Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray

by: Michael04/14/2023

I’ve had the Kuat Sherpa for about a year now and could not be more happy with this bike rack. When not in use I keep it safely in the garage- it only takes a few minutes to install it to my Honda Civic and safely secure two bikes using its exquisitely engineered and designed system. I’ve used this for 900+ mile trips with no issues whatsoever - the perfect bike rack!1556529

Michael

4/16/2024

The Kuat Sherpa continues to perform flawlessly. I’m always amazed how quick and easy it is to attach the rack to the receiver and load a couple of bikes, and there are no signs of wear or deterioration.

After doing extensive research before buying my first ever bike rack, I chose the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 platform rack. I considered trunk mounted, hanging and platform racks before settling on a platform rack. I like the stability, the ease of loading and unloading and very importantly, the absence of contact with the frame of my bike. My bike has a beautiful paint job that I want to preserve. I looked at lots of racks online and at a bike shop and opted for the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 because of the excellent engineering, including the design of the packaging that becomes a work bench for assembling the rack, the relatively light weight (32 pounds), the inclusion of a hitch lock and a bike lock, the stability of the platform, even with a 1.25" connection and a class I hitch, and the ease of operation. Additionally, the overall appearance of the rack suggests high quality. Time will tell how well it ages but I'm pretty confident that I'll be pleased with it. I was very fortunate to find a used, like new Kuat via Etrailer at a meaningful discount that still qualified for the manufacturer's warranty! Thank you Etrailer! A tip to pass along that was shared with me, U-Haul is an excellent source for buying and installing hitches to accommodate bike racks - very attractive pricing, high quality installation and a super unlimited lifetime warranty. Can't wait for Spring and the chance to transport my bike to inviting riding venues!! PS The hitch and bike rack work very well with my 2011 Honda Accord Coupe, EXL V6 model that remains in excellent condition.1736141

I have been in search of a really good hitch mounted bike rack for some time. I did a lot of research and settled on the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. But before I ordered it, I called etrailer.com. I spoke with Lori B. who answered all my questions about this rack and made my shopping experience quick and informative. This rack is so well constructed and beautifully finished, rugged and very easy to use. On our first trip out, my 12 year old son was able to quickly and easily remove his bike with no help. The rack tilts down with little effort making access to the back of our station wagon a breeze. I would recommend this rack to anyone looking for a well built easy to use 2 bike rack.

My neighbor told me about etrailer.com and it was great advice. I will be ordering from etrailer.com again. Their service and selection are amazing and they actually have people answering the phone who know their products.
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I have not used the rack yet, but several cohorts have this rack which is why I bought it.

The packaging Kuat uses is above average and well thought out to make your life easier to assemble the rack. I just opened the box and started taking things out, which is not what the instructions say, making my assembly a little more difficult. Totally my fault. That being said assembly was still relatively easy considering my disregard for the unboxing instructions. The fit system they designed to the hitch is beyond nice, the rack connection is solid.

If you buy this rack, after you open the package DO NOT remove any of the pieces, pull out the instruction sheet. I am just guessing it will make the assembly process a tad faster.1561156

We love this rack so much on our first car that we bought a second for our other vehicle. I'm never worried that we are going to lose a bike on the road and it is extremely easy to use.1658312

etrailer was prompt to answer my questions regarding whether this rack would work with my Chevy Volt. Best price out there, quick delivery, easy assembly and installation. Love this rack! And I am on my way cycling!389267

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by: Kim 08/15/2021

I absolutely love my Kuat bike rack. I love the security lock for both the rack and bike and love the tilt to allow access to my car SUVs rear storage area.
I utilize a strap to further steady my bike and am very happy with how steady the bike rides.
I take the bike off after every ride and reinstall it for the next ride. It only takes a few minutes to do this and allows me to know my Kuat is safe inside my home.1123485

Kim T.

8/16/2022

My Kuat is still perfect for me. I ride in a very large club and often get inquiries on the rack. I purchased and installed a hitch for our hybridelectric car so LI can use it to save gas.

by: wesley03/03/2022

Had this rack a year already! Still love it. I keep it on my car and never remove it. Carries our road bikes and our mountain bikes easily. Highly recommend and well worth the money.1268153

Wesley

3/4/2023

Still loving it. Even convinced two of my friends to buy one.

Heather A.

3/8/2023

Nice! Nothing like good ole fashion word of mouth advertising. What did you tell them to get them to buy the Sherpa? What is your favorite thing about the rack?

by: Howard 05/20/2023

Good product, but when fitted to a passenger car be aware driveways and high terrain. The adjusting lever is low the ground and scrapes1583377

by: Dale06/25/2021

This Kuat rack is AWESOME!!! When I first got it I thought I was not installing it correctly, that I was missing steps. Nope. The rack is just incredibly well designed and easy to use. Bike on! Easy. Bike off! Easy. Rack on! Easy. Rack off! Easy. It's always three steps 1-2-3 done. I especially like the feature to tilt the rack down to access our hatchback even when the rack is loaded. Beautiful. We are super pleased with this rack.1075710

Dale

6/28/2022

One year later: all the positives are still positive. No negatives. This is a great rack. Its really doing the job for us.

Just bought a Sherpa 2.0 for my Acura RDX. I had an old swing-away bike rack for my Land Rover which would not work with the 1-1/4" hitch receiver on the RDX.
The rack was delivered in less than a week with free shipping and it was pretty straightforward to set up. I did need a second person to help with with connecting and installing the long screws that bolt the platform to the base, it just made it easier. I read that quite a few people have problems with installing the smaller bolt and I was no exception.
I've only taken the bike rack for a quick drive with both my bikes on it and everything looks good. So far, I'm very happy with this product, it fits the hitch receiver nicely, no rattles and it is super easy to get the bikes on and off the rack.704021

Luis V.

9/15/2020

A year in I am super happy with the Sherpa 2.0 bike rack. It is easy to load and secure to the hitch receiver and super easy to load and secure two bikes on it. Folding and unfolding the rack to allow openingclosing of the rear gate on the RDX is also a breeze and the fact you can tilt the rack with the bikes on it to allow access to the cargo area is just fantastic. I highly recommend this bike rack, it is the very best Ive owned.

Outstanding, very happy with the product and etrailer staff. I have used this company before and their great !!!!368726

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I waited until after my recent 2000 mile trip to provide a review of this rack. Simply put...it works great. Tightens securely into the hitch and remained that way until I loosened it 2000 miles later. Easy to load bikes onto the rack, and as simple as the holding arms are, they hold securely with no worry and stay in place until you physically move them. And the rack is light enough for a single person (I'm 66 years old) to install and remove. If you're looking for a lightweight and secure rack, I highly recommend this one. 762102

James

3/1/2021

The rack is still working great. Highly recommended.

by: Katherine08/13/2018

TLDR: Awesome. Easy. Secure at 80 mph.

I have really enjoyed this Kuat rack over the past year. Installation was straightforward (just crank down on that tightening bolt through the hitch!), and I can move the rack on and off the car without too much effort. The rack weighs around ~30 lbs if I recall correctly. This rack keeps my bike safe with no problem going 80 mph down I-10 across west texas or over subpar roads in town. It takes seconds to load and unload the bikes. No fidgeting for 10 minutes to secure the bike. No ratchets to come loose and drop your bike on the road behind you, which I recently saw. :/ Just quickly load up your bike(s) and go. And yes, it can all be operated one-handed while holding a bike or a bag. The tilt down mechanism is great when bikes are loaded on the rack, and I need to access my hatchback area. Otherwise, I can open the hatchback on my Prius without a problem when the rack is folded up. Prius side note: I had a 1-1/4 hitch installed for this rack. Love it!

I really appreciate etrailer's videos and pricing. Thanks!

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by: Jho06/19/2022

The biggest dislike in this is that there's too much flex/sway. I get it's allowed to move, and there's a tighter, along with bolts that surrounding the tighter. We re-tighten then and the bikes still feel like the bounce around. I think the 2" would do better, but having a prius, you're talking an extra 2 hundred on the receiver/instalation to bolt on.

At the end of the day, it holds up.
Get the 2" if you can.1314659

Excellent bike rack with easy operation. Nice finish. etrailer sent it quickly and it arrived in excellent condition. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it appears that the part that connects to the hitch is the older model; however, the rest of the rack is the upgraded version. We do have the upgraded release latch. Also I should note that I got it for about $70 cheaper than the suggested price of $489. The anti-rattle knob and part that connects to the hitch is exactly like the one in the older version and the bolt didn't exactly line up to put it the part on that connects that part to the upper part of the new version. We just tapped it into place and it went fine. The anti-rattle knob is a tiny bit harder to reach but it appears to do its job. I am easily able to open my hatch door with plenty of room when I tilt the rack down and it is very easy for me to tile by myself being a weak female. Overall, I am happy and could have given it 4.5 but there is no option to do that.435886

I am so glad I bought the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 hitch bike rack. It looks so good and it fits so good into my Prius. I drove with it this morning and my bike has never been so secured with the integrated locking cable and rattle free design. Assembly was also easy and it took me only thirty minutes to do it. I totally recommend this to any avid biker who is contemplating on buying a decent bike rack. 578303

This is the second kuat rack I ordered. The first one I ordered from the company that starts with A and it arrived dented and the box was destroyed. I did use it to move into my new house before I returned it, though. Now that I'm getting to go on a business trip I wanted to purchase the same rack again. I did the smart thing and checked here on etrailer.com before just ordering from A like I usually do. Imagine my surprise when it was $80 cheaper. I ordered it immediately! The shipping in free, no sales tax charged. All wins there. Granted the shipping isn't 2 day like my Prime orders but most of those don't show up in 2 days anymore, either. Great hitch mount, platform bike rack. I don't like the idea of my carbon frames hanging and bouncing down the bumps on I-40.553362

Works great on my '17 Toyota Sienna. I have a hybrid bike and was a bit worried that the handlebars (kind of long) would hit my rear glass when using the rack closest to the vehicle but I had about 2 inches to spare. The rack looks great and is super light. 406870

Really well made, sturdy. I needed a light weight model to fit a fiat 500 that has a really low weight rating. This rack had everything I was looking for.... platform rack, could hold carbon fiber frames, nice looking and light weight, built in cable lock. Really nice rack.880483

I haven’t put it together or on my vehicle yet. But all reviews were favorable so that’s one of the reasons for picking this rack. I also got feedback from riders at my local trails and they were all positive as well. I will be installing a hitch and the rack within the next week or two. Once installed I won’t need to use the old hanging style rack or shove our bikes in the back of the wife’s SUV anymore. Once installed I’ll try and remember to post pictures as well as a better review. 504560

Love love Love my new bike rack. Small amount of assembly. High quality bike rack. Easy for me to place the bikes on and lots of great features to make it that way. The color is nice too with my silver Subaru. Lightweight and user friendly.491272

All in all a good experience. Would have liked better communication of when item would ship.1582030

by: Excellent!06/12/2020

I live this rack.
So easy to use and sturdy enough that I’m not worried about my bike.
I tried 3 other racks until I got this one and it is a definite winner!!!
I Have and continue to recommend this to others.812283

Great quality, easy assembly. Etrailer was great to order from and communicated with me throughout the entire process with shipment updates and tracking. Highly recommend.972589