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Heavy bikes are no problem here. With a 60 lb per-bike capacity, the Kuat NV 2.0 Base carries electric bikes, fat-tire rides, and carbon frames with confidence. The platform design keeps weight low for easy loading, and its aircraft-grade aluminum body stays solid while resisting rust thanks to the matte black powder-coat finish. Pair it with the optional Access Ramp #ANVBRB if you’d rather roll your e-bikes up instead of lifting them.
There’s no frame contact, so your paint and carbon stays safe. The ratcheting front-wheel hook locks each bike tight by the tire, and sliding rear-wheel straps adjust to fit any wheelbase up to 50 inches. Standard straps handle tires up to 3.0 inches wide, and the included extender strap lets you load one fat bike—add the Phat Bike Adapter #APBK for up to 5.0-inch tires. Everything cinches down smooth and releases with a quick-press buckle.
Grabbing gear from the back shouldn’t mean unloading your bikes. The spring-loaded foot pedal tilts the rack down even when it’s fully loaded, giving you open access in seconds. The same lever folds the rack upright when you’re done riding, keeping things compact and out of the way. No crawling or reaching around—the release is right where your foot lands.
Slide it into your 2-inch hitch, twist the built-in hand-tightening cam knob, and the internal anti-rattle wedge locks the rack tight—no tools, no shake. It comes with a locking hitch pin and integrated braided-steel cable locks, both keyed alike so one key secures everything. The solid one-piece shank and 3-1/2-inch rise keep clearance high and motion low mile after mile.
Start with two, expand when the crew joins in. The NV 2.0 Base accepts the 2-bike Add-On #BA02B, turning it into a four-bike setup in just a few minutes. Each position keeps the same stable 13-inch spacing, so handlebars and pedals stay out of each other’s way. It’s a clean, modular design built to grow with your rides.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Wow , what a great bike carrier, Solid as a rock
Works great. Install was easy. My only question was - after everything is installed, and the security lock in place - it's kind of loose - the lock slides left and right when you make turns. Is it by design?
I was surprised at how well this rack is made. Very sturdy. There is no wobble. The only thing I would improve on this rack is to provide some groove on the platform instead of just a flat surface. It would be easier to keep the bike from going off the platform when loading. Also, the rear strap could be improved by providing a finger hole at the end in order to get a better grasp on the strap when tightening it. But in general, once loaded, our two electric bikes seem to be well positioned and safely transported. I picked this rack because our electric bikes have racks on the back so the strap for the rear wheel was the best solution. We have step through bikes and did not want to buy posts for loading with other configurations.
Great services , I am really happy with my purchase, it ´s exactely what i want, and what i see on etrailer.
well designed, well manufactured and well packaged.
I've had it for a year and I'm VERY happy with my bike rack. Love the built-in locks for deterrence and piece of mind. STRONGLY recommend getting an installer who knows what they're doing. I took it to my dealership and they were going to cut into metal... took it to an authorized installer and they had it securely bolted in in half an hour. I've already demonstrated it to two people out and about who wanted advice on hitch racks. It's a good, solid, easy to use rack! Zero regrets.
Jason
1/7/2025
Rack is still going strong two years after purchase. Id still recommend it.
Easy to build, very sturdy! I haven't used it much yet, but so far so good! I had a Thule single bike rack before and I like this much better, even for just one bike.
This bike rack is a beast! Took about 30 minutes to assemble, directions were straightforward and the materials are of the highest quality. Easily holds our Townie Electra (w/GeoOrbital electric wheels). The additional ramp (purchased with this order) makes loading the 48 pound bikes a breeze to load!
Absolutely bullet proof. The quality, durability of the Kuat NV 2.0 Base and ease of use will transport my bike (and others) for many years to come. eTrailer.com's customer service and speedy shipping is a definite plus.
Arrived very quickly and in good condition. Working with etrailer was great - they are on the ball, unlike some other retailers. The product was as expected, although I took off a point for really poor instructions. If Kuat had just taken a little bit of time to provide more details, it would make the job so much quicker. I haven't yet tested the rack with bikes, but is installed and all the bits seem to work as promised.
One point thatI don't like is that the locking pin that attaches the unit to the hitch is really long and doesn't have anything that would keep if from rattling. I put in my own rubber spacer to hopefully eliminate any rattles, but it seems like adding a couple rubber washers to the kit to help prevent rattles would be an easy and inexpensive solution.
Gwendolyn Y.
4/7/2025
Let me know how your maiden tow goes with the rack, Derek!
High quality materials. Simple enough to assemble. All the tools you needs are included in the kit, and they are actually properly sized for the job at hand. Instructions are maybe an 8 out 7 - better than most but could do with a little more illustrations. Three suggestions, if I may. 1) When the early step says to turn the unit upside down, the front tire cradle keeps it from laying flat on the ground. This makes it difficult to install the long connecting bolts. You should suggest that the assembly be put up on blocks or to hang the cradle off the end of something (see my picture with the end hanging off of a deck walkway). This makes the whole thing lay flat to ease alignment if the connecting bolts. 2) For that same step, a trimetric view would me more helpful than the plan view. 3) when tightening the long bolts, care must be taken so that the Allen wrench doesn’t chip up the rack paint. I fixed this by wrapping the wrench with some painters tape (see pic). You might want to add this tip as it was obvious to me that Kuat tries to make a great set of instructions.
The rack itself operates beautifully. I expect years of solid service from this unit. Ps. The ramp accessory works great too.
I have used this new bike rack twice (120 miles each trip) and could not be happier. This rack is extremely solid and so easy to use that I can have the rack installed and bikes both mounted in under 10 minutes.
When I was looking at racks, I had two questions about this rack that were hard to find answers to. I'm going to answer those questions to hopefully help others that are looking:
1. Does this rack work with bikes that have fenders? - I have two Velotric Discovery 1 e-bikes which have front fenders that stick out from the fork about 6-7". I put the arm just in front of the tires so that it is 6-7" in front of the fork. The rack is still extremely solid and the bikes don't move at all, even with the support arm further forward on the tire. Other people have put the support bar over their fender. I can't do that as it would break the fender just based on my bike's design. Couldn't be happier!
2. Can you open the tailgate of a Ford F150 when you tilt it down? - First of all, I did NOT buy the "extender" that would push the rack out further. If I did, I think I could open my tailgate up completely. Without the extension, I can open up my truck's tailgate about 2/3 of the way with the rack tilted. That is actually fine for me, because it allows me to unlock my truck bed Hard top cover so that I can access the bed. If you have a fullsize pickup, and want to open up your tailgate fully, you will most likely need to buy the extension.
Beyond those two questions, what I like most about this rack is that there is no center support bar that you have to work around. I can pick up the first bike and lift it right onto the rack with nothing impeding me. I secure it with the rear strap and front bar and it is good to go. I then put the 2nd bike on again with no impediments.
The unit tightens into the hitch sleeve and is rock solid. Super easy to install and tighten... taking me only a couple minutes.
Couldn't be happier with this purchase!!!!
Hello Roger! I really enjoy the bike rack. I will give a review after I have had some time to try it on some trips!
James S.
12/13/2022
I absolutely love the bike rack! It stays rock solid stable when secured to the rack and does not move. Kuat could not have built a much better bike rack! Securing the bike is SUPER easy. I am so glad that we purchased two of them.
Best bike rack we’ve ever had! Easy assembly, mounted to a Draw-Tite hitch(also purchased from etrailer) on a 2018 Honda Odyssey. Swings free to open hatch. SWEET! I would recommend this bike carrier.
I purchased the Kuat to replace a very similar Thule rack.(shown in photo).
I was pairing it with the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk on the front of our trailer.
The Kuat was 7" closer to the trailer giving me the clearance I needed for the truck and the Kayaks on the truck rack. We traveled 6500 miles for 9 weeks and everything worked great. The Kuat works great on the back of our Jeep Rubicon as well.
Buy with confidence if you are here shopping for new bike racks you can already appreciate the vast amount of information provide to consumers to make an informed decision speak for an end user I love the Kuat NV 2.0 rack it assembled very easily 5 bolts to install and hex key is provided no additional tools are need the rack is very solid and sturdy the tilt feature is very smooth and works effortlessly as demonstrated on the websites video and as you can see for yourselves they are priced competitively what else can I say that etrailer hasn’t already covered other than the all black mat colored model finish on the rack isn’t the same as the grey and black with the orange rails it’s more rough texture finish not smoooth automotive like finish on the other two models don’t get me wrong this isn’t a con by any means this is exactly what I was looking for but I do have to say the smooth high quality finish of the other two models is very easy to clean just use a soft microfiber cloth to wipe down dust.
I recently bought the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2 Bike Platform Rack from ETrailer.
It is a well-made and well designed platform bike rack. It was easy to assemble. Although the instruction manual needs a little bit of tweaking to
make clear where the other nut is. It took a while to find it and I ended up buying a similar nut at a hardware store. Other than that this is a great bike
rack. Easy to assemble and install. I like the built-in security chain lock too. It
is actually long enough to secure the two bikes together. The platform has a grooved area for the bike’s front tire for added stability. It also lighter than the Thule bike rack I was initially considering. We traveled from the Bay Area in California to South Lake Tahoe for the Americas Most Beatiful Bike Ride, the bike was very stable. My wife loves the looks and the ease of tilting the bike rack to open the tailgate area.
The etrailer customer service person, Stacey A, was awesome. The shipping notification and tracking was great too.
I have no qualms recommending this bike rack to my family and friends.
Thanks for all your help, Stacey A.
Drawtite front hitch & kuat NV 2.0 base
Bike rack added to our ram 2021 2500.
Purchase completes our set-up for pulling our camper. While the kuat not rated for rv's this will work for standard & electric bikes. Because etrailer's Excellent service & videos, we purchased both of these!
Sierra K.
12/7/2021
Please keep in mind that hauling bikes on the front of your truck can reduce driver visibility, air flow to the motor, and block your front lights, so you will want to use caution.
Still very new, but what an awesome bike rack! Assembly was a snap and the rack is rock-solid when you secure it to the hitch receiver. etrailer was amazing too - excellent communication, price and fast, free delivery. Overall I am extremely happy with the rack and service!
Chuck S.
6/20/2023
A year in and the rack continues to work great. Still rock solid while driving and has held up very well.
Excellent rack - rock solid, holds bike without wobbling. Fits 2021 Toyota Rav4 XLE with Toyota Hitch perfectly. Easy to tilt up and down (but it takes 2 hands to do so, which is a little annoying). At the risk of stating the obvious, it is a little annoying to leave it on all the time - I don't like leaving it horizontal for fear that a car will clip it when driving, so I keep it in the raised position.. But this means that I have to lower it every time I want to access my hatch. Lock works well also. The kids bike adapter seems to work fine (only tried once).
One downer - some of the fasteners are already rusting a little (see pic), and I've only had it on my car for 3 months (May to August in PA).
Sierra K.
11/9/2021
This product should not be left on the hitch all of the time. Leaving it on will cause excessive rust. Please view page 17 of the manufacturers User Guide under tips and tricks to see how to get the most life out of your bike rack: https:www.kuat.comwp-contentuploadsnv-2-user_guide.pdf
I've taken this rack all over New England on the front of my Dodge Ram 3500 pick up truck with a truck camper. I had no idea it was possible to love a bike rack so much. After one drive I didn't ever worry about it again. So nice that it locks up when I am camping or taking a quick stop for food on the road. So glad I bought it from etrailer. They totally help me pick the perfect rack for my challenging set up.
Michael
8/18/2023
This rack has traveled from MD, through TX, NM, AZ, UT, CO and back and it has held up so well. We did a ton of research and could not be happier with this rack or this company!
excellent product; typical Kuat quality. bikes are sturdily held in place while driving.
locks for hitch pin and built-in locks for hitch pin for bikes well done.
I want to compliment the advice I received from etrailer representative Jon Griggs who provided great feedback every step of the way which was key in purchasing my hitch and bike rack.
Michael S.
5/6/2023
Great! We bought this heavy duty rack in expectation that we were getting two e-bikes. We are still waiting on that. One thing to remember is the rack is heavy: over 50 lbs if I remember it correctly. It can take 2 min and a boy to install and remove, but darn sturdy. :-
Excellent bike rack, bought one advertised as slightly used, couldn’t find a thing wrong! Brie in customer service was outstanding, professional and informative. Delivery in a couple days as promised!
Love this rack and use it every day on my Toyota Tundra pickup. I ride my cruiser on the beach and loading/unloading bike/s is really easy. I travel to riding locations as well and even at highway speeds, two bikes remain secure and wobble-free. My bikes are expensive and the stand-up mode of securing them means no worn paint or scratches. If any complaint it's not made for the salty air here in FL and certain parts corrode...even with daily rinsing off. The rack is perfect for the fat and oversized wheels on bikes I've owned...even heavier ebikes...WILL BUY IT AGAIN.
Brooke M.
3/19/2025
What kind of bike is that? I haven't seen one like that before :) So glad this Kuat is killing it!
We have a 2025 New Defender 130, and this system works perfectly with the spare tire. We have Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2", Plus Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitch. We also have a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek with a 2" hitch, so just the Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitch works perfectly on that car too.
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Richard
4/12/2025
Still great. No problems.