We’ve set out to discover whether the new NV hitch bike rack lives up to Küat’s reputation for design excellence and great functionality.

At first glance, you see that the titanium-colored coating and orange accents give this hitch bike rack a distinctive (and cool) look. A closer look shows that the Küat NV has the standard features of quality hitch bike racks, such as a tilt-down frame for rear vehicle access, tool free installation, adjustable arms, and secure anti-wobble attachment to the hitch – but we learned that this bike rack is anything but standard.

This rack has function! Küat has obviously put thought into how you use your bike, not just how you transport it. The Küat NV is equipped with the "TrailDoc," a built-in telescopic bike repair stand with a mechanic's clamp, which is a dream for pre-ride or traihead bike safety checks, tune-ups, or repair. You can maintain your bike at your level, up and out of the dirt. It’s constructed with 6061 T6 aluminum and folds up compactly for storage. Küat a retractable built-in cable lock in addition to the hitch lock.

The Küat NV is a “wheel mount hitch bike rack,” which means that your bike is held in place by its wheels with adjustable arms and ratcheting straps. This set-up ensures zero bike-to-rack contact – protecting the finish of both your bikes and the rack. The NV carries two bikes with wheel sizes from 20” to 29” weighing up to 55 pounds each.

Our conclusion: We love this rack! The Küat NV hitch bike rack exhibits both style and functionality – truly living up to the Küat name.  Check out the Kuat NV video for a live demonstration by Kuat Racks staff.

Of course, the ultimate decision about the best bike rack for you depends on your biking habits, your vehicle, and, well… your personal style. At FastTrackRacks, we select our select bike racks carefully for maximum value and quality. If you’re new to bike racks, take a moment to chat with our rack specialists about the ins and outs of hitch bike racks vs roof bike racks vs trunk-mount racks and what features work best for you.