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Compare Mast Style Hitch Bike Racks

The following table compares our Mast Style Hitch Bike Racks on several of the most important rack features. We've highlighted those racks with the best ease of access to the rear of the vehicle and those racks that are the lightest in weight.

Mast Style Hitch Bike Racks Comparison Table
 Hitch Bike Rack
Bike Capacity
Anti Sway Cradles
Arms Fold for StorageFits both 1.25" and 2" Hitch
Extras
Rack Weight (lbs)
Price
 Hollywood Traveler
 Up to 5
 x x  35
$153 & up
 Softride Element
 4   x 30
$179.99
 Hollywood Road Runner
 Up to 5
 x x  cable / hitch lock
47
$212.99
 Kuat Beta
 2 x   cable15
$235.00
 Softride Dura
 4 x  x cable39
$269.99
 StowAway Bike Gear Rack
 4    rear rack / cable / hitch lock
58*
$279.00
 Kuat Alpha
 3 x x  16
$335.00
*StowAway Bike-Gear Rack weight break down: 14 lbs bike rack post, 26 lbs. cargo rack, 18 lbs. fixed frame


 Comparison Table Key
  =A red label denotes that this hitch bike rack offers the best rear vehicle access.
  =A green label denotes that this hitch bike rack is lightweight.
 Bike Capacity
"Bike Capacity" refers to how many bikes the rack is designed to carry. In some cases, the capacity says "up to 5" which means the rack is available in several models, e.g., 3 bike rack, 5 bike rack. Please refer to the product page for more information about available models. 
 Anti Sway Cradles
 "Anti-Sway Cradles" refers to cradles or straps which help protect your bike by preventing bike-to-bike contact while you are driving.
 Arms Fold for Storage
 "Arms fold for Storage" refers to the horizontal bike rack arms and their folding capability. The main advantage of folding bike rack arms is the rack is able to fold down flat for easier storage when not in use.
 Fits both 1.25" and 2" Hitch
 "Fits both 1.25" and 2" Hitch" refers to hitch bike racks that are designed to fit both 1.25" and 2" hitches out of the box.
 Extras "Extras" refers to the accessories that are included with the hitch bike rack. Common hitch bike rack accessories include cables and hitch locks. Cables are used to lock bikes to the hitch bike rack and hitch locks are used to lock the hitch bike rack to your hitch.
 Rack Weight
 "Rack Weight" refers to how much the hitch bike rack weighs in pounds.

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