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Tow Hitches & Bike Racks
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Kuat Sherpa 2.0
Choose the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 for carrying two bikes on the car's hitch.1
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- Check each bike's wheelbase before ordering, because the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 accepts a maximum of 47 inches.1
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| Specification | Kuat Sherpa 2.0 | Yakima DoubleDown 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting style | Hitch tray1 | Hitch3 |
| Bike capacity | 2 bikes1 | Up to 4 bikes2 |
| Weight limit per bike | 40 lb1 | 30 lb2 |
| Longest wheelbase accepted | 47 in1 | Not published |
| Locks included | Yes1 | No2 |
| Rack weight | 32 lb1 | 31.00 lb2 |
| Receiver size | both 1.25” and 2” hitch sizes1 | Compatible with 2” and 1¼” (class I, II, and III) hitch receivers3 |
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| Specification | Our pickKuat Sherpa 2.0 | Yakima DoubleDown 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting style | Hitch tray1 | Hitch3 |
| Bike capacity | 2 bikes1 | Up to 4 bikes2 |
| Weight limit per bike | 40 lb1 | 30 lb2 |
| Longest wheelbase accepted | 47 in1 | Not published |
| Locks included | Yes1 | No2 |
| Rack weight | 32 lb1 | 31.00 lb2 |
| Receiver size | both 1.25” and 2” hitch sizes1 | Compatible with 2” and 1¼” (class I, II, and III) hitch receivers3 |