Yakima StageTwo vs Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Hitch Bike Rack

The StageTwo is the heavier-duty rack: it carries e-bikes up to 70 lbs per tray, fits tires up to 5 inches wide, and tilts remotely so you can open the trunk with bikes loaded. The Sherpa 2.0 is the lighter, simpler rack at about 32 lbs assembled, with 14 inches between bikes and a front tire hook that is quick to load. Owners of both call them easy to use; StageTwo owners note that lifting a heavy e-bike onto the high trays is hard work alone. Pick the StageTwo for e-bikes, fat tires and RV use. Pick the Sherpa 2.0 for light, frequent loading on a car or truck.

• Choose the Yakima StageTwo if you carry e-bikes or fat-tire bikes, tow behind an RV, or want a rack that tilts with bikes loaded and folds flat when empty.
• Choose the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 if you want a light aluminum rack that is fast to load and easy to fold up on a car or truck.