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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award  Best Buy Award Editors' Choice Award 
Price $1,098 at Backcountry$740.81 at Amazon
Compare at 4 sellers		$748.95 at Amazon
Compare at 3 sellers		$499.95 at Backcountry
Compare at 2 sellers		$299.95 at Evo
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Pros No frame or rim contact, Easy to load, Stellar security, holds bikes up to 67 lbsEasy tilt release function, durable, fat bike compatible, tool-free installationSturdy and stable, high weight capacity, optional ramp for loading heavy e-bikes, security featuresReasonably priced, highly versatile, solid construction, user-friendly tilt release, comes with locksVery secure hold, no frame or fork contact
Cons Costly, Loading ramp is even more, Ratchet arms aren't ice proofHefty, priceyExpensive, heavy and bulkySits slightly closer to vehicle than some, some assembly requiredDesign seems a little over-complicated, limited to vehicles with low roof height, you have to lift bike to height of roof to load
Bottom Line This is the best rack we've ever used; you can spend extra for taillights and fancy coatings, but they won't increase the rack's utilityImpressively easy to use and highly versatile, we think this is the best hitch-mount rack you can buyThis heavy-duty hitch rack can handle almost any bike in your collection and is great for transporting heavier e-bikes with the optional loading rampA versatile hitch-mount rack that provides a high price to performance ratioA roof-mount rack with an exceptionally sturdy and secure hold of your bicycle with no frame contact
Rating Categories Kuat Piston Pro Thule T2 Pro XTR Yakima StageTwo RockyMounts MonoRail Thule UpRide
Ease of EveryDay Use (20%)
10.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
Ease of Removal and Storage (20%)
6.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
Versatility (20%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
7.0
Security (20%)
9.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Ease of Assembly (10%)
8.0
7.0
6.0
6.0
10.0
Durability (10%)
8.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
Specs Kuat Piston Pro Thule T2 Pro XTR Yakima StageTwo RockyMounts MonoRail Thule UpRide
Style Hitch (tray) Hitch (tray) Hitch (tray) Hitch (tray) Roof
Bike Capacity 2 2 2 2 1
Lock? Locking hitch pin, security key, and 12mm security cable Yes Locking hitch knob and security cables Yes Available but not included
Rack Weight 62 lbs 11 oz 51 lbs 63 lbs 8 oz 44 lbs 2 oz 17 lbs
Max Weight Per Bike 67 lbs (42 lbs RV) - dedicated 2" receiver version only, 60 lbs per bike - 1.25" receiver version 60 lbs 70 lbs (60 lbs RV and 42 lbs Off-Road rated) 60 lbs 44 lbs
Other Sizes Available? Yes, 4 bike version Yes, 1.25" receiver and rack add-on for 2 additional bikes Comes in 1.25" and 2" receiver sizes, 2 bike add-on sold separately Yes, 1.25" reciever, single bike add-on sold separately No
Cross Bar Compatibility N/A N/A N/A N/A Round, Square, Aero, Most Factory