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This lightweight, 1-bike rack is perfect for the serious cyclist as well as the occasional rider. It's safe for a carbon frame, and the foot pedal lets you use both hands to tilt the rack for trunk access and fold it up for storage.
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Specs:
Note: May interfere with bikes with front fenders.
The Transfer V2 has a ratcheting hook that grabs your bike firmly by the front wheel - not the frame. It's perfect for carrying a carbon bike or bike with a custom paint job. To load your bike, simply place the 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 cradle sits at the optimal position for holding a normal-size bike. However, you can adjust the cradle so that a smaller bike sits more toward the center of the rack. To adjust the pitch, use the included Allen key to flip the bolt locator tab upside down.
The rear wheel cradle accommodates a wide variety of bike wheelbases. It pivots front to back, adjusting automatically to your bike's wheelbase - no need for sliding and tightening. Secure the wheel in place with the built-in ratcheting strap. A strap extender (sold separately) lets you carry a fat bike.
Most platform-style racks force you to reach out and over the rack to load your bikes. The U-shaped frame allows you to get closer to your bike to lift it. Also, it won't block your backup camera when it's folded up.
The spring-loaded foot lever is easily accessible even with your bike loaded. No more crawling through your bike or squeezing between the rack and the vehicle to hit the tilt release lever.
The foot lever lets you tilt the rack down with your bike 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 ball cam. An anti-rattle wedge is deployed inside the shank to help take play out of the hitch connection.
The rack has a removable aluminum sleeve that lets you convert it for use in 1-1/4" hitches.
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 bike to the rack. The 1/4" thick, braided steel cable threads through your bike's frame, and locks back into the rack.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (237 Customer Reviews)
This lightweight, 1-bike rack is perfect for the serious cyclist as well as the occasional rider. It's safe for a carbon frame, and the foot pedal lets you use both hands to tilt the rack for trunk access and fold it up for storage.This is a solid product. Easy to assemble and simple to operate. A couple of issues make it less than ideal.
First, because it is built to fit 1 1/4 and 2" hitches, the hitch pin holes do not line up correctly in a standard 2" trailer hitch. This means that you cannot use a 5/8" hitch pin. You can use the smaller pin, but you get the kind of fit you would expect -- it's loose and it rattles. If the cam system fails, the smaller hitch pin isn't going to help much. This is a huge design flaw in my opinion. Note that if you order the hitch pin lock that they say you need for this particular rack (HL2), it comes with a 5/8" pin that won't fit. Just dumb.
My rack didn't come with the cable, so I contacted etrailer and after alot of back and forth, they said they would reach out to Kuat. That was a month ago.
There is not a cap to snap over the cable lock, so when the rack is folded in the upright position, water leaks into the hollow bar behind the lock. It will sit in there forever unless you pull the rack and turn it upside down. I put a piece of duct tape over it -- the lock is no use to me since etrailer and Kuat can't seem to provide me with the missing cable.
The rack is great for a senior single. Lightweight to install into hitch and seems pretty sturdy.
However the directions for assembly need help.
1.The Tire Hook Arm Assy and Arm Kunckle and Arm Installation: The pictures show assembling the Hook Arm and Arm Knuckle in one way. And Installing the Arm show the cutout of the Arm Knuckle for the screw another way. I think the 2 diagrams don't agree with each other as far as which side of the rack the arm is installed on.
It added more time for assembly.
2. In the Hitch Shank Assembly, the holes for slipping in the bolt were not lined up - at all.
Tried to wiggle, somewhat force it - no success.
I finally figured out that the plastic wrap that was put into place to hold the Foot Pivot lever at a certain tension - wasn't really holding it at all. Once I pressed on the Foot Pivot tension lever, the holes could be aligned for an easy insertion of the bolt.
I hope this helps
Jenny N.
4/11/2024
Thank you for providing a detailed account of how the installation went for you. It is certainly helpful!
My husband and I are in our 60's and had no problem putting this together as per instructions. It's a good solid rack, no wobble even with my big 35 pound 29'er. It easily clears our steep curb on the back of our Subaru Outback. The hatch clears the bike and there's plenty of room to move between the car and bike in that tilt position. We loaded our car for vacation with the bike on the rack. It's a bonus to be able to leave it all on the car in our garage. We also bought the Drawtite 2" hitch from etrailer.com. We're very happy with this setup!
Yes, you have to go online for assembly instructions, since they are not included in the box. Not that bad, just harder to scoll thru my phone PDF screen. Very well made unit. Easy 1.25 to 2 inch hitch adjustment. Nice easy folding mechanism.
Super fast free shipping, I received the rack the very next day. The quality of the Kuat rack seems excellent so far. The tilting feature does allow me to lower the tailgate of the pickup with the bike on the rack which is a nice feature since I have a camper top installed on the truck
Robert R.
12/23/2023
I have been very pleased with the bike rack, no issues whatsoever. I particularly like that I can open the tailgate of the truck with a bike loaded on the rack and the rack tilted down.
It's great after a year.
I am sad to say i had to buy a second unit shortly after installing the first. Still unused to the extra duties behind the car, it became warped when it became lodged and distorted. I was unaware of I could return this unit, so I bought a replacement. It arrived quickly and am happy with it. Also very careful with putting all its components away before driving.
It was easy to put together. It is light enough for me to to put on my car.
If one more feature could be added…… a way to “drop” the rack down for loading. I have a hybrid e-bike and it is a little heavy to lift onto the rack.
Monica
8/30/2023
It works fine. I would like it better if there was a ramp I could add to it for easier loading.
Katrina B.
10/2/2023
Great rack. A bit heavy for a one bike rack, but very sturdy. Had to download the instructions as they are not included.
Great little rack! My wife uses it to carry my son's bike to school and drop it off with him. I like that it is smaller and lighter than other racks, with sturdy construction and ability to install the add-on when two of us want to ride. Affordability is also good!
I have to question some of the overly positive reviews. Maybe this is their first rack so they had nothing to compare. This is my second Kuat rack. My decision to stay with Kuat was based on the quality of my dual-bike Sherpa rack. Unfortunately, this single rack is not of the same quality. Assembly required more effort. Specifically, attaching the Arm Puck and End Caps. The Hook Arm Assembly/Tire Hook that secures the bike is the weak link, it has a cheap plastic feel. If transporting a heavy Ebike you may want to add additional protection. I would have returned the rack but it would be a pain to disassemble and I would have to foot the cost. The Kuat name, in my opinion, is no longer synonymous with quality.
Alex actually listened to needs/wants, made recommendation that ticked all the boxes and found a discount on express shipping. Additionally, she drop shipped to UPS Store on my route as traveling 1,000 miles from home.
Absolutely perfect for a single bike and incredibly easy to put on and take off. Takes a total between 30-60 seconds to remove and attach. Couldn’t be better.
Instructions were ez to follow and looks great on the back of my 2018 Toyota 4Runner!!!!!
I haven't driven around with it yet, but it was pretty easy to assemble for this older woman. Not too heavy at all and seems very sturdy and great quality. I love that you don't have to lift the bike too high to get it on the rack, that makes all the difference for me. I am pushing 70 and lifting a bike high up was out of the question.
Excellent service. Fast delivery.
The rack is sturdy and nice. It is very unobtrusive on my Subaru Forester and I think I will just keep it installed. The instructions provided by Kuat were not very good and contain at least one error. I had to disassemble and reassemble the rack a few times before I got it right, hence only 4 stars.
Excellent bike rack. Took me about 45 minutes to put it together and onto the tow receiver. I've been able to use it once since I installed it a couple weeks ago, and it held my bike securely with no issue. The arm locks down tight on the front tire and the rear strap keeps the back tire secure to the rack. I keep the rack mounted on my car all the time just so that I'm not having to install/uninstall every few days when I take my bike to the riding spots.
Great bike rack, easy to install and us e.
its the directions that I give a D to...you label the screws in the invoice but fail to say which screw is needed. Instead you show a very poor very small pic. Since you label the screws why not say what screw in used next to the poor small pic.
The rack is great however and is what I needed.
The product is great. The service from etrailer is great!
I ordered the Kuat Transfer V2 bike rack for 1 bike to install on my 2014 Jeep Compass and couldn’t be happier. I only transport one bike and I wanted a bike rack that would let me use my tail gate when it was in the up position without having to lower it. This rack fit the bill. It is easy to load my bicycle and it securely holds the bicycle in place.
I would have given this a five star rating, but the 1 bike rack comes with a combo 1 ¼ - 2 inch shank and the 5/8 inch lock pin hole does not line up with the hole in the receiver. The rack comes with a smaller diameter pin and to go through the hole. I had to order the 2 inch only shank that comes with the 2 bike carrier to get what I wanted. Now I can use a locking 5/8 inch hitch pin. I wish there was an option provide to by the 2 inch only shank when ordering the carrier for 1 bike.
kuat makes one of the best bike racks a vailable.
Just what I needed. At 76 yrs., I can handle easily.
Elaine
3/5/2023
Its all good, quality and ease of handling.
I love this rack (though I haven't used it yet!). Arrived promptly, beautiful matte black finish, heavy and solid, easy to assemble (I did have some trouble at the end getting the pivot bolt through the rack hitch and receiver holes, some wiggling necessary). It works exactly as advertised, easy to raise, lower, and looks swell on the back of my car.
Excellent quality and design, clear and concise instructions.
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Jenny N.
7/29/2023
There is something going on as the five eighth pin hole should line up for you. I will have our Customer Service team reach out and follow up with you about the status of the cable.