While there are a fortunate few who live within pedaling distance of their favorite trailhead or prime road-cycle locale, most cyclists have to get to where they want to ride. And if you’ve ever wrestled your bike into your car or SUV only to fully understand the awkwardness of such an exercise, the value of a good bike rack is obvious. They’re simply the easiest, safest, and most secure way to transport your bikes, whether it’s for a midday ride or a long road trip.

The best bike racks can be secured quickly and easily to your vehicle and let you haul your bikes without having to worry about getting dirt and bike grease in your car — or so much as a scratch on your frame’s paint job. Even for casual cyclists, they’re a must.

In evaluating the optimal bike racks, all styles were considered and then judged based on ease of use, attachment, and securing methods. We also factored in price and add-on features like rack and bike locks. Racks that work for a variety of different bike sizes and types were evaluated, and the weight of the rack itself was taken into account for instances when bikers want to remove the product while not in use. All told, the Kaut NV 2.0 Bike Rack is our top recommendation because of its ease of operation and host of nice add-on features like a bike maintenance stand and integrated cable bike locks. However, there are more quality racks for all types of cyclists.

These are the best bike racks of 2022.

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