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Kit includes a cable lock and a hitch lock for your Kuat Transfer 1-bike platform rack. Cable locks secure bikes to rack. Hitch lock attaches to existing hitch pin to secure rack to vehicle. Not compatible with Transfer V2.
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Today we're going to take a quick look at Kuat Cable Lock and Hitch Lock for the Kuat Transfer.Now, this is going to upgrade your transfer so that you can actually lock your bikes in place. It's going to just be a single lock for one bike. This is going to attach to the end of the upright arm that comes off of your transfer. It just attaches into the end of that arm. There's a little hole that goes through the locking mechanism here, and that's what's actually going to attach to that end piece. The rest of the cable is going to go down inside that arm, with the little stopper there to keep it from coming all the way out.
So, whenever you have this in place, this black end is actually going to be attached to the transfer. The cable comes out and then it's going to stop at that black portion there, as you can see.But then we can bring our cable around our handlebars or frame or another secure location on our bike, wrap it around, and then flip this silver piece around so that we can attach this silver end into that. And that's what's going to lock in place. The tumbler's going to be on the other end of that silver piece, so we'll actually use our keys. It does come with three keys, so our locks are going to be keyed alike between our hitch lock and the bike rack lock itself.
So, pretty easy system to use.This cable is going to be 27-1/2" long, and it has a 3/8" diameter, so it should be plenty long to get it around a secure location. It doesn't have to go all the way around the bike, just as long as it's attached to a point that nobody can take it off. So, it's probably best to stay away from the front or rear wheels, since those can typically be removed pretty easily, especially that front wheel.The cable is going to have a nice vinyl coating, so we don't have to worry about that scratching our bike, don't have to worry about abrasions there. On the inside of that, it's got a braided steel cable, so that's going to deter most people from taking it away. The tip of the end of our cable is going to be magnetic, so it helps it to stay in place at the end.
So it's just going to be a little bit of tension there to keep it from just flopping out whenever you don't need it.Then this cylinder is going to be the hitch lock. This goes onto the end of your hitch pin, locks that into place with this dust cover over the cylinder there. Again, this is going to have the same key as our cable lock. That makes it easy. We only have one key to worry about.
You can have one of these on your key chain, maybe one in your glove compartment, and then one at home as a spare.It also comes with some hardware to get everything attached. You'll have a security bolt that's going to go through our . the end of our cable lock, and it comes with the tool to tighten that down, and a locking nut to go to the other side. The nice thing about this is that it's a star bit, with the little dot in the center, so it's not a very common tool. So, most likely nobody's going to be able to just back out that bolt and nut and take your lock off. So they've got it through with a little extra added security there.That's going to do it for our look at the Kuat Transfer Cable Lock and Hitch Lock Pin.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (18 Customer Reviews)
Kit includes a cable lock and a hitch lock for your Kuat Transfer 1-bike platform rack. Cable locks secure bikes to rack. Hitch lock attaches to existing hitch pin to secure rack to vehicle. Not compatible with Transfer V2.This Kuat Transfer 1, fits the ticket. And yes, it is expandable to two bikes! After having an old cheap bike rack that shook, rattled, and rolled into the trash can; this rack is stable and reasonably priced. Also, being able to tilt the rack at a 45* degree angle to lift the hatch on my Ford Escape was an added bonus. I'm a happy biker now! P.S. The installation instructions made it a breeze to assemble and the lifetime warranty speaks for itself. ***Thank you Jenny B at etrailer for the excellent recommendation!
The Kuat Transfer 1 was easy to assemble and fits great on the hitch of my Subaru Outback. Build quality is excellent, suitable for both my mountain and road bike. Looking forward to trying this out on the road but first impressions are positive.
I purchased for use with the single platform wish it was a wee bit longer & its hard for use shorter people 5'3 to look into the cylinder to see which way its going to get it to lock
I’ve had this bike lock system for me Kuat rack for over a year. It works great!
Not sure of value, as I did not shop around for this, but very convenient to purchase both locks at the same time. The cable lock is very much a secondary layer of protection and should not be used alone to secure a bike! However for the slightly paranoid it brings some additional comfort. The design is certainly flimsy; its only secured to the ratcheting arm by one chinesium torx cap head bolt. But as a detriment to the passerby/opportunist bike thief this might be more than enough. Combined with the lock for the hitch pin I feel a lil better about leaving my mtb on the car rack unsupervised in public. The build quality seems OK enough for both. The hitch pin lock has a nice tight fitting cap to keep the road grime out, which is a nice feature. I wish the cable was longer, However I can thread it through my fork stanchions or through the frame or the front wheel but only through one at a time. Install was simple and took less than 5 minutes. Time will tell if these two hold up to UV and dirt exposure but overall happy with the purchase.
Very easy to install
(in minutes) and to use... perfect fit for the Kuat transfer bike rack!!! Entire product safely secures the bike and the hitch. Highly recommend.
Easy to install and works as designed; just exactly what I wanted and needed.
Great product,
Quickly unlocks, but this locking device should be included with the purchase of a bike rack. Shouldn't be sold separately.
One key that's fits all! With this kit you only need one key to unlock your bike and the hitch pin that works with the anti rattle pin that comes with rack.
Seems to work fine. Cable from ratchet arm could be a bit longer as it's a bit tight to secure through the frame in my case.
Chris T.
8/7/2021
Great rack. Cable lock is still just a little too short, as it would not make it through the frame on my rented Turbo Levo SL, and I had to simply had to secure it through the fork. Still wondering if it would be possible at some point to replace with a longer cable lock from Kuat.
Easy enough to assemble but just a basic deterrent. A bit pricey and I still think Kuat should have this
As part of the rack not an extra add on.
Great product, easy install. Very happy with this purchase. Fantastic prices. Highly recommended!!
Works great, as intended. Fast delivery. Thanks etrailer.
The real deal, no complaints
Excellent product, easy install and fast shipping
Product was received on time and it was easy to install.
easy to assemble
good directions
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8/4/2022
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