"Then, shortly after the Escapod launched, we got to check out the Piston Ion in person at the Sea Otter Classic. At the time, the rack wasn't actually available yet, but we were excited to actually try it when it was available for release. It looked nice and was well-equipped to make loading and hauling eBikes easy, as the rack is specifically designed to handle heavy eBikes."
"The Piston ION can handle wheel bases of 57″, and wheel sizes that range from 18″ to 29″. Each of the trays can handle bikes that weigh up to 100lbs, and tires up to 4.8″ wide. The Piston ION's "per tray" weight changes when you attach the rack to an RV, or if you go off-road, to 80lbs per tray, and 50lbs per tray, respectively. But an 80lb rating for RV use, or a 50lb rating for rugged off-road use is still pretty impressive."
"Kuat sent me the rack with all of the additional accessories available, the licence plate relocation kit, and the light kit. I am using the light kit, but don't need the licence plate relocation kit, so I won't be installing that. The Piston ION's cost, as tested, with all of the accessories, is $1,487. With no accessories, the rack retails for $1,289. Yeah, it's a pricey piece of gear, but so are our bicycles. The Piston ION also comes with Kuat's No Worries Limited Warranty."
The Kuat Piston ION supports wheelbases up to 57 inches and wheel sizes from 18 to 29 inches. Each tray handles up to 100 pounds and tires up to 4.8 inches wide, with reduced per-tray ratings of 80 pounds when mounted to an RV and 50 pounds for off-road use. The rack includes a semi-collapsible loading ramp, optional light and licence-plate relocation kits, fender strap compatibility, a hand-tight hitch cam, and a foldable PedalPivot mechanism. The standalone rack retails for $1,289; with accessories tested it costs $1,487. The rack carries Kuat's No Worries Limited Warranty.
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