I made a very good decision in purchasing this rack. I am able to insert the rack into the hitch by myself, along with loading and unloading the bikes. Beyond that, my bikes are well secured and the rack works equally well for my road and mountain bikes. Have taken 2 1400 mile trips with no issues. Then measure the distance form the center of the hitch pin hole to the straight edge. It is easy to load the bikes on the rack and secure them with the folding arms and straps on the rack. It wasn't a problem for me but I think that Etrailer should mention this detail before you make the purchase. We love how quickly our bikes are on and off this light-weight rack! This is as nice a two bike, platform hitch rack as I've seen at any price. Can’t wait to use it! Once those were in there, aligned properly, the rest of the assembly was pretty easy. Then to my surprise I got a confirmation email that this item had shipped. 792670, This is a very solid bike carrier. It feels like going to a neighborhood store. Am so very glad that e-trailer suggested this bike rack to me as I use it daily and am extremely pleased with it quality and performance. 487012, I ordered this and a trailer hitch on Tuesday and they arrived on Friday. Mounts easy. Of course, etrailer service was phenomenal as always with friendly and informative help from Michelle, fast shipping, and good follow-up. Trailer hitch and bike racks working flawlessly. Great purchase. 723338, Got the bike rack in just 5 days, plus free shipping. 762221, Great bike rack. I’m a big fan of etrailer.com as this is my second purchase. I am very happy with it! It is easy for me to attach to our vehicle. 669349, Great quality at a reasonable price. Without hesitation, I decided to keep everything matching and ordered the white rack. Need to take two bikes somewhere? Would recommend No worries on hitting anything with the rack while backing up. I love how the rack locks to the hitch and there is also a cable to lock the bikes on. I like how the carrier works, isolating the two bikes. 588656, Great product. Not cheap! 776437, Quality and kept promises. I'm impressed how well it secures the bikes so easily. No problem. Easy to put together and install on the hitch. Product was packaged perfectly. This thing should last longer then the bikes it is carrying! 609908, Gets a little creaky if you let rain fall on it (oil solves this) and it's a tight squeeze to fit it over a 29x2.4 tire but overall its painless to use and seems high quality/like it will last a long time. Great product. Assembly was straight forward, I barely looked at the instructions. Very satisfied with the product and the etrailer.com experience! 801934, I’ve had many bike racks this is by far the best I have a van I can raise the back of the van with bikes even on the back! Very informative!! 936232, Customer service, follow up and products were amazing. The only issue I have had is the ring for cover for the hitch pin lock no longer stays attached when lifted off. We love the feature that allows us to tilt the rack (with the bikes on) so that we can open the lift gate. Kuat Racks Sherpa 2.0-2 Bike Rack. Looks like because of the paint, maybe in time it will go in full as the paint gets scratched away. The quality is excellent and the ease of use of both the bike rack and the locks is perfect. I forgot to include how easy the bike rack folds up and when not in use or tilts down - out of the way using the 'step' that's built into the bike rack. Assembly fairly simple and installation a breeze. The rack was easy to put together and looks to be of high quality. You will find the service and the product will exceed your expectations, as will you find the support from Kuat! 597666, Great bike rack. I must have missed that in the description. Recommended. 829567, Excellent product! Have not been able to use it yet on my vehicle, but have attached bikes. I'd rate the product good to excellent. Easily assembled and installed into my hitch. The assembly was quick and easy. Kuat may consider a slight redesign relative to the lock anchor/fastener type and placement; as it is now, the lock and cable can be removed with the correct Allen/socket head wrench; a tamperproof fastener would be preferred. No frame contact at all. The quality of this bike rack is outstanding. It is so simple, sit it in the tire slots lower the hook over the front tires. Very nice and sturdy, It works as advertised. If you're looking for a lightweight and secure rack, I highly recommend this one. It is a solid, high quality rack. The rack looks well built and really easy to set the bikes on. Only glitch is that occasionally the ratchet mechanism would not release and I had to deflate tire to ease the tension. install took 20 minutes. Thank you! We are very satisfied with the product. Directions were good, and I liked that the different nuts, bolts and hardware were packaged in sections based on their use, and that they provide all the tools, including a box wrench to bolt the carrier on to the hitch. I would recommend this rack to anyone looking for a well built easy to use 2 bike rack. I like the way it can be hinged down to get out of the way of the rear door of my SUV without removing the bike. I’ve had several people ask where I got it because it is seriously snug, moves easily to allow access to the tailgate, and is so easy to mount and dismount bikes. I really like that the bike lock and hitch lock were included. The rack was delivered in less than a week with free shipping and it was pretty straightforward to set up. I am sure my bike will be very safe on this rack. 604573, This is the second unit I have purchased. E Trailer Co provided great customer service, great prices and follow up communications! We plan to use it on our Mustang and my hubs '68 F100 as well. Easy to load the bikes on and off. Now it is simple to take the little ones bike along for rides. It stays on my car! This rack is to replace a Yakima we returned that was just too heavy for my wife to put up and down on her own. Come on Kuat, why not just spec the longer strap in the first place? 807362, Replaced my older bike rack with this one. 562344, I am very impressed with the construction quality, appearance and how well the Sherpa rack works. Once I opened the box, I knew I was getting a high quality item. Good instructions , took about 30-45 min to put together with me in no hurry. Good experience. The rack is on the heavy side, but not too heavy. Very sturdy and so happy I ended up going with this one. 634154, Works great and looks great. (insert the 4" bolt BEFORE torqueing the two long bolts) Now for the bad. The rack locks in place with a simple hand-tightening cam system using a single, easy to get to, well-designed knob. A bike rack such as the Kuat Sherpa isn't really intended for bikes with fenders, as the rack really cannot hold the bike tightly enough unless the ratchet hook is attached directly to the tire right in front of the hook. Never rattles. etrailer was just the place to do the research and eventually place the order. The bike rack is very sturdy despite weighing in at 35 lbs. 906123, Second Kuat rack, as I bought a new vehicle with a 2" hitch vs. 1 1/4", LOVE the sherpa, small, light, EXTREMELY sturdy. It's somewhat heavy, since it's steel, but not too much for me to handle by any means. I thought about trying to glue a piece of rubber on the hook to grip the tire a little better. We will use several times per year transporting our bikes to the beach. Beautiful metallic gray finish on all parts that match our SUV. I'm actually surprised how easy it is load and locking down my 29 inch mountain bike. Assembly was well documented and if you pay CLOSE attention to the instructions it is fairly easy and straightforward. Love, love ,love them. Be aware it is of heavy-duty steel construction so it is plenty hefty to move around off the vehicle. It took a little time to put it together, but very happy with the product and craftsmanship. Not only is it very heavy & therefore very sturdy (52 lbs. The add-on locking system that I purchased is mediocre but better than nothing. Thanks for the follow up. Your Curt trailer hitch receiver sits 4-1/2 inches back from the edge of your bumper, so this will give you 3 inches of clearance when folded. 451405, It was awesome easy to assemble and cant wait tobtry it out over weekend no more lugging bikes in and out of back of car where they can be scratched and damage. I had a problem assembling it - spent about 15 hours trying to put it together along with lots of additional help but it was impossible. 662727, Love the functionality and quality build. Looks great I often wonder why everyone does not have a Kuat. However, a friend has this same rack and loves the ease of use and design. 449983, First every bike carrier so not much to compare to, but fit and finish seem top notch. The etrailer video makes installation a breeze. The directions were great. 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. It's easier to load the bike and easier on the bike. The bike rack is easy to put on and off as needed, and folds up to store in garage when not in use. So far,very good experince with the rack and e-trailer. Shipped quickly and etrailef provided great tracking. The rack attached to the hitch easily. Etrailer.com provided current updates during the order process. It was easy to put together and worked as it should. the saris superclamp is totally adjustable so bikes wont hit one another, however, the rack doesn't fold up against the back of the vehicle for storage. 277843, I had been interested in a Kuat rack for some time based on reputation, light weight, ease of use and that it just looks good. The parts went together easily and the hitch mount carrier was on my vehicle very fast and easy. Fast delivery, and straightforward assembly. Fits everything from my extra long wheelbase mountain bike to my carbon road bike. 696868, Great product. This enables the insert with "up" to fit into the slot. Shipping was fast. tires are narrow. 802096, Super fast etrailer shipping and best price around. Love it. Now, I leave it on my car, and the weather hasnt harmed it at all. Super easy to get the bikes off and on. It scrapes the ground. I would strongly recommend getting the locking kit; I didn't think I needed or wanted it, but the staff at etrailer suggested it as the lock for the hitch pin is proprietary and it would be difficult or impossible to find another that fits it. So easy to use and sturdy enough that I’m not worried about my bike. Very easy to load and unload the bikes and the rack is very stable while traveling. I recommend this rack. 502189, This rack works awesome for 2 bikes! The front tire strap seems like an after thought (just a strap, does not attach to the rack) but if it had not come with on I would have added it. I liked the shipping costs (free) After I had it assembled and installed on my SUV I put both bikes on the rack and took it for a test drive! So far no regrets about it. I mounted it on a Honda Odyssey 2012 with a C13068 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2". 775618, Easy to use and well built! 854726, Before purchasing this bike rack, we did an exhaustive amount of research. We have to turn off the parking assist when it is attached, but that is a minor inconvenience. Thank you for the follow up. Assembly wasn't too difficult, the instructions were easy to read. It was a bit of a challenge on assembly but my husband stated the pictures in the directions were very helpful. Unlike most modern internet sellers, they are extremely personal and helpful. 398212, I love my new bike rack very easy to use Michael H cautioned me that the Transfer 2 would fit my vehicle but might not fold up when not in use due to proximity to the tailgate. 264355, This is a great hitch mount bike rack. Ease of mounting tje bake closest to my car was easy. 565424, What do I like about it? Fits perfect with no wobble. Otherwise it's a great rack and super easy and convenient to use. The price was excellent when compared to other like bike racks. The rack works awesome. e-trailer was a great company to buy from! I got the integrated lock system and it's very convenient. I highly recommend this rack!!!! I put it on my wife's car and it's really easy to raise and lower, which she appreciates. Unfortunately, I did not like the Kuat and sold it. (do double check dimensions/options if your transporting a balloon tire bike ) Fits both 1 1/4" and 2" hitches, so no worries about which vehicle either. even took a hit from another car with no damage! 595387, Just received product yesterday. Instantly expand the capacity of your 1-Bike, 2-Bike, or 3-Bike rack to carry up to 4-bikes with all the features you expect at a price that’s unexpected. We have used it on the receiver hitches on our Toyota RAV4, Highlander and 4Runner with no problems. Has held up well and works like it’s brand new. Etrailer had an extensive selection and great pricing so I could compare. It’s so much better being able to leave the vehicle and never worry about your bikes being stolen. So happy. Loading and removing the bikes is very simple and easy. ), and I can move the rack on and off the car without too much effort. 588187, I bought this rack because of the style latching system and the reviews. etrailer kept me informed of the progress of the shipment and I am a happy customer. It is on the heavy side which is good and bad. He us a competitive cyclist and was impressed when he saw what mom and dad had. Took my engineer husband a little over an hour to assemble. That said, we are loving this choice. Even the tools they give you for assembly are nice. The issue is the substantial play in the rack folding mechanism. Still, it's a solid piece I look forward to using for a long time, and it definitely seems worth the money and isn't flimsy in any way. Like the fact it is not black, but pearl white; nice on sunny 90 degree day to not burn the fingers. 729347, I have been using this for several weeks now, and I think it works great. 528135, Bought the hitch to replace another hitch as it was more versatile for many different bikes. It also looks very sleek and stylish and goes very well with my white Nissan murano! I called etrailer and they sent me replacement parts and an extension piece to avoid this from happening again however if I knew about this issue before hand I’d probably get a different bike rack. So far so good. Done! Nice rack and I would buy it again and I would buy it again through etrailer.com I liked that the shipping didn't take only a few days I have a SUV and it is very easy to tilt the rack with bike on rack to open the rear hatch. For example - make sure you're not installing things upside down, make sure everything is facing the same way as in the manual (that's not just for aesthetics!) This rack solved all of those problems. 908051, The quality of this rack is beyond my expectations: Kuat seems to use high quality materials and production methods, welds are smooth, paint quality is top notch, design is superb, and everything is included in the package including tools, locks, everything you need to put the rack together and mount your bikes are included! One particular alternative to Kuat Transfer would be Sherpa model – which is from the same brand. Difficult to handle and store. 335094, Very easy to work with, and super fast service AAAA It fits well on our 2016 4Runner and when the bikes are installed and the rack is folded down, we can access our rear hatch. I did have one question and got a service rep from Kuat, who explained what was unclear. Very happy that the screw holds rack tight to the hitch since my other rack sways a lot on corners and uneven roads. 800368, Have had the kuat transfer 2 for about a week now i hit trails about 3 to 4 times a week and this thing is better than i could have ever imagined. Very sturdy, and easy to get bikes on and off. 673495, If it was not for the heavy weight of the rack, it would receive 5 stars. I wanted a light weight rack that I could easily remove when not in use. There is a lot of play at the hinge even when new. Love the fact that I am thinking about the bike ride and not worrying about how I am getting the bikes there. Overall this rack worked well. The rack also retracts with ease. The directions, tools, and parts came together easily. Its the nicest bike rack I've ever had and I'm glad I made the investment. I used this rack last year for a long trip from Ohio to northern Michigan and felt very comfortable with my bike out back. The bikes are held solid and don't shake while driving. Would make this purchase again. I get nervous when stopping to use the restroom or to get a bite to eat. As we are getting older, it is easier to put the bikes on and off this rack. 655750, This bike carrier is a great value. Use it regularly. Definitely worth the money. 499477, Was extremely happy when unpacked rack and put together. But, a lot of shopping around uncovered few (if any) competing racks that are much better about security. The order was handled curtiously and promptly. My husband and i put it together and installed it in about an hour. This rack keeps my bike safe with no problem going 80 mph down I-10 across west texas or over subpar roads in town. So far, very pleased with the performance and appearance. The packaging was well done with plently of padding. Etrailer reps did keep in contact regarding the wait and that was very helpful. Thanks Kuat for the revival of our biking habit! No more cat herding of your bike. The chain is 100 cm long --- just enough that the rack can fold down to carry bikes. I use it mainly for my 29er mtb. As soon as UPS drops the package off at your door its immediately reflected on your orders shipping page. 585413, Did not explain that a standard 2" receiver lock will not work with my hitch. I may leave it on my SUV just for looks! I love the available lock kit that is incorporated into the design. And everyone a eTrailer was helpful. I would highly recommend purchasing from this company. Very well made and tough!!! I always wish for bigger directional pictures but they were good. Excellent, it’s a great rack and has held up very well. Can't find a better website with more objective information. 908222, This rack is fantastic. It pretty much stays on the vehicle from March through November. Loving the Kaut Transfer 2. Holds bikes very securely. I wish I would have spent the money and bought a good one (like this) the 1st time instead of wasting money on cheap racks. It is so nice and lightweight. All the products have been awesome. 190695, The hitch lock is a little goofy, but the rack is great. I had a bit of trouble during assembly; one of the holes in the metal "U" tube did not line up perfectly with one of the holes in the plastic swivels. Assembly was simple, and as always Kuat provides all the tools needed and a nice bag to carrier them in. Now I have an extra two locks. I also like the fact that eTrailer waits 1 yr after purchase to get review from customers...we actually have time to experience the product before weighing in! I'm glad I listened to their suggestion as now the rack and bikes can be secured easily and I don't have to worry about anything disappearing when I'm away from my vehicle. 923068, Very well made, strong, yet very light compared to other hitch mounted platform racks. I saved over $ 70 from my local bike shop!! Once installed I’ll try and remember to post pictures as well as a better review. Used it on day one to take mountain bikes to the trails. I consider myself pretty strong. In the near future the PTSCLK13 Kuat Cable Lock and Hitch Lock kit for this particular rack is gonna be available. Great rack and I highly recommend as long as you and yours can handle the weight. I know they are expensive but this rack is worth every penny and then some! Great delivery time. I can lower the bikes on the rack to load my vehicle. 920184, Directions aren’t the clearest but I really like the rack The rack seems to be well made and the bolts all lined up and installed perfectly! 564268, it does the job and it very simple to work and i like the option of 1.25 or 2" sleeve. 461394, Overall the price and function I feel are good, however, the product I received had "hairline" cracks on the outside coating (whatever it is) near the portion that fits into the receiver and literally on the first use of tilting the unit up and down, the outside coating is now chipping and flaking away. I was VERY pleased with this rack. rack failed. I drive a smaller vehicle and wanted something that looked good on my car and held my bike securely without touching the frame. It is kind of heavy when you put it in the hitch, but it is heavy duty and I have no fears that it will break or get damaged. It's well built, and good looking. 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