Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2" Hitch Pin Hole Less than 1-1/2 Inches from the Hitch Face
Question:
I have a factory installed 2 inch hitch. Holes are too close to the back of the hitch for the pin. Any suggestions?
asked by: Marilyn
Expert Reply:
While we do have a great rack that can work with your pin hole location on your 2" hitch, there is unfortunately no way to use the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 with your factory hitch if the pinhole is less than 1.5" from the face of the hitch.
With that being said, we do have other ramped bike rack options that work with that pin location. For that option, I recommend using the Kuat NV 2.0 - 2" Hitches # BA22B (matte black), # NV22G (gunmetal gray), or # NV22B (metallic black). With the wheel-mounted design of the 2.0, you do not need to worry about purchasing a bike rack adapter bar if you have a step-thru frame, women's bike frame, or children's bike. For the ramp, that is the # ANVBRB.
Even though the rack is compatible with bike tires between 25" - 29" in diameter, you can use the children's bike adapter # 016-025-00-00 for 20" - 24" wheels. If you happen to have fat-bike tires between 3-5 inches, you need the Phat Tire Adapter # APBK for longer tire straps.
I went ahead and attached a demo video that highlights the features of the 2.0.
Products Referenced in This Question
Children's Bike Adapter for Kuat Sherpa 2.0, NV 2.0, and NV 2.0 Base Bike Racks - Qty 1
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- Sherpa
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Access Ramp for Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Ramps
- NV 2.0
- Kuat
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Phat Bike Adapter Kit for Kuat Bike Racks
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Wheel Adapters
- NV 2.0
- Transfer
- Kuat
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Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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