Name: Küat Piston Pro
Brand: Küat
Availability: InStock
Rating: 89 (30 reviews)

89/100

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Users (27 ratings)

Experts (3 reviews)

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Küat Piston Pro. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

13 reasons to buy

Küat offers the base two-bike Piston Pro for 1.25" or 2" hitches. The 2" version is compatible with a one or two-bike add-on.
Experts and owners praise the Piston Pro's sturdy construction.
Testers appreciate the straightforward assembly and clear instructions.
Experts agree that using the rack and loading and unloading bikes is very easy, highlighting the one-handed operation of the clamp arms.
Bikes are secured at the wheels, meaning no frame contact.
Testers find that bikes remain secure at high speeds, in curves, and over speed bumps.
The two-bike Piston Pro tilts with bikes loaded, giving access to the vehicle's rear. The feature also works on empty three and four-bike racks.
The rack folds up flat against vehicles when not in use to reduce the rearward footprint.
Küat backs the Piston Pro with a lifetime warranty.
This rack is rated for use on RVs when certain criteria are met.
Küat offers an optional Fender Kit. However, full-coverage fenders won't fit, and the max wheelbase is shortened.
Owners appreciate the hitch cam, which eliminates wobble and keeps the rack tight in the receiver.
Küat sells useful add-ons such as a license plate mount, a loading ramp, and a swing-away hitch accessory.

2 reasons not to buy

The heavy three and four-bike versions (89lb and 111lb) are ill-suited to users who frequently remove their racks.
This rack is very expensive, especially with the add-ons for extra bikes.

Bottom line

Küat's Piston Pro is a high-end platform hitch rack that comes in two, three, or four-bike versions. The two-bike Piston Pro is available for 1.25" hitches. Load capacity depends on hitch class and rack capacity. This rack fits wheelbases up to 53", wheels between 18" and 29", and tires up to 5". Experts praise the straightforward assembly, ease of use, and sturdy build. The Piston Pro's feature-rich design and helpful accessory options seem to cover almost every eventuality, and Küat backs the rack with a lifetime warranty. Though expensive, experts agree the "extremely well-executed" Piston Pro is a worthy investment.

Where to buy

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