Name: Küat Beta
Brand: Küat
Availability: InStock
Rating: 98 (436 reviews)

98/100

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10 reasons to buy

Testers are impressed by the stability offered by the Küat Beta’s cam and threaded knob-screws, which tighten to reduce movement.
The Küat Beta tilts forward 45° to allow owners to access their car’s rear door.
The Beta collapses for compact storage.
The Küat Beta carries 2 bikes, weighing as much as 40 lb each (80 lb combined).
The Beta is available in both 2” and 1.25” hitch sizes.
Many owners say the Beta is easy to assemble and install.
Buyers found using and attaching the Beta to be a straightforward affair.
Owners are impressed by the Beta’s protective, pearlescent, powder-coat finish.
Buyers express their belief that the Küat Beta represents good value.
Owners successfully used the Küat Beta for both road and mountain bikes.

4 reasons not to buy

Testers and owners say the Beta isn’t easily compatible with step-through bikes.
The Beta is limited to use with bikes that have an ample main frame triangle.
Users need to remove the Beta’s pins to unfold the rack’s support arms.
The Beta only comes in a 2-bike configuration.

Bottom line

The Küat Beta is deemed ‘best-in-class for hanging hitch-mount racks’, by a renowned mountain bike magazine. A number of owners recommend it. An innovative cam lock reduces wobble, along with two threaded knobs. Users will need an adapter for step-through bikes. Bikes with a small main triangle may not be compatible. At 14 lb, its low weight impresses. Testers point out that it isn’t as versatile as a tray rack, but that goes for all hanging hitch-mount racks. The Küat Beta folds down for rear door access and collapses for compact storage.

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Facts

Rack Type

Hitch, Hanging

Brand

Küat

Maximum Load Capacity

2 Bikes

Maximum Weight Per Bike

40 lb

Vehicle Type

Hatchback, Minivan, Sedan, SUV, Truck

Weight

14 lb

Material

Aluminum

Expert Reviews

93/100 based on 1 rated expert review

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AMB

Level 5 expert

AMB Reviews the Küat Bike Racks: NV 2.0, Transfer V2, Beta and Pivot

Level 5 expert

I think it’s best-in-class for this style of rack. The real masterpiece is the cam-lock. Gated pins let it fold down. Resin-headed screws wind down to reduce movement. I think that’s really smart.

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Pinkbike

Level 5 expert

Küat Beta Bike Rack

Level 5 expert

At under 15 pounds it’s comfortably light, but not so light that it would make you wonder if it’s solid. Tighten the cam down each time you put the rack on your car, and it removes all that wobble.

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