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Comparing Hitch Bike Racks

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Awards Top Pick Award Editors' Choice Award  Top Pick Award  
Price $650 List$739.99 at Amazon$849.95 at Backcountry
Compare at 2 sellers		$1,389 at REI
Compare at 3 sellers		$798.00 at Evo
Compare at 4 sellers
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Pros Durable, small storage sizeErgonomic tilt lever, durable finish, works with fat tires, no tools required to installSvelte, solid construction, user-friendly tilt release, includes chain and locksNo frame contact, easy loading/unloading of bikes, great security features, integrated brake lights, wide range of bike fitDurable, versatile, integrated work stand
Cons Lacks security features, difficult to tilt, heavyLarge footprint, hefty, costlySecurity chain is overkill, doesn't fold for storage, 3" max tire widthVery expensiveHeavy, expensive, more difficult assembly, no tray adjustability
Bottom Line An industrial-grade hitch mount bike rack that packs up small for easy storageThis versatile, user-friendly hitch rack is our favorite we've testedA well-built hitch-mount rack with great ergonomics but its design limitations make it less versatile and user-friendlyIf you're willing to spend top dollar for the best, this model should be at the top of your listHigh-end durable hitch mount rack, with welcome upgrades to the original version
Rating Categories 1Up USA 2" Heavy Du... Thule T2 Pro-XTR RockyMounts GuideRail Kuat Piston Pro X Kuat NV 2.0
Ease of EveryDay Use (20%)
6.0
9.0
8.0
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8.0
Ease of Removal and Storage (20%)
8.0
7.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
Versatility (20%)
7.0
9.0
7.0
9.0
9.0
Security (20%)
5.0
8.0
7.0
9.0
8.0
Ease of Assembly (10%)
10.0
7.0
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8.0
6.0
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10.0
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Specs 1Up USA 2" Heavy Du... Thule T2 Pro-XTR RockyMounts GuideRail Kuat Piston Pro X Kuat NV 2.0
Bike Capacity 2 (Up to 4 with add-on) 2 (Up to 4 with add-on) 2 (Up to 3 with add-on) 2 (Up to 4 with add-on) 2 (Up to 4 with add-on)
Lock? No Yes Locking hitch pin and security cable Locking hitch pin, security allen cam, and 12mm security cable Yes
Rack Weight 46 lbs 51 lbs 49 lbs (56 lbs 10 oz with security chain) 63 lbs 11 oz 57 lbs 10 oz
Max Weight Per Bike 50 lbs 60 lbs 60 lbs 67 lbs (42 lbs RV) - dedicated 2" receiver version only, 60 lbs per bike - 1.25" receiver version 60 lbs
Min/Max Wheel Size 16" to 29" 20" to 29" 20" to 29" 18" to 29" 20" to 29" (20" to 24" require adapter)
Max Wheelbase 54" or 1,371mm 50" or 1,270mm 55" or 1397mm 53" or 1,346mm 50" or 1,270mm
Max Tire Width 3.1" 5" 3" 5" up to 5" with Phat Bike Kit
Other Sizes Available? Yes, single bike version and rack add-on for one additional bike Yes, 1.25" receiver and rack add-on for 2 additional bikes Comes in 1.25" and 2" receiver sizes, 1 bike add-on sold separately Comes in 1.25" and 2" receiver sizes, 1 and 2 bike add-ons sold separately Yes, 1.25" receiver and rack add-on for 2 additional bikes
Cross Bar Compatibility N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A