Comparing Bike Racks
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Price | $1,098 at Backcountry | $744.95 at Amazon Compare at 4 sellers | $748.95 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $499.95 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $299.95 at Evo Compare at 3 sellers |
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Pros | No frame or rim contact, Easy to load, Stellar security, holds bikes up to 67 lbs | Easy tilt release function, durable, fat bike compatible, tool-free installation | Sturdy and stable, high weight capacity, optional ramp for loading heavy e-bikes, security features | Reasonably priced, highly versatile, solid construction, user-friendly tilt release, comes with locks | Very secure hold, no frame or fork contact |
Cons | Costly, Loading ramp is even more, Ratchet arms aren't ice proof | Hefty, pricey | Expensive, heavy and bulky | Sits slightly closer to vehicle than some, some assembly required | Design seems a little over-complicated, limited to vehicles with low roof height, you have to lift bike to height of roof to load |
Bottom Line | This is the best rack we've ever used; you can spend extra for taillights and fancy coatings, but they won't increase the rack's utility | Impressively easy to use and highly versatile, we think this is the best hitch-mount rack you can buy | This heavy-duty hitch rack can handle almost any bike in your collection and is great for transporting heavier e-bikes with the optional loading ramp | A versatile hitch-mount rack that provides a high price to performance ratio | A roof-mount rack with an exceptionally sturdy and secure hold of your bicycle with no frame contact |
Rating Categories | Kuat Piston Pro | Thule T2 Pro XTR | Yakima StageTwo | RockyMounts MonoRail | Thule UpRide |
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Specs | Kuat Piston Pro | Thule T2 Pro XTR | Yakima StageTwo | RockyMounts MonoRail | Thule UpRide |
Style | Hitch (tray) | Hitch (tray) | Hitch (tray) | Hitch (tray) | Roof |
Bike Capacity | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Lock? | Locking hitch pin, security key, and 12mm security cable | Yes | Locking hitch knob and security cables | Yes | Available but not included |
Rack Weight | 62 lbs 11 oz | 51 lbs | 63 lbs 8 oz | 44 lbs 2 oz | 17 lbs |
Max Weight Per Bike | 67 lbs (42 lbs RV) - dedicated 2" receiver version only, 60 lbs per bike - 1.25" receiver version | 60 lbs | 70 lbs (60 lbs RV and 42 lbs Off-Road rated) | 60 lbs | 44 lbs |
Other Sizes Available? | Yes, 4 bike version | Yes, 1.25" receiver and rack add-on for 2 additional bikes | Comes in 1.25" and 2" receiver sizes, 2 bike add-on sold separately | Yes, 1.25" reciever, single bike add-on sold separately | No |
Cross Bar Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Round, Square, Aero, Most Factory |
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