The Kuat NV 2.0 4 Bike Package in Black is a top of the line four bike platform rack that holds bikes by clamping onto the front tire. The ratcheting front wheel hook secures in place directly in front of the brakes or forks. Because the rack does not contact the frame of the bike, it is perfect for carrying anything from extremely light carbon fiber road bikes to beefy full suspension downhill bikes. This rack package fits 2" hitches only.
Carries nearly any bike
Because bikes are held by the front wheel, nearly any bike will work in the NV 2.0. Wheels sized 24" to 29" in diameter work directly in the rack, while bikes sized 20" to 24" work using an adapter that clamps around the front wheel hook and acts as a spacer. If you need to carry a fat tire bike, the
Kuat APBK Phat Bike Kit (sold separately) extends the length of the rear wheel strap and adds an additional velcro safety strap for the front wheel to safely carry tires up to 5". Wheelbases up to 50" are supported.
Package items
Folds with easy pivoting lever
New for the NV 2.0, the rack now includes a pivot lever to lower and drop the rack, making it much easier to fold the rack down from the hatch. There is no more need to reach under the rack to release the cam handle like on previous versions of the rack.
Integrated TrailDoc bike repair stand
The Kuat NV has a unique professional grade bike repair stand built into the end of the rack. With the rack in the upright position, the TrailDoc repair stand swings out to hold a bicycle by the top tube on the frame using a quick ratcheting mechanism. This gives you unimpeded access to work on the remainder of the bike.
Fully locking
A braided steel cable lock slides out of each bike tray and locks back to itself, securing each bicycle to the rack. An included locking hitch pin secures the Kuat NV 2.0 rack to your vehicle's hitch receiver. It gets tensioned into the hitch receiver using a hand tightened hitch cam system, which reduces wobble and play.
Premium finish
The NV 2.0 has a premium glossy black powder coat with anodized chrome accents. This flashy, reflective look makes it stand out compared to competing racks. Kuat's logo is water transferred on to the rack in order to stay looking great for years. Clear vinyl protects the finish on the rear wheel area.
Features
- Colour: Black with anodized chrome accents
- Carries 4 bikes, up to 40 lb per bike or 160 lb total
- Adjustable front tire cradle system
- Re-designed pivot with foot assist pedal
- Fully integrated cable locks
- TrailDoc included
- Front tire ratchet design with intuitive release
- Co-moulded rear tire strap to protect wheels
- No-tool install with hand tight hitch cam system
- Premium glossy black powder coat with water transferred logos
- Hitch lock included
- If you need to use the Trail Doc but don't want to bring the whole bike rack with you, you can remove the Trail Doc and use it in combination with the Kuat Tri-Doc to create a portable bike stand
- Want to make loading your bikes onto your Kuat NV 2.0 even easier the Kuat Access Bike Ramp allows you to easily roll your bikes onto the rack. This is especially useful for E-bikes, Mountain bikes, and Cruisers which can be a bit heavier.
Specifications
- Weight Capacity(Total): 160 lbs.
- Weight Capacity(Per bike): 40 lbs.
- Maximum wheel base: 50"
- Distance between bikes (Centre to centre):
- Bike closest to vehicle and middle bike: 11.5"
- Middle bike and middle bike: 10.625"
- Middle bike to furthest bike: 10.625"
- Fits 20" to 29" wheels (For bikes between 20" to 24" you require the Kuat 2.0 Wheel Adapter)
- Max Tire Width: 5" with the use of Kuat APBK Phat Bike Kit
- Fits 2" hitch receivers only
- Important Measurements:
- Hitch pin to closest point when folded up: 6.625"
- Hitch pin to furthest point when folded up: 17.875"
- Hitch pin to the closest point in the carry position: 11"
- Hitch pin to the inside of the first bike tray: 11"
- Hitch pin to furthest point when in use: 54"
- Product Weight: 87 lbs.
- Packaged Weight: 112 lbs.
- Product instructions: PDF download
- Hitch fit guide: PDF download
Kuat NV 2.0 Features Video
Kuat NV 2.0 Assembly Video