Kuat Roof Rack Review

The rack is easy to assemble and even easier to attach for use.

Kuat roof rack review.

Kuat has recently come out with a new ski rack called the kuat grip rack to address the stagnant updates in this product category. Three major features set the thule apart from the kuat. Bike snow water and cargo racks by kuat. At kuat we build bike water snow and cargo racks that are designed for the most discerning enthusiasts.

I purchased the swing arm with my. The kuat nv 2 0 surpasses all its previous models in showcasing these key qualities by offering some unique features in the rack. Kuat nv 2 0 review. Designed and built for the most discerning enthusiasts.

It doesn t quite equal the thule t2 pro s ergonomics and overall functionality and we are inclined to save money and instead get the kuat sherpa 2 0 which we rated a little higher than the nv. Kuat is a maker of stylish hitch mounted bike racks that are super easy to use. And while we re hard pressed to articulate this process in tidy little bullet points we ve done our best to boil it to the basics. Because of a spike in demand we are back ordered on most products.

Among fully featured platform hitch racks kuat has a winner on its hands with the nv base 2 0. But it s a crowded field and thule s t2 pro xt is currently the class leader. We are working hard to fill and ship orders. I also appreciate that the mechanism does not come apart or fall out of the rack.

The kuat sherpa 2 0 is an excellent tray style hitch mount bike rack that narrowly missed a spot on our awards podium. It is also one of the nicer looking racks we tested. The kuat nv 2 0 is the updated version of the highly popular and well loved kuat nv. The kuat nv 2 0 has hit all of these marks for me.

It has taken extra care of its already excellent security features. Because of a spike in demand we are back ordered on most products. I tried several racks before i purchased the nv 2 0 and i appreciate how the mechanism for preventing shake works. Most others have two horizontal bars that hold each bike.

While kuat could have followed suit of other ski racks on the market they decided to throw out the old drawing plans and come up with something that is truly innovative for carrying skis and snowboards. The kuat has a single u shaped bar. It is also finished in a high quality gloss paint unlike many others that are just a matt black finish given to rusting at the weld points eventually. We loved the original and the 2 0 takes it to the next level with class leading aesthetics and functional design.

Thank you for your patience. It s able to accommodate a wider range of wheel sizes and bike types without. Smart features like the foot lever tilt release enhance ease of use. The simple design and light weight made it a favorite among our testers.