Could This be the BEST Bike Rack for Your CAR? 🚙
Вставка
- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- I go over the Kuat Piston Pro X to see if it is the Best Bike Rack for your Car!
Use code DUSTIN15 for 15% off your first order To Competitive Cyclist: bit.ly/33L1OYJ (some exclusions may apply) #Sponsored By #CompetitiveCyclist 🤘
📲Shall we Instagram?: bit.ly/DkleinIG
---⛓️Links from the Episode⛓️---
Here are some Bike Racks Options for:
🚨Kuat Piston Pro: bit.ly/3PFYRMb (DK’s Pick)
🥋Straps for extras security: bit.ly/3RbHOSY
Mid Priced:
Thule T2 Pro: bit.ly/3GIu4Kk
Kuat NV 2.0: bit.ly/48yP9oc
Modest Price:
Thule Classic(our old rack): bit.ly/3x7i5mp
Kaut V2: bit.ly/3m5RH6j
----Cycling Gear: I use----
👛 This Waist pack : bit.ly/2C556bq
🚰 This Water Filter: bit.ly/3iSqjol
👙 These Bibs Rock: bit.ly/2XscpSy UK: amzn.to/3b9l1BC
🩳 I Love Over Shorts : bit.ly/3nMcQBW UK: amzn.to/3dxDjih
👠 SHOES: Giro Privateer Lace : bit.ly/2ZrVd05 UK: amzn.to/3l0XW9K
📜 All Other Riding Gear : bit.ly/Riding_Gear
--------Host info--------
Dustin Klein: Working Artist, Lifestyle Cyclist, Maker.
🌎 RidewithGPS: bit.ly/Dklein_R...
🤳Instagram: bit.ly/DkleinIG
📈Strava: bit.ly/DkleinSt...
👤Facebook: bit.ly/Dklein_F...
🖥️LinkedIn: bit.ly/Dklein_L...
💃🏻TikTok: bit.ly/DK_TikTok
#BikeRack
Now might be the time👉: bit.ly/Subscribe_to_EBD
You can do a comprehensive quick paced review (pros, cons, suggestions for improvement) in 6 minutes that take other reviewers 10+ minutes with less information. Excellent! Time to do some equestrian gear reviews 😀.
Paul you really know how to uplift a person...Thank you!
@@EverythingsBeenDone You are welcome. You are the best!
@@PaulBeiser Seriously, it's from those reviews that you can see how Dustin is a professional designer before being a youtuber.
@@clubmate12 Good insight, I certainly agree!
Kuat, Thule, Yakima, etc....all try, but there is really nothing better than a 1Up at this time. All metal construction and made in the US.
I haven’t taken my 1up off my truck in 8 years. Saw the plastic on this one and stopped watching.
where are there plastic bits on this rack? The lights?
Have you seen the QuikrStuff Mach2? Designed by the same guy who designed the 1up with many improvements. Also made in USA.
@@WordupG waiting time on your order is almost a year..lol
Hit a big bump in the road and the handlebar will be going through the rear window when that piece of foam falls off.
Nice but i am a huge fan of the 1up rack .
They make good racks! Made in USA!
@@EverythingsBeenDone Keiler Wisconsin!
1UP rocks.
Supplanted by QuikrStuff Mach2, IMHO
What an amazingly informative and brief review if all other UA-camrs would approach reviews like this life would be great. Your suggestions for improvement should definitely go right to the manufacturer what great suggestions.
Rocking a Thule Easyfold here in the dutch lowlands on my tiny car, mounted on a detachable tow bar. Light and easy to fold and store. Comes with a full integrated lights. But the rack on your van sure looks sturdy and purdy, should i ever get a van, something like this looks nice and solid 💪🏽🤘🏼
with this rack you now have to worry about paying a ton of money to ensure the maintenance of those kashima...
naw they good
1UP simple easy to use and lock, best rack around and no plastic parts that go bad over time!
Not that I want you to transition to a review channel but you are 1000% better than a lot of review channels. I guess being a designer helps with knowing how to communicate the ups, downs and other points of interest of something. Great stuff.
If you have not noticed I make a lot of different types of videos(mostly to keep my self engaged) I make these to attempt to help people looking for similar products and try to do it as Concise as possible
@@EverythingsBeenDone I love the variety of videos you do. Keeps it fresh for you and for us. Been watching the channel for 4 years or so and you go from strength to strength. Each addition (drone for example) improves and adds interest without being distracting or gimmicky or losing the “soul” your videos have. It’s great work.
I looked at all racks on the market and just bought this Kuat. It’s incredible! So well designed and easy to use. Nothing comes close.
I am quite taken by it myself
Yeaaahhh suuuure…… cheque’s in the mail buddy!
A kashima coated bike rack is the ultimate flex. You can apply Bike Lust to your bike AND carrier.
This video did it for me. Fenders were kind of my concern, but no longer. Pulled the trigger today. Thanks, Dustin!
Did anyone else all the sudden have the lyrics from the song "Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi start playing in their head when Dustin mentioned Steel Horse?
🤘🎸
Totally! And then it switched to "carbon horse" in my mind and comedy ensued. 🤔
Now I'm thinking about putting reflective tape on my RockyMounts. Drivers have gotten 10x worse since the pandemic started.
Great idea! That is exactly what I did with our old THULE rack, next best thing to lights!
I’ve had my 1up rack for about 8 years and I haven’t looked twice at any other rack since, but I see a lot of similarities with this one. They might be on the right track here, but it appears my 1up is going to last forever with it’s simple design and absence of a single piece of plastic, so I won’t be in the market any time soon.
DITTO !!!!!
I got the Saris when they had the crazy sale. The "plastic" is all covers, not structural. I have friends with 1ups. The Saris is smother and way more solid. But normal prices I would get the 1up.
Sorry bro, this Kuat destroys the 1UP. If you can afford it, you won’t look back (no pun intended!).
@@Fluterra sorry I disagree (and thats ok) I just know my 1UP will outlast this one...I mean Kashima gas struts? No thanks , longevity and bulletproof alone wins.
@@Fluterra This thing is WAY to complicated. And way to expensive. I have seen 5 year old 1ups that have been left outside, I cry thinking about this after it gets grime a dirt into all its pivots
Well thought out rack for sure…but tell me more about the pants you’re wearing. I’ve been looking for something similar.
Yeah, at almost $1,500 AFTER TAX. I'm cool with no lights, a little wable, and the semi-jank I feel from my $150 rack. Too rich for my blood doesn't even cover this dentist bike transfer marvel. love the review, Thanks for making my wallet cower under the couch Kuat.
player!
Way to lean into the Mr Rogers with the shoe change! Haha
1up racks are by far the best. Pretty much non negotiable. Expensive sure, but nothing like Kashima ‘struts’. Why? The Whole point of cashima is to have pores that trap oils to make suspension smoother, why the heck would that matter for a bike rack… lol.
it looks cool 😂
I’m a big fan of Kuat, I got the smallest size which is super sleek and very easy taking on and off. Last rack was stolen so now I don’t keep it on the car overnight.
Was it stolen with one of those "security" locks that go on the pin in the hitch? Sorry to hear about that!
@@EverythingsBeenDone no lock, I was about to put the lock on when I got text from my wife that it was missing. Rough but the kuat is so much better than the rocky mounts that I’m not too bummed.
For those wondering: it’s $1389 😬😬😬
@@kaketotak $1,800 here in Canada!😳
I have an older Kuat and it too had a quality control problem that drove me to the hardware store to buy longer bolts. I definitely expected more from a rack that costs more than some bikes.
Great point!
Wow, wow, wow, great option! Dustin, thanks for this and a discount.😃
You bet!
Tight rack! I’m currently rocking a pair of Kuat trio’s on my roof and they are hands-down the best tray I’ve ever had.
Thanks for the intel! stoked you like them.
Tempting, but still hard to beat the 1up rack
They make good racks
Don't own a car, don't drive, couldn't care less about bike racks for cars - but just love your style of making videos. Great balance of casual, fun, creative, and informative. Cheers!
Jakes this really makes my day! Thanks bud!
Adjustable hitch length is a great idea.
Nice Rack Player! 👌
It'll give your bike a lift any time ;)
I personally was sick and tired of finding the best rack and once I have finally decided, our friends got their bikes stolen out of their rack while we were eating pizza after the bike ride. So, I decided to live without racks at all: I sold our bikes and bought full-size folding bikes instead. Those fit easily in trunks of any our cars, and we feel much more secure ever since
The kashima is excessive lol
Kuat racks are good value for money I have their transfer v2. It has some flaws, but over all happy with it.
Sounds like we have had similar experiences with them and landed in similar places. 😉
All y’all yammering about the 1up being the best should take a look at the QuikrStuff Mach2. Designed by the same guy who created the 1up, but improved in almost every way. Also made in USA. Love mine.
I like this kind of bike rack because it kind of looks like the ones you see on Metro buses but with some modifications.
Great, fun and clever review!!
🤙🤙🤙
Great review and awesome ideas for improvement.
The LED light integration is killer.
1up does sell a LED light bar add on but the integration on this rack looks awesome
Ahh very cool! I was wondering if 1up did this. I will check it out. thanks for the heads up.
@@EverythingsBeenDone all hitch bike racks in Germany need to have integrated lights by law
If you lock the tires only, all someone has to do is remove the front axle and the bike is gone.
Absolutely the best..if you could actually buy one! Been on their wait list for 7 months!
Wait list without buying it? For Quikr Mach 2 you just buy it...then wait out the delivery (my order will take 20 weeks).
Hey DKlein, I can't find anything as it breaks googles brain if you search for bike rack for bike with front rack. Lol. Could this Kuat style rack work if all our bikepacking / touring bikes have some sort of front cargo rack or fenders that would prevent the tire lock to rotate all the way up.
Shingleback rack is very popular in Australia.
I like the LED lights, I imagine it would be a year to get one of these racks. I ordered a kuat swing away over a year ago and they project my delivery in October. I actually ordered from 2 different places with no luck. Finally cancelled and ordered a Yakima swing away, my second choice and I got it in a week.
I ordered a Quikr Mach 2 and my wait is at least 20 weeks lol
Thanks for the review. Serious question: I understand that the wheels and locked in by the arms that prevent the entire bike from moving, but if I unscrewed the thru axel on the front wheel, could I tilt the frame backwards, separating it from the front wheel and lift the frame and rear wheel out of the stand and then slide the front wheel out also?
Just reviewed this at the Unbound Expo. Great rack, BUT, expensive as heck, heavy, and limited availability. (Welcome to the pandemic logistics world). Other than that, very cool.
Thanks for the info!
Lol that’s a cool rack but Jesus Christ, $1400? And I think the $650 Thules at my shop were pricey.
Lights are cool and all but I just get my rack replaced for free by insurance every year from constantly getting rear-ended! Murca!
In Europe every rack need to have the lights and even the license plate :D but these lights looks way to cooler
I have the Kuat Sherpa, I absolutely love it
You had me at kashima coated
Im just sayin
Great video. Only problem is I’d have to sell my bike in order to afford this $1300 bike rack…
I feel you on this! I would love to see a diy version for the LED lights!
Finally, a company putting lights on their racks. I wired my bike rack for lights, because when the rack is mounted behind my motorhome and the bikes aren't covered, the bikes get super dirty, so I use a bike cover. Unfortunately, when I use the cover it blocks off the rear lights, so I need a set of lights on the bike rack.
Even if I didn't use a bike cover more lights is never a bad thing.
Maybe I’m missing something, but we’ve had lights & numberplates on car racks for decades in Europe. It’s a legal requirement to ensure anything protruding out the rear is illuminated.
Dude, there are racks with lights available for decades
Lights on racks? Europe is way ahead on this. They even have license plate holders.
Srsly! We are in the past back here!
And just like that Dustin's convinced 35,000 people to tell him "Nice Rack." 😂
my master plan has been revealed!! 😳
Kuat is the Kardashians of bike racks…cool, sexy, but irritating. I’ve had 2 Thule XT racks and they are bombproof. You won’t get the looks at the trailhead, but she’ll still be there years later doing her ride or die thing.
THule does a great job! But thos lights tho!
In Europe every bicycle rack comes with a full set of lights plus an additional illuminated license plate.
Anything else would be stictly illegal.
Holy next level!!!
You can still buy cheap ones that don't have any of that, they are not illegal to sell, you just need to attach the license plate and lights your self.
In my language (Malay) KUAT means STRONG! And you said it right 😀
Hi Dustin you just sold me. Can you tell me where to get the straps you were showing for the tires for extra stability
You still be stoked, I really do like this rack, and I hope do as well. Heres a link to the straps: bit.ly/3RbHOSY
@@EverythingsBeenDone I Am stoked too,, I have the NV2.0 base and was looking for a rack that has lights! I do have fenders and I am hoping I don't have to drill ike you did but if I do so be it! I was looking at the site competitive cyclist for stock availability but it does not say if they have in stock.
@dklein I saw a swing away rack on your NASA van. What is it - who makes that??!?
Finally a rack that comes with taillights. Very important when the bikes cost more than the car they’re on😅. I installed some trailer lights on my rack over a year ago because 3 or 4 bikes on a rack blocks the car’s taillights and that’s scary
I'm amazed at the excitement over lights. In Australia we have to have an additional number plate on the rack, lit at night. If the car stop/indicator lights are in any way obscured, than additional lights need to be on the rack as well.
@@garybell6410 you see that makes sense. Seems like it’s normal in other countries, but in America no one sells a rack with lights. Makes no sense at all
@@peterlang5047 I have a Thule Velocompact, It comes with an integrated number plate board & stop/indicator lights. Most Thule products do.
Thats some clever thinking Peter!! I had never thought of it 🤦🏻♂️
Kuat, "hey, lets copy 1UP, but add lots of plastic and failure points"
great info
Much respect!
Hey Dustin do you still have the Wilier road bike? I'm thinking of starting the hunt for a dedicated road machine. The Wilier looks pretty awesome! Cheers from Laguna Beach!
I’m likin’ the presentation. 😊
Store the locking cable by wrapping it around the rack. Duh.
Perfect ending 😂
Player!! 🤣😂
Hey Dustin... Nice rack. Looks beefy. I have a cheapy on my car and I worry it's gonna bust off... This looks good
This thing rules, but I know its not for everyone. Run what you Brung!!
Good review ✌️✌️✌️
have you compare it against the Thule system? why now loosen your handbars and turn them 90°C?
We all know Kashima coating automatically makes it better. lol
I like it on my waffles!
We just bought a kuat transport. Total game changer from our old swinging system
Sorry, did he just suggest locking the wheels to the rack, I foresee alot of racks driving around 4 random bike wheels with no bikes on them.
You must tell future
@@EverythingsBeenDone not at all. Just an extremely stupid thing to suggest if this was meant to be a serious review.
Brilliant!! Thanks from Minnesota! Would love to ride/hang with you cats!! Getting one! Shhhh, don't tell me wifey!
Matt Hope this helped with your journey. Buying things online can be a big pain in the butt. My goal is to help this process even its its only a little bit
There is not stock of that rack who know until when, but buying as back order prob whenever i get it my 2 ebikes are gone.
Bummed they sold out so quickly
Question…. I live in Mn. I’ve been pulled over by state and local law enforcement while transporting my bikes on my hitch rack… “your license plate is not visible.”
What’s been your experience with your states law enforcement officer’s, since using your new hitch rack?
It seems my experience has been law enforcement mood dependent.
Thanks DK!!
One thing rad about this rack is it shows the license when there are no bikes and it folded up.
When there are bikes on their it does hide the plates. I don’t have a solid solution for when they are full of bikes.
I saw one guy at a race with his license plate bolted to his rack. So I guess that’s an option 🤷♂️. I’ve never had problems and don’t know anyone who has so it’s rare in my area of NC
@@peterlang5047 absolutely standard in Europe, lighting & plates built in to any tow bar rack.
@@br5380 I'm always blown away by trailers and racks in Europe, light years beyond what we have available in the States.
@@loomspace that in the US you haven't even managed to standardise what colour a cars' turn signal is kinda out a 'stake' in the ground 🙂
What's the consensus on visible license plates or not? I know 1Up has a license plate relocation accessory - does kuat have an answer for this, or do folks universally accept non-visible license plates?
With my old THULE it would hide my plates. With this Kuat Rack they are now visible!
Hi Dustin, the lights are cool but do you have a fix for reversing cameras?
I’ve a BMW 3 series with a tow bar, the electrics automatically compensate when I’ve a rack/trailer plugged in. So it disables the rear most parking sensors, but the camera still works as it should.
This rack sits just below my revers cam when its empty which is really cool
Watching this now before I leave on a two-week bikepacking trip to the Scottish Outer Hebrides islands! (That's an explanabrag) 😉
YESHHH Have a Blast we cant wait to hear about it when you get back! Godspeed.
That cost + the negatives observed = positive review?
My goal is to keep the reviews Objective. Opposed to overly positive.
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
This guys is funny AF
Player
Will this work on sprinter van ??
Yes it would. I bet it would be even easier as (I dont think) you would have to run the wiring harness for your flat 4 plug).
How long do you have the rack for Dustin? Hell, I'd buy one but my Kuat NV 2.0 is still going strong.
I drilled holes in this one, Im keeping it for now!
I bought this for my two riese muller ebikes... unfortunately the old Kuat 2.0 was a much more secure rack because the hook to the front wheel was much stronger. The piston pro x uses a thin aluminum for the uprights and a plastic piece to cinch down the tire - it moves terribly, even with an extra strap. Then consider the new system makes no accommodations for fenders.
Awesome 🤩
Thanks 🤗
funny enough, $1400 is the same cost as my car.
LOL you could trade it for this rack ;)
Hands down fo #1up #bikerack
does 1 up have adjustable cross supports?
This is spendy in uk over £1000
Electric bikes? Heavy ones?
They do have a ramp for those. But I have not tried it.
Impressive, but not really. In the EU this is mandatory
That rack costs more than my car is worth.
😬😬😬
What I don't like about the rack is that it is not very secure for keeping your bikes safe. The long plastic coated wire lock will only stop the opportunist thief and putting locks on the cradles for the wheels will not actually do anything whatsoever, because all I'd need to do is undo your thru axle or quick release then lift the frame off then the wheels are free as well. The integrated lights are good though and saves connecting an auxiliary lighting board to a rack.
what kind of security would use implement on this rack?
@@EverythingsBeenDone I wasn't trying to p you off with my comment as I watched the video three times pausing it so I could get a better look and have gone to the website as well. I honestly don't know if the manufacturer could add something like what Thule uses to clamp the down or top tube but I wouldn't fancy clamping a carbon frame in one incase it cracked. Bike security with bike racks has been an issue for 30 years and no manufacturer can say their racks are completely bike thief proof. If I had to use the plastic coated wire one I'd probably go for at least higher security rated 10mm one and use a motorcycle alarmed disc/rotor lock (type which can also be used as a padlock) to give an extra bit of audible security.
Ok, Mr. Rogers
Hahhha best comment all day!
By locking the wheel locks, you can undo the truaxle and remove the bike from the rack...
there is always a why to steal a bike
Or let the tyres down?
Yeah but...if you puncture the tire you could essentially bypass the locking solution you suggest...
All locks can be broken
@@EverythingsBeenDone and then there's that...
Excelente calidad
yesh
Wtf 1500$ insane
srsly
@@EverythingsBeenDone 1500 dollars is highway robbery, you know the average person cant afford this youre trippin
1up
00:35 😂😂😂
Nice review, playa! Looks like a good rack but not for me based on your comments...
But 1UP goes to 1.
Mr Rodger should have made more bike videos. Opportunity lost.
Opportunity presented.