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This heavy-duty, 2-bike rack is perfect for the serious cyclist and occasional riders. It's safe for carbon frames and has a foot pedal that lets you use both hands to tilt for trunk access and fold for storage.
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The Transfer V2 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.
In its upright position the front cradles sit at the optimal position for holding normal-size bikes. However, you can adjust the cradles so that smaller bikes sit more toward the center of the rack or to prevent bikes from bumping into each other. To adjust the pitch, use the included Allen key to flip the bolt locator tabs upside down.
The rear wheel cradles accommodate a wide variety of bike wheelbases. They pivot front to back, adjusting automatically to each bike's wheelbase - no need for sliding and tightening. Secure the wheels in place with the built-in ratcheting strap. Strap extenders (sold separately) let you carry fat bikes.
Most platform-style racks force you to reach out and over the rack to load your bikes or walk around to the back of the rack to access the bike closest to your vehicle. The U-shaped frame allows you to walk inside the rack and get close to your bikes to lift them. Also, it won't block your backup camera when it's folded up.
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 rack is easy to install. Just slide the shank into your hitch and use the included 8-mm Allen wrench to tighten the flatlock cam. An anti-rattle wedge is deployed inside the shank to help take play out of the hitch connection.
The Allen wrench has an indentation, so it can only be used with the Transfer. This helps keep the rack secure on your vehicle. You'll need to store it in a safe place because you'll need it when you want to remove the rack. You can also use a locking hitch pin (sold separately) for extra rack security.
The Transfer also includes a cable lock that secures your bikes to the rack. The 1/4" thick, braided steel cable threads through your bike's frames, and locks back into the rack.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (236 Customer Reviews)
This heavy-duty, 2-bike rack is perfect for the serious cyclist and occasional riders. It's safe for carbon frames and has a foot pedal that lets you use both hands to tilt for trunk access and fold for storage.I have been shopping for a new "travel trailer" approved bike rack that wouldn't break the bank. This is a very well made bike rack by Kuat that fit my particular application. I did add a hitch extender to my bumper receiver so the bike rack can be folded with the spare tire also on the rear bumper. I also have 2 "anti rattle" devices that locks everything down from hitch to rack. That and the internal cam device that is included in the rack makes for a very secure receiver to rack connection. No movement what-so-ever from bumper to rack. However, there is still a lot of movement and sway once the bikes are loaded. I don't think this is avoidable in any type of rear bumper bike rack. Therefore, I will still be adding extra tie downs to help eliminate any extra sway of the bikes while travelling. Lots of movement on the rear end of a travel trailer.
Pros: Well built, U shaped design and tilt feature for easier bike loading and unloading. Nice cable lock. Great company reputation for quality bike racks.
Cons: My rack came with no paper assembly directions or itemized parts list. Just a "QR" barcode to scan that had the wrong assembly direction. Fortunately, I found a great YouTube video that showed step by step out-of-box assembly directions and installation instructions. A little challenging for us older not so tech oriented senior citizens. Took a little longer to assemble then expected.
Travel trailer: Outdoor RV, mountain series, 22QFS.
We love this bike rack. We bought a couple ebikes and needed something we could use behind our travel trailer when camping and the truck when we just want to drive to some trails. When we were looki g, many can't be used behind travel trailers. We absolutely love the way its built - its sturdy, high quality, pretty easy to put together - good instructions. Love the tilting feature - use one foot - very easy. Love that it comes with the cable lock for the bikes, It is very adjustable for a wide range of bikes. We have step throughs. We did buy a hitch lock for extra security. We would recommend this rack to anyone.
Kurt transfer v2, easy assembly, positive solid connection to receiver, so no bouncing like other bike racks I’ve had in the past. Bikes go on quickly ,thread the locking cable and you are on your way.
After 1 year of use, very satisfied with this purchase.
This Kuat rack will work great for me. I previously has the same rack but with the 1 and 1/4" hitch. That worked fine for our 2 bikes, but I upgraded to a heavier bike and needed the actual 2" hitch.
Things I like better about this newer rack: 1. While cable locks aren't the most secure devices, they are better than nothing and this rack includes an integrated one. 2. It seems the hooks that go over the tire have a softer feel that will hopefully not make the bike front fork over time. 3. Assembly was easy. You'll never find anything requiring assembly that has clearer instructions! Also, it's great that Kuat includes all the necessary tools to complete the installation; no digging through my various tool boxes for the correct tools. In addition, the packing of the rack by Kuat was fantastic with everything protected and secure.
Things that time will tell: 1. The finish on this is a flat power coat; my previous was grey with a sealed, smooth surface that was easy to clean. I'm not sure in the long run how easily this finish will be to clean. 2. The hole in the arm for the lock is open when the cable lock is not installed. This could certainly allow for water and dirt to enter the interior of the arm. Some sort of cover or plug for this hole would be a nice improvement.
And, of course, the information on etrailer was great. Ordering was simple, delivery as expected. Another great job by etrailer.
Assembly was a little bit of effort and needed some space to get it done. It’s also a bit heavier than I expected. But the features are fantastic and it feels like a bike rack that’s going to last. Very well designed.
This bike rack is great. Two things: it folds up to a pretty slim profile and it’s well made. That said I had trouble getting the first front wheel holder to go on. The inside and outside holes in the frame were not aligned so you couldn’t get the bolt to pass through so I ended up enlarging the outside hole enough to allow the bolt to go through straight and the rest was painless! Another nice point are the tools: they’re actually good enough to keep! This is my second Kuat bike rack and they really handle bikes well. The tilt works great, too. Overall, it’s great pick!
The product is great! A bit heavy but i like it
Also i think this is a good investment. It will serve my family for many years.
Works great on the back of my trailer and holds our bikes securely. Very easy to use.
Exactly what I wanted, love the receiver tightening feature to eliminate rattling
Overall a very good product, and of course the excellent service from etrailer.com.
I received my order in only two days, which was 2 days earlier than what was stated when I placed the order. All of the product information and videos on the etrailer.com website was very helpful in leading me to this particular rack. The box arrived undamaged.
I wanted a 2 bike hitch mount rack with 60 lb/bike minimum, front wheel mount, fold up and tilt down, built-in receiver stabilizer and security lock. I was also watching the specs to keep the rack weight as low as possible. This KUAT met all my needs at the best price.
Kuat provided all the parts and tools necessary for the assembly. The instructions were clear but I could have used more detailed pictures of what the bolts and spacers looked like. I was able to complete assembly in an hour and a half. It really should have taken about 30 minutes, but the sleeves that "slide" onto the oval rack arms were all so tight that they did not slide easily onto or along the arms due to ridges molded inside the sleeves. The engineering tolerances are very tight which I'm sure accounts for the rack being very solid. Since the sleeves did not slide easily, I had to use an awl (not included) to get the holes in the sleeves perfectly aligned with the holes so that when the bolt gets pushed through it would thread into the nut on the opposite side and this was what took up most of the assembly time.
Rack was easy to install and I like being able to tighten the hitch in the receiver so it doesn't bounce around. It's easy to load and secure bikes. I took a trip to Florida from NJ without a problem.
The product is great in the beginning. But over time, the spring at the lower end shank is not working and I am having to manually pull and push the gear into the socket when I lower or higher the rack. This is a pain for now but not sure if it will turn into a safety issue.
Jenny N.
10/26/2022
I am sorry as I do not have a solution that I can offer however I can have Kuat reach out to you.
Srinivas
10/14/2023
After the previous spring situation, rack also suffered an immature bolt tightening plate breakage even without regular usage. But, Thanks to Kuat for standing behind their product by sending in a replacement part.
Mike L.
11/5/2023
The assembly instructions should have an index showing the different bolts.
The quality of the engineering of every single part of the bike rack was perfect. Every part fit together perfectly. No wiggling or forcing things together.I’m 78 years old. It took me about 30 minutes to put it together. Easy to use and to load the bikes.
Daniel
8/17/2023
Were still loving our Kuat V2 bike rack after a year of use. Easy to load the bikes, love the way it folds up while in the hitch. Keeps it out of the way when we park. The best ever!Holds the bikes perfectly.
I just built and installed my rack yesterday and I absolutely love it. I drove with it on today (no bikes), amazed that there was no rattle. Tomorrow I do plan to carry a bike to see how that feels. The quality of the product exceeded my expectations! Great value for the price and if this is Kuats Entry Level model, it is worth every penny!
This review is after a year. Overall this is a good bike rack.
Pros:
-price is fair
-Ease of use
-Bikes remain secure in transit.
Cons.
-Some parts are made of plastic that would be better as aluminum.
-The locking cord is annoying. One time in transit, it got wrapped around the derailleur. On moving the bikes down to open the hatch, the derailleur was damaged when the cord pulled on it, so I needed a new one. I’m not sure why Kuat would not choose to put the lock on the hook that secures the bicycle tire. That would eliminate the need for an annoying cable.
-It would be nice to have a torque wrench included so you are confident you are not over tightening the hex bolt that attaches the rack to the car. You are warned not to over-tighten, so you are left wondering.
-When the rack is pivoted down, Honda CRV 2020 hatchback cannot clear the handlebars on my mountain bike. It is possible to access storage, but the trunk cannot fully open.
Overalll, the low cost and overall quality and ease of use make this a good choice. Some minor tweaks to the design would make this a stellar product. Be carful how you use the cord.
I really like this bike rack. It was easy to assemble for the most part.
The price was reasonable. It is easy to put on and take off.
The bikes are very stable when fastened correctly.
I would recommend it to anybody with a non E bike type of bicycle.
We no longer have to put our bikes in the rear of our suv.
Love this bike rack. Easy to use and very secure.
I have been using this hitch for both our E bikes for the last year and love it. It is each to use and really secures the bikes in. Also has a built-in lock. Just took them to Bozeman Montana from Minnesota and it worked great for the long haul.
This rack works great! I wish i would have bought it five years ago! Although it is the cheapest of the kuat racks it does everything I need. I considered other racks that didn’t tilt and it is worth the higher cost to go with a tilting rack to get into the back of the SUV. The U shape of the rack is also great ergonomically loading the bikes so there is no bending or stretching to load the first bike. I highly recommend this bike rack it will make your life easier!
This is the second Transfer rack I have purchased. I converted the first one to a single place rack for on my Miata. This one was for my son's car. Easy to assemble, very easy to use and secure. I only wish Kuat would make a single tray Sherpa rack! (aluminum, it's lighter)
I've just installed my Kuat Transfer V2 and the fact I can easily access the back of my Dodge Caravan with the goal post design, which I think very clever is awesome. The cam lever when tightened with the special allen wrench makes for a very solid fit into the receiver hitch of my van. It looks and feels solid and is easy to use.
Tom E.
4/1/2023
I love it! Its easy to use and built very solid.
Super easy to put together, all tools included, nice burlap sack to store tools in glove box or at home, functions as expected, bike secure at 80mph with high winds, nice and light to put on and remove if necessary. Wish it tilted one more notch/down to the ground as the tailgate of my trail boss will not open all the way. Not a show stopper, but it would be nice to still have bikes secured on the rack while I overland in the back.
I recently got a step through bike (my previous bike had a bar, but it was getting more and more difficult to get on and off it, due to back issues). This bike rack works great with the step through bike, and is very easy to get bike on and off by myself...and it seems very sturdy!
Love this hitch. Was easy to put together and it is easy to use. Our bikes ride solid and steady. Switched it from the car to the 5th wheel camper for our trip. It fit perfectly and bikes traveled the same with no issues. The price was great for this unit, arrived promptly and in good shape. Will definiy purchase from etrailer again
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Christopher
4/26/2023
Rock steady! I go and check to be sure fasteners are still tight and I lube the moving parts with a light machine oil. All is well! Oh, the first rack is still going strong even without TLC.