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Comparing Hitch Bike Racks

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Awards   Top Pick Award
Best No Frills, Durable Rack
  
Price $670.00 at Amazon
Compare at 4 sellers		$689.00 at REI
Compare at 4 sellers		$650 List$489 List
$489.00 at REI		$629.97 at Evo
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Pros Ramp design allows for easy loading of heavy bikes, compact storage size, easy to move and storeLightweight, simple, foot pedal tilt mechanismDurable, small storage sizeAffordable for hitch mount, lightweight, no frame contact, low profile design, fits both 1.25" and 2" receiversHighly stable, can accommodate heavy bikes, optional ramp, integrated lock loop
Cons Expensive, questionable durability, tedious loading process, bikes with long wheelbases don't play wellLacks versatility, expensive, 40 lbs per bike weight limitLacks security features, difficult to tilt, heavyFeels a little cheap, no locks includedPricey, hefty
Bottom Line A complicated but functional rack outfitted with a ramp to assist in loading heavyweight e-bikesA lightweight hitch rack with some nice features and a good-looking powder coat finishAn industrial-grade hitch mount bike rack that packs up small for easy storageThe Kuat Transfer is an entry level platform hitch mount rack that's lightweight, low profile, and has some user-friendly featuresA burly and awesome hitch rack designed to accommodate heavy bikes
Rating Categories Thule EasyFold XT 2 Kuat Sherpa 2.0 1Up USA 2" Heavy Du... Kuat Transfer Yakima Stage Two
Ease of EveryDay Use (20%)
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8.0
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Ease of Removal and Storage (20%) Sort Icon
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Versatility (20%)
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9.0
Security (20%)
7.0
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Ease of Assembly (10%)
10.0
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Durability (10%)
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Specs Thule EasyFold XT 2 Kuat Sherpa 2.0 1Up USA 2" Heavy Du... Kuat Transfer Yakima Stage Two
Bike Capacity 2 2 2 (Up to 4 with add-on) 2 (Up to 3 with V2) 2 (Up to 4 with add-on)
Lock? Locking hitch pin and security cable Yes No Available but not included Locking hitch knob and security cable
Rack Weight 45 lbs 32 lbs 46 lbs 35 lbs 8 oz 63 lbs 8 oz
Max Weight Per Bike 65 lbs 40 lbs 50 lbs 40 lbs (60 lbs with dedicated 2" receiver version) 70 lbs (60 lbs RV and 42 lbs Off-Road rated)
Min/Max Wheel Size not specified, fits most 20" to 29" (20" to 24" require adapter) 16" to 29" 18" to 29" 20" to 29"
Max Wheelbase 51" or 1,300mm 47" or 1,194mm 54" or 1,371mm 50" or 1,270mm 52" or 1,320mm
Max Tire Width 3" (up to 4.7" with XXL Fatbike wheel straps) 3" 3.1" up to 5" with Phat Bike Kit 3.25" (up to 5" with fat bike kit)
Other Sizes Available? Fits both 1.25" and 2" receivers Yes, 1.25" receiver Yes, single bike version and rack add-on for one additional bike Yes, 1.25" reciever Comes in 1.25" and 2" receiver sizes, 2 bike add-on sold separately
Cross Bar Compatibility N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A