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Dylan Wood reviews the Yakima StageTwo for Blister

Yakima StageTwo

July 26, 2023 by Dylan Wood

Yakima is no stranger to the vehicle rack business, and their StageTwo is a well-executed, easy-to-use premium tray hitch bike rack. We’ve been using it for a few months and have been really happy with how it functions — check out our Full Review for the whole story.

David Golay reviews the RockyMounts GuideRail for Blister

RockyMounts GuideRail

August 19, 2022 by David Golay

RockyMounts’ new GuideRail looks quite a bit like the venerable 1Up hitch rack, which has been a longtime favorite of many, but having now spent a lot of time with both, the Guiderail is significantly nicer to use in several key ways.

Noah Bodman reviews the Kuat Highline Trunk Bike Rack for BLISTER

Kuat Highline Trunk Rack

July 19, 2019July 18, 2019 by Noah Bodman

There are plenty of different ways to carry bikes on your car, but not everyone wants (or needs) an expensive, semi-permanent hitch or roof rack. That's why trunk racks like the Kuat Highline exist, and the Highline is a great choice in this category.

Noah Bodman reviews the Kuat Transfer Bike Rack for Blister

Kuat Transfer Bike Rack

August 29, 2018 by Noah Bodman

When it comes to bike racks, you’re often choosing between expensive options that are secure, or inexpensive options that are unreliable and unstable. But the Kuat Transfer aims to change that. Check out our review.

Noah Bodman reviews the Kuat Pivot for Blister

Kuat Pivot

May 15, 2018May 14, 2018 by Noah Bodman

The Kuat Pivot swing-away hitch extender is a bit like a dropper post — you don't know you need one until you actually have one. And once you do, it's hard to go back. Check out our review.

Noah Bodman reviews the Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for Blister Gear Review

Kuat NV Base 2.0 Bike Rack

July 3, 2017 by Ron Brandt

Kuat has updated their NV series of racks with the NV Base 2.0, so how does it perform, and how does it compare to the old NV 1.0?

Rocky Mounts SplitRail Bike Rack

May 27, 2017 by Noah Bodman

The Rocky Mounts SplitRail is a high-end rack that’s less expensive and lighter than other high-end options.

Cy Whitling reviews the Thule T2 Pro for Blister Gear Review.

Thule T2 Pro Bike Rack

July 6, 2016 by Cy Whitling

The new Thule T2 Pro stands as a nice upgrade over the original T2 (now “T2 Classic”). We compare the two, and detail what’s changed and what stays the same.

Marti Bruce reviews the North Shore Racks NSR 4 Bike Rack for Blister Gear Review.

North Shore Racks NSR 4-Bike Rack

April 1, 2016 by Marti Bruce

We’ve tested the North Shore NSR 4-Bike Rack for over two years, and found it to be a simple, durable, rack that’s more compact than tray-style hitch racks.

Bike Racks 101

August 7, 2015 by Noah Bodman

Roof, hitch, or strap-on bike rack? Each style has its pros and cons, some of which aren’t obvious. So before you waste your money, check out the Blister guide to choosing the right rack.

Thule 917XTR T2 Bike Rack

Thule 917XTR T2 Hitch Rack

May 22, 2013 by Jason Hutchins

Easy to use, sturdy, and durable, the Thule T2 hitch rack is a great option as a two-bike carrier for the majority of people out there.

Küat NV, Blister Gear Review

Küat NV Rack

November 2, 2012October 28, 2012 by Rob Dickinson

The Küat NV is a solid contender among tray-style hitch-mounted bike racks, with a built in, legit repair stand that sets the NV apart.