In-stock alternatives that are ready to ship
This premium 2-bike rack is perfect for the serious cyclist who cares as much about style as performance. It's safe for carbon frames and the front-mounted foot pedal makes it easy to access your cargo area without removing your bikes.
Features:
Specs:
The Sherpa has ratcheting hooks that grab your bikes firmly by the front wheel - not the frame. It's perfect for carrying carbon bikes or bikes with a custom paint job. To load a bike, simply place your front wheel in the cradle, rotate the arm up and over the wheel, and press down firmly on the ratcheting hook.
The large, folding front-wheel cradles accommodate most bike wheels. The hinged cradles flip up to hold your wheels in place and fold down so they're out of the way when the rack is folded up against your vehicle. There is a hook-and-loop strap on each cradle that wraps around the tray and through the spokes of your wheel to hold the wheel in place. You can also use the straps to secure the cradles flat so they don't flop around when the rack is in the stored position.
The pivoting rear-wheel cradles self-adjust to accommodate your bike's wheelbase. Set your bike's rear wheel into the cradle and it will automatically adjust to grip your wheel at the optimal angle. Use the ratcheting strap to secure your wheel to the cradle.
The spring-loaded foot lever is easily accessible even with your bikes loaded. No more crawling through your bikes or squeezing between the rack and the vehicle to hit the tilt release lever.
The foot lever lets you tilt the rack down with bikes loaded for cargo area access. It leaves both hands free so that you can lower the rack in a controlled manner. When the rack is unloaded you can fold it up for storage.
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 Sherpa 2.0 includes locks to secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to your vehicle. The 1/4" thick cable threads around your bike frames, passes through the cable's looped latch tip, and inserts into the lock on the outside bike tray. Coil up the cable and store it in your vehicle or bike bag when it's not in use.
To lock the rack to your hitch, simply insert the hitch pin and connect the lock to the end of the pin. The locks are keyed alike so you can use the same keys for both locks.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (333 Customer Reviews)
This premium 2-bike rack is perfect for the serious cyclist who cares as much about style as performance. It's safe for carbon frames and the front-mounted foot pedal makes it easy to access your cargo area without removing your bikes.
I have had the Kuat rack for a year and find it to be a solid way to transport my bikes. Pros: Build quality is top notch. Bike rack has been mounted to my car for the entire year and not stored inside the garage. I ride 4 times a week and wanted to keep it on the car at all times. The rack has shown no signs of fading, rusting or feeling like it’s getting wore out. Bikes mount ok and remain seated while driving lever different kinds of material. Cons: This is just a small gripe due to the bikes I ride. When mounting large enduro style bikes figment in the cradle area for the tires can get pretty tight and awkward. I run 2.6 inch wide tires and had to add an additional strap to keep the tire from popping out. Yet again, just my own observation due to wide sized tires. Bottom line up front, best bike track for the money and long term investment.
It was so worth the wait for this beautiful, lightweight bike rack. Really liked the in-box assembly directions. Easy to slide rack into the hitch , and love how it can be easily bent back to access the trunk with bikes still on rack. I bought this basically for it's lightweight feature, but it has so much more. Highly recommend!
I would have given 10 stars to Kuat for this product if possible! The included assembly instructions were not the best but I watched a couple online videos and was able to assemble and install on my Outback in 45 minutes or less! Ingenious how they used the box for easy assembly and the tools were awesome (not cheap metal cutouts that I've gotten before). I am amazed how light yet how solid the rack is. I did a test drive with our 2 Beach Cruisers on it and they barely budged. GREAT product and one of the best purchases I've made in a long time. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Super easy to put together and I love it, keep in mind the max wheelbase of your bikes for this rack is 47in
Comments here are about the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 (2 inch hitch) mounted on a 2019 VW Tiguan SE fitted with a Drawtite 76192 trailer hitch (also purchased from etrailer). Positives: This is a great bike rack! It's super light, easy to use, very well built, and it works just as it should. Negatives: Security is weak, just as with most other racks. (But security is easily improved.) Details: etrailer delivered the rack with lightning speed, of course. (Thanks!) Assembly was a breeze, and learning to mount and secure bikes was equally simple. The hitch cam works much better than I had expected --- no need for a wrench to get a steady-riding rack. And with two bikes mounted, there's no sway, no wobble, no noise, no worries. A great rack, really. One concern (pre-purchase) was about ground clearance. Photo #1 shows 2 bikes mounted. The vertical distance from the ground to the bottom of the rack is exactly 12 inches. That's more than adequate for negotiating my driveway, as well as all for the roads I've travelled so far. Another concern (pre-purchase) was about interference with the backup camera, mainly when the rack is folded up. Photo #2 shows the hitch in that position. The camera is located near the center of that yellow rectangle, so there's some clearance both above and below the outer (upper) tray. Photo #3 shows the Tiguan's camera display as I back into a parking space. So, yes, there is some interference but it's really not bad at all. If you're adept at using your backup camera, the folded up Sherpa 2.0 won't cause major difficulties. Negatives about the Sherpa 2.0 have to do with security. I've got little confidence in the Kuat hitch pin lock, and the cable for locking bikes to the rack is, per the cliche, best at keeping honest people honest. But, a lot of shopping around uncovered few (if any) competing racks that are much better about security. Therefore: Choose your rack based on other criteria, and plan to spend extra money to deal with security. Given that view, the Sherpa 2.0 is an easy winner. 5 stars! On security: I leave a bike rack on my car for 9 months of the year; hence my concern about the backup camera. Photo #4 shows a closeup of the Sherpa 2.0 on my Tiguan. That's a Big Brand high security chain looped around the inner (lower) tray. The padlock passes over the Kuat hitch pin lock (protecting it a little) and then passes through the chain ring of the Drawtite hitch. It will take some effort to steal my Sherpa 2.0. The chain is 100 cm long --- just enough that the rack can fold down to carry bikes. But it's too short to allow the rack to tilt downward fully, so tailgate access is impacted. Photo #5 shows the situation with two trail bikes mounted. That's actually more than enough room to get at the cargo area, and with road bikes mounted the tailgate opens fully. So it's a very minor problem; a slightly longer chain would avoid it but look sloppy most of the time. Typically, I don't need to lock the bikes to the rack, but for those times when I do, I've got two more Big Brand chains each 160 cm long. Each chain can lock one bike's frame and the other bike's front wheel to the chain that protects the rack. This is not ideal, I know. But it's a big improvement over the security of any well-known rack. And the cost of those three chains is tiny compared to replacing a Sherpa 2.0 plus two bikes.
Super fast etrailer shipping and best price around. I unboxed everything before reading instructions. Leave it in the box to assemble lol! It wasn’t hard regardless. Nice bike rack I’d recommend etrailer and the Sherpa.
Double_D - 05/23/2021This review was requested on the day the product arrived. First of all: its heavy! Next the instructions are the worst! I got thru it, but had to dis-assemble and re-assemble, due to poor graphics/instructions. Check [for a video]-- has to be a better way to figure it out there. As for the product itself: seems sturdy (but heavy). I did test putting a bike on it & it seems an improvement over the existing hitch style bike rack I now have (although current rack is much lighter). The adjustable cam for the hitch is a great feature and eliminates any wobble. Despite the instructions, once you get it on the hitch, its pretty easy to use.
Took my time to pick out just the right platform rack. Absolutely hate to have to buy things twice. etrailer was just the place to do the research and eventually place the order. Can't find a better website with more objective information. That said, we are loving this choice. The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 is exactly the right fit for the truck (F150 4X4) and how we plan to use this unit to camp and bike. One of the critical features for us was that the platform rack, minus bikes, had to fit under the tailgate when gate was dropped fully down. Many, many of the otherwise very nice platform racks will not meet this requirement. Many of these will scrape your paint and dent your tailgate. With respect to the Kuat Sherpa, there is a full 2" clearance with the gate fully dropped, so no sweat there. Next, the unit had to be lightweight and with an easy on and off system. Heavy racks that require a ratchet to complete the install simply were not going to work for us. The Kuat is made out of tough tube aluminum, with a nice powder coat finish and weighs just over 30lbs, plus there are no tools required to install and secure it to the hitch. The rack locks in place with a simple hand-tightening cam system using a single, easy to get to, well-designed knob. Finally, carbon frame maybe in your future? Okay, again the Kuat fits the bill. This is a "no frame" contact, extremely easy bike load design. No exaggeration, the rack goes from garage to truck hitch, bikes loaded/secured, and then we're backing out of the drive in under 15 minutes. Did I mention how lightweight it is? Love the fact that I am thinking about the bike ride and not worrying about how I am getting the bikes there.
Tim R - 08/23/2018I did a lot of research looking into platform bike racks before I bought this one and this one doesn't disappoint. The materials of construction are of high quality and the fit and finish are very good! Jane my customer service rep. was very knowledgeable and helpful when discussing this item. She help the order get out that very day even though I called later in the afternoon, I received it two days later. My many thanks to her! This company is very customer focused and I will continue to do business with them as opportunities come available!!
I really like this bike rack, I had some issues with my vehicle not liking the bike rack in the rearview camera. After resolving that issue everything is great. It is easy to put on and takeoff and it is very light. It does a great job of holding the bikes in place. Thanks for the great service.
I have owned many bike racks. The Kuat is the best ! High quality, paint is perfect, nice feature to tighten the rack in the hitch to eliminate rocking back on forth, folds up very nicely and will drop down at a 45 to allow access in a hatchback with bike still on rack
I am a very satisfied customer of etrailer.com and the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 bike rack. The website's videos, photos, and technical information was an invaluable resource when shopping for a bike rack. The ordering process was easy to complete and tracking of the delivery was prompt and accurate. I would not hesitate to use etrailer.com again and would highly recommend them to friends and family.
always qualify products from etrailer! love this bike carrier
I purchased this rack from etrailer because I love the fact that they provide so much information. I especially appreciate the videos. I bought this particular rack because of several features. First of all, it only weights 32 pounds. Also, it folds, tilts, and snaps in place without removing pins. It also locks to the hitch and comes with a cable which locks the bikes to the rack. Plus, I like the way it looks. It costs more than a lot of other racks, but I think its worth it.
awesome rack. easy to install and remove, and rock solid when installed. handles all kinds of bikes with ease, and super quick to load & unload. best rack i've owned.
Nice trailer hitch. Would definitely purchase brand this again. The etrailer video makes installation a breeze.
Good quality and design. Wish the build in lock as a bit longer, but it could be paired with another cable lock to get all the wheels for two bikes.
Very easy to assemble and install. I get lots of compliments on how cool my bike rack looks. [Thumbs Up] Getting my mountain bike loaded and unloaded has never been easier!
My order was received on time and seems to be in good shape. I unpacked the bike rack and it seems to be a quality product, very sturdy. Because of work I have not assembled the rack or tried it out yet. Will have to give another review when I get to use it. But it appears that it will solve my bike transportation problems and allow me to use my bike more often. I am planning on taking my bike to work with me, so I can go riding after work. Before I would have to remove the front wheel from the bike to put it inside my Subaru. This should make life a lot easier on me, thanks Frank.
Love the bike rack. Have used for two months now. So nice to ride on the highway knowing that the bikes are secure and that the car is protected.
Very well made, strong, yet very light compared to other hitch mounted platform racks. We will use several times per year transporting our bikes to the beach. Much easier to lift onto a folding platform rack than any other type of carrier. Folds up and out of the way...folds down and out of the way to access your trunk. 5 STARS!
Love the Sherpa 2.0 bike rack. It fits all our bikes, is very easy to get on and off the car and it's very stable while driving. Getting the bikes on and off this rack is so much easier than our old rack where the bikes hung from the top tube. etrailer was great and shipped everything quickly. Would definitely but this from etrailer again.
The instructions were perfect, I was able to put together the rack and mount it on my Buick Enclave in less than an hour. My prior bike rack was allowed the bikes to hang on the back of the vehicle, but they would swing and hit the vehicle. For local trips, it was OK, but I'm taking my bicycles from Chicago to Florida, and the Kuat Sherpa is going to work perfectly. While traveling, the bikes will be securely locked on the rack. The paint finish on this rack is amazing, it adds to the looks of the car. I am extremely pleased with the set-up and function of this new bike rack!
I'm very pleased with the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. Fast delivery, and straightforward assembly. Some reviews noted having trouble inserting the bolt in step 5, but the assembly video from Kuat shows that pivoting the rack a bit makes it trivial (Search for "Sherpa 2.0 - Assembly" on YouTube). It is very well constructed and solid on the hitch. The back up camera on my 2017 VW Tiguan SEL is obscured a bit, but still usable. Even with the wide bars on my mountain bike there is plenty of clearance between the bikes, and to the back of the car, including tilting it down to open the hatch. It fits the 3" tires on my 6Fattie perfectly. The cable lock is long enough to secure both front wheels and frames of my bikes. I also use the cable to secure the rack in my garage to deter casual thieves. Highly recommended.
It’s a bit heavy. Meaning? It’ll last forever. looks like it’s powder coated. Meaning? Very durable. It took the wife and I to put it together. At age 76, I needed a little help. Easy to put together, but I needed four arms. Time to put it on the car, w/bikes for a test run. My new Volvo needed this type of bike rack and the best part is that it flips down a bit to allow rear access. Great piece if engineering.
Info for this part was:
At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time.
Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.
Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.