This stylish and aerodynamic rack lets you carry 1 bike on your roof rack crossbars. The versatile rack works with 9-mm quick-release skewers and 15-mm and 20-mm thru-axle forks. Universal hardware mounts on most crossbars. Includes cable lock.
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The versatile, stylish Trio is built with a unique 3 Way fork mount that lets you carry 1 bike with a 9-mm quick-release skewer, a 15-mm thru-axle fork, or a 20-mm thru-axle fork on your vehicle's roof. The curved, aluminum wheel tray is sturdy yet lightweight, and it has a sliding rear-wheel strap that lets you carry bikes with different wheelbases. The Trio also includes universal mounting brackets and a built-in cable lock.
The Trio's 3 Way fork mount system lets you transport a bike with a 9-mm quick-release skewer, a 15-mm thru-axle fork, or a 20-mm thru-axle fork.
The rack includes a 9-mm quick-release skewer. To mount a bike using the skewer, simply open the chrome quick-release lever, drop your bike's fork onto the skewer, tighten the nut, and close the lever.
To carry a bike with a 15-mm thru-axle fork, remove the Trio's 9-mm quick-release skewer and insert your bike's existing thru-axle skewer through the chrome cylinder.
If your bike has a 20-mm thru-axle fork, simply remove the chrome cylinder and replace it with the included black cylinder. To remove the cylinder, loosen the bolt in the nose of the rack with the included Allen key. Then slide the black cylinder into place and re-tighten the bolt. If you have a fat bike with a 15-mm or 20-mm thru-axle skewer, you will need an adapter (sold separately) to mount your bike to the rack.
The Trio's sliding rear-wheel cradle lets you transport bikes with a wide variety of wheelbases. The cradle slides freely along grooves in the wheel tray - just move the cradle into position underneath your bike's rear tire and tighten the included ratcheting strap. Release buttons on both sides enable you to free the rear wheel of your bike no matter what side of the vehicle the rack is mounted on. You can also reverse the strap so it's easier to use - just remove it and re-insert it with the finger loop on the side of the wheel cradle closest to the edge of your vehicle.
The Trio's built-in cable lock deploys from the rear of the rack, threads through your bike frame and rear wheel, and locks back on itself. The 1/4" thick braided steel cable has a thick nylon coating to protect your frame and rear wheel from scratches and scuffs. The lock stores inside the wheel tray when not in use.
The Trio's easy-to-use mounting hardware is designed to work with most crossbars - square, round, aero, elliptical, or factory. The head of the rack mounts to your crossbars with 2 U-bolts and 4 hex-head safety nuts. The U-bolts wrap around your crossbars and slide into holes in the bottom of the rack head. To secure the U-bolts in place, insert the hex-head safety nuts into the holes in the top of the rack and tighten them over the threaded ends of the U-bolts with the included Allen key. The U-bolts are coated with rubberized nylon to prevent them from scratching and scuffing your crossbars.
To attach the rear mounting bracket, thread it onto the wheel-tray mounting bolts until it's snug against the bottom of your crossbar and tighten it in place with hand knobs. This rear mounting assembly can be adjusted along a track in the bottom of the wheel tray to accommodate different roof rack crossbar spreads. The mounting bracket is coated with a thick layer of rubberized nylon to help absorb road shock and minimize vibration, and it helps to protect your crossbar from scratches and scuffs.
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I luv it
This is very well engineered and solid. I like it
Looks sleek on the roof of the car. Easy to install and use.
Renee was extremely patient and with me. She informed me every step of the way. Kuat is the best product out there and but it does take while for it to arrive. That said, if you're not in a hurry, get it!
Really easy to mount and the bicycles stayed secure on there for a two month road trip. Well worth the price. Very high quality. I'm very pleased with this product.
Slim profile, easy installation and solid connection to rack and bike with fork skewer and rear wheel ratchet system
Amazing bike carrier. Love it that every piece can be replaced. Simply a beautiful design.
Best bike tray out there. Vastly superior in construction, materials, and amenities than anything Yakima or Thule puts out.
These racks are great. Still look like new. Hold thru axle or standard skewer. Love the lock feature. They sit in Florida sun and show no ware. Good purchase. Fast delivery.
This product does all that it claims to very easy to install and use I had a thule rack and I feel this is a better made and stronger product
Best price that I could find for this rack anywhere. Free shipping too. Can't complain. Thanks.
I’ve had this product for over a year now. It’s been used numerous times without issue. Very happy with the product and with etrailer.
Was looking for a sturdy, stable and good looking fork mount to replace a Yakima Front Loader. So far, so good. The Kuat Trio seems to be all that plus well-constructed. etrailer had it for the best price I saw anywhere on the Kuat. AND, you get a free matching bottle opener key ring!
Overall the product is great. It’s simple and straightforward, secure, and looks clean on the roof. It’s definitely worth the money. But, after just one year the QR adapter rusted causing the spindle to lock up. Frustrating but I might be able to repair. Fortunately most of my bikes are thru-axles.
Well designed and beautifully crafted. Only 4 stars because I haven't installed it and used if yet. Love the integrated, retractable cable lock- big step up from using a seperate cable lock to secure bike to rack.(still wouldn't leave the bike on the car overnight most places)
It's a very clean, sturdy looking rack, but unfortunately the rack will not fit my mountain bike due to the bike's wheelbase is 53" and is too long for the rack. So I can't really comment on the product and it's performance with the exception of I had to order an additional fork mounting axle sleeve for 20mm axles (I then found out my bike wouldn't fit after ordering the part).
No where in the description does it spell out that you need this additional item, it just says it can fit the 20mm axle. Possibly the rack should state what the maximum wheelbase it can fit, as well as additional items that may be necessary, that would help.
Overall, I've always had great success ordering from etrailer, and feel the Kuat Tris is built very well, even though I never got to try it.
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