new purchase, and there are a few I'm looking at and a few feature's I'd like:
- Aluminum frame (Unless carbon won't crack on me from a spill lol)
- Thru axles
- Clearance for 38/40c tires(I think that's plenty, right?) What would even be the 29er equivalent for a gravel bike? like...29ers to c tires...?
- Complete shimano tiagra/105 groupset preferably
- I really like the Giant D-fuse seatpost from what I see.
- Hydraulic disc brakes - unless you'd like to convince me I'd be better with mechanical.
- More of a relaxed geometry.
Options:
***I think the shops near me try to always put a matching shimano crankset on their bikes, so I tried to look past that in these specs.
- Giant Contend Ar 1 2020
- Giant Contend Ar 2 2020
- Giant Contend SL 2 disc 2020 (if it can fit bigger tires)
- Giant Toughroad SLR GX 1 2019 model (no thru axles, but how much of a difference does it make? idk)
- Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019
- Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2020 (highest cost I want to pay)
- Giant Revolt Advanced 3 2020
- Trek Checkpoint AL4 2019
- Trek Checkpoint ALR4 2019
- Trek Checkpoint ALR5 2020
Thank you in advance!!!
I have the Kuat Transfer and I absolutely love it. I know what Im buying if I need to upgrade!! I might put a red flag 🚩 on the rearmost bike just so people understand how far back that rack is sitting.
Good idea with the red flag! It does stick out quite a bit!
I just picked up a transfer two as well. Really happy with it so far!
Is this your main bike rack now or are you still using the Yakima Dr? Any long term issues / annoyances with the Kuat?
Dr. Tray for my car, Kuat for the family SUV. No complaints with the Kuat
The adjustment knob sits about 18" (I think) back from the center of the hitch pin hole and has no guard. On the Thule XT Pro, it's closer to 12" and has a robust gurad against ground strikes. This affects the car's departure angle which is absolutely an issue in Utah especially on some of the roads in southern Utah like around Moab and St. George. That seems to be the limiting factor on a 2 bike rack, as the rack is higher.
The Kuat NV 2 works well for me. Very solid and secure!
Great video. I just got my NV 2.0 and it was easy to set up. Put a couple of our bikes on it and it was easy to get everything set up. We do have an ebike that has a fender. How do you set the arm when a bike has a fender? And tips?
Great review. I have NV 2.0 for number of years. Worked fine with my road bikes and until I got TT bike with 82mm 808 Zipp NSW wheels. The rear wheel strap can't reach the clip.. if it is just 1in longer it would :(. I did buy fat wheel bike extensions and use it but it is too long and I have two straps next to each other, almost identical length competing for the clip. Wish Kuat people sell deep carbon wheels strap instead long fat tire one...
Hey, great videos. Have you made one explaining mtb pivots? Single 4bar, etc
Ive had this rack for one year. One of the ratchet arms spring broke after a few months use. The lock mechanism froze on the other tray, and the rear tire secure mechanism also broke. I like the rack, but I would 100% go with 1up over this. Pals I regularly bike with has it and is a simpler and lighter system.
I had this rack and it's good. But, I went to a new vehicle with a 2" receiver and had to purchase a new rack. Went with a 1up and like it alot more.
Clint, thank you for a very thorough review of the rack! Is this now going to be your primary rack?
For our SUV this will definitely be our primary rack. For my Honda Accord I have to use a 1.25 inch rack, which is currently a Yakima Dr Tray.
@@ClintGibbs A great option as well!
Hey Clint. Do you think this is the nicest 4 bike hitch rack on the market? I know you've tested a few now.
As far as finish and detail and features, yes I think it is one of the nicest ones in the market. The only one that I may put above it is the Mach 2 by Quickr Stuff. But that one won't be available for a while due to material constraints. I've got one on order to test and review when it's finally available.
pretty much looks like a perfect bike rack.
We certainly think so! But we might be biased. :)
I went with the three place Kuat Transfer model instead. It is a really nice rack. I like it that the bikes do not sit level. They sit slightly tail low so that with multiple bikes on, the bars clear the seat of the next bike. Compared to the One-Up rack, I like Kuat better. The One-Up design has the bikes sitting level and are more prone to bar to seat interference. I elected not to go with this exact Kuat model in the video because for the price difference, it ended up being a really expensive bike stand option. Totally not needed for the cost compared to the three place Transfer model. The rack lives on the back of my car virtually permanently and it works great. Basically the one in the video is $250 more and it only holds 2 bikes but you get a bike stand. My biggest complaint is the rear wheel straps. They fit up to a MTB wheel. To fit a fat bike you need to buy a $20 strap extender. Come on Kuat, just make the strap a few inches longer and be done with it. It is like $.02 worth of extra plastic to fit all tire sizes without having to use an expensive add-on.
Totally agree with other Kuat alternatives - this one is really their high-end option. And it would indeed be great if they included the strap that fits all sizes - we actually already passed that feedback along to our very good friends at Kuat. PS: Let me know if you still need the strap and I can check if we have any open box lying around.
One up all the way, it is setup on an angle so that bikes dont touch each other.
@@JulianoGSF from my experience first hand loading friends one up racks there are two level and parallel trays that contribute to seat/bar interference. Maybe it depends on what model you have. I don't like the two bars of the 1up because of rear fender issues. The hold down arm over the rear wheel won't work right with a fender. Also the 1up won't fit fat bikes unless you buy their arm spacer. Kuat needs that strap extender though as I said, but that is really easy. I bet they will just make longer straps in the future as many people complain about this.
Thanks for the video. Would this work with 4 ebikes?
According to Kuat it can carry bikes up to 60 pounds each.
Just to add in, since I'm looking at racks for a new Subaru....The limiting factor for ebikes may be maximum "tongue weight". A 100 pound rack + 4 (60 pound ) ebikes is 340 pounds. On my 2018 Outback, the max tongue weight is 270 pounds, so that's a NO. On my new Outback, the max tongue weight is 380 pounds - a YES. So it depends on your vehicle limitation as well as the rack limit.
I'm super interested in this rack but I'm worried about how much storage space it takes up. How do you store it?
2 bike or 4 bike version?
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@@ClintGibbs 2 bike and eventually 1 addon
The rack dolly that I showed in the video I sent you is a great way to store the rack.
What do you think about this one vs the 1up bike rack?
I have not tried the 1-up rack yet but to me the biggest disadvantage is making adjustments every time you put a bike with different wheel sizes, which I do a lot.
I saw a video of a while back that showed a kuat bike rack that had an adjustment for dropping one of the bikes down a little ways to prevent it from rubbing the other bike. Is that the NV 2.0?
Yes. You can adjust the trays up and down.
With the adapter will it work for 20 and 24 inch 2.6 kids bikes? Sick of having to lift the kids bikes on the roof of the suv. Also I assume the cable lock is to weak to say leave the bikes locked that way overnight at a hotel? Could you do a “bike security when traveling” video? I am to Paranoid to let my mountain bike out of my sight.
Yes, you have to get the adapter but it will work.
So what do you do if loading bikes with front fenders. Buy the rack for your fenderless bikes but when your friend shows up with a large front fender????
Just bought this 4 bike rack this weekend and appreciated the info in this video. I have 2 questions:
1. My ebike is 50lbs, can I safely put it on my 4 cradle rack with three 35lbs bikes? Total weight does’t exceed 160lbs, but not all bikes are 40 lbs.
2. My ebike has a front fender, do I put the horseshoe support close to the fork (over the fender), or should the horseshoe support grip the tire treads directly at the far end of the fender?
Thanks everyone!
Yes, you can put the e-bike on first and then three other bikes. You can put up to 60 lb each on the first two trays.
Also, you really need to have the arm no more than an inch or 2 from the fork. It's in other words it should not extend beyond the top of the tire. If your fender is short, you could put it on the tire. Otherwise you need to put it on the fender itself.
Would liked to have seen how the add-on separates
Kuat provides 2 Allen wrenches (6 and 8mm) to help with the bolts/nuts. After removing the endcap, there are 2 long bolts that run the length of the Center support beam. There's also a spacer collar that helps align the 2 sections. Definitely easier to show than explain.
www.kuatonline.com/pub/media/products/guides/user-guides/nv-add_on-2-user_guide.pdf
www.kuatonline.com/pub/media/products/guides/fit-guides/nv-2-add-on-fit_guide.pdf
Hi Clint, does the front wheel attachment need to come in contact with the front of the fork on a Road Bike? Asking cause I don't want the rub
No, you can leave it about half an inch to an inch from the fork if you push down really hard. There's still a chance that it may move but I generally don't have it touch the fork. But keep in mind I'm using a gravel bike or a mountain bike so there are some knobs to hold it in place.
Can you please say what is the bike model in the video? I am interested
Which one?
@@ClintGibbs the one @5:30 minutes, really sleak. Can you please tell
@@bluzane Niner RIP 9 29er
@@ClintGibbs Thank you soo much. I am getting that bike. Looks amazing
I wonder if this would work on the back of an FJ Cruiser? Just worried about it clearing the full-size spare.
I would contact Rack Attack or Kuat to find out.
It can work but it depends on the exact setup and measurement. Measure from the center of the hole in the hitch to the end of the tire. You can hold a stick against the tire so there's a point that lines up horizontally with the pinhole.
The 4 bikes themselves weighed about how much total?
About 120 pounds
HI, question: Can you use the two-rack and basically leave it on your vehicle, and just add the two-bike attachment on and off from the rack while it's installed on the vehicle? Reason being, sometimes we will go with only 2 bikes, and sometimes with 3 or 4. Would like to not have to put on and take off the entire 4-bike rack, but rather put it on in phases. Does that make sense? Thanks.
I would like to know the answer to this question too
you can do it by unscrewing 2 connection bolts. But takes probably 10ish mins to do it so if you want to do it often, count on this procedure...install/uninstall
Is your hitch for the Pilot oem or aftermarket?
After market
@@ClintGibbs I was worried aftermarket hitch sits too low and the rack would scrape on incline of driveway but it appears with rack down, it sits higher then the hitch
When 4 bikes are on does it stick out far from the car? I live in Los Angeles and worry about driving it in traffic.
They do stick out but so do two bikes. If someone were going to rear end you I don't think it would matter if the bikes stuck out a couple more feet. I mean issues leverage. You want to make sure you have a hitch receiver that has at least 350 lb tongue weight.
@@ClintGibbs Got it! Thank You!
@@ClintGibbs One final question is would you say this bike rack is overkill if you just own an average bike and have no interest in spending over $500 on a bicycle?
@@Severinmusic it really just depends on your budget. It's one that will last a very long time and you don't have to worry about the stability. But if you're on a tight budget one of the best ones out there is the one by performance bike. It's the transit flatbed 2DLX
@@ClintGibbs thank you
What is used instead of a tow bar to mount the rack to the underside of the car?
On some vehicles the hitch receiver bolts onto the undercarriage of the car.
Im a new owner of A Kuat NV base model with the add on, yesterday was the first day I had all 4 bikes on, whats the easiest way to access the rear door with the bikes installed on the rack?
Try dropping the rack lower with the lever. Just let it down easy because it can hit the ground.
My focus is the weight that my hitch and rack can hold. I have a 2009 Subaru Impreza hatchback, with an aftermarket hitch with the small 1 1/4” receiver. I have a Thule 3 bike rack and I carry three road bikes. I plan to buy an e bike and I’m told I will need a new rack. The rack reviewed here or the three bike rack referenced in a comment, seems to fit my needs. My concern is how much weight my hitch and this rack will hold safely. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
That's a good question and I'm not really sure of the answer. My Honda Accord has a 1.25-in receiver and I don't think I would want to put more than about 60 lb worth of bikes on it. I think one ebike close to the car would be okay. I wouldn't put anything else on it. That's my opinion but I would ask someone who installs hitches.
Hey Mark! The 1.25 inch NV 2.0 can accommodate 2 bikes of up to 60 lbs but that pushes the limit of the trailer hitch. Our in-house recommendation is not to exceed the total weight of 100 lbs on a class 1 hitch assuming the tongue weight is 200 lbs (check with your hitch manufacturer). What is the exact model of the rack you currently have?
Can this rack be tilted back when loaded with 4 bikes to be able to open the rear hatch? Was just wondering if it is possible to do it (I know its possible on the 2 bike version but how about the 4 bike version)?
Yes, but keep in mind it will hit the ground so if I'm on pavement I usually put a towel down for the rack to rest on. Not crucial but I don't want it to get scratched up.
Could the trunk open with the bikes on the rack?
The rack lower is down so yes you can. It may be hit or mess with four bikes but definitely with two.
Hi sir can u help me out with my final decision for 4 bike rack between Thule xt prop add on or kuat nv2.0 which one would you choose for toyata highlander
Go with the Kuat. They have a finish and quality that is the best in the industry.
@@ClintGibbs thank you for help sir 🙏👍
Great rack, but man is it awkward to store, take-off, and put back on.... I need to step up my strength training for sure! To be clear, I have the 2-Bike add on.
I have something that I'm going to review in a week or two that may make it a lot easier for you.
1Up USA makes the best bike racks. All the parts are replaceable and no plastic. Most other racks are going to break and you will be unable to source parts.
Clint undecided between Kuat and Yakima Dr Tray updated please help
Dr Tray is lighter and therefore easier to manage when off the vehicle. If you have a 1.25 receiver you can also do a third bike add-on for the Dr Tray. Kuat is just going to need more solid. I also like the way the Dr tray allows you to position the bikes with more space between them.
I have been looking to get Kaut NV 2.0 or the Saris Superclamp EX4 anyone have a comparison?
They are both great!
Saris: costs less, sticks out less, lighter.
Kuat: more flexible (can switch to a 2-bike mode), has the bike stand
Is this a 1.25 hitch size?
No, 2”. You cannot carry do the 4 bike option with a 1.25 inch
@@ClintGibbs I just bought a Rav4 Hybrid and looking to buy a Curt hitch, but don't know what is the best hitch class for a hybrid and I'll only be getting a bike rack for 2 bikes. What do you recommend for my situation?
@@calimade8136 One-up makes really good racks, although I've yet to own one. I currently have a Yakima Dr. Tray which I can highly recommend. It's fairly light compared to others in its class, works well and has the option of buying a third tray if you want to carry three bikes. I wouldn't carry three Enduro bikes on it but you could add a lighter bike on the outside
Anyway this rack can be used on bikes with fenders.
I was close to ordering this until I realized it is only compatible with 20" and up and requires an adapter for smaller bikes.
The adapter only takes about 10 seconds to put on.
@@ClintGibbs I have two 18 inch kids bikes. My point was that 20 is the smallest.
@@mct8888 oh, yeah. I gotcha now. One option that's economical is the Performance TransIt.
@@ClintGibbs thanks for the suggestion. I’m going Saris Superclamp EX.
The bike rack is cool but costs more than my two bikes combined. Trying to find a rack similar to this that 's a little more affordable yet holds 2-4 bikes.
It's definitely the top-notch option of the rack world hence the price tag. This is a great overview of some of the most popular options: www.rackattack.com/blog/what-bike-rack-fits-my-car/
I was about to ask how a gravel bike fits on it.🙊
just needs something to warn me when I forget to buckle the back tire and it would be perfect.
We can send a car to follow you around and honk when that happens? Joke aside, it is easy to forget. Although usually not as bad as driving into a garage with a bike on a roof rack.
Only problem is that they are not road legal because they block visibility of your license plate... It's incomprehensible to me that they don't make these including an illuminated plate holder and extra brake/indicator lights like in Europe.
The QuickrStuff Mach 2 has a feature that allows you to move the license plate from the vehicle to the back of the rack in seconds. I think more racks need this.
?????
I just bought SARIS MTR-2
10/17/2021 Carry two RAD E Biked.
And a bolt broke off holding the tire tire. Our first trip to FLORIDA from Mi. LUCKLY I had bikes over strapped together and didn't loose them.
Anybody had an experience of broken bolts? I am running scared.
THANK YOU
Ronald L.. P.
One Up rack is setup on an angle that way the bikes won't touch each other.
All high quality alluminum components.
One up do make the best racks out out there. The term "over made" is legitimate with them. They are very basic but they are the only rack where nothing at all touches your bike, not even your rim.
I love my 1up rack and how it matches my car that is also made out of 8020.
I bought a Kuat 2-bike rack a few years ago for about $500 at a local bike shop. Although it still works pretty well, after a few years of gentle use, the whole thing rattles, shakes and wobbles to a really unreasonable degree. I really don't trust that it will securely hold bikes for anything other than a very short trip. I have some short videos that demonstrate how "rickety" it is now with gentle shaking by hand:
ruclips.net/video/3wPEXDXWlMg/видео.html
I was thinking about buying a new 3-bike carrier, but I'm going to go with Thule or Yakima at this point.
I think Kuat NV 2.0 is more robust. The Saris MTR is also very sturdy. But the 1UP USA rack and Mach 2 (this one is hard to get due to production constraints right now) are probably the most durable from what I've seen.
Very nice product, but is definitely way out of my budget.
My search continues.
It looks really heavy without the bikes.
If you live up north and ride below freezing do not get this rack. When water gets in the ratcheting arms they will not work or move until they are thawed.
I have it fir about 10y live in Chicago...never happened 👍
@@alexbojanic7363 If you had it for 10 years you must have the older version. That was was much better engineered.
That would make it $1200 dollars 💸
The police will get you for obstructing the liscence plate and rear tail lights.
Arcturus, I’ve not experienced that in 30 years nor have any of my riding buddies expressed a problem with LE while transporting bikes or just an empty rack folded in the up position. Could be a local or state LE enforcement issue.
I've been pulled over for that very reason. I now have an off-the-shelf set of lights & license plate which straps to the last bike and plugs into the socket you would use when towing a trailer. Much safer IMO when the brake and indicator lights are clearly visible.
$650 HA! I just paid $750 talk about price increase geez
Thumbs down for ad.
Teri, sorry we got in a way of your viewing experience. We hope a short mention of us wasn't too bothersome.
If it weren't for the ad I wouldn't have a rack to review. It's a very fair arrangement.