The Best Bike Racks of 2021

We found the Top Bike Racks by analyzing Best Bike Racks articles including The Best Bike Racks and Carriers for Cars and Trucks, Tested: The Best Bike Racks for Every Kind of Rig and Best Hitch Bike Racks for 2020 from publications like Wirecutter, Bicycling and Switchback Travel.

1
Kuat Sherpa 2.0
  • Our Pick: The Best Bike Rack—Wirecutter
  • Best Value Double Rack—Bicycling
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
2
RockyMounts BackStage Swing Away
  • Best for Tailgate Access—Bicycling
  • Best Hitch Rack for Rear Cargo Access—Switchback Travel
  • Best Swing Away Rack—GearLab
3
Thule T2 Pro XT
  • Best Update of a Tried–and–true Favorite—Bicycling
  • Best Overall Hitch Bike Rack—Switchback Travel
  • Best Overall Bike Rack—GearLab
4
Yakima Dr. Tray
  • Lighter Than Most—Bicycling
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
  • Top Choice for Versatility and Capacity—GearLab
5
Yakima HighRoad
  • Also Great: The Best Roof Rack—Wirecutter
  • Best for Easy Installation and Removal—GearLab
6
Kuat Beta
  • Budget Pick: Less Expensive, Harder to Use—Wirecutter
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
7
Kuat NV 2.0
  • Best Accessories—Bicycling
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
8
Saris Bones 2-Bike
  • Also Great: The Best Trunk Rack—Wirecutter
  • Most Adjustable—Bicycling
9
Thule EasyFold XT 2
  • Upgrade Pick: The Best Rack for Electric Bikes—Wirecutter
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
10
Thule UpRide
  • Best for Really Expensive Bikes—GearLab
11
Yakima Holdup EVO
  • Best for Expanding Capacity—Bicycling
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
12
1UP USA Equip-D Double Rack
  • Most Adaptable—Bicycling
13
1UP USA Heavy Duty Double
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
15
Dakine Pickup Pad
  • Separation Pads Keep Your Bikes Secure—Bicycling
16
Fox Racing Tailgate Cover
  • Best Value Tailgate Cover—Bicycling
17
Inno Velo Gripper
  • Also Great: The Best Bike Carrier for Pickup-Truck Beds—Wirecutter
18
Kuat Highline
  • Outstanding Value for Trunk Rack—GearLab
19
Kuat Transfer 2
  • A Close Second (For About $290 Less)—Switchback Travel
20
Kuat Trio
  • Best Overall Roof Rack—GearLab
21
North Shore NSR-6
  • Best for High Capacity—GearLab
22
North Shore Racks NSR 4
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
23
Recon Racks Gen2 R6
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
24
RockyMounts MonoRail
  • Outstanding Value for a Hitch Rack—GearLab
25
Saris Bones EX 3-Bike
  • Also Great: The Best Trunk Rack—Wirecutter
26
Saris Bones Hitch 4
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
27
Saris Freedom EX 2
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
28
Saris SuperClamp EX 4-Bike
  • Also Great: If You Need to Carry More Than Two Bikes—Wirecutter
29
SeaSucker Komodo
  • Most Versatile—Bicycling
30
SeaSucker Talon
  • Best for Travel—Bicycling
31
Swagman XC2
  • Best Budget Hitch Rack—Switchback Travel
32
Thule Camber 4
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
33
Thule Helium Platform 2
  • Sturdy Design, Lightweight Construction—Bicycling
34
Thule ProRide XT
  • Wheels-on Roof Rack—Bicycling
35
Thule Raceway Pro 2
  • Best Overall Trunk Rack—GearLab
36
Thule T2 Classic
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
37
Yakima FullSwing 4
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel
38
Yakima RidgeBack 4
  • Best 4-Bike Hanging Rack—Switchback Travel
39
Yakima RoadTrip 4
  • Best of the Rest—Switchback Travel