Kuat Racks

by mybikestand Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:19 pm

Ok not really a review just yet but pretty stoked on the Kuat Vagabond X. Several of you know I have a Chevy Avalanche and with the cover on can sometimes be limited by loading enough gear with a cab full of riders on long trips. So far its been rather useful and I plan on making some brackets for it to hold some trail tools. For now, this has been posted up on our site…. Kuat Racks IB Spotlight

by kdiff Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:49 pm

I hope it works better out of the box than my Kuat rack did.

by mybikestand Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:55 pm

Which rack did you have. I had the Sherpa but then quickly went to the NV due to weight limitations of the Sherpa. Had success with both just fine. The Vagabond basket is pretty beefy. I may question the fastening system of the two halves, but have had no issues over the last 2 months… I am going to look at some other baskets from some other brands to see if there is any comparison issues. I must say it doesnt carry bikes as often as the hitch racks but does give the option for carrying alot more cargo and 2 extra bikes if needed. So far its been the BMX bike, DJ a hand full of times and once with the DH bike. Since its a simple QR system for the fork mount on the basket, I had to use a Rocky Mount 20mm adapter… so far so good. Need more time. I am gonna try and hit the Bootleg Bash (at least in the afternoon if possible since I have to work) If I make it take a look at it.

by kdiff Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:24 pm

I have the NV Core which is a stripped down version of the NV but still what I would consider a more expensive/premium rack.

My rack arrived damaged. I also had some quality control issues with the cable & hitch lock kit that I bought separately from Kuat, which reminds me all of the bolts on the rack and kit are low quality. I've recently had some issues with a stabilizing bolt that kept coming loose and the rack wobbling everywhere. I eventually just Locktightend it, not something they endorsed but it took care of the problem. Overall, I would say their stuff is beautiful and designed well, they just skimmed here and there and unfortunately took what could have been a phenomenal product and made it so so.

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