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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.
Video of Kuat Beta - Folding 2 Bike Aluminum Rack for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches - Gun Metal Gray
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat Beta Hanging Style 2 Bike Rack for inch and 1/4 hitches. Part number B202-114. The Kuat Beta Hanging Style 2 Bike Rack is a great choice for your class 1 or class 2 trailer hitch receiver. If you'd like to upgrade your shank and make it work with your 2 inch by 2 inch receivers you could pick up the Kuat Bike Rack Shank Adapter, sold separately with part number D101. It secures our bikes in 3 locations. We've got 2 straps for our top tube and then 1 for our seat post tube.
This one's going to be our anti-sway strap. It's going to help prevent sway in our bike when we're on the road. The straps are very easy to use. Put them down through the buckle, pull it nice and tight, and you're all set. I've gone ahead and removed a bike so we can take a closer look. The straps themselves rotate to work with different bike styles.
The cradles are made out of a rubberized material so they won't harm or scratch our bike. They also feature grooves to help accommodate our lines and cables. They'll also accept bike frames up to 3 inches in diameter. The anti-sway cradles are also adjustable for different shapes of bikes. The dual arms are 8 inches center on center apart, which is actually a shorter distance than most hanging style bike racks.
This is going to help eliminate the need for a bike adapter bar. It's going to work with most women's, children's, and bikes of alternative frame styles. When not in use the dual arms fold down for compact storage. Simply pull out the pin, rotate it down, put it back in to lock it in place. Now, this would be ideal for parallel parking or pulling in your garage overnight. If you need to get into your rear hatch, no problem.
Another great feature is the bike rack tilts away. Simply pull the pin and clip out from down here, bring the pin down, put it through here. That way when we tilt it out it rests on the pin, and then as you can see, got plenty of room to remove any cargo, gear, groceries, anything we might have with us on our trip. The whole thing is made out of an extremely lightweight aluminium construction with a gunmetal gray powder coated finish. It's going to resist rust and corrosion. It has an 80 pound weight capacity. We'll go ahead and give you some measurements just to help you determine if it's going to be the right fit for you. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest portion of our center mass measures about 10 1/2 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside of our cradle arms measures about 30 inches. Our customers are comparing this to the Swagman Trailhead Hanging Style 2 Bike Rack for inch and 1/4 and 2 inch receivers. They both have narrow dual arms, which means they're going to work with many styles of bikes, like your women's, children's, and bikes of alternative frame styles. They both tilt away so you can access your rear hatch. The Kuat uses ratchet strap style straps whereas the Trailhead uses rubberized stretchable straps. Both of them secure our bike the same way. Now that we've gone over the features I'll go ahead and show you how to get it installed. Right away one of the key things you might notice here is its folded compact design. When it's not in use this is the way you can store it in your rear hatch or in your garage. When you're ready to use it, you can pick it up. It's lightweight. You can pull the pin on bottom, rotate the shank around, line up the pin holes on top. We'll put that through, clip it onto the other side, and then we can feed it into our receiver tube. We can line up our pin holes and then we'll take our included pin and clip, push that through, and put the clip in place. Then we can make our way back here to this knob. By tightening this up it's going to help reduce all that rattle and play within our receiver and our bike rack to make for a nice solid ride for our 2 bikes. In preparation for loading up our bikes we'll need to raise up the dual arms. We can take out the pin and clip here, raise it up realigning the holes. Put that back in, and now we can undo our straps. Just press in on the black tab button and take those out. Now we can load up our bikes. It's recommended you load up the heaviest bike first. We'll just come back, work our way to the back, and set it in place on the cradles. Now in positioning our bike we need to make sure that our seat post tube is nice and snug up against this cradle here. This is going to be our anti-sway cradle. We can rotate the strap around and tighten it up like so. Then we can just continue by doing the other 2 on top. With both bikes loaded up we can now adjust our tension knobs. We've got 1 here at the top and 1 here at the bottom. We can go ahead and tighten these up, and what these are going to do are help prevent any excess rattle or wobble that we might have up here in the dual arms and the center mass. With everything tightened up and both bikes loaded we can now take it out on our test course and see how it performs. This is our test course. Let's start with the slalom. This shows side to side action such as turning corners or evasive maneuvering. Then on to our alternating speed bumps. This shows twisting action such as hitting curbs, potholes, road debris, or uneven pavement. Last of all, the solid speed bumps. This shows up and down action such as driving through a parking lot or parking garage, or driving in and our of the driveway. That's going to complete our look at the Kuat Beta Hanging Style 2 Bike Rack for inch and 1/4 trailer hitches, part number B202-114.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (151 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.
My 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
much nicer than my first one I had. 125756
Good bike rack but difficult to keep two bikes from rubbing together and scratching. Very light and seems to be very durable. 561081
My only complaint is that the clip on the pin is really hard to push through...there's gotta be another way... 319796
We had to buy a Kuat pin lock as a work around for the pin not fitting over the bar and that has worked great. I think Kuat either needs to fix the pin problem or sell the rack with the lock.
Me - 11/26/2017I've owned just about every major type of rack over the years based on vehicle application. Needed a hanging rack for my new 4Runner and the KUAT Beta delivers. It is light weight, highly engineered and uses qualitative materials. The positive pins are quick and easy giving me a piece of mind over cam lock mechanisms. Two anti wobble mechanisms are built in and they are solid. I am jazzed that the rack is made of aluminum and weighs less than my bike - unlike many others that are 2x that weight. It folds flat for easy storage too. Excellent design / job KUAT. Etrailer's service is tops too! 502046
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 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
Very light and just what we need for our Subaru WRX Sti. We have yet to put it to a test, though we set it up and like the tightening feature. You can eliminate the rattle that has occurred in past racks by tightening down the thumbscrews. 130322
Well, weve owned this rack for about a year and is still solid. We took it from MA to Fla with two fairly heavy mountain bikes on it and couldnt even tell it was back there. The swing down feature is nice, though it is unassisted meaning you will be presented with the full weight of the bikes when you pivot it down. We had no problem with this, though.
John - 05/13/2015Great product, light weight, and so easy to use. 418946
You have a wonderful product that works great
John M - 08/11/2018This 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
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
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
I'm completely happy with this rack! It arrived fully assembled and took only a minute to install. Super easy, super light, and super sturdy. I do use a short strap to secure the bike frame to the rack when I'm only hauling one bike because there's some sway. But not a big deal. Highly recommend. 506478
I love it. Very sturdy and fits my 2013 Camaro perfect. I definitely recommend it. 497701
Rack is very easy to install. Simple, sturdy, lightweight and easy to use and just as described in the reviews by etrailer.com. 472354
I wanted to let you know (and please pass this along to others at etrailer.com) how pleased I was with the service and the finished product I received at etrailer. I brought my car in for a trailer hitch and a new bike rack (Kuat). I was immediately impressed with the customer service! Every single person was friendly and professional. It seemed to me that every employee enjoyed their job and this great attitude was generously shared with the customers. I was also impressed with the overall HUGE operation that etrailer has. Most of all, this is just to say THANKS for a great experience. 463369
On time perfect fit 462061
I have this rack on a 1-1/4" hitch fitted to a KIA Soul. It's my first hitch/rack so I don't have anything to compare it with but I find it very easy to use. It has loops on it that allow the rack to be locked to the hitch - peace of mind when left on the car. One of the best things about it is its ability to swing away from the hatchback door. That has been useful frequently. I also use the rack as a bike stand to work on the bike. If you're new to bike racks like this, be advised that you may want to secure the front wheels of the bikes; they tend to move around a LOT if untied. I think this would go for any rack of this style. 427154
Super! Loading the rack and the bike takes just a few minutes and expands my biking range tremendously.
Shimon I - 08/31/2018Luv this rack!..expertly made,super strong,.easy fold open/shut,.easy in/out with large turning hitch nob, (great design!)..large bike frame trays,.strong stretch straps..short haul, long haul, no complaints..fits my 2010 Prius just as ur video showed, (very helpful)..its been perfect for my 'wanna ride?' impulses..lol!..I totally recommend the Kuta Beta for 2 bike needs..aloha 395993
Great bike rack. Very light, but strong, and folds up very compactly! Easy to store and carry down to car from apt. on 11th floor! Good looking, sturdy, and color matches VW grey. Bike rack tightens easily so no rattle (and no tools; uses a handle on bottom to turn and tighten). Also tilts back to get access to hatch (you just have to take your bike off first). Definitely recommend it!!! 384574
Great, easy-to-use, light bike rack. 374267
Its still great!
Mark - 05/01/2018Fits another retailer's installed hitch perfectly; tight, no wobble no sway. Light enough that I can install or uninstall by myself in less than a minute. I have been in product development my entire carreer and there couldn't be a better design. Highly recommend. 372689
Wow! Quick delivery, great products! The hitch fit my Mini perfectly, the instructions were impeccable, and the recommended bike rack the perfect complement to the hitch- I am a very happy man! Thank you ETrailer... 359691
My initial enthusiasm has not waned...I’m so happy with my purchase...absolutely no regrets!
George L - 03/20/2018The Kuat Beta rack exceeded expectation both in quality and value. eTrailer's order process and delivery was excellent. 334164
Well designed and of good construction. Fits easily in trunk of small vehicle when not in use. 328601
I love my Kuat Bike Rack and the trailer hitch I bought from etrailer. The main thing I appreciated was Mike H and Victoria B, with their indepth knowledge and good advice. Putting a trailer hitch and bike rack on a Mazda Miata is not easy - but the pieces Mike and Victoria recommended all worked great. Thank you for being a great company! 304155
Love my bike rack! It still feels quite sturdy after a year, and easy to use.. I like how I can fold it down to take up less space in my tiny garage. Thanks!
BCB - 10/12/2017Surprisingly stable, easy to install and remove, and lightweight. I am very happy with the Kuat Beta rack. 279987
As advertised. Installation takes a little skill and nerve but no problem in the end. Works great for my. Ike rack. I recommend it. 271607
Still working great after a year
Fred S - 07/16/2017Arrived in two days so I can was very pleased. I put this rack on my Infiniti G37x sedan. Purchased this model because the aluminum frame is light weight and won't rust like steel in the rain. It took about 15 minutes to install and also fold up quickly when removed or placed in trunk. The rack locks in tight with no wobble or movement. I can also access the trunk with bikes mounted on rack which is nice. Note to buyers: you will need to purchase a hitch lock and bike lock as it doesn't come with the Kuat rack. This seems pretty consistent with similar rack options. 269001
Bike rack is great! I weigh 105 pounds and am over 50. It is great to have a bike rack that is easy to put on a car. Definitely lives up to expectations. 259151
The bike rack is great!
Diane - 01/19/2018We hauled our bikes around the eastern provinces of Canada last summer and they rode great on the rack, even on rough roads. The rack is easy to mount on the hitch and it swings down easily for access to the hatchback. The rubber straps seem durable and they are quick and simple to use for securing the bikes to the rack. 251042
I have had the Kuat bike rack for a year now and can't be happier. Being 69, I bought it because it was lightweight - and it has been so easy to put on and take off the car by myself, while still feeling it is secure and durable. Customer service was also responsive when I initially received the wrong product. 248120
This bike rack was not only priced right but is incredibly easy to use. It's perfect for our Prius V wagon. 243566
very happy with product and service. th anks 234355
It's geared product I'm very happy & price is very compete bel Thanks 230147
I love this bike rack. It's so lightweight, unlike my old Yakima Kingpin rack. It's easy to load and secure the bikes, and folds up and stores nicely when I'm done using it. 221903
Great, sturdy rack for two bikes. Excellent service from etrailer, with very fast delivery. 211840
This bike rack was very easy to install and is lightweight and easy to handle. It is well made, and after watching the videos on your website I felt like a pro. It fit the car exactly as shown, clears the trunk easily. I put it on a small sports car so weight was a factor. It holds the bike very secure with four straps. 206370
Solid rack with very little bike sway/rock when driving. The rack did not sit at 90* when installed, more like 88*, had to shim it to make it straight up. 187139
Light weight and folds easily to fit inside the trunk of an 06-12 Fusion. The fitment with this item and a Draw-Tite hitch required no modifications. However, the offset of the 1/2" receiver pin holes of this bike rack requires the use of a 3/8" hitch pin, one is included. If you want to use a key lock hitch pin, I am using a Reese hitch lock with the included bike rack pin and some metal sleeves that are available from just about any hardware store. I suppose the offset holes of this bike rack is to assist with the anti-rattle feature in conjunction with the receiver tensioner. I prefer compatibility with a Class-1 receiver. A trip to my friend's machine shop should correct this flaw. 182256
This the Real Deal...Get It.!!~ 181655
Excellent quality bike rack. Packaged very well for protection. Easy to fold up and store in the trunk. 176223
Great product. Sturdy and excellent fin ish. 170576
Product was excellent, would recommend etrailer to anyone! 168070
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