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This platform-style carrier holds 2 bikes by the wheels with ratcheting hooks and pivoting cradles - no frame contact. Foot lever tilts rack down with bikes loaded for cargo area access and folds it up for storage. Includes locks for bike and rack.
Features:
Specs:
The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 platform-style rack lets you transport 2 bikes of almost any size, shape, or frame style on the back of your vehicle. Ratcheting wheel hooks and pivoting wheel cradles hold your bikes with no frame contact. The aluminum rack tilts with bikes loaded for cargo area access and folds up for storage. It installs without tools using the hand-tightening cam system, and it includes locks to secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to your vehicle.
The rack 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. 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 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.
There is a front-mounted foot lever in the base of the rack that lets a single person easily tilt and fold the rack.
The rack tilts down - with or without bikes loaded - so you can access your vehicle's rear cargo area.
You can also fold the rack up when you're not transporting bikes. This is great for parking in places where space is limited such as a parking garage.
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.
Installation Details 
Video of Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Tilting - Gray
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Speaker 1: Today we'll be taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 platform style 2-bike rack. It's available in gray, part number SH22G. It's also available in black, part number SH22B and in pearl, part number SH22P. This platform style 2-bike rack tilts down even with the bikes loaded, so you can have full access to the rear of your vehicle. This is perfect for getting any gear, groceries, or anything else you might have with you on your trip. It holds your bike in place by this front wheel hook, putting down pressure into the front wheel cradle.
There is no frame contact. Here at the rear, the strap keeps our tire in place.I've gone ahead and removed one bike so we can go over some additional features. The wheel hook retracts and folds down when not in use, and the front wheel cradle folds flat for a sleek, low profile design. Now I've gone ahead and removed our second bike. You can see that the rear wheel cradle here pivots to accommodate different bikes.
The wheel hook itself is fully adjustable. It's going to work with wheel sizes from 20 inches all the way up to 29 inches, and it's coated to prevent your bike from getting scratched up. Both the front and the rear wheel cradles will accommodate a tire width up to three inches. Another great feature is that we can fold the bike rack up against the vehicle for compact storage. We'll come over here to our lever, raise it up until it snaps in.
This would be ideal for pulling into your garage or in a close quarter parking spot.It's constructed of a light-weight aluminum with an anodized finish, so it's going to resist rust and corrosion. It has a weight capacity of 40 pounds per bike, and features a limited lifetime warranty. Now that we've gone over the features, I'll go ahead and show you how to get it installed.Now this is for two inch hitches only, so we've got our two inch receiver here. The bike rack is nice and light-weight. Let's go ahead and load it up, then we can line up our pin holes.
Now we want to be sure to get those nice and lined up, that way we can get our pin through. Then we can make our way to the back, to our anti-rattle knob. We're going to start turning that by hand, and what that's going to do is it's going to help tighten up the inside of our receiver tube, and our shank to reduce a lot of the rattle in the play to make for a nice solid ride for our two bikes.Now once we get it tight, I just like to point out that the pin that we used to lock it up into the receiver tube, doubles as the tool to get it extra tight back here. What we can do is put that in, get it extra tight, and then we can take it, put it through and put our lock on the other side. Now as you can see, with all that being done, there is literally no movement in the bike rack at all. I'm actually shaking the entire vehicle. Now to get ready to load it up, we can make our way over to the lever here. We can use our hand or our foot. We'll press down on the lever, and then we can lower it into the platform position until it locks into place.Now in preparation for loading up our bikes, let's go ahead and raise out our wheel hook. I want to be sure to press in on the button here, get it all the way out, then we'll open up our front wheel cradle, and then undo our rear wheel strap. Then we can grab our bike, we'll bring it up and set it in place. Now as you can see in the front wheel cradle here, we've got a few grooves. Just want to be sure to set our tire in the center, just like that. Then we can bring up our front wheel hook. This is going to end up right in front of our fork or our brakes, whatever comes first. In this case our brakes. We'll lower it down, and press it firmly in place. Then for our rear wheel strap, make sure that it goes between our spokes, and then down through the ratchet, and then we've got it.With our second bike loaded up, I'd just like to point out, if you run into a situation where you lower the hook in front of your fork or your brakes, and it's too loose, you can bring the hook out a little bit from there to where it'll hold it in place like so. In that instance, you'll just want to be sure to use the included safety strap for your front wheel. You also may need to use the front tire safety strap if the tires are larger than 2.35 inches, or if the wheel base is longer than 45 inches.Now with our bikes secured, let's go ahead and run our cable lock. We just want to go over both our frames, through the loop, and then we'll just plug it right here into the bike rack itself, and wait for that click. With everything all loaded up, let's go ahead and take it out on our test course and see how it performs.Here on our test course, let's first go into our slalom. This is going to show side-to-side action such as going around corners, or evasive maneuvering. Then onto our alternating speed bumps, this is going to show a twisting action such as going over potholes or uneven pavement. Then finally onto our solid speed bumps, this is going to show an up and down action such as pulling in and out of a driveway, or out of a parking lot.That's going to complete our look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 platform style 2-bike rack for two inch hitches.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (82 Customer Reviews)
This platform-style carrier holds 2 bikes by the wheels with ratcheting hooks and pivoting cradles - no frame contact. Foot lever tilts rack down with bikes loaded for cargo area access and folds it up for storage. Includes locks for bike and rack.by: Tim R.08/22/2017
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. 423863
Absolutely love the Kuat bike rack. My wife uses it easily by herself whenever she wants, which happens to be almost daily, and we use it all the time to take the dog and bikes to the park. Cant imagine not having it and if that were the case, wed have to buy it all over again. In sum, my guess is that the preceding dialog subtly reveals how much I think of the product.
Tim R - 08/23/2018by: Jim A.07/31/2016
I feel I did my homework looking at all platform style towing hitch bike racks. I need one for two bikes and wanted something lighter in weight than the ones my friends use. The Thule and Yakima are rated well though weigh 50 pounds or more. Etrailer's site provided the best collection of racks and the ability to compare. The were also very receptive to questions and were honest when they were not sure if a rack would fit a specific vehicle. Their prices are competitive and likely the lowest. We have a 2015 X5. I have an Invisa-Hitch on the back. The new Sherpa 2 was exactly what I was looking for, though wanted to be sure it would work for this style hitch and on my vehicle. The rack arrived a few days after it was ordered. The assembly was a piece of cake and all parts and tools were provided. The hitch fit perfectly on the back of the X5. We have only transported road bikes to date, though will have haul hybrids and mountains in a week or two. The 30 pound weight makes it easy to install and easy to store on the wall in our garage. I'd recommend the Sherpa 2 to anyone who wants a lighter weight, though very sturdy bike rack that looks good on the back of your SUV. Etrailer has provided me great service. 277843
by: Phillip D.09/06/2018
I have been using the SH22G for 3 months and have made 4 trips at over 2 hours each way to try it out. I made a very good decision in purchasing this rack. I timed my bike loading with 2 road bikes ready to be loaded. Total time to load and secure 1 min 11 seconds. My 2 other racks take me 10 minutes to secure the bikes. This is the best looking bike carrying rack I have seen. The design is sleek, with no hanging pieces of metal. If you are into design you will love this beauty. It solved the problem with my spouse being able to easily lifting her bike on the rack and securing it when I am not available. It is so simple, sit it in the tire slots lower the hook over the front tires. The straps engage through the tires quickly. My bicycles are no longer hanging by their frames, they rest secure on their tires, The wheels don't swing or spin and the bike frames don't bang against each other. I can lower the bikes on the rack to load my vehicle. The rack comes with a built in cable lock. This rack is quiet and does not rattle or sway when driving. It rides so easy I can forget it is back there. 562344
by: Mark B.04/22/2018
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. 499477
by: Ed07/22/2018
Installed this on my 2018 Nissan Leaf. Excellent product and extremely light weight. Makes loading and loading the bikes super easy, I can even get into the hatch with both bike loaded by tilting the rack down. Wish I would have had this years ago! 544742
by: Ethan08/27/2018
This is my first Kuat, love it. Easy install and application. Looks great on my outback. Can’t beat the price from etrailer! 558697
by: Christine P06/23/2018
Hassle free ordering, super quick shipment ( I paid a couple bucks extra for 3 day). Lowest price on the internet ...I couldn't be more happy with my purchase. The KUAT Sherpa bike rack was really easy to install, well built, matches my truck (Toyota Tacoma Magnetic Grey) perfectly, securely holds my bike & ready to travel in seconds. Customer service was great, after my bike rack was delivered I received an email from George checking to make sure that everything was good with my order. I can't say enough good things about etrailer.com & my KUAT Sherpa bike rack. Will definitely order from them in the future. 526026
by: Kathryn04/30/2018
Really glad I spent a little extra and got this rack for my bikes. At under 5' tall I am able to maneuver the rack on and off a small SUV by myself. Easy to use for small and large bicycles. The tilt feature allows access into my hatch while the bikes are installed. And easy access when not so, I almost never took the rack off the car. Worked year round. The locking system made bikes secure in non high theft environments. 1 key for locking the hitch and bike cord. Really happy with the rack and the suggestion of etrailer customer service for heading me in this direction. 502588
by: Peggy H.06/04/2017
We recently purchased this bike rack and a hitch for our Honda Odyssey. etrailer installed the hitch and shipped the bike rack to us. The prices were very good. The service and staff were excellent. We will be making an additional purchase from etrailer in the near future. Customer service was outstanding. 388731
by: TJS07/16/2017
Everything they described but better. Took 30 minutes to assemble!! Love it. Easy for my wife to use. 406540
This product is fantastic. I love it.
TJS - 07/17/2018 by: Ross10/08/2018
This is a great product. The light weight was a key for me as I needed my wife to be able to install on the hitch. It rides well , easy to use. Tilting it away to access the back of a Honda Pilot works great and the light weight helps here as well. Very pleased with this product. 572602
by: Don P08/06/2018
I am very impressed with the construction quality, appearance and how well the Sherpa rack works. It is very sturdy and stabilizes the bikes really well. I was very pleased with Etrailer’s discounted price and super quick free delivery. Highly recommend the rack and seller! 550407
by: Chris R.03/10/2017
The Kurt Shera bike rack is a great product. It is well made and light (32 lbs). Pay attention to what other racks weigh. Easy to put together. Holds my two bikes perfectly and is very sturdy. I recommend this rack. 350728
This bike rack is very easy to mount and use. It is sturdy and the bikes are held firmly.
Chris R - 03/11/2018 by: Lynne04/13/2018
We are extremely pleased with our Kuat Sherpa 2.0 rack that we have mounted on our 2017 Subaru Forester. Liked it so much we purchased a second one for our 2014 Subaru Outback! 496044
by: Leah B08/10/2017
It came with a dent in it. I needed it for a trip this weekend so I had to hook it up. I'm not happy spending that much money to be dented. 418651
by: Jeff H06/11/2017
The rack was delivered promptly and is top quality. The assembly was quick and easy. I will shop etrailer.com for all my future needs. 391867
by: Tommy gunn11/04/2016
High quality. Easy assembly and installation. Have yet to test it but product appears to be as advertised. 316828
by: Jeff07/30/2018
Easy assembly. Appears to be a well engineered product. 547863
by: John04/04/2018
Great price and quick delivery! 492409
by: Lyndon R.09/04/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Just what I needed. I have considered multiple brands and models but ended up deciding to get the Sherpa 2.0, mainly because its lightweight and easy to set up. So far no regrets about it. Took it in three road trips already to carry two 29ers and it has performed really well, no issues about bikes coming into contact with each other. Highly recommended! 561361
by: Dick H03/11/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Really impressed by the quality. Some minor assembly required but the factory has made assembly very easy. The rack is very sturdy & the hitch tightening assembly works really well. The rack positioning also works flawlessly and is solid. Yes it is an expensive rack but you get what you pay for here. Of course eTrailers shipping page keeps you abreast of where your package is located as it makes its way to you. As soon as UPS drops the package off at your door its immediately reflected on your orders shipping page. So you dont have to wait at home for it to arrive. Just check eTrailers online shipping page & you know when it has arrived. 351541
by: Katherine08/13/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
TLDR: Awesome. Easy. Secure at 80 mph. I have really enjoyed this Kuat rack over the past year. Installation was straightforward (just crank down on that tightening bolt through the hitch!), and I can move the rack on and off the car without too much effort. The rack weighs around ~30 lbs if I recall correctly. This rack keeps my bike safe with no problem going 80 mph down I-10 across west texas or over subpar roads in town. It takes seconds to load and unload the bikes. No fidgeting for 10 minutes to secure the bike. No ratchets to come loose and drop your bike on the road behind you, which I recently saw. :/ Just quickly load up your bike(s) and go. And yes, it can all be operated one-handed while holding a bike or a bag. The tilt down mechanism is great when bikes are loaded on the rack, and I need to access my hatchback area. Otherwise, I can open the hatchback on my Prius without a problem when the rack is folded up. Prius side note: I had a 1-1/4 hitch installed for this rack. Love it! I really appreciate etrailer's videos and pricing. Thanks! 553165
by: Likesbikes07/28/2016
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Other than a few little snafus while attempting assembly, (put bolts in on wrong end), everything went together nicely. Directions could be a bit more precise, and parts should have identifying stickers with pointers or something to simplify trying to figure out what goes where, and in which direction. Might just be my super assembly skills. haha. Got it done, however - in about 30 minutes. Quality is great, looks good on car, and bike fits nicely. Very secure and sturdy. I'm in my 60's and I can easily get this rack onto the car, the bike on the rack, and open the back hatch with the bike loaded. Retirement-here I come! eTrailer customer service is outstanding. 277347
by: Emil W.12/30/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Awesome product. This is the third bike rack that I have purchased from etrailer. It is the second hitch mount bike rack for me. The first hitch mount, Thule, required additional strapping to hold the bike on the rack - which was a pain. Nothing more unsettling than looking out the rearview mirror to see your bike dangling off the back of the car! However, this Kuat Sherpa is an awesome hitch. Bikes are easy to load and unload. Bikes do not touch or rub against each other. They are secure in place and I have no worries about trips down the interstate. If only I had known, this would have been my one and only bike rack purchase. 463703
by: Skirker09/24/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Excellent bike rack with easy operation. Nice finish. etrailer sent it quickly and it arrived in excellent condition. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it appears that the part that connects to the hitch is the older model; however, the rest of the rack is the upgraded version. We do have the upgraded release latch. Also I should note that I got it for about $70 cheaper than the suggested price of $489. The anti-rattle knob and part that connects to the hitch is exactly like the one in the older version and the bolt didn't exactly line up to put it the part on that connects that part to the upper part of the new version. We just tapped it into place and it went fine. The anti-rattle knob is a tiny bit harder to reach but it appears to do its job. I am easily able to open my hatch door with plenty of room when I tilt the rack down and it is very easy for me to tile by myself being a weak female. Overall, I am happy and could have given it 4.5 but there is no option to do that. 435886
by: Katherine P09/16/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Car: 2017 Honda CR-V This is a great rack! There's not a lot to the assembly, other than getting the first two long bolts in, those were tricky. Once those were in there, aligned properly, the rest of the assembly was pretty easy. Attaching the rack to the hitch receiver was the easiest part of the whole thing! The rack is really nicely portable, and will easily store in our apartment during the off season. It takes less than a minute to get it loaded into the hitch receiver. The cable lock is a little bit flimsy, but should hopefully deter casual thievery. What I would have loved to have seen were locks in the retaining arms as well, so those couldn't be messed with by strangers. Otherwise, this rack is really great, and I would highly recommend it. 433069
The rack is still working great! We had a Saris bones previously, and this rack is so much easier to load the bikes on, and weve never had any issues, even whenb weve hauled our bikes up to Canada. Thanks for checking in, you guys are great, Ive recommended you to anyone looking to buy any kind of bike rack.
Katherine P - 09/21/2018by: Bill moran04/17/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Outstanding, very happy with the product and etrailer staff. I have used this company before and their great !!!! 368726
by: Julian02/19/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 is amazing. I’m so happy I went with an aluminum bike rack, instead of a steel one. It is so nice and lightweight. Plus, this one in particular looks great with my 2017 Volkswagen (VW) GTI SE. So easy to install and use. It is really sleek and high quality. 477017
by: Robert G.09/17/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Ordered the SH22B Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Platform Rack for my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. Once I opened the box, I knew I was getting a high quality item. The packaging design was flawless with no damage or scuff marks on any of the individual pieces; they were all well protected. Assembly was easy as everything fit together quite nicely. Really taking my time, assembly took about 1 hour. The rack is lightweight and very easy to install onto the hitch. One of the best features is the rack cam locking system that keeps the assembly tight to the hitch receiver. Installing the bikes to the rack was also straight forward. The bikes were nicely secured; quickly and easily. I cannot overemphasize the thoughtful engineering and quality Kuat designed into this rack. I would highly recommend this product. Thank you etrailer for a pleasant transaction. 566021
by: Steven08/13/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
This is the second kuat rack I ordered. The first one I ordered from the company that starts with A and it arrived dented and the box was destroyed. I did use it to move into my new house before I returned it, though. Now that I'm getting to go on a business trip I wanted to purchase the same rack again. I did the smart thing and checked here on etrailer.com before just ordering from A like I usually do. Imagine my surprise when it was $80 cheaper. I ordered it immediately! The shipping in free, no sales tax charged. All wins there. Granted the shipping isn't 2 day like my Prime orders but most of those don't show up in 2 days anymore, either. Great hitch mount, platform bike rack. I don't like the idea of my carbon frames hanging and bouncing down the bumps on I-40. 553362
by: Peter A08/10/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Ordered the SH22B Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Platform Rack- 2" Hitch for my 2017 Lexus RX 350 which was received in a few days from ordering undamaged and boxed nicely. The hitch for the SUV was also previously purchased through etrailer.com, which was a cinch to install within 20 minutes. This rack tilts back with bikes on it in a downward motion to clear hatch back and tilts up when not in use. The quality in my opinion was second to none and I did look at just about all the major brands out there. This rack installs very easily, directions are clear, without rushing about 20 to 30 minutes should do it. To me the added bonus with this rack is that it Looks Great on the back of my vehicle. Time to go Bicycling.....Thank You George J., etrailer.com 418583
by: Dave09/23/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
I spent a lot of time looking at the Thule and Yakima bike racks and was convinced they were both very good racks. But, in reading reviews I first heard of the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. There are good bike racks, and there are great bike racks. The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 is really a GREAT bike rack. Exceptionally well made, not too heavy, and it only takes about two minutes to mount it AND two bikes to my truck. I especially like the tilt features to either lower my tailgate or raise the rack to fit in tight spaces. With the ease of operation I'm betting we're going to be doing more biking. Oh, and I must add - my first experience buying through etrailer.com was fantastic. Thanks! 568058
by: Kathleen S06/05/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
etrailer was prompt to answer my questions regarding whether this rack would work with my Chevy Volt. Best price out there, quick delivery, easy assembly and installation. Love this rack! And I am on my way cycling! 389267
by: Bob Mc07/23/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
The quality of the constructed parts and ease of use is excellent and justifies the cost of this bicycle carrier. Only gave 4 stars, because I had to disassemble the it some by loosing two bolts, to get the bolt I was to install to line up with the hole. This added about seven to ten minutes more to assemble time. In all there is only four bolts to be installed. The directions and on line video made it easy, except for the one bolt I had the issue with. Like the fact it is not black, but pearl white; nice on sunny 90 degree day to not burn the fingers. Excellent Made in America quality product! 409636
Great product, both my wife and I like how easy it installs, and tighten into the hitch receiver nice and snug, no raddling. Holds the bikes nice and snug too. We get compliments on the pearl white color of the bike rack.
Bob M - 07/23/2018by: Rodney04/14/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
The quality of this rack is outstanding. I had a Saris super clamp ex and had to take it back for other reasons not related to quality and this rack by Kuwat is a better built higher quality rack and ease of operations is much better than the Saris. The attention to quality is evident right out of the box with the assembly process. You will be highly satisfied with this purchase! 496575
by: Bill09/02/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Amazing bike rack! I spent almost two months making a decision on which one to buy. Seeing this weighs about 1/2 of similar racks I finally chose it. For once I read the instructions and it was simple to assemble. When I loaded my bike my wife was in awe how simple it is to use. I love buying from etrailer. Never a problem and great prices too. 561033
by: Robert H.05/05/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
I haven’t put it together or on my vehicle yet. But all reviews were favorable so that’s one of the reasons for picking this rack. I also got feedback from riders at my local trails and they were all positive as well. I will be installing a hitch and the rack within the next week or two. Once installed I won’t need to use the old hanging style rack or shove our bikes in the back of the wife’s SUV anymore. Once installed I’ll try and remember to post pictures as well as a better review. 504560
by: DaveD10/02/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Very nice rack. I looked far and wide and finally settled on this one. I wanted a light weight rack that I could easily remove when not in use. I also wanted something that had a lock and a professional paint job and could handle two bikes and would not block my rear window view. I had to loosen two of the large factory tightened bolts to get everything to line up during assembly but no big deal in the end. Mounted on a Mazda CX-5. Seems to hold bikes securely. It works great. 438566
by: Eric06/10/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Bike rack arrived promptly and undamaged. Now that it is assembled I love it. The etrailer website videos showing features and operation were much appreciated however the assembly instructions were lacking. There were unidentified parts, unlabeled parts, poor descriptions and I could not find a video to assist with assembly. It should have taken 15 minutes to assemble but took much longer because my 1st 2 attempts were unsuccessful. 520173
by: Randy04/10/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
My Kuat Sherpa 2.0 arrived early and was exactly as expected. Very light and easy to install. This is a picture of it mounted on a Curt 11130 hitch on a 2009 Mini Cooper S convertible. Sits a little high, but functional and stable. 494978
by: Ingmar06/21/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
I love it! It does exactly what I had hoped for: Easy and quick to use! It folds up and down in a second to access trunk. It takes only a minute to (un)mount two bikes. It is sturdy and takes quite a beating (I constantly use the rack to temporarily hold stuff I load into my car). And it looks stylish. I was hoping for a rack that would not stand between me and a bike ride, and it does exactly that! Highly recommended! 525185
by: Dave S.01/24/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
What a spectacular bike rack! I saw the rack in the local bike shop. I was sold. With the sales tax savings.... I caved and purchased online. The bikes are solidly cradled on the Kuat. A prior bike rake led to bike finish scrapes....not with the Kuat! The purchase and shipping were uneventful. I am happy to refer "etrailer" to my friends! Thanks. Lexus RX 350. 335094
by: Kevin10/01/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
I have had this rack for a year and used it extensively. The rack folds up to a small footprint so that I can leave it on my vehicle. When removing and re-installing the rack is required, it is quite simple. The rack started to make quite a bit of noise after 6 months or so and the arm needs to be lubricated after a while. Overall very pleased. 570672
by: Larry04/14/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Best bike rack ever! I hesitated making this purchase because of the cost, but after having and using a Kuat rack, I will never go back. It is the highest quality and a pleasure to use. Also, Kuat customer service is great! etrailer.com had the best price and super fast shipping. I ordered it on a Sunday and received it two days later. Very impressed! 496293
by: Rick02/24/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Love my new Sherpa rack. Light weight, attractive, and easy to load bikes on to. Very easy to assemble, read the directions and then follow them exactly, took 10 minutes to complete assembly. Like the flip up front tire holder and the built in locking system. Overall couldn't be more pleased with my purchase. 478476
by: Cathy08/24/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
This bike rack is great! Light weight and easy to get on and off of our car or truck and with the foot pedal we can move it out of the way with the bikes on it and still raise the door on the back of our Subaru. It is easy to load the bikes on the rack and secure them with the folding arms and straps on the rack. 557523
by: David05/07/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Very fast to mount and unmount the bike. I never remove the rack from the SUV - I can easily open the back doors by lowering the rack. Its been flawless. Never rattles. Supports the bikes by the wheels, not the frame. I have carbon frame bikes and don't worry about them even when driving over bumpy roads. 505069
by: William09/08/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Quality. Well built. Easy to put together. Few parts. Tip. Read Directions first before you pull contents out of box as the box itself supports installation. Also, I would watch a You Tube Video to get an overview of the process. etrailer was prompt and offered great customer service followup. 430092
by: Mike R07/17/2017
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
Works great on my '17 Toyota Sienna. I have a hybrid bike and was a bit worried that the handlebars (kind of long) would hit my rear glass when using the rack closest to the vehicle but I had about 2 inches to spare. The rack looks great and is super light. 406870
by: Donald06/22/2018
Review from a similar Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Hitch Bike Racks
The Kuat rack was easy to assemble and has performed very well. The bikes were easy to load and unload and stable on rough roads. The rack looks good folded on the back of my Traverse and folded down allowed me to access golf clubs. I recommend this rack. 525471
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