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The NV 2.0 Base is built to take on heavier loads with confidence. Each tray supports up to 60 lbs per bike, so hauling e-bikes, cruisers, or mountain rigs feels easy. The aluminum body keeps weight down to 49 lbs without giving up the strength you need for daily trips or long hauls.
Getting heavy bikes onto the rack doesn’t have to mean wrestling with them. The NV 2.0 Base works with the optional Access Ramp (sold separately), so you can roll your bike up instead of lifting it. It’s a simple way to make loading e-bikes or bulky frames easier for anyone who prefers a little less strain.
With ratcheting arms that hold bikes by the wheels, not the frame, paint jobs and carbon frames stay safe. The front-wheel cradle adjusts to fit different wheelbases, and sliding rear straps keep tires locked in place. It handles 25"–29" wheels (20"–24" with adapter, sold separately) and tires up to 3.0" wide, or up to 5.0" with included fat-bike straps, so it’s ready for almost any setup.
Reaching your cargo area doesn’t mean unloading bikes. Step on the foot pedal and tilt the rack down—even when loaded—to open up the back. The same pedal folds the rack up flat when you’re done riding. It’s quick, smooth, and leaves both hands free to guide the rack safely into place.
An integrated hand-tightening cam and anti-rattle wedge keep the connection solid and quiet on the road. Locking cable systems secure both bikes, while a locking hitch pin keeps the rack attached. Both locks are keyed alike, so one key handles it all. Every ride starts locked in and stays that way, mile after mile.
Ratings & Reviews
Daniel
6/3/2021
Great! Still Loving it! KUAT is the BEST!
Chuck D.
10/27/2018
The product is perfect. Fulfilled our needs and continues to do so. Did get stopped by a cop warning who thinks it covers too much of my lic. plate looking at making plate holder that I can move around rack up or down , will survive hwy speeds, and wont be too easy for people to remove.
Mike L.
10/27/2018
John K.
3/26/2019
I appreciate the follow up. The Kuat rack has been awesome and had performed well on short and long 500+ mile trips. Id recommend it - and etrailer.com - highly.
Rich G.
9/17/2020
Still thoroughly thrilled with the performance of the rack. I now have some rust on the little ball which I would like to correct.
Andrew N.
10/12/2022
While a universal 2 to 1-14 adapter may work, it can cause wobble and movement, as you mentioned. Also it reduces your receivers capacity by 50 percent. Luckily, there is a specific adapter for this bike rack to do this! Kuat Bike Rack Shank Adapter - 1-14 to 2 # D101. This will not reduce your towing capacity.
Stephen
8/8/2023
KUAt racks never disappoint! Customer service is top notch!
Michael M.
9/4/2019
Everything still works great.
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Ed
8/25/2026
Excellent rack. Have transported 2 e-bikes from New England to Florida 4 times and many shorter trips Easy to install and maintain.