KuatPiston Pro Hitch Rack 1.25 Inch Receiver(Return to Product Page)

Always wanted a piston pro since they came out. The BTD sale price finally allowed me to get it. Thanks BTD. This rack mounts very securely into the 2" trailer hitch receiver with an Allen wrench unlike the other Kuat models I have used that had a convenient handle to twist to tighten. The piston bike securing arms are very easy to use and a step above the frame/tire arms and tray straps of other racks.

My MTB, gravel, and road bikes all fit great with no issues of bikes rubbing. My wife's ebike was a breeze to secure even with its big fenders. The include locking cable is great for security although I add a much strong covered chain when leaving for any length of time. The quality of the build and finish is typical high end Kuat.

I have a gen 1 kuat transfer, my new piston pro is so much nicer. Doesn't rock around in the hitch, holds 4.5 fat bikes and 29r mountain bikes solidly with little fuss. Included cable lock is a great feature

My first hitch rack after years of roof mounts so I can't comment on how it compares to other hitch racks. My spouse refuses to deal with this thing blocking her access to the rear lift gate so we only plan to keep it on for travel. Thus, easy REMOVAL was really important to us. Initially I was quite concerned with the weight, but I've had no trouble as you can carry it easily by the bike trays and similarly leverage it to remove from the hitch. No folding beyond what it does on your car so plan a little storage space if it will spend a lot of time OFF your car. Mounting and removing bikes is utter simplicity. Also love that the holding arms for each bike are independent and allow you to shift each bike in one direction or the other to reduce contact with pedals, bars, etc' simple. You need to crank down on those arms too so that you minimize movement. Lean into it pulling both sides together toward the middle for max leverage!! Also, if you have an auto with sophisticated backup collision avoidance, this rack (probably all of them) may cause fits for those systems. After much frustration over a few days, we found a way to temporarily disable ours. Check forums and manuals ahead to be prepared! Hitch mount is very solid, no movement, easy to tighten down in seconds after you attach to the auto. Not sure if all racks secure the hitch, but this one does have a nice pass-through bolt with a lock that would not be easily compromised. I also like the included cable lock that secures the bikes to the rack. Obviously not high security, but for a quick run into a restaurant or store on your next trip, it should do fine. Highly Recommend. Undoubtedly will outlast my car!!!

BTD shipped the rack promptly and it works great. I am now exploring more areas to ride and it's worth the $ to be able to ride different terrains and ride in safer areas. It is rock solid construction. Maybe slight overkill. But anything bike related is an investment in you health and worth the cost.