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Made of lightweight, rustproof aluminum, this platform-style bike rack tilts down for access to the rear of your vehicle and folds up alongside for convenient storage when not in use. Rack fits 1-1/4" and 2" hitches.
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The Sherpa is a platform-style bike rack that grasps your bike at the wheels instead of the frame, eliminating stress on the frame. Because the wheel mounts are positioned closer to the ground, loading and unloading your bikes can be done with ease. Large wheel mounts and pivoting cradles make positioning a snap, and the ratcheting wheel hooks and straps let you secure your bike quickly and easily. The rack itself folds up conveniently for storage, aligning with the rear of your vehicle to eliminate clearance concerns when it's not in use. You can also tilt the rack down, even while bikes are loaded, to get to the rear of your vehicle.
Video of Kuat Sherpa - Aluminum Hitch Mounted 2" Bike Rack Platform Style - Black Chrome
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Today we are going to show you the Sherpa from Kuat, part number S102. The Sherpa is a platform style bike rack that grasps your bike at the wheel instead of the frame, eliminating stress on the frame. Because the wheel mounts are positioned closer to the ground, loading and unloading your bikes can be done with ease. Large wheel mounts and pivoting cradles make positioning a snap. And the ratcheting wheel hooks and straps let you secure your bike quickly and easily. The rack itself folds up conveniently for storage, aligning with the rear of your vehicle to eliminate clearance concerns when it is not used. You can also tilt the rack down, even when bikes are loaded to get to the rear of your vehicle. 0:35
We are going to show you how to convert it from a 2 inch to a 1-1/4 inch, since that is what we are going to be using in this review. Using the Allen key it comes with, you simply just unscrew the converter. Then you can remove the converter and it is ready to install. First off, we will put the bike rack into the receiver hitch. After we put the rack in the hitch, we are going to go ahead and secure it with a pin and lock. Once we have secured the bike rack into the hitch, we will tighten down the anti-rattle knob. 1:07
Now we will go ahead and show you how to put a bike on there. Fold down the arm. Extend it out. Next, undo the ratchet strap by pushing down on the clip. Then roll the bike on. Secure the front tire first with the arm. Then secure the rear tire with the ratchet strap. Next we will show you how to put on a childrens bike. It is pretty much the same process as before, except this has an adapter that goes on the arm to secure the front tire. Next we are going to put the cable lock around it. Loop it around the front bike. Put it through the second bike. And then attach it to the lock and pin. And there you have it for part number S102, the Sherpa from Kuat. 2:11
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Average Customer Rating: 
4.1 out of 5 stars (8 Customer Reviews)
by: Jeremy07/29/2011
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Clearance is really bad on Kuat racks. Thule's have almost twice the clearance to the car. I can't fit 2 bikes on this rack without hitting my car. Will have to sell it now because it's also impossible to extend a 1.25" hitch without some custom fabrication since all 1.25" hitch extenders are solid metal, so none of the anti-rattle devices will work. You would think since the rack is so light they could push it away from the car a little with no problem. The ThuleT2 is 20 pounds heavier and yet has 8 inches more clearance to the car!20544
by: Neal B01/20/2012
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I purchased the Kuat Sherpa over a year ago, and recommend this carrier without reservation. The aluminum construction makes it easier for me to mount and dismount the device to my vehicle (Buick), and the quality of construction is superior to other racks that I've used. My riding partner has one of the steel carriers, and I chuckle every time I watch him struggle. As far as ground clearance, I've never had a problem, and my Buick (LeSabre) is a low vehicle, and comparing it to the Yakima, I can see no difference. The "free" hitch lock is a nice touch, and allows me to also secure the bike while grabbing a bite to eat (-Others have locks too, but only as an extra-cost accessory). One nice improvement that's not listed in the video is the upgrade to the swing-up/swing-down mechanism. There's now a convenient lever (-instead of a dangling pin) to accomplish that task. But with any tray-type carrier, make sure that it will fit your vehicle. Hitch extensions are NOT recommended with bike carriers, and also check to insure that your exhaust will not be too close to your bikes (-something I heard when I was initially shopping)30004
by: EDGAR04/04/2013
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I just received my Kuat bike rack so far looks great!!!!! The best feature on this bike rack is the weight of it. Only 27 to 30 pounds and that it is sweet. I will revise my review as soon as I have tried it a couple of months but if it works the way it looks and feels it will be a great product. Not expecting to see rust spots on it since it is good old aluminum. As far as e-trailers I have been looking for a better price so I can get some money back, but so far no luck which is good that means I can not have got a better price. How sweet can it get????74296
by: CDR Bouma, USN03/11/2013
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As the representative from E Trailer said, the Kuat is a cut above Thule and Yakima. It is a little bit more pricey, but worth the extra money if one has a more expensive carbon frame bike that needs protection. The advantage of the the platform, of course, is that it is secured by the wheel and not the frame. I almost did not buy this because Kuat is a small company and their website and does not have a "pull down" menu, like the bigger companies where one can match the rack to the make and model of car. I am glad I did the measurements to ensure that this would fit my car. It definitely rides very secure. I only wish there were someone to answer on the one eight hundred Kuat customer service, but they got back to me on the same day. If a person like me can follow the very clear directions and assemble this in a half hour, than anybody can do it. I would definitely buy this brand again, and I would order it from E Trailer. Their customer service and fast delivery is outstanding!69954
by: Misho S.09/02/2012
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Rack arrived from etrailer quickly and undamaged. spent the extra $$ for Kuat over Thule and Yakima because of ease of use and weight. This rack is light enough and easy enough to pop on the hitch (literally less than a minute) that I know I will use it frequently. I live in an urban area where I would not leave this on my car for more than a few hours even with the hitch lock. I also wanted a rack that would tilt down and allow me to open the rear hatch for doggie access. This rack performs well on all accounts (see pics). Assembly: It was easy to put together (less than 20 minutes). I subtracted a star (4/5) partly because the plastic cup that secures the rear tire is attached with a metal screw and it is way too easy to strip the plastic. The front has a metal "bolt" in the plastic just for this reason. Installation into hitch: EASY 1-2. 1) It slides into the 2" receiver and you turn the plastic handle underneath the rack to tighten (see pics). Once tightened, I did not have to use the supplied allen wrench. Hand tight was fine. 2) Insert the lockable pin (included). Done. Attaching bikes: Also easy. Maybe a minute. As you can see from the pics I have two 29ers on there without a problem. They do not rub or bang against each other and I did not have to change anything on any of the bikes to get them to fit. Securing the bikes: the rack locks to the hitch easily. Kuat gives you plenty of keys and a handy bottle opener. The other reason I only gave 4 stars is because the included bike cable is just long enough to wrap around both frames. And when you tilt the rack down, the cable is pretty tight. If it were a little longer you could also include the front tires. This set up will not keep someone with wire cutters from stealing your bikes. It's a temporary deterrent only. Overall, the Kuat Sherpa performs very well. It tilts down to open the rear hatch (not just the window! and I have a wider Jeff Jones bar on my bike) and is easy to operate. I also compared it to 1upusa racks and found the Kuat more versatile. My one big complaint is that it is not made in the USA. I wonder how much more it would cost if it were?53792
by: Norm C.06/19/2012
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The bike rack is a great high quality rack. I would say that if you are unhappy with cheap racks , this rack is a great choice.44847
by: Thomas D.02/28/2012
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Ordered the Kuat Sherpa racks and the Draw Tite Hitch receiver for my Honda Civic. The racks are a thing of beauty. Easy to assemble (they even give you tools). They work perfect and look real nice. I chose the Sherpa because it is very light, which is important for a small car like mine The hitch receiver went on well. It is not quite as easy as the video, but I was able to do it in about an hour. Very happy with everything. E trailer was great to deal with.32751
by: chris brewer05/15/2012
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