Hitch Rack
Best Racks For Your Hitch
Hitch racks are some of our favorites. They provide stable carry for your bikes—even some e-bikes—and make loading easy. Get ready for epic escapes with the convenience and performance of our top three picks.
Kuat Piston Pro X
New this year is Kuat’s exquisite Piston Pro X—available for pre-order. Kashima coated, hydro-pneumatic arms make loading even easier. LED tail lights integrate with your vehicle. And Quickconnect™ makes adding two more trays for your friends a cinch.
Thule T2 Pro XTR
The Pro XTR rack is a proven companion for road, gravel, MTB, and e-bikes. Like the Kuat, it holds up to 5” tires, supports 60lb per tray, and accepts an add-on to make it a four-bike rack. The Pro XTR is worth every penny.
Yakima HangTight 6
Take more friends with Yakima’s HangTight 6. Although the rack has an affinity for MTB—holding six at a time—it still can fit four drop bar bikes in one go, too. 29ers and up to 5” wide tires are welcome, but heavy e-bikes are better stowed on a tray-style rack.
Roof Rack
Top Racks For Your Roof
We love roof racks because they’re still an affordable way to get bikes on your vehicle. And they make more space out back for hitch-based cargo.
Thule ProRide XT
The ProRide XT is about as easy to use as a top loader gets. Dual-wheel straps hold front and rear wheels in place on the drive while the soft frame-claw gently secures the bike near the bottom bracket. It’s also 29er-compatible and holds up to 44lb.
Thule FastRide
The FastRide is a classic wheel-off design. It’s compatible with road and MTB carbon frames, quick-release, and thru-axles (with adapter), and even accommodates up to 40lb and tires up to 3” wide.
Yakima Frontloader
If compatibility is an issue—say your frame has some irregularly shaped tubes or tight bottle cages that make frame clamps a no-go—the Frontloader is a solid alternative. Wheel braces hold the front wheel, and a strap secures the rear. Load, go, get on the road.
Tailgate Pads
Best Pads For Your Tailgate
Throw ‘em in the back—with care, of course. Securing up to eight bikes at a time, these tailgate pads show you’re loving your truck, your rides, and having good friends along for the adventure.
RaceFace T2
Set yourself and five of your friends up for transport to and from the trailhead. Top-mounted straps adjust to fit the curve of your truck’s tailgate, and a drop-down cut-out makes room for the rear camera.
Thule GateMate PRO
“Have room for one more?” With the Thule GateMate PRO, yes you do. Holding up to eight bikes, it’s a group ride’s dream. And inside-facing mesh panels are a boon for holding extra gear for the trip.
Backcountry Getaway Goat
It’s perhaps the best weekend six-pack. It holds up to half a dozen bikes with a durable exterior and fleece-lined interior to protect both your bikes and vehicle. A covered rear pocket holds trailhead tools and gear, while a camera flap folds down for smooth departures. Have A GOAT Weekend.