Küat NV 2.0 Bike Ramp Accessory Review - Unbox, Install, Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มี.ค. 2019
- electricbikereview.com/forum/... Küat sent me their NV 2.0 hitch rack a couple of years back to test and use during my ebike review adventures and it has worked very well. The rack is strong, comes in 2" or 1.24" hitch configurations, supports two or four bikes, folds up, is aerodynamic, and safer to use than a roof rack. I love that it fits a wide range of tire types from road bikes to plus sized mountain bikes and even fat tire bikes. Hitch racks are great for heavier electric bicycles because they provide more support than hang style racks... though they are expensive. The thing about the 2.0 NV hitch rack from Küat (and most other hitch racks) is that you still need to lift the bike up in order to load it onto the rack. Thule has introduced a folding rack called the Easy Fold that includes a ramp and now Küat has an optional $89 rack that's super easy to install and use. In this video, Marc and I unbox the NV 2.0 Access Bike Ramp and then install and test it.
Pros:
- Easy to install
- Doesn't take much space, slides to be compact
Cons:
- Stores separately from the bike rack
- Made from steel that could rust if the powder coating paint is scratched off
- More expensive than I expected
Other:
- Weight: 5.8lbs (2.63kg)
- Material: Steel (powder coated)
- Dimensions: 34.5" x 4.25" x 4.25" (87.6cm x 10.8cm x 10.8cm)
- Expanded Length: 55.5" (141cm)
I also reviewed the Küat NV 2.0 hitch rack all on its own and posted about it here: electricbikereview.com/access... EBR was paid to perform this review #Sponsored We try to be honest, thorough, and fun! Comparison tools, shop directory, and forums at: ElectricBikeReview.com - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
The guys at Küat emailed me and said "Dipping those ends is a great idea! Also, we do have brackets for the original NV, so the ramp is backward compatible. Glad the rack is treating you well."
Great video. My biggest e-bike/rack problem is properly securing a bike that has a fender. This is true with Kuat (and others). The hook holder will destroy the fender under actual use. I was hoping your video was going to raise that issue! (since your example bike had a fender!) oh well...
any chance you figured out how to protect the fender and what rack is best?
@@drdemko1 The Saris Freedom-2 hitch rack secures the bike at the frame for fender bikes. It is rated for bikes up to 60lbs too. There are probably other options but I am familiar with this one.
@@drdemko1 Kuat says to fill the space between the wheel and fender with a piece of foam from a pool noodle or a piece of old inner tube before setting the hook arms.
I just bought a Kuat NV 2.0 - must look into this!
Great review. Subscribed today
Super helpful (and fun) video. Entertaining and informative. The ramp is a great idea.
blew through the most important part; putting the attachment on, the other stuff is self explanatory
Just remove a couple screws and sandwich the ramp bracket and reinstall screws. Biggest issue I had was breaking the screws loose. I got two loose with the proprietary tool provided bet ended up taking to my bike shop to loosen the other two with an impact driver. Since I bought the bike and rack there they didn’t charge anything to complete the install while I waited.
Great timing on your video! I am going to buy the RAD city and I need a rack for a Prius. I was very concerned about lifting a 63 lb bike.
May get a rad city myself great price
My thule easy fold hitch pin hook jumped out and allowed the rack and bikes to dump out on Interstate 71. Thank God no one was hurt.
Slim, QUIET, works great. I wanted modern and out of the way. This is it!
I have a Rock Shox front suspension fork. When using the hook on your rack to hold the bike down, do you generally place the hook on top of the Arch of the fork to keep it as close as possible as the company recommends? Placing it on the tire seems a bit unstable IMO. What do you think? Thanks!
Do you transport your ebikes in bad weather? If so, what do you do to protect the electronics?
Oh yeah! I need one! Where may I order one? What is the part number? I looked on Amazon...
Does Kuat provide some means to carry the ramp on the rack when it's not being used or do you have to stash it in your car all the time?
In the car. It does collapse easily to a smaller length for convenient storage
I bought the Thule Easy fold and returned it. You can't fold it up against the car so it constantly sticks out all the time which makes backing up in a parking lot challenging. Plus the tires overhang the rack a bit and I found the whole thing kind of flimsy. So I purchased another Thule XT 2, but I can't lift my ebike on the new Thue Rack XT Pro without help. My husband is making a wooden ramp for me with a hinge on it so it secures to the rack. Cost about $10 in limber and hing, some nails and some elbow work and a nice dinner for the hubby.
I would like to know more about the ramp your husband is making you. I just for the Thule Easy Fold today.
We’ve had a Thule rack for a few years and it’s been just fine. I do wish they’d make a ramp like this to be used on several of their models. I don’t want to have to buy another rack since we did all the research for a good rack when we bought the Thule. My wife has an Ebike and it is harder to load, Otherwise we like the Thule.m
Is there a single speed bike rack that you could recommend that secures over the"frame" because a lot of e-bikes have fenders on them & most of these bike racks are secured over the front tire, any suggestions would be grateful.
What trailer hitch is he using for his Prius? I couldn't find hitch for small non SUV/TRUCK vehicles with 2" receiver.
If using 1.25 to 2" adapter.. other than being able to adapt 2"... there is no increase in strength, etc...
I like that rack I have a SUPER73 Ebike And was wondering if they make a single bike carrier that I can carry mine on. It weighs 65 pounds without the battery.
I hope it works on mine!
Does your Prius have the 1 1/4 receiver? And what class hitch is it? Have you carried 2 e-bikes on it? Thanks for any help.
Prius is a 1 1-4 hitch, Class 1. I had a Prius and the weight limit on most hitch tongues is about 200lbs. Not much at all. Sold the Prius and got a Rav4 with hitch that has 600lbs tongue weight limit and Class 3 hitch with 2 inch receiver.
Ebikes should have 2 U loops (both ends) for good grip on tires. mounting bike without battery helps lifting. a 2 inch rack and carrier is preferable. check width of U loops to accommodate your tires.
Thanks ! Just in time - I have a new Tacoma , I’m 58 I want a ramp to use my new e bike ( scared it will be too heavy for me to lift )
Now I feel sad, you said the Thule fell apart after one year. I just bought the Thule Easyfold for $900.00 Canadian :(
Court, did you do a review for the Thule Easyfold for Ebikes ?
Darrellkh H. Don’t feel too bad, I’ve had a Thule Easyfold for almost three years and it’s holding up fine.
Eric Moody nice to hear:)
I bought it for the convince. I'm nearly 60 and figured it would much easier for the next 10 years.
Darrellkh H. I’m going on 70 and carry a heavy e-bike and a BikeE recumbent. I have a ramp but don’t use it because I back the car to a curb so that the rack is over the sidewalk then simply roll the bike onto the rack from the sidewalk. Unlike the Kuat I can remove the rack in under 30 seconds and put it in my trunk when going through an automatic car wash.
Also, don't feel sad, I love our Thule, it's at least the years old and is holding up fine, don't but that line at all... love our Thule
Where do you get this ramp? You left that off of the review LOL. Is it a fairytale? What are people doing for ramps that have Thule racks?
He has fenders, and the part that flips over on the front tire, looks like it would hit the fender.. Please advise me how you do that??
I was hoping you would show how the lock down arm works (or doesn’t) with an ebike with fenders 😕
CLM I have a 2020 Giant Fastroad with fenders. My Kuat rack works ok. I have to tilt the the light to the side. I’ve been using it for a few months now and the fenders has not had any damage. Also it holds well in the rack
I have two Gazelle Ebike's and put a small sponge between the tire and the fender before locking the bar down and it works great. No injuries to the fenders.
2:36 Ed Snowden resemblance
where do you store the ramp??
Did you guys notice when installing the clips that the cable tip no longer touches the magnet which enables it to keep from vibrating out on the road? At least neither side of my NV 2.0 works like it did before installing the kit...
I've got an open ticket with Kuat and will post the results. They say nobody has ever complained about it which leads me to believe I might have done something wrong, but the clips are flush with the plastic end-caps and metal frame and all screws are tightened. Dunno...
Hello I have a Trule (sp) holding two e-bikes. I need a ramp--- will this work on my Trule e-bike rack. I can send a picture if need to (?)
The Thule Easy Fold rack has a ramp that stores in the rack. It is not as good as this Kuat ramp though.
I love this channel, but I was disappointed. The bike he tested is similar to mine, with heavy duty fenders, and we didn't get a chance to see if the Kuat arm holds the bike on. Very few rack demos show bikes with fenders. Cort, I'd appreciate if you could tell me in the comments if the arm works with fenders without rubbing the frame. It's great to see a ramp. Thanks for the demo.
I spoke to Kuat regarding this issue as we just bought ebikes with fenders. The rep said you can use some Pool Foam or cloth and place it between the tire and the fender to take up the space. Still not ideal but it will work. Or take the fenders off each time or for good.
I put a little kitchen sponge in between the tire and my fenders before locking down and it works great.
I have a kuat transfer v2 and would love to have a ramp. It's incredibly difficult for a small frame senior woman to struggle, lifting onto a rack
yes, we have the transfer v2. where is that ramp?
I hear you! I have the same issue!
It fills a need for sure...but its just an add-on (for ninety bucks) that has to be stored somewhere when you are not loading/unloading. Meh.
Yeah, I was surprised when I found out it costs an additional $90
Ramp is okay for one bike. You’ll know what I mean when you go to load the second bike. Handlebars get in the way! That’s why you don’t see videos of people loading the second bike.
That’s more reflective tape than the rack (on Prius).
Haha, yeah... I bought a roll for the rear rack (since it kind of blocks my brake lights) and then had extra. So, I put it on all sides of the car XD
You never checked if your rack lock pulled out. Ours doesn’t. We can’t get the lock to operate correctly.
Whats the weight limit?
For the prius one
not even going lie if I had the $$$ I would buy it
The rack, the ramp, or the bike :P
@@ElectricBikeReview lmao yes absolutely the car too! I drive a 2016 smart for two 🤣
@@nyrubin Nice! I spent a couple of years living out of my Prius, gotta have a back seat and decent sized trunk for that ;) th-cam.com/video/kWqS8ltL8NA/w-d-xo.html
Have Stromer send you an ST3 for review so I can decide if I should sell my other kidney to up grade from my old original ST1 =D
Lol, they are quite expensive yeah ;) I have been in touch with Stromer but no solid plans on a review date. I'll keep pushing for it, thanks for expressing your interest!
I like you guys, but you spend 7 minutes talking, playing and eating cookies, but only seconds in fast motion as you put on the piece that counts....I don't get it? Next time, show us up close and in regular time please. Kinda of a waste for me.
“I had it forever….. it fell apart in a year”. 🤔
I haven't watched this video in a while, did I contradict myself? I still own a Küat rack and donated this one after several years of use. I also donated that car after many years of great use :D
Looks like it does the job, but a tad overpriced, no? Not a complex thing to produce.
Quit moving the camera around so much you make people dissy
Dude has a pick up and still uses bike rack
If your going camping or need the bed of the truck to transport other payloads and gear it makers complete sense.
Jeezus, read the instructions before you film!! And the ramp is only used for 5 minutes to put the bike on or take it off. No need for any plasti-dip, either. It is not like yer draggin’ it down the road behind you.
World’s Worst review of anything….ever. The cookies looked good though.
MAAAAAN JUST PICK THE DAMN BIKE ALREADY 😂😂😂
too much work...
I used to put my 50 pound Ebike in the bed of my lifted Tacoma, and now have tendonitis in my elbow because of it. it's not the weight alone, it's that you can't keep the load close to your body which causes bad form. I used to wonder why I saw pickup trucks with platform racks, and now I know.
Never ever ever eat while talking again ..pretty please
Got it ;)
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