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This stylish rack from Kuat carries up to 2 bikes and fits 1-1/4" trailer hitch receivers. Easy to use and easy to store. Anti-sway cradles with anti-rattle device make sure your bikes are secure.
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Note: This dual-arm rack reduces the need for a bike frame adapter bar (sold separately) to mount a children's, women's, or alternative frame bicycle. However, to mount certain bikes or to keep your bike level on the rack, a bike adapter bar may be required. Most step-through bikes, dual-suspension bikes, and small children's bikes will require a bike adapter bar.
This stylish rack from Kuat carries up to two bikes and fits 1-1/4" 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 13 pounds. Innovative anti-sway cradles fit up to 3" diameter frames. 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 folding design of this bike rack allows for both easy storage and full access to your rear cargo area.
Each cradle has two straps that secure your bike by the top tube and the down tube or seat tube. The cradles fit up to 3" frames.
The Beta uses only a convenient hand knob to tighten the rack inside the hitch, unlike other racks that require a bolt and wrench.
The rack tilts forward, away from your vehicle, when you remove the pin at the base, allowing easy access to your vehicle's cargo area. The arms fold down and the hitch bar rotates 270 degrees, parallel to the upright bar. This folding design makes the rack very easy to store.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (175 Customer Reviews)
This stylish rack from Kuat carries up to 2 bikes and fits 1-1/4" trailer hitch receivers. Easy to use and easy to store. Anti-sway cradles with anti-rattle device make sure your bikes are secure.much nicer than my first one I had. 125756
This is my first bike rack, but for the price I don't know if you can do any better. The rack is light and easy to use. The rack is completely stable at all speeds, and even when I drive fairly aggressively. The anti-wobble features work as well as you would expect. The rack has also done no noticeable damage to my bike, with the exception of the size sticker that is on the upper part of the seat tube. This is a sticker that I planned to remove anyway, so no worries there. One word of caution though, and this goes for any "hanging" bike rack: if you have quick-release wheels, make sure the quick release lever is fully tightened and closed. On my way home the other day the vibrations of the road loosened the lever on my rear wheel and the wheel came off when I went over a small bump in the road at speed. The drive chain and my cable lock kept the wheel from smashing into the road. Now I know to check the tightness on the levers not just before I ride, but also before I transport the bike. 188949
My only complaint is that the clip on the pin is really hard to push through...there's gotta be another way... 319796
Me - 11/26/2017I love this rack. It is heavy duty but still light. I am impressed with the design of the anti-wobble feature, the folding mechanisms and the straps. I saw a comment somewhere that you can't drop the rack while loaded. It might not be recommended but I do it every time I load my bike and forget that my Chevy Sonic hatch is still up. I do it with only one bike on it and lower it slowly and it works fine. This is no fault of the rack but I did run into conflicts with loading my 29'er and my fat bike at the same time. They both have slanted top tubes which put the tires and bars in the same spot. It looks like I can rotate one of the pads and strap it to the down tube though. I am very happy with this rack. 185441
We've been using this bike rack with a 1.25" Draw-Tite receiver hitch (also purchased from etrailer) on a 2012 Prius C for a month with no problems. As shown on the pictures, it fits two bikes very well, even one with a baby carrier. I chose this model based on recommendations from etrailer that it can be easily detached from the car without tools. True to their word, it is very easily detachable from the hitch and folds up nicely to fit in your garage/closet/storage area. Basically, it uses a hand tightened ball bearing mechanism to secure itself into the hitch receiver, and then uses a 3/8" hand locked pin as a safety device. You can install and de-install this rack in just a few minutes. During driving, there is little noticeable vibration from this rack, even on rougher roads or speed bumps. The only downside is that the holes on the receiver hitch do not align perfectly with the holes on the bike rack (see picture). I believe a few other reviewers also noted this issue. There is enough room to fit the safety pin, but not quite enough to fit a 1/2" hitch lock. I called Kuat to ask them about this and the rep told me that not all hitches will line up with this rack. Kuat, coincidentally(?), sells a hitch lock that is also 3/8" (same size as the safety pin) and still fits. 418549
Great service- free shipping was upgraded and I received It in 4 business days, bike rack is wonderful I shopped around for this rack and etrailer Had the best price never have the words "Great Rack" been Truer - and this is a girlie thing but it looks great On my car 114639
I needed a light weight rack that I could put on myself. All other racks we tried were too heavy and/or difficult. This one works for me!! 800177
Excellent product, excellent service, helpful advice. 776743
I got this bike carrier, a 1.25" Curt trailer hitch, hitch lock and also a lock to secure the bikes to the carrier. All this for about $3[XX]. So far I'm very happy. We used it today driving 30 minutes on the Interstate. Easy on / Easy off with the bikes. Even my wife could lift it into place. Highly recommended. 775561
Thank you for your help and punctuality of the products I ordered. 762047
Overall, I've been quite happy with this product. Some strengths: 1. It folds up to a relatively compact size, so it can be stored in the trunk without taking up too much room. The arms fold parallel to the main support. 2. It relatively light, so easy to carry. 3. While this rack takes slightly longer than other models to get set up, once set up the pin system is very secure. A minor complaint would be that the anti-sway straps could work better--they are hard to get tight enough. Inside bike occasionally taps rack when braking. 744932
This hitch totally fit my needs. It is super light weight and fold up to store very easy in the back of my CR-V or on the shelf in my garage. It holds the bike securely and the price was absolutely right on. I use it on my Honda CR-V. 715636
Fits great and easily stows away. The bikes fit nicely and the rack is stable. 714243
A relatively light weight rack at 15 lbs but feels a bit heavier in hand, seems well built with one major flaw. The hitch pin hole is completely off center and does not line up with the hitch hole. This makes you only able to use their proprietary super skinny hitch pin. The rack does not include a locking pin- only a cotter pin secured hitch pin. You can purchase a kuat lock for way too much money but they are out of stock online on most retail sites. 695800
Product arrived on time and was well packaged. It seems like a very high quality and easy to use bike rack. I am very excited to try it out this weekend! 695266
I was looking for a light weight bike rack for my 2015 Honda Accord. Your videos stated that the Kuat Beta was light and easy to install. You were right. I opened the box, read the instructions, and had it installed in about 10 minutes. I don't use a rack lock. It is so easy to pop on and off the hitch that I keep the rack in my car trunk. 667075
Very solid. Easy to work with the company, too. 657463
Fantastic bike rack. Love the ratcheting straps. Solid and lightweight enough for me to detach from the hitch. Only thing is I wish there was a built in lock to deter thrives from taking the rack. Other than that, easy install into the hitch. Definitely need a u-bar for mine. 655627
This bike rack has been great. Securely carries the bikes, doesn't rattle and is light enough that it is easy to get on and off. Very pleased with this purchase and etrailer's customer service. 640560
Haven’t used it yet but seems well built and thought out. Sturdy yet light. Anti rattle features on the rack and additional anti sway strap for the bike to secure it. 617490
What we like best about this product is how easy it is to put on or take off the back of our vehicle. 610080
Came in scratched but this is bike rack and price was good, can’t complain. 609576
Well made, great quality and easy to use. Very good option for this style of bike rack. 573421
Good bike rack but difficult to keep two bikes from rubbing together and scratching. Very light and seems to be very durable. 561081
Ashley C - 09/04/2019My Kuat bike rack is just right! It is lightweight, easy to put on and off the car, and it stores in the trunk of my car. I can open and shut the trunk easily with the bike rack on. The rack has a sharp, modern look and holds the bikes securely on the car. I really could not ask for more. Thank you! 546301
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