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Only need to carry one bike and want a versatile way to do it? The Kuat Piston SR is a single-bike roof rack based on the excellent Piston Pro X. Now, with the new Hitch Adapter from Kuat, that same roof rack can also be a single-bike hitch rack.
In our opinion, the Piston Pro X is one of the best hitch racks available. Previously though, a 2-bike version was the smallest option. For those that only need to carry one bike and want the lightest rack possible, there wasn’t really an option. The 2″ Hitch Adapter changes that. Now you can add the 22 lb Piston SR to the 19 lb hitch adapter and end up with a single bike hitch rack that is roughly 41 lbs. Compared to the Piston Pro X which weighs in at 63lbs, that’s a substantial chunk of weight removed which should make it easier to maneuver. More impressive is that the Piston SR with the Hitch adapter can hold up to 100 lbs! That opens up rack use to a lot of very heavy e-bikes. The rack is also then compatible with the Kuat e-Bike Ramp to help get that monstrosity onto the rack.
Kuat also certifies the Hitch Adapter for RV use, though the weight limit then drops to 67 lbs. The Piston SR will accommodate bikes up to a 53″ wheelbase and with up to 5″ […]
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