Originally Posted by Wilbur76

I actually felt this issue would happen and it was confirmed when I loaded my bike. HOWEVER, I specifically chose this hitch rack after researching the alternatives like 1Up, my 2nd choice. What swayed my decision despite this shortcoming was the fit and finish, overall quality and robustness of the Kuat Sherpa. Watching countless user videos and reviews demonstrated how superior Kuat was not only in quality but in value. Speaking of value, 1Up’s Heavy Duty SINGLE is the same price as the Kuat Sherpa that is pre-built to hold 2 bikes. Adding another rack add-on to the 1Up increases the cost by another $130. Maybe if 1Up was more evenly priced I could have been swayed but the raw look of 1Up’s offerings seem primitive and coarse compared to Kuat’s polish. And, my useful hack/bodge wasn’t difficult or expensive to create so I’m happy on that front too.