Küat Piston Pro X

If I’m really gonna pull bikes, if I’m gonna go long distances, the Küat Piston Pro is better. Bikes are easier to get on and off, they’re probably more secure at speed, and you’re not putting pressure on your doors. Finally, aerodynamics are better, probably.

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With its Kashima-coated ratcheting arms and built-in LED brake lights, this hitch-mounted rack is an investment worth making if you’re looking for the ultimate adventure-rig accessory to bring your bike along.

The almost completely metal construction, the powdercoat finish, and high-quality components signal that this rack is in it for the long haul. It may be the most expensive two-bike rack we’ve tested. It costs hundreds of dollars more than its competitors.

The Piston Pro X stands alone. It’s a super-rack. It’s stellar in almost every regard and a stand-out for its ease of use, integrated features, and style – which is exactly why it landed an Editor’s Choice Award. It’s just about perfect. As long as you can afford it.

For anyone looking for a rack of this style, there’s currently nothing better available that I’ve used. I have had the Piston Pro X for a couple of months now. The rack has performed flawlessly in the time I have had it.

One-Upping 1Up… A lot of money to plunk down on a hitch rack, but it’s clear that it’s a notch above the rest. But, it’s still not totally perfect… When driving on a bumpy road, I can hear the knocking. It’s not totally silent. It seems like it’s built to last a really long time.

The Piston Pro X fits bikes with wheels from 18” to 29”, up to 5-inch tires, and a wheelbase up to 53 inches. It fits mountain bikes, road bikes, gravel bikes, and fat bikes equally well. If you ride a high-end bike or drive a nice car and you care about the safety and good looks of both, the cost is worth it.

The price of this rack matches the quality, performance and features. There’s no wobbling or swinging, even on class 4 roads.

The technology Küat is using is called Hydropneumatic. This self-leveling technology means the Küat Piston Pro X Bike Rack can open and close automatically simply by pushing on the lever which can be done with one hand.