Will The New Kuat Sherpa v3 Carry Mountain Bikes and Lightweight E-Bikes?
Published 11/10/2026
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Question:
I'm replacing an older bike rack and looking at the Sherpa v3 for my Subaru Outback. I have a gravel bike and my wife has a lightweight electric bike that's around 45 pounds. Will this rack handle both? I also noticed there are several different colors and hitch sizes available.
asked by: Jason
Expert Reply:
Hey Jason!
The new Kuat Sherpa v3 would be a great option for your setup! It supports two bikes weighing up to 50 lbs each, so your wife's 45-lb e-bike will work as long as its dimensions fall within the rack's limits.
The Sherpa v3 accommodates wheelbases up to 50", tires up to 3" wide, and wheel diameters from 20" to 32". It even includes an adapter for smaller 20"–24" wheels. The redesigned metal front tire hooks secure the bikes by their tires rather than contacting their frames, which is especially nice for carbon-frame gravel bikes.
For your Outback, we have four colors available in both hitch sizes:
Black: 2" # KU36HR or 1-1/4" # KU79HR
Pearl: 2" # KU46HR or 1-1/4" # KU29HR
Champagne/Gold: 2" # KU66HR or 1-1/4" # KU56HR
Gray: 2" # KU96HR or 1-1/4" # KU89HR
They're all lightweight aluminum racks with built-in locking systems and a tilting feature for accessing your cargo area.
What year is your Outback, and do you know whether your hitch receiver is 1-1/4" or 2"? I can help narrow down the best fit!
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Kuat Sherpa v3 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Sandy Black - Preorder
- Hitch Bike Rack
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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