Kuat Alpha Bike Rack Review - Video
Folding, Locking 3-Bike Lightweight Aluminum Carrier for 2" Trailer Hitch Receivers
- Features:
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- Carries up to 3 bikes
- Extremely lightweight, yet sturdy aluminum frame will not rust
- Soft, durable dual-strap cradles provide anti-sway and easy bike attachment
- Adjustable width
- Rotate and slide front to back
- Anti-wobble system uses "hand knobs" to reduce rattle inside the hitch receiver
- Folding design allows access to the vehicle's rear cargo area
- Hitch and retractable cable locks included
- Each provided with 2 keys
- Short distance between the rack arms is designed to carry most alternative, women's and children's bikes without the need for an adapter bar
- Powder-coated Candy Orange finish
- No assembly required
- Specs:
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- Fits 2" x 2" trailer hitches
- Measures 7-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the upright bar
- Measures 11" between the 2 rack arms (outside to outside)
- Cradle height measures 2-7/8"
- Cradles spread up to 1-7/8" wide
- Accept bike frames up to 3" in diameter
- 20" long retractable cable
- Rack weight: 14-1/2 lbs.
- Maximum weight capacity: 100 lbs.
This stylish rack from Kuat carries up to three bikes and fits 2" trailer hitch receivers. Constructed with rigid 6061 heat-treated aluminum tubing, it is one of the lightest bike racks in its class, weighing less than 15 pounds. Innovative anti-sway cradles adjust to fit up to 3" diameter frames, and turning rings tighten the cradles into position. The short distance between the rack arms is designed to carry most alternative, women's and children's frames without the need for an adapter bar. Its convenient hand tightening cam system eliminates the need for tools by tightening the bike rack inside the hitch receiver using a large turning knob. The cam system also reduces rattling at two points on the back of the upright bar. The folding design of this bike rack allows for both easy storage and full access to your rear cargo area. In addition to a locking hitch pin, the bike rack has a retractable lock with a magnetic catch at the end of one of the arms for added security. This bike rack is made with a powder-coated Candy Orange finish and does not require any assembly.
Each cradle has two straps to grab multiple bars on the bike frame. Each cradles' width adjusts in and out to fit frames from 1" to 3" in diameter. This feature offers a more snug fit for bikes and therefore reduces movement during travel.
The width of the cradles is easy to adjust using a lever on the side (squared in red). Additionally, the cradles can slide up and down the arms, allowing you to fine tune the space between bikes. Once the proper position is located, the cradles are secured in their place by turning the ring on the side (squared in blue).
Where other racks require a bolt and wrench to tighten the rack inside the hitch, the Kuat Alpha uses only a convenient hand knob.
Aside from tilting away from the vehicle, the arms fold down, and the hitch bar rotates 270 degrees, parallel to the upright bar. This compact folding design makes the rack very easy to store.
The bike lock system has a 20" retractable cable that pulls out from the end of the right arm. A magnetic pull prevents the cable from falling from the arm when the rack is in its fold-down position. When in use, the cable wraps around the top tube of the last bike on the rack, and the cable tip inserts into the side slot of the lock. A button on the lock cylinder pushes down to lock the cable tip in the slot. The rack also includes a locking hitch pin. Two keys come with the hitch pin, and two keys come with the retractable bike lock system.
A101 Kuat Alpha Folding, Locking Aluminum 3-Bike Rack, Candy Orange
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