Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
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Kuat Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- 2 Bikes
- Fold-Up Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Class 3
- Kuat
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
This premium 2-bike rack is perfect for the serious cyclist who cares as much about style as performance. It holds 2 e-bikes, it's safe for carbon frames, and it includes a work stand that lets you perform on-the-go repairs.
Features:
- Platform bike rack carries 2 bikes using your vehicle's hitch receiver
- Ratcheting hooks hold your bikes securely by the front wheels - no frame contact
- Large front-wheel cradles and sliding rear wheel straps let you carry bikes with different wheelbases
- Included adapter lets you carry 1 fat tire bike
- Foot pedal lets you use 2 hands to tilt and fold the rack
- Tilts with bikes loaded to access cargo area
- Built-in bike repair stand lets you perform on-the-go maintenance
- Tool-free installation with hand-tightening cam system
- Keyed-alike locks deter theft of your bikes and the rack
- Add-on (sold separately) lets you carry up to 4 bikes
- Lightweight aluminum with gunmetal gray powder coat finish is rust resistant
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Carrying capacity: 2 bicycles
- Weight capacity: 60 lbs per bike
- Wheel size: 25" - 29"
- Fits wheels 20" - 24" with adapter (sold separately)
- Maximum tire width:
- With standard wheel straps: 3.0"
- With fat bike straps: 5.0"
- Maximum bike wheelbase: 50"
- Distance between bicycles: 13"
- Shank rise: 3-1/2"
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole to:
- Closest part of rack when folded down: 10-1/2"
- Closest part of rack when folded up: 7"
- Farthest part of rack when folded down: 33"
- Farthest part of rack when folded up: 18-1/2"
- Repair stand bike tube diameter: 3/4" - 2-1/2"
- Weight: 52 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
Note: May interfere with bikes with front fenders.
Rotating Arms with Ratcheting Wheel Hooks
The NV 2.0 has ratcheting hooks that grab your bikes firmly by the front wheel - not the frame. It's perfect for carrying carbon bikes or bikes with a custom paint job. To load a bike, simply place your front wheel in the cradle, rotate the arm up and over the wheel, and press down firmly on the ratcheting hook.
Large Front Wheel Cradles
The front wheel cradles will easily accommodate fat bike wheels. They can also be adjusted to perfectly fit each bike's wheelbase. Use the included Allen key stored in the compartment at the back of the rack to adjust.
Sliding, Ratcheting Rear-Wheel Straps
Ratcheting rear-wheel straps slide along the wheel trays to accommodate bikes with a variety of wheelbases. Press the quick-release button on the strap buckle to remove your bikes. An extender strap is included for use with 1 fat bike. Additional extender straps (sold separately) are available if you have more than 1 fat bike.
Foot Lever for Easy Tilting and Folding
The spring-loaded foot lever is easily accessible even with your bikes loaded. No more crawling through your bikes or squeezing between the rack and the vehicle to hit the tilt release lever.
The foot lever lets you tilt the rack down with bikes loaded for cargo area access. It leaves both hands free so that you can lower the rack in a controlled manner. When the rack is unloaded you can fold it up for storage.
Built-In Repair Stand
The Trail Doc is a handy repair stand that attaches to the front of the rack. It lets you position your bike as needed for adjustments, cleaning, and on-the-go repairs. It can also be locked into place to prevent theft and includes a cap for the housing if you prefer to use the rack without it.
A spring-loaded clamp grabs your bike by the seat post or top tube. It has a soft, rubber coating that won't scratch your bike's paint. The rotating clamp arm lets you adjust the angle of your bike and the locking collar secures your bike at the desired height.
Tool-Free Installation with Anti-Rattle Device
The knob at the front of the shank lets you quickly and easily install the rack. Just slide the shank into your hitch and turn the knob until snug. The knob deploys an anti-rattle wedge inside the shank to help take play out of the hitch connection. The locking hitch pin has an Allen tool on the end that further tightens the hand knob if you are still experiencing rattle after hand-tightening.
Complete Security for Bikes and Rack
The NV 2.0 includes integrated cable locks that lets you secure your bikes to the rack. A 1/4" thick, braided steel cable extends from each wheel tray, threads through your bike's frame, and locks back onto itself.
A locking hitch pin is also included to secure the rack to your vehicle. It's keyed alike with the cable lock so you only need 1 key for the rack.
NV22G Kuat Envy 2 Bike Carrier for 2-Inch Hitches - Tray Style - Aluminum - Gunmetal Gray
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray - NV22G
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (328 Customer Reviews)
This premium 2-bike rack is perfect for the serious cyclist who cares as much about style as performance. It holds 2 e-bikes, it's safe for carbon frames, and it includes a work stand that lets you perform on-the-go repairs.by: Roy11/23/2021
The heavy weighted bike rack is what comes with the quality of this rack I have used a simple 4 wheel dolly from [oversupply store] to easily move and store away when not in use.
by: Cheryl08/25/2021
Great service from etrailer and the rack arrived as expected. Fairly easy assembly. OK video on Kuat’s site, but didn’t cover the foot pedal. Really glad we got the 2” hitch. It tightened up and we’re impressed with the quality and the stability of the rack. We haven’t done a road test yet, but look forward to putting it to the test. We have a Ford F-150 and it works great. The bikes were fairly easy to load with the batteries out and two people. We do need the strap extenders for our RadMini Step Thru’s. The tires are too big for the ones that come with. Only one set of extenders came with the bike and one adapter for a smaller tire. It’s okay, but since it’s a two bike unit, would have been nice to have both extenders. Otherwise, we are really liking the look and stability.
by: Sean04/23/2021
About the Kuat NV 2.0: Buy a Kuat NV 2.0!!! Then, get the 2 Bike Add-On to carry 4 bikes. This is hands-down THE BEST rack on the market. I chose this rack after researching THULE, Saris, Yakima, and many, many others. The Kuat NV 2.0 has a professional car quality finish, is ROCK SOLID so the bikes do not move at all, has built in locks, a built in mechanic stand, and never touches your bikes. Do your research and you will arrive at the same conclusion: THERE IS NO BETTER RACK ON THE MARKET!!!
by: Lance M04/29/2022
Sturdy, great looking, ease of operation, GREAT price all added up to a must have. Rack is great for carbon bikes.
by: Marc04/19/2018
Rack arrived today. I will not lie, it is heavy and therefore cumbersome to assemble. Despite that, I was able to assemble and install it in just under one hour. I did this on my own, another person would have cut this time in half. The rack checks all the boxes of wants and needs. That same weight noted before makes it rock solid. The anti-rattle feature to tighten the hitch is wonderful. Handle/pedal to change from upright position to bike holding rack to tilt away from my Subaru 2010 Forester was incredibly simple and smooth. I was all set to buy the Thule T2 Pro XT 2 and a friend told me about this Kuat NV 2.0. I am so happy. I knew it was more expensive, but free shipping and price was discounted at checkout when I purchased it from etrailer.com. Great surprise. This rack is well thought out, has superb quality features, and I am convinced that I made the best choice. All things aside, it also really looks nice.
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One-year later and still just as satisfied and just as impressed. Need a bike rack, this is the one you need. I am particular and particularly impressed.
Marc - 04/19/2019by: Gary12/15/2021
I love the product, but why would etrailer send the bike hitch through the Postal Service? It doesn't fit in a mailbox. I got a note in my box saying that I had to go to the Post Office (many miles away) to pick something up, I sent my wife, and neither the lady at the Post Office nor my wife was strong enough to pick it up :-(
by: Gordon 08/21/2020
The Kuat rack is superb. Had to wait a short time because the racks are out of stock everywhere, but since I have done business with etrailer previously I felt they would do the best to make sure I got what I needed the fastest. They did not disappoint. I was kept abreast of my order status which I greatly appreciated. The rack arrived on the promised delivery day. Good products; great service - what more could you ask for!
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WE have used the rack on several bike vacations all over the west. No problems with it whatsoever. It is good looking, strong and holds the e-bikes we carry on it very securely. Without a doubt- a real keeper.
Gordon - 08/22/2021by: Larry C.05/28/2017
Assembly was not as difficult as I expected. After watching some videos, the instructions do make sense. I also used the box with some of the foam packing to support the frame because, as suggested, it easier to put together"upside down". Once it's together it seems very solid and well made. Installing on my 2017 Hyundai Tucson Eco was simple and easy to do. Putting the bike on the rack was even easier and will make impromptu bike rides no problem when I'm by myself. In the pictures the bike was on the outside rack because I was demonstrating it to my friend who thankfully assisted me with the hitch installation.
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Thanks for pointing this out, Larry! Whenever you carry less bikes than the rack calls for, you should start loading your bikes closest to the vehicle and work your way out to avoid stress on the rack and your vehicle frame.
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Laura E - 05/31/2017by: Stephen B11/08/2021
Wow, I'm impressed. I use hitch Rack about 3 or 4 times a week. After 1 ride, I stopped at a convenience store for some coffee & a snacky. Store was busy so it took some time. I had 1 bike on the rack. When I came out I noticed that one arm of the rear most rack was bent. Somebody backed into the rack, of course they were long gone. I looked closely at the rack & the only damage was the 2 bolts that hold it together were bent inside the rack.
2 new bolts come tomorrow. That's good solid construction.
by: Erik04/14/2022
This Rack Rocks! I go from no rack on the car to rack installed, bikes lock and loaded in about 5 min. It’s sturdy, and so far seems very resistant to the elements. I have had the NV2.0 for a year now and love it!
by: Geoff06/01/2018
Have used it on a 2015 Audi Q5 with an aftermarket Curt 2" hitch.
LOVE it! We were looking for the longest tongue that we could find so that when stored upright, it wouldn't hit the bumper.
With the advice of the etrailer phone rep...we got 4 place model which is what we ended up with..(we got the add-on)
Avid mountain bikers that love this setup. The model is very solid with 4 bikes! Also like how you can adjust the front wheel cradle so that the bars won't rub on other bars/seats. Heavy when you lower the rack "loaded" to open hatchback, but that's what you'll deal with when going with a setup that doesn't touch the frame which is what we want and need. Much nicer than the Thule/Yakima options that other friends have. A lot better looking too!! It does slightly block the tail lights so added some reflectors for those "distracted drivers" ;-)
Highly recommend and feel price is worth it.
by: Dave M10/06/2017
I have a great rack! (actually my wife does) I have 5 or 6 friends that use this rack and grew weary of throwing my bike on top of the Outback. Additionally my wife has become interested in venturing off on her own and cannot put a bike on top her outback.
etrailer shipped promptly, and the product arrived in good shape, note: there were a few spots where the parts had jostled around in the box slightly and you could see some marring of the surface. This polished right out with a microfiber towel and mothers. There are a few minor nicks (I mean really minor) on the rack;but, they were there before being put in the factory packaging. Not enough to whine about just know the finish is great just not perfect.
Speaking of the finish the color matches my Outback perfectly, it actually looks like an OEM Subaru thing. Fit is good using the Hidden/Drawtite hitch clearing the hatch while tilted back easily even with 800mm bars. The locking Hitch pin that comes with the rack is 1/2" diameter instead of the normal 5/8", fortunately the hitch mentioned above has a smaller 1/2" about 12mm aft of the 5/8" hole. The hole in the rack is 5/8" but do to the snugging system on the Küat the mismatch I'd of no consequence.
Assembly is easy and someone with good mechanical aptitude should be able to do it in less than 10, an extra set of hands would be nice but aren't required. I built mine on an elevated bench and it was quick and super easy, admittedly I used power tools because I have them.
I'm looking forward to the convenience of a tray.
by: Jon C.09/10/2019
I ordered the Kuat bike rack from etrailer.com because they had the best price. The bike rack came very quickly and it was exactly as described. Their customer service was excellent by keeping me up to date on my order. This is my 2nd purchase from etrailer and I will not hesitate to purchase again. Thanks etrailer!!
My recommendation on putting the rack together: Place the main support into your trailer hitch first, then put on all the trays and accessories. The Kuat instructions could be improved upon, but you can figure it out by looking at a picture of it fully assembled.
by: Michael02/09/2019
I LOVE this new rack!! Now I just need to get the 2-bike add-on. The price was the best I have found, the shipping was a day early and parts were in perfect condition.
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It has been two years since this purchase and I am still loving it! Now that I am married, I need to get the 2 bike add-on!
Michael - 11/02/2021by: Bruce11/23/2019
Arrived intact and very quickly with free shipping. Easy to assemble. Feels rock solid.
Despite the warning that you cannot use with front fenders (which we discovered buried in the manual after purchasing) the front wheel retention gadget holds securely to the fork stabilizers on our mountain ebikes.
Cable locks look easy to defeat but would probably slow down a thief long enough to run into a store for 5min.
Nice design. It is clear that they put a lot of thought into the design and construction of this rack and actually tried using it before selling it.
Great upgrade from our hanger-style Yakima rack that the ebikes could barely be loaded on because of their nonstandard frame designs.
First Kuat product for me. Won't be the last.
by: Jeffrey P.05/08/2017
Wow!!! What an upgrade from my Thule 4 bike hanging carrier! The Thule was fine for hauling the family's bikes around town but I needed a platform to safely transport my Tri bike to events.
I couldn't be happier with Kuat and this NV 2.0 carrier. Amazing etrailer customer service with Cathy T and absolutely the best price! Super fast free shipping too. I ordered Wednesday afternoon and she arrived ahead of schedule on Saturday. (That's right, this rack is so sweet I gendered it.)
Easy to follow instructions, sweet looks and a secure platform leaves me with absolutely ZERO buyers remorse.
I began my search for a platform carrier at the cheap end of the scale. After a quick study I became convinced that Kuat was my best option. And etrailer made it possible for me to stretch my budget into a FIVE STAR Kuat rack!
Special Thanks to Cathy T for helping with a billing issue that required a few calls!
by: F.Ruz08/06/2017
Best Bike Rack. I am very glad that I got to find what I needed; thanks to the product reviews on YouTube. It is not only strong, it also looks very nice. The bike is well secure and very easy to mount and dismount. To assemble the rack, just follow the instructions shown on youTube. It is that easy. etrailer.com was my best choice to buy. The service is outstanding. I highly recommend this product. Not only looks great, it also looks nice on any SUV.
by: Steven03/17/2020
This is the second one I have purchased, which is telling how much I like it. I was rear-ended, and my previous one was damaged enough that I was within an insignificant amount of just replacing the whole thing with a new one. It is possible to replace just individual parts of this rack if you back into something and do less damage. Done, just replaced. I was impressed by the strength of this rack, and it saved my car. They say don't stand on this rack, but I've often stood on the center to fiddle with my cyclocomputer. It's heavy, but definitely not fragile.
The only single reason I don't give this 5 stars is because the trail dock fits onto its neck with a pair of aluminum rivets, not a bolt, so it becomes a bit loose and cannot be tightened. I had problems with my previous trail dock, and they replaced it under warranty. Also, the whole thing is made in China, not anywhere in the Western world, and I think for what they charge that the whole supply chain could be put in Dixie, LA, or made by a robot in France.
I thought before that I would buy 1-Up's aluminum rack which is made in Colorado. I re-bought the Kuat because it is more compact, stronger, and easy to buy. 1-Up has the hokiest website ever, and limited availability. Kuat runs a great website and sells all of their components.
It's a darned nice rack, and it's a joy to use. I'm not sure it's worth what it costs, but I think it must be the best one so far for just least annoyances.
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keep that rubber cover on the hitch lock pin, else road grime gums up the lock. Im still sure this is the best rack for most people and me. Saris has a pretty good one now that gives more consideration to dragging when the vehicle goes up an incline.
Steven Y - 03/18/2021by: Dano06/04/2021
I am very pleased with the Kuat NV 2.0 bike rack. It was tough to swallow the price tag. However, looking back after purchasing more expensive bikes, and traveling several thousand miles with no issues, I can attest to the quality and durability of this product. For you Jeepers out there, you may need to extend your receiver hitch for proper clearance, depending upon the size of your tires and bikes. Just a tip.
by: Greg M.06/05/2017
Very fast service!. Excellent bike rack. Very easy to install and use. Well built. Great packaging! The Curt Trailer Hitch fits perfect and was easy to install. Very happy with both products.
by: Brad S07/22/2018
I did a lot of research on tray racks and had narrowed it down to Thule, 1up, and Kuat. Then I started looking at what other riders were using. I didn’t see any 1ups where I ride, but I did see a lot of Thules and Kuats. Thule owners are happy with their racks but Kuat owners are FANATICS! Nearly every Kuat owner was a “brand ambassador.” So far this rack had really lived up to the hype....I guess I am now a Kuat brand ambassador too!
(Assembly tip: assemble upside down and use foam or pillows to prop up center piece as you align the arms.)
by: David02/11/2022
It took longer to decide which bike rack to purchase than for etrailer.com to get it here. Happy with the choice snd the service.
by: Thomas03/01/2022
This rack is probably the best overall bike rack available. It has all the features you need plus the fit and finish are far above the racks.
by: Richard02/26/2022
This has been a great bike rack! It is very high quality, easy to operate, and keeps the bikes very secure. I just love it, and it functions and looks so good!
by: Froilan07/09/2021
The bike rack is great/beyond my expectations. Took me less than 25 mins to assemble. Highly recommended.
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