Can a Kuat Hitch Bike Rack Be Used On a Bike with Fenders
Question:
I have noticed conflicting opinions amongst your experts as to whether or not a person should use a Kuat NV 2.0 rack with bikes that have fenders. Could you please clarify?
asked by: Janet K
Expert Reply:
The general rule for hitch mounted bike racks is that you cannot use a wheel mount style bike rack on a bike with fenders. Therefore; the Kuat Piston, Kuat NV 2.0, Kuat Sherpa 2.0, and Kuat Transfer V2 are all incompatible. The reason for this is that in order to secure the wheel hook on the tire, you'd need to do so in front of the fender and this would not offer enough hold for the bikes increasing the chances for the hook to come loose and the bikes to fall.
If you are looking for a platform style bike rack for a bike with fenders you must go with a frame mount style, the Swagman Dispatch Bike Rack for 2 Bikes part # S44FR is a good option for this but if you don't like that you can browse from our selection of frame mount hitch racks which I have attached for you below.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Dispatch Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
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
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Video: Inno Tire Hold HD Bike Rack Review
- Video: Inno Tire Hold HD Bike Rack Review - 2023 Kia Sportage
- Video: Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Seltos
- Shop: Inno Tire Hold HD Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Shop: Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
- Q&A: Curt E-Bike Rack Compared to Yakima Holdup Bike Rack
- Q&A: Recommended Bike Carrier For A Hey Bike E-Bike With Fenders
- Q&A: Will the Curt Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes Work with Full Fender Bikes or What Rack Will Work
- Q&A: Max Wheelbase For Curt Bike Rack For 2 Electric Bikes - 2 Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Shop: Swagman Dispatch Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Shop: Inno Tire Hold Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Shop: Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Shop: Lets Go Aero V-Lectric FAT PRO Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Shop: Curt Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Video: Curt 2 Electric Bike Rack Review - 2022 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- Video: Lets Go Aero V-Lectric FAT PRO 2 Electric Bike Rack Review
- Video: Hollywood Racks RV and Camper Bike Racks Review - 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
- Video: Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
- Q&A: Does the Kuat NV 2.0 Work with Bikes with Fenders?
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: Can the Kuat NV # BA22B Be Used on Bikes With Front Fenders
- Q&A: Comparing Trailer Hitches For 2019 Honda CR-V
- Search Results: license plates and frames