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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Hitch Rack - 2 Inch

KuatNV 2.0 Bike Hitch Rack - 2 Inch(Return to Product Page)

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Review by BJones

Reviewed 10/31/2022
by BJones
Northlake
Overall Rating
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Heavy duty bike rack

Bike rack certainly built well. The rack weighs in at 70 lbs and the 2 bike addition weighs nearly 50 so you need to be able to lift 115-120 lbs to place into hitch. Took a bit to assemble as it really needs 2 people due to weight and awkward attachment but looks to be built as a long term investment.

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Review by Peter R.

Reviewed 9/20/2021
by Peter R.
Fayetteville, NY
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Quality rack, great features

I replaced an older Yakima hitch rack that was a workhorse but not built for fat bikes. Given its age, I decided to move to the Mercedes of racks, the Kuat NV 2.0 rack.

From the initial unboxing, I noted the quality build of this rack. It is very solid and all metal surfaces are covered with a thick paint that should hold up to corrosion from rain or NY salted winter roads.

The features are excellent as well, from the built-in cable lock (that would only be used to lock the bikes for quick stops while transporting, not for overnight or otherwise lengthy stops), to the fat tire compatibility and the sliding rear tire strap that adjusts to the bicycle's length. There is even a ball bearing on the bar that slides into the hitch, making installation and removal much easier.

My Yakima had to be screwed into the hitch very tightly with its included hitch bolt in order to prevent the rack from wobbling. The Kuat provides a dial on the outside of that bar that you simply hand tighten to prevent rack wobble. So much easier.

You definitely get what you pay for with this rack.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 12/26/2020
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Wisconsin
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Simply Awesome!

I bought this rack to support transporting expensive bikes on family vacations. Knowing that a vacation is ruined if the rack breaks cost was not a factor in decision. That said this rack is amazing! Fast to load, easy to use, sturdy, looks great, and most important, securely hold the prized bikes you love. In 5 months we've driven from Wisconsin to Michigan 4x, Colorado 1x, & Florida 2x. Never an issue or concern. It's a heavy rack to lift by yourself, but that helps with solid feel/stability. I must say that it looks better in person than online. I am much happier than I thought I would be with the look/quality. Other racks are masses of plastic and this has a more purposeful thought through appearance. I also like the receiver tensioner to take out the wiggle caused by tolerances in truck receivers. Would buy again in a heartbeat!!!

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Review by JWilhite

Reviewed 9/25/2020
by JWilhite
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Travel with your bike without staring in the mirror to make sure it's OK.

I love how fast it is to get one or two bikes loaded in and out of this rack. The peace of mind after loading them up is great too. I don't have to worry about bike sway or the stability of the rack when I'm driving.

A couple of things that could be better: I don't like how the release lever is next to the inside bike. When you have more than one bike racked up it becomes more difficult to raise and lower the rack (this becomes more difficult with the Kuat bike extensions). Another problem that I have is with the supplied bike lock. It isn't long enough to wrap around a wheel, frame, and the wheel of the neighboring bike. So you can only lock up the frame and one wheel from each bike. I also presume that a quick pinch with bolt cutters will free up these bikes pretty quickly if a thief decides to try it out.

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Review by CVC

Reviewed 6/3/2022
by CVC
Cycling Enthusiast
Iowa
Overall Rating
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent product

I use it with both my wife's car and my truck to carry our bikes when we go to the trail or travel to races. I love the fact I can add one or two more bike carriers so when my daughter's bike outgrows the back of the car it can go on the bike add on section. Very easy to assemble, the instructions were clear and the the product is very well designed and manufactured. I highly recommend it.

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Review by MattB

Reviewed 11/29/2021
by MattB
Cycling Enthusiast
Gilbert, AZ
Overall Rating
The best bike rack I have ever used

The bike rack is perfectly designed and is super easy to use. High build quality with nice built in locks. Holds the bikes very securely with no contact between the bikes. I would purchase again.

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Review by KarlS

Reviewed 1/30/2017
by KarlS
Bend, OR
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1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
A little expensive but well worth it

I've owned a number of racks over the years and this is by far the easiest to use, the least stressful on the bikes, and the most flexible with respect to frame style, wheel size, etc. I was easily able to fit a fat bike and full suspension MTB bike together.

The rack also has a cool built-in bike repair stand which has come in useful on more than one occasion.

The only problem I've had with it was when my wife ran the car through the car wash the day before we were leaving for a cycling trip and the temperature overnight was well below freezing. I had to get out a hair dryer to warm up the front wheel clamps so they would extend.

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Review by RanSparty

Reviewed 12/24/2020
by RanSparty
Cycling Enthusiast
Lorain, OH
Overall Rating
Outstanding quality and very easy to use!

After having my new bike fall off of and old hanging rack onto the turnpike I was determined to find the best platform rack on the market. After exhaustive research the Kuat NV 2.0 is my rack and it performs perfectly!

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Review by RB

Reviewed 10/9/2020
by RB
Cycling Enthusiast
Rockville, MD
Overall Rating
Excellent bike hitch rack! Functional & perfect design and color!

I use this product to make some nice trips with my 10 years old daughter to different bike paths around the Washington, D.C., area. It is a safe practical and easy to use product that fits my car perfectly! I like everything about it. I rated this very good product with 4 stars because it is a bit heavy and it was not easy to assemble. For the rest, it is a very good product!

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Review by Dan L

Reviewed 11/7/2019
by Dan L
la crescenta CA
Overall Rating
Solid and durable but heavy

Well built and easy load and unload the bikes. Wish it was just a bit lighter for removal from the receiver and lugging it into the garage. Easily accommodates my gravel bike and my mountain bike. Integrated cable lock is clever. Definitely better built than other bike racks I have owned over the years.

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Review by n8doc7

Reviewed 10/2/2017
by n8doc7
Competitive Racer
Portland, OR
Overall Rating
Best rack I have ever used!

This is such a easy rack to use. Works well with all sized bikes. Bikes are stable on the rack. I do like the work stand attachment.

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Review by hoagster

Reviewed 8/28/2017
by hoagster
Cycling Enthusiast
Redding, CA
Overall Rating
This is one of the best bike racks you will ever own!

very well made, holds the bikes secure and lockable for both bike and rack to the car

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 2/4/2021
by Anonymous
Napa
Overall Rating
Awesome product

Easy to put together and even easier to use!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 12/10/2020
by Anonymous
Overall Rating
Love this bike rack!

Very sturdy and easy to load and unload bikes.

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