Recommended Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack for 2017 Hyundai Tucson

Question:

Your specs on bike racks dont specify material or rack weight. I assume more expensive ones have lighter steel and better finish? 2017 Hyundai Tuscon.

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you are looking for a hitch-mounted bike rack for your 2017 Hyundai Tucson. A bike rack's construction and weight should be listed within the product features on its corresponding page. If you are looking at a particular rack and would like this information, please let me know and I will be happy to give you the specifications.

The weight of the rack does not always fall in line with its price.

One of my favorite hitch-mounted bike racks to recommend is the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU74FR. This platform-style carrier uses ratcheting hooks to hold your bikes by the wheels with no frame contact. It can hold 2 bikes of up to 40 pounds each and features gunmetal gray powder coated steel that is durable and corrosion resistant. The bike rack weighs only 47 pounds. Its spring-loaded foot pedal will let you tilt the rack back for easy cargo access and it can be used with both 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch hitch receivers.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this rack that you can look at as well.

expert reply by: Chris R