This platform-style carrier holds 4 bikes by the wheels with adjustable hooks and sliding straps. The rack tilts down with bikes loaded for cargo area access and folds up for storage. Includes locks and a built-in repair stand.
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The Kuat NV platform-style rack lets you transport 4 bikes of almost any size, shape, or frame style. A detachable 2-bike add-on lets you easily convert the rack to a 2-bike carrier. Ratcheting wheel hooks and sliding wheel straps hold your bikes with no frame contact. The rack tilts with bikes loaded for cargo area access and it folds up for storage. The aluminum rack has an integrated work stand for on-the-go repairs, it installs without tools, and it includes locks to secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to your vehicle.
The NV 2.0 includes a detachable 2-bike add-on that lets you convert the rack from a 4-bike rack to a 2-bike rack. Simply remove 4 hex head bolts with the included Allen key and slide the extension out of the base.
Note: The Trail Doc built-in bike repair stand is shipped installed on the base rack and must be removed to use on the add-on.
The NV has ratcheting hooks that grab your bikes firmly by the front wheels - not the frames. These hooks allow you to rapidly load and unload your bikes, and they won't scratch or scuff your bike paint. Each hook adjusts in 2-mm increments to ensure a snug fit over your wheel, and it releases with the push of a button.
The wheel hooks are mounted on arms that pivot nearly 180 degrees from left to right. This makes it easier to load when compared with a rack that has the hooks mounted on a central post. To load simply set your bike in the wheel cradles, rotate the arms up over the wheels, and press the hooks down over the wheels until snug.
The front wheel cradles are extra-wide to accommodate fat bike wheels. They can be also adjusted to 3 positions to fit your bike's wheelbase. Use the included Allen key stored in the compartment at the back of the rack to adjust.
The NV 2.0 has ratcheting rear-wheel straps that slide along the wheel trays to accommodate bikes of different lengths. A quick-release button on each strap buckle makes it easy to free the rear wheel to remove your bikes. An extender strap is included for use with 1 fat bike. Additional extender straps (APBK - sold separately) are available if you have more than 1 fat bike.
The NV has a lever on the base that is easily accessible even with your bikes loaded. No more crawling through bikes or squeezing between the rack and the vehicle to hit the tilt release lever.
The rack tilts down - with or without bikes loaded - so you can access your vehicle's rear cargo area.
When the rack is unloaded you can pull the top of the lever with your hand to fold it up for storage. This makes it easier to park in small lots at the trail head or in cramped parking garages, and it keeps the rack out of the way of other vehicles and riders.
The Trail Doc is a handy, built-in bike repair and maintenance stand that attaches to the front of the rack. It grabs your bike by the seat post or top tube and lets you position your bike as needed for adjustments and on-the-go repairs. It attaches to the rack with 4 hex-head bolts. It can be locked into place to prevent theft and includes a cap for the housing if you prefer to use the rack without it.
You can reposition your bike on the Trail Doc. Easy-to-use pressure clamps let you raise or lower the stand, rotate it on its base, and rotate the clamp arm. And the TPE padding on the clamp protects your bike's frame and finish.
The knob at the front of the shank lets you quickly and easily install the rack. Just slide the shank into your hitch and turn the knob until snug. The knob deploys an anti-rattle wedge inside the shank to help take play out of the hitch connection. The locking hitch pin has an Allen tool on the end that further tightens the hand knob if you are still experiencing rattle after hand-tightening.
The NV 2.0 includes integrated cable locks that lets you secure your bikes to the rack. A 1/4" thick, braided steel cable extends from each wheel tray, threads through your bike's frame, and locks back onto itself.
A locking hitch pin is also included to secure the rack to your vehicle. It's keyed alike with the cable lock so you only need 1 key for the rack.
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 NV 2.0 four bike platform rack, which is part number NV22B-NA22B. This is probably one of the most high quality and durable bike racks that you're going to be able to find. It has three features that you won't find a lot of bike racks having all three. One is that it's going to be very durable, and it's going to be very sturdy, and hold your bikes very well, and hold up to even the toughest road conditions. The second being, it's going to hold all of the basic features that you want in a bike rack, plus a couple of more features that are unique to this bike rack. The third being, it's just going to be stylish and not only that, it's going to look good by itself and also add to the looks of your vehicle.It's going to allow you to carry up to four bikes each weighing up to 60 pounds, so it's going to be very durable and be able to handle that weight.
So you're going to be able to carry even some of the heavier bikes on the market, whether you have an electronic bike, or even a fat tire bike. You can rest assure that it's going to handle that weight. It tilts away from your vehicle to give you access to your trunk. When you have it fully loaded, it is a good idea to grab a extra set of hands. We'll have one person on the back, and he's going to lift up just a little bit.
And the other person pushed down on the lever that's at the front, and you can tilt it away.From there you can open up your trunk, and as you can see, you got plenty of space and there's plenty of clearance between the first bike and the trunk. You can get in here and get whatever cargo, gear, groceries, whatever you might have with you on your trip. It secures our bikes without any frame contact. The first point of security is going to be this wheel hook that comes up and over the front wheel, and then puts downward pressure on top of the wheel, forcing it down into the cradle. The second point of contact is down here with this strap, which can be adjusted along the rack to accommodate bikes of different lengths.
When you have it set to length of your bike, just secures in like that.Each platform that holds our back wheel has an integrated cable lock, which pulls out right here. You can wrap around your back wheel or you can go up to your frame and it'll lock into itself right there. Something to keep in mind, you're going to be adding on an extensive amount of space onto the back of your vehicle. Whatever vehicle you might have, from the center of the hitch pin hole, to the outermost part could be anywhere from 4-1/2 to five feet. Now, the reason for that is because we have a good amount of spacing between our bikes.From the center of our cradle right here to the center of this platform.
It's going to be 11 inches. so that's plenty of space for your bikes to not make contact with each other while you're driving, or even while you're loading them up. I'm gone ahead and unload some of the bikes to give you a closer look at some of the features. Now right away, when we look at the bike rack without any of the bikes, you can tell all around that it was a lot of thought put into the quality of this rack, and that no part of it was cheaply made.Our cradle's going to accommodate road bike tires in this little slot, your standard mountain bike tires, and your fat tire bikes up to four and a half inches wide. Now keep in mind if you do want to use this bike rack for the fat tire bikes, you're going to want to pick up the adapter kit with part number APBK, and you can find that at etrailer.com. As you can see, the wheel hook is also going to accommodate for those different style tires.For those days when you only have two bikes to take out, and you want to shorten up the total length of your vehicle, you can remove this two bike extension. All you have to do is remove this end cap, that has the repair post tube, there's two bolts on the inside that you would loosen up with the included tool. And then the extension comes out right here. And then you would take that end cap with the repair post tube and put it at the base.It has an aluminum construction, which is going to be very durable and corrosion resistant. And it also has a metallic black and an anodized gray powder coat finish. When not in use, it can fold up towards your vehicle to conserve on space that you've added on to it. It's easiest to come from the back, pull down on the same lever that we used to tilt it away, then lifted up. This is convenient for tight parking spots, or even in your garage because you've taken away about three and a half feet from the total length of your vehicle.The entire rack's going to be constructed out of aluminum. And most of it's going to have a metallic black powder coat finish. But in a few spots I want to point out, is going to have an anodized gray finish. Both of those finishes are going to add to the sleekness and durability of your bike rack. It has a builtin bike repair stand to make maintenance and repairs a whole lot easier. We can just flip up that clamp and swing it out.Now keep in mind you can use this on either the four other two by configuration, but for some people who might be a little bit taller, and only have the bike rack in its two bike configuration, you can raise it to get it higher off the ground. It does have a max height that you will run into when you're pulling the mast out. We'll go ahead and throw it back up there to show you what it looks like. You want to make sure you have that clamp down so that it's in place.Now we'll grab our bike that needs repair or maintenance, go ahead and set it up there, and then push it and then tighten it down. Now it's gripping the bike and we can do whatever we need to fix it or maintain it. It has a safety pin with a lock on the other side to help deter theft. This lock is also going to be keyed alike with the cable locks on your bike rack. It has a hand tightening cam knob, which helps ensure a tool free installation. Once you have your shank inserted it into your hitch and your safety pin inside, you can start tightening down this knob to activate the anti rattle system. And that's going to ensure that it takes out the shake and play from your bike rack while you're traveling.If you can't get a grip on your hand know, you can take the included tool, which is just an Allen key, insert it into the end of the knob, and then push it down and tighten it that much more for maximum security. If you're out and about and you don't have any bikes with you, but your bike rack is still installed, you can still get access to your trunk. You just want to make sure you fold it away from your vehicle first. And then making sure that all the wheel hooks are folded down, we can open up our trunk with plenty of clearance and there's still plenty of room to slide in here and load and unload whatever we have.Now that I've gone over some of those features, I'll show you how quick and easy it is to get it installed on your hitch. It is kind of heavy. It weighs in at about 82 pounds. So if you need an extra set of hands, go ahead and ask. If not, it's easiest to grab it from the base right here at the middle. So we'll just pick it up and then insert the shank into the hitch.Once you get your pinholes to line up, go ahead and insert your safety pin. And once you have it through, go ahead and put your lock on the other side, make sure it's locked. From there we're going to start tightening down our hand knob to activate our anti rattle system. It's going to get a little bit tighter as you go. Give it a quick shake, side to side, up and down, you're good to go. With all that being said, you're ready to fold down the bike rack, load up your bikes and hit the trails.That's going to do it for our look at the Kuat NV 2.0 four bike platform rack. But before you go, stick around and take a look at the test course footage.First we'll show you the slalom, which is going to simulate side to side action, or evasive maneuvering. And now we're onto the alternating speed bumps, which is going to simulate driving on uneven pavement or potholes. Now we're onto the solid speed bumps, which is going to simulate pulling into your driveway, or just over regular speed bump in the neighborhood.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (121 Customer Reviews)
This platform-style carrier holds 4 bikes by the wheels with adjustable hooks and sliding straps. The rack tilts down with bikes loaded for cargo area access and folds up for storage. Includes locks and a built-in repair stand.Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
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We love this bike rack!! Sure it is more expensive than some of the other racks, but it is worth the extra $!! etrailer offered this at a great price and delivered it quickly. 509146
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Showed up fast and was easy to assemble. Rock solid product. No wiggle or chatter once installed. 27.5+ MTB fits perfect. 510512
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This bike rack was exactly as shown on the website and arrived in excellent conditions with all parts included and clear assembly instructions. While I was doing the assembly, which is not difficult, a number of passersby stopped to observe and comment as to the high quality of the product. Great bike rack with very good operating characteristics. Well designed. 711447
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
It's very easy to assemble and works great the two times I've used it, over washboard roads and potholes. I ended up buying this after going back and for over a few other brands in the upper end price range. I settled on this one because my wife would be using it without me around so usability was paramount. It's easy to drop down, load everything from cruisers to kids bikes and it's stable. Win. Win. Yep, it's a few extra bucks, but the engineering, fit and finish is an upgrade to my lexus! 547550
Blake H - 07/29/2019Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Easily assembled with 2 people. Came packaged wonderfully. 387936
Don F - 06/02/2018Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Great rack! Works perfect, I have two of them 504805
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Very pleased with the quality and construction of the Kuat bike rack. Had a little issue when installing the add on rack. One of the receiver nuts was miss aligned with the bolt but was able to get it to work. Rack is very sturdy and easy to add and remove bikes. A little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for and piece of mind knowing your bikes are safe and secure is worth the extra expense. I would definitely recommend this bike rack. 405074
cardan - 07/13/2018Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Best Bike Rack. I am very glad that I got to find what I needed; thanks to the product reviews on YouTube. It is not only strong, it also looks very nice. The bike is well secure and very easy to mount and dismount. To assemble the rack, just follow the instructions shown on youTube. It is that easy. etrailer.com was my best choice to buy. The service is outstanding. I highly recommend this product. Not only looks great, it also looks nice on any SUV. 416914
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Well, well, made! It is heavy and I'd certainly like to see it become lighter. Rear wheel tie down strap could use a slot on the back to slip the strap into while loading/unloading to keep it out of the way. Some other racks have this. I'd like to see the add-on bike clamp have a securing key to keep from having it stolen or having to remove to keep safe and be longer if possible. I truly think it is great though. 511064
Joe G - 05/20/2019Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
The process has been very easy. From order to on time delivery to assembly. This rack arrived today, I set a half hour aside for assembly. You will need nothing for this easy job. The Allen wrench is included with the rack. Follow the directions and you'll be very happy. As you can see in the two photos, the bikes are on the rack with ease. I have not driven yet, but shook the bikes by hand and rocked them around pretty good. Very little movement, very solid. The rack is a bit more expensive than others, but with its good looks, the ease of operation, and solid construction, I couldn't be happier. Linc 378847
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Very fast service!. Excellent bike rack. Very easy to install and use. Well built. Great packaging! The Curt Trailer Hitch fits perfect and was easy to install. Very happy with both products. 389161
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This thing is built like a tank. The ball bearing system to tighten the rack inside the hitch receiver works very well. The rack does not move. The packaging is impeccable with no shipping scratches. the rack goes together easily and tight. there are no gaps or misfit parts. There is no wiggle at all when moving the rack between the up, down, or suv access points. This is a well thought out design and worth the money. I have two Fuji Nevada 29ers 1.1. The wheels are 29, or 700, and they have regular width mountain bike tires. The bikes fit on the racks perfectly and nothing touches the bikes that is not supposed to. E-trailer got my business because they were the best price and they ship extremely fast. 584631
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Product is great but etrailer.com is terrible. I had previously purchased from etrailer.com and had good experiences. However, this time, my rack showed up chipped and missing parts. I called etrailer.com customer support and they said they couldn't do anything to help me and gave me Kuat's number. I called Kuat and they said the seller should have been able to handle this issue and they referred me to a local retailer that they said was more responsive and helpful than etrailer.com. I will buy a Kuat again but will never, ever buy from etrailer again and would NOT recommend them to anyone. See pics below of how rack showed up with chipped powder coating and parts missing so the 2 position extension could only be used for one bike. 399401
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
eTrailer had a misunderstanding of their inventory and I needed this for a biking trip on Memorial Day. They made it right by paying for expedited shipping and received a hitch and this bike rack on Friday in time for the weekend. Installation was easy, just make sure (for this hitch and setup) that you have a 17/32" drill bit. We didn't have one so I picked up a 9/16" (18/32") and that did the job. The video that shows fishing the fish through the holes in the chassis and pulling the bolts and plates through really works as advertised, I was impressed. Mind you, this was all for the 2" hitch, but The bike rack itself is easy put bikes on and off, and comes with a locking mechanism which is handy. If I were going to be parked somewhere I doubted the security for more than just an hour or so, I might consider one more bike lock strung around the bike(s) just for ease of mine. The locking hitch pin is a nice piece of mind too. The ability for this rack to tilt both vertically to reduce your vehicle's profile as well as backwards even with the bike on (for easy access to the hatch), is extremely handy. Cannot recommend this enough! 257731
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Kuat had to replace all my locks twice... if Kuat made their design so locks were not in line with muffler I think there would have been less issues with cable locks... also wish kuat could design a softer hitch for the front wheel to rest in so there is no chance of paint on the fork of bike getting scratched or damaged... always have to carry an old towel as a barrier 610167
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
I tried to pick the best bike hitch rack on the market and I think I succeeded with the Kuat NV 2.0. Took about 20 minutes to unbox and assemble, quite simple and included all the tools necessary. Rack is VERY stout but along with the stiffness goes a significant amount of weight. The most pleasant surprise was the significant savings that showed up in my cart when I went to purchase, did not show on the discounted price on the main product page. Bought my trailer hitch from them too because they had the lowest delivered price. etrailer will be my 1st "go-to" from now on, customer for life! 479474
Gene - 02/27/2019Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Fantastic bike rack!! After getting fed up with loading my bike up repeatedly in the back of my 2003 GMC Sierra pickup (with a hard top cover) I decided to purchase this kuat rack. I wish I would’ve sooner. Assembly was easy and straight forward however I would use a magnetic parts bowl if I had it to do over. Kuat doesn’t included any extra nuts so I had to contact them to get another after I dropped and lost one (they were very polite and shipped one right away.) As far as function goes this rack is really easy to use. Just slide it into the receiver and put the lock pin it. Just like in the video you then tighten the knob at the back to secure the hitch so there is no movement. Load your bikes up and secure them and you’re ready to go. I did utilize the retractable cable locks after my ride when stopping to eat and they are very easy to use. No worries at all about a stolen bike. And the tilting feature is great too. It does allows you to access your truck bed with the tailgate down just as in the video. As an added bonus this rack fits perfect in my standard size truck bed even with the hard top cover closed (my truck is too long to fit in the garage with the rack folded up installed in the hitch.) Michael H. was outstanding providing schematic drawings with the dimensions so I would know this before my purchase (they’re on the Q&A page.) The free shipping was very fast so that made the purchase even better. I will definitely be a repeat customer as eTrailer is the one of the best companies out there with great customer service and timely communication. Great job!! 486543
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Rack arrived today. I will not lie, it is heavy and therefore cumbersome to assemble. Despite that, I was able to assemble and install it in just under one hour. I did this on my own, another person would have cut this time in half. The rack checks all the boxes of wants and needs. That same weight noted before makes it rock solid. The anti-rattle feature to tighten the hitch is wonderful. Handle/pedal to change from upright position to bike holding rack to tilt away from my Subaru 2010 Forester was incredibly simple and smooth. I was all set to buy the Thule T2 Pro XT 2 and a friend told me about this Kuat NV 2.0. I am so happy. I knew it was more expensive, but free shipping and price was discounted at checkout when I purchased it from etrailer.com. Great surprise. This rack is well thought out, has superb quality features, and I am convinced that I made the best choice. All things aside, it also really looks nice. 498287
Marc - 04/19/2019Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
I needed this rack in a hurry before my trip. I called Etrailer and they had it in stock and shipped it out that day. It got here two days later just in time for my trip. What amazing customer service these guys have. The rack itself is insanely nice. It's refreshing to see a company like Kuat build something they very clearly care about. I am about to put it through it's paces on a long trip, but so far, amazing product. I put it on my 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter. FWIW you can open both doors with the rack installed and no bike on the first slot in the rack. If you want to run 4 bikes and open the doors you will probably need a hitch extender. I guess 8". 274508
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Product was out of stock. We got a call from etrailer to let us know how long it would be out of stock and if we wanted to wait or do something else. We decided to wait and glad we did. Product came in earlier than expected. Happy with the bike rack exactly as described. 201090
william j - 06/05/2016Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Great, quality rack at a great price. Excellent customer service. 269907
Singletraksam - 07/09/2017Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Clear and simple assembly instructions. Packaged very well to protect all painted surfaces. It’s a very well built and sturdy rack. I really like that each front tire tray is adjustable up or down. Kuat pulled out all the stops on this rack, Excellently done! I also like the integrated bike locks and the anti-sway feature, very cool! I believe this rack will allow my son and I to travel further safely and explore more on our mountain bikes and bring us closer together. 542508
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
I am very impressed with the quality and it was very easy to put together. Etrailer was awesome and very prompt shipment. 598947
Review from a similar Kuat NV 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Have used it on a 2015 Audi Q5 with an aftermarket Curt 2" hitch. LOVE it! We were looking for the longest tongue that we could find so that when stored upright, it wouldn't hit the bumper. With the advice of the etrailer phone rep...we got 4 place model which is what we ended up with..(we got the add-on) Avid mountain bikers that love this setup. The model is very solid with 4 bikes! Also like how you can adjust the front wheel cradle so that the bars won't rub on other bars/seats. Heavy when you lower the rack "loaded" to open hatchback, but that's what you'll deal with when going with a setup that doesn't touch the frame which is what we want and need. Much nicer than the Thule/Yakima options that other friends have. A lot better looking too!! It does slightly block the tail lights so added some reflectors for those "distracted drivers" ;-) Highly recommend and feel price is worth it. 515474
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