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Comparing Hitch Bike Racks

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Hitch Bike Rack
Top Pick Award
Best High End Hitch Bike Rack
 Editors' Choice Award
Best Hitch Rack Under $1000
 
Price $1,098 at Evo
Compare at 3 sellers		$1,191 at Amazon
Compare at 5 sellers		$629.97 at Evo$599.89 at REI$689.00 at REI
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Pros Tire only Contact, Quick load/unload, Excellent security features, versatile fit, 67lb per bike limitNo frame contact, easy loading/unloading of bikes, great security features, integrated brake lights, wide range of bike fitHighly stable, can accommodate heavy bikes, optional ramp, integrated lock loopErgonomic tilt lever, durable finish, works with fat tires, no tools required to installLightweight, simple, foot pedal tilt mechanism
Cons Expensive, One color, Ramp is aftermarket, Can be foiled by iceVery expensivePricey, heftyLarge footprint, hefty, costlyLacks versatility, expensive, 40 lbs per bike weight limit
Bottom Line If you can do without the LED taillights and Kashima-coated sliders, this is the best rack you can buyIf you're willing to spend top dollar for the best, this model should be at the top of your listA burly and awesome hitch rack designed to accommodate heavy bikesThis versatile, user-friendly hitch rack is our favorite we've testedA lightweight hitch rack with some nice features and a good-looking powder coat finish
Rating Categories Kuat Piston Pro Kuat Piston Pro X Yakima Stage Two Thule T2 Pro-XTR Kuat Sherpa 2.0
Ease of EveryDay Use (20%) Sort Icon
10.0
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9.0
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8.0
Ease of Removal and Storage (20%)
6.0
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9.0
Versatility (20%)
9.0
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6.0
Security (20%)
9.0
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8.0
Ease of Assembly (10%)
8.0
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Durability (10%)
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Specs Kuat Piston Pro Kuat Piston Pro X Yakima Stage Two Thule T2 Pro-XTR Kuat Sherpa 2.0
Bike Capacity 2 (Up to 4 with add-on) 2 (Up to 4 with add-on) 2 (Up to 4 with add-on) 2 (Up to 4 with add-on) 2
Lock? Locking hitch pin, security key, and 12mm security cable Locking hitch pin, security allen cam, and 12mm security cable Locking hitch knob and security cable Yes Yes
Rack Weight 62 lbs 11 oz 63 lbs 11 oz 63 lbs 8 oz 51 lbs 32 lbs
Max Weight Per Bike 67 lbs (42 lbs RV) - dedicated 2" receiver version only, 60 lbs per bike - 1.25" receiver version 67 lbs (42 lbs RV) - dedicated 2" receiver version only, 60 lbs per bike - 1.25" receiver version 70 lbs (60 lbs RV and 42 lbs Off-Road rated) 60 lbs 40 lbs
Min/Max Wheel Size 20" to 29" 18" to 29" 20" to 29" 20" to 29" 20" to 29" (20" to 24" require adapter)
Max Wheelbase 53" or 1,346mm 53" or 1,346mm 52" or 1,320mm 50" or 1,270mm 47" or 1,194mm
Max Tire Width 5" 5" 3.25" (up to 5" with fat bike kit) 5" 3"
Other Sizes Available? Comes in 1.25" and 2" receiver sizes, 1 and 2 bike add-ons sold separately Comes in 1.25" and 2" receiver sizes, 1 and 2 bike add-ons sold separately Comes in 1.25" and 2" receiver sizes, 2 bike add-on sold separately Yes, 1.25" receiver and rack add-on for 2 additional bikes Yes, 1.25" receiver
Cross Bar Compatibility N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A