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Hitch-mounted bike racks will solve world peace, cure AIDS and all that stuff… that’s a no-brainer. But, will they rack your bike and give you a high-quality trailside workstand at the same time? With the all-new Kuat NV, you get a sturdy two-bike hitch rack with a built-in bike stand. Take that, Thule and Yakima!
Kuat has been beating the lightweight bike rack drum for awhile now–it’s time people payed attention to the music they are playing. I’m a HUGE fan of the Yakima Holdup and the Thule T2, but they are bulky and heavy. While the Kuat NV doesn’t shave tons off their weight, it is lighter (you’ve got to have some heft to carry your bikes) and add on top of that a trailside bike stand and there may just be no comparison–except the price (more on that later).
I’ve yet to see one in person, but Robb over at Bike198 posted some initial thoughts and I’ve been eying the Kuat site to wrap my head around everything. I’m liking what I see.
Kuat NV Specs
Heat-treated aluminum construction
2-bike capacity (optionally expandable to 4)
Accepts 20-29″ wheels
60 lb single bike capacity
Built-in cable lock
Hitch stabilizing cam system
13″ bike spread for scratch-free carrying
Folds up for storage
MSRP: $495 (yeah, that’s the only bummer)
Recent Press Release on the Kuat NV
Springfield, MO – January 28, 2010 – Küat Innovations which makes lightweight, stylish, easy-to-use racks designed by cyclists...
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