About The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 1.25" Grey Metallic Orange Anodize
The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Hitch Bicycle Rack is an all-aluminum, tray-style hitch rack that carries two bikes up to 40 lbs. each. It’s for riders who want a compact rack that one person can put on and take off the vehicle. The 2" version weighs 32 lbs. assembled and the 1.25" version weighs 35 lbs. It fits wheels from 20" to 32" with tires up to 3" wide, which covers road, gravel, cross-country and many trail bikes.
The Sherpa 2.0 is built around a light, compact footprint rather than expandability. Bikes sit 14" apart to cut down on bar-and-saddle contact. A front tire hook with an intuitive release holds the front wheel, and a pivot lever with optional foot assist tilts the loaded rack away so you can open the trunk or hatch without unloading. It comes with a semi-integrated 70" cable lock and a matching keyed hitch lock. It’s offered in 1.25" and 2" hitch sizes and three colors: black and silver, gray and orange, and pearl white.
Who It’s For
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Riders carrying one or two bikes who want a hitch rack that’s easy to remove between trips
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Road, gravel, XC and trail riders with wheelbases up to 47" (up to 50" with the Sherpa 2.0 Tray Extension)
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Drivers with either a 1.25" or 2" receiver
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Consider a different rack if: you need to carry three or more bikes, your bikes weigh more than 40 lbs. (such as most e-bikes), you need a loading ramp, or you’re mounting to an RV
What to Look For
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Wheelbase first. Measure axle to axle. Up to 47" fits as-is, and 48"–50" needs the Tray Extension. Bikes longer than 50" aren’t supported, so check long-travel and larger-frame mountain bikes before you buy.
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Hitch size. The 1.25" rack’s pin hole sits below center on purpose so it fits both receiver sizes. Use the included 3/8" hitch pin.
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Wheel and rim depth. Deep-section aero rims may need the Strap Extender Kit to lengthen the rear strap.
Key Features
Aluminum tray construction keeps the rack light. That matters most if you take it off after every ride rather than leaving it on the vehicle. The anodized finish needs a little care: the ratchet arms come lubricated from the factory with internal moving parts, so don’t apply lubricant to them, because it can damage the finish.
The foot-assisted pivot gives you trunk or hatch access with both bikes loaded. You don’t have to unload at the trailhead to get to your gear.
Built-in security includes a 70" cable lock that stores in the rack and a keyed hitch lock that matches it. Kuat suggests putting a drop or two of lube in each lock whenever you lube your chain. This keeps them working smoothly over time.
Bike retention and spacing. The front tire hook and rear strap hold each bike. With 14" between bikes, two bikes load without fighting each other for space.
Use limits. Kuat says not to use a bike cover on the rack. The added wind resistance puts extra strain on the rack and can break it.
Rider Intent Summary
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Biggest strengths: Low weight, quick on-and-off, trunk access with bikes loaded, and two locks included
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Tradeoffs: Two-bike maximum with no add-on, 40-lb. per-bike limit, no ramp accessory, not RV compatible
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What makes it different: A compact, light design aimed at riders who value easy handling over capacity
Victory’s Take
At Victory Bicycle Studio, we point riders toward the Sherpa 2.0 when they carry conventional road, gravel or trail bikes and take the rack off between rides. Confirm your wheelbase first. If it’s within spec, the low weight makes this an easy rack to live with day to day.
What you get

Kuat Sherpa 2.0 1.25" Grey Metallic Orange Anodize
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?
All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.
Can I finance the purchase of my new bike?
Yes. Simply select the Shop Pay Installments option which will allow you to buy now and pay later. Shop Pay Installments is powered by Affirm. If you would like to determine your spending limit, simply download the Shop app or the Affirm app on your smartphone and after you create an account on one of these apps, the app will let you know what is your spending limit.
Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?
Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.
What does the warranty of my new bike or product cover and what is the warranty period?
Depending on the bike or any product, different companies have different warranty policies. If you do ever have an issue with your bike or any product, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will assist with any warranty issues and clarify the warranty for the affected product.
Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?
Typically, to avoid any issues with your warranty, you should bring your bike to a certified mechanic or bike store for that bike (i.e. if you have a Trek bicycle, you should bring the bike to be serviced to a local bike store that is an authorized Trek dealer). If you need assistance, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we can direct you to a certified dealer of your bike.
Do you ship bikes internationally?
We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).
Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.
Do you offer free shipping?
We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.
How much does shipping cost?
For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!
How can I track my order?
When you place your online order, you will receive an instantaneous email update with your order number and order details, and shortly after, you will receive a follow up order email with the tracking number for your order. If you still need assistance with your order, feel free to email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will respond asap.
What happens if my package arrives damaged?
If your package arrives damaged, email online@victorybicyclestudio.com with pictures of all angles of the box and pictures of the damaged product and we will work with you to either send a new replacement asap and coordinate return (or re-imburse you for labor or costs incurred to fix the issue at your local bike store).
Are pedals included with the bike?
If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals. Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.
If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?
Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.