Gravel Bike Racks
Oh man. Gravel Bike Racks. There are two companies in the running for BEST GRAVEL BIKE RACK, and they're both hitch mount racks. We've been running with both of these racks for some time now. Below is a list of what we love, and what we don't love, on each rack. We're going to power rank each factor on a scale of -1 (we don't like it), 0 (it's normal), +1 (we like it a lot) and see how the racks stack up.
KuatThe Kuat was revolutionary when it came out years ago. And honestly, we've loved it (with one small caveat*).
Kuat Final Score = +2 |
1 UpThe 1Up has almost attained cult status among certain cyclists, and we can see why.
1Up Final Score = +4 |
Gravelution.com's 2020 Recommendation
Look. Both racks are really nice options for gravel riders. And yes, we like the 1Up better. But even the Kuat is soooooo much nicer than those 1990's roof racks that required you to remove the front wheel, to say nothing of those horrible Walmart racks that strap to the rear hatch of the car and allow the bikes to dance all around down the highway.
And yes, we like the 1Up better based on the aforementioned factors. But both the Kuat & 1Up are incredible racks. If you've got the money, go with the 1Up. If not, hit up the Kuat. Odds are good that you'll be pleased with either.
That's Gravelution.com's 2020 Bike Rack Recommendation!
And yes, we like the 1Up better based on the aforementioned factors. But both the Kuat & 1Up are incredible racks. If you've got the money, go with the 1Up. If not, hit up the Kuat. Odds are good that you'll be pleased with either.
That's Gravelution.com's 2020 Bike Rack Recommendation!