KAC K2 Bike Rack Review: Is This The Best Bike Rack?

KAC K2 E-bike Platform Hitch Mount 2-Bike Rack Assembly & Review.
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Demonstration of assembly, features, loading and unloading bikes on this well-designed E-bike platform rack.
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Time Codes:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Unpacking the KAC K2 E-Bike Rack
0:56 KAC K2 E-bike Rack Assembly
4:43 Loading bikes on the KAC K2 E-bike Hitch Rack
8:30 Unloading Bike from the KAC K2 E-bike Rack
10:10 Hatchback access with loaded KAC K2 E-Bike Rack
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  • @fayelawrence6311
    @fayelawrence6311 Жыл бұрын

    You and your video saved my life! haha. Im going on a solo trip and bringing my bike and was super close to having a meltdown because I just could not figure out how to put this thing together. And thanks to this video it was a breeze! great work Dave!

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! I am so happy to hear it helped you out! Dave

  • @johnevola7871
    @johnevola78712 ай бұрын

    I should have started in the comments by saying Thank you for making that video. Because of you I realized I made a few mistakes when using it. Thanks again for taking the time to put this well done video together.

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help! Thanks so much for watching and the kind words!!

  • @kimcampbell9726
    @kimcampbell972624 күн бұрын

    Hi Dave, Thank you for this video. A few comments. It appears yours came more assembled than mine. I had to insert all the rod tightening brackets myself, and insert the center rod first because it did not come assembled. It also did not have the straps installed. I also noticed the directions said you must install the long hook first and when I watched your video I noticed you did the short one first most likely to accommodate the ebike v shaped step through. Nonetheless, I hope to get this rack completed and out of this hot heat and take the bikes to the beach! 107 today in Santa Clarita, CA!

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    24 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for your comments! That is interesting that yours has additional assembly to do. Hopefully you will be good to go and get to the beach! Took my rack to the New Jersey Shore a few weeks ago and it worked great!!

  • @andrewsnow6425
    @andrewsnow6425Ай бұрын

    You sold me on this bike rack! Just ordered one 👌

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    Ай бұрын

    Awesome! We just took it to the shore on vacation and it worked like a charm! Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it very much!

  • @jeannebrucemulchi6044
    @jeannebrucemulchi604410 ай бұрын

    This video was so helpful! We appreciate the clear instructions and good picture/views. We were able to put it on correctly the first time ! Very pleased with this bike rack.

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for the kind comment! The KAC K2 is a very nice bike rack. I’ve been using it for a while and I’m very satisfied with it as well! Dave

  • @andycsun
    @andycsun Жыл бұрын

    I like the tip on putting the post down to load the first bike.

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! I love this rack! Thanks for the comment! Dave

  • @teresathompson174
    @teresathompson1743 ай бұрын

    Direct and to the point. Thanks!

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! I very much appreciate your comment!

  • @JeffreyRosencrans-tn8ve
    @JeffreyRosencrans-tn8ve10 ай бұрын

    After viewing this video I purchased the KAC rack and it really was a good purchase and I just wanted to Thank you!

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the nice comment! I appreciate the feedback! Dave

  • @XRPMcLoo

    @XRPMcLoo

    6 ай бұрын

    You sold another from our household…ty Dave!!

  • @Neverlost3234

    @Neverlost3234

    4 ай бұрын

    I bought one

  • @bernardsaint751
    @bernardsaint75111 ай бұрын

    thanks dave, good instruction!

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment! Dave

  • @Neverlost3234
    @Neverlost32344 ай бұрын

    Excellent review!

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it! I appreciate the comment!!

  • @southernebiking
    @southernebiking Жыл бұрын

    We use the 1.25 inch KAC and very pleased with it. Popped up a video a few weeks ago with it. Thanks for your review.

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! We like it too! Dave

  • @JasonXBeats

    @JasonXBeats

    5 ай бұрын

    You think that 1.25 would hold the eahora juliet bike (without battery in it)? It Would Be 90lbs without battery and i would use for just the one bike.

  • @southernebiking

    @southernebiking

    5 ай бұрын

    @@JasonXBeats in the description they say this is rated for 120 pounds. Another section says that it’s rated for 60 pounds but I believe that is per bike. So the weight should not be an issue. I would however, suggest you use an additional anti-wobble system as we found out after this video there system is not very good. It failed at 1500 miles. I do have a another video explaining how we fix this. If you use an anti-wobble plate along with their system, you should be all right. Thanks for watching.

  • @JasonXBeats

    @JasonXBeats

    5 ай бұрын

    link to your video? or amazon link?@@southernebiking

  • @slimnieves
    @slimnieves Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video sir! Was on the fence about buying this one from Menards but looks like it’s well made and easy to deal with. Thank you for putting this video together was extremely helpful.

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad it helped! I really like this rack as well, used it quite a few times already and no complaints! Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. It is greatly appreciated! Dave

  • @rekaksky
    @rekaksky Жыл бұрын

    NICE NICE NICE! THANK YOU SIR!

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I use this rack all the time! Appreciate the comment! Dave

  • @lmajc494
    @lmajc4948 ай бұрын

    Very nice review, I own this rack and you reviewed it perfectly

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for that comment. I really appreciate it!

  • @ethiopianeyes
    @ethiopianeyes Жыл бұрын

    its a good rack i carry 2 ebikes with batteries removed. i also still get great gas mileage compared to my thule t2 pro xt. that rack weighs 6lbs more at 49lbs but its a gas hog. i also like that the outer trays can be removed to make it a 1 rack system with even better gas mileage.

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching the video and leaving your valuable input!! Dave

  • @pinophoto6290
    @pinophoto629010 ай бұрын

    Thanks for great video! Curious about if any noisy rattle once you’re driving with this rack on. Some hitches come with a antirattle device or some such thingy. Do you still recommend it after using it for a while?

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the question! I have used the rack on many occasions so far carrying an E-bike and a road bike and have not noticed any rattles. Yes, I still recommend the rack! Thanks for watching! Dave

  • @johnevola7871
    @johnevola78712 ай бұрын

    How were you able to slide one of the hold down bars after you installed the screw to prevent that from happening?

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    2 ай бұрын

    Good catch! I just re-watched the video and sure enough I show putting the screw in and then later on sliding the hold down bar off of the top. You are correct, if you put that screw in, you will not be able to slide the bar off the top like I showed. So the screw is optional. I just took a look at my rack and I do have that screw removed. It does make it easier to load the bikes when you can pull those clamps all the way off. Thanks so much for your comment and question !!

  • @JasonXBeats
    @JasonXBeats5 ай бұрын

    You think that 1.25 Version would hold the eahora juliet bike (without battery in it)?

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    5 ай бұрын

    No, the weight limit on the KAC K2 is 70 lbs. Your Amazing Eahora Juliet weighs about 88 without the battery. You will need to find something a bit stronger. I will reply again later today with some options for you!

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    5 ай бұрын

    Actually, I just read the spec again and it is actually capable of 120 lbs, so you will be ok!

  • @paul-joycelagno6722
    @paul-joycelagno67225 ай бұрын

    Can this be used with a 24' RV Winnebego View?

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    5 ай бұрын

    I am not familiar with Winnebago but if it has a hitch, I do not see why not!

  • @myworldofridingmotorcyclec4367
    @myworldofridingmotorcyclec43675 ай бұрын

    My ebike tire is twice that size.. 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @davescycling

    @davescycling

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, some e-bikes have extremely large tires so you do need to be sure the rack you buy is compatible.