Lifetime Warranty & Amazing Customer Service
Our reviews tell it all! We want you to be satisfied with your purchases and will be happy to answer any questions you have. Check out our lifetime warranty details here
Modular Design
Ample room for accessories, mounts, and swappable Alta Baskets. The interchangeable Top and Bottom Bars are easily replaceable in case of damage or accidents.
Upgradeable & Convertible
Not ready for a larger bike rack just yet? That’s alright! Every rack can convert to every other rack we have available due to their modular design. Get a smaller one now and fully upgrade to a larger system later on at a fraction of the price. See our Rack Conversions Page for more info
Angled Hitches
Clears deep dips, steep slopes, features an up to 19-inch clearance from your vehicle hitch, and has the perfect amount of rise. Swappable for custom clearance and weight needs. With the right rack combination, our systems, clear tailgates, minivan doors, double door vans, and rear SUV hatches. Visit our FAQ page for more information on vehicle compatibility
Secure, Tiltable Frame
The slam latch creates a quick and easy loading process. Lift the slam latch, tilt the rack back, and load your bikes. When you’re all set, push the rack back into its upright position, lock it back in with the slam latch, secure the OSP (Outer Safety Pin), and you’re good to go
Sliding Baskets
Find the perfect space and clearance for your handle bars by sliding baskets wherever you need them, and even switch them out for different sizes. Infinite combinations for bike placement and wheel types
Height Adjustable Top Bar
Set a custom height for your specific bike needs with three, 1.5-inch increments, which fits most child and adult bikes
Rear Wheel Adjustability
Adjustable Wheel Straps allow rear wheels to be placed in different locations, meaning you can go diagonal with longer bikes, and clear bike pedals with ease
Tire-Only Contact
Due to our precisely engineered basket and bike rack design, only your tires will be touching the rack (However, for thinner road bikes, we recommend this solution)
Anti-Sway System
The internal and external stabilizers form an anti-sway system, and is included with your purchase. This, alongside a combination of tie downs, straps, brake engagers, and correct installation, eliminates all unwanted movement while transporting bikes and cargo
Your New Off-Roading Companion
Along with the innate sturdiness of the bike rack, the upper horizontal bar’s tie down points connect the rack directly to the vehicle to create a super stable rack for rough roads and long travel. Our products are tested rigorously and we continue to test them through precise simulation and real-life scenarios
Universal Hardware
No proprietary hardware. We won’t charge you 30 dollars for a bolt. Find replacements in your local hardware store or buy directly from us
Industrial Powder Coating
We use a three-step powder coat process to ensure longevity. Sand blasted, zinc primed, and outdoor rated
Dan C. (verified owner) –
This rack is everything that I was looking for and more in a new rack. No more lifting the bikes onto the top of the car which would be a real pain with our second vehicle. The bikes are extremely secure in the cradles which is super important having had racks that weren’t this way. I really like that I can carry a variety of bikes as well. The build on this seems to be pretty bomb proof which is nice. Working with Ali was a pleasure. Oh, and the Silver Vein finish is absolutely killer!
Daniel (verified owner) –
Look no further… this thing is rad! A bit spendy for sure, but it will last the rest of your pedaling life. It is super sturdy and has zero wobble around corners and over bumps. I did splurge for deluxe the tie-downs, and they definitely make it bomb proof.
Nicholas (verified owner) –
Great product. Super sturdy construction. Perfect carrying system that won’t damage your bike.
Jason Sebelin (verified owner) –
After having two bikes damaged with a different rack, I decided to bite the bullet and get this one. This rack is amazing! My bikes have had zero movement, and you can see them in the rear view. Again, no movement to contact!!! Grabs attention where ever we go. I wish I would have learned about this one several years ago before I purchased that other brand. Couldn’t be happier! Thanks guys!!
Jeb Rucks (verified owner) –
Excellent rack and excellent buying expierence.
Robert (verified owner) –
After owning 5 different top rated racks, the best lasting 5 years before problems, I tried Alta, best rack yet. There is a very short learning curve for lifting your bike up and slotting into wheel cradle which is angled and requires control of front wheel while lifting. The 4 bike rack does not stick out farther than the side of my Jeep thus avoiding wheel spray from hitting bikes. No scraping slush and ice off wheels at trailhead.
Bikes stay much cleaner than horizontal hitch rack. Construction and design are for a lifetime. Assembly very easy and NO PLASTIC to break. Thanks Alta, finally a long lasting, easy to use, bike rack for everyday use, that protects the bike, and won’t fall apart or break. Well done.
Brett C. (verified owner) –
Excellent rack. Very sturdy and rides well. It was everything we hoped it would be and more. Would definitely buy from Alta racks again.
Kimberly (verified owner) –
The ease of loading and unloading, along with the versatility is what sold me on this rack. While I haven’t had it completely full yet, this rack is built solid and we have not experienced the swaying and movement like we have in other racks. Ali was easy to work with and always quick to answer a question or provide more information.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
This thing is a beast. It is built like a tank. I think the only thing I would request is that the hitch stabilizer be powder coated like the rest of it. Currently it is just bare metal. Bikes fit great and I can drop my tailgate without touching the bike rack which is a huge plus.
Kenny Grant (verified owner) –
Awesome bike rack, I did months of research and after looking g at all the other vertical bike racks I’m super stoked on my Alta Rack. Great customer service, Ali is a great hard working dude and it shows in work.
Shawn D. (verified owner) –
The rack is well built and engineered. It was easy to put together! The installation videos from the Alta site where a great help. The rack is easy to load with multiple bikes.
Ben Peteocco (verified owner) –
Haven’t got a chance to test the rack out much yet but seems to be excellent quality and was fairly easy to assemble. Only complaint I have is looks like I will have to purchase some kind of hitch extension to get my F150 tailgate to drop completely with rack on.
Byron (verified owner) –
Worth more than the 3 racks you would buy and need to replace over the years instead of getting this awesome rack. Enough clearance to open the rear gate on 2011 Honda Pilot.
Darrin Davis (verified owner) –
This rack is the real deal. Notice the attention paid to hardware/bolt hardness, the multiple engineered solutions for the dynamic forces affecting the rack. Performance, looks, and easy reconfiguration. Check that silver vein box if you want to flex out dragon scale style.
Shane A. (verified owner) –
The quality on this rack is superb! Excellent attention to details. So happy with this. The online videos were very helpful for the install. Ordering was a effortless. Love the ability to customize for each bike. Thanks!
Chad Wilson (verified owner) –
Very impressive build! I had a little trouble assembling the pinch bolts correctly so the pivot lever part fit snuggly but otherwise everything is great!
Steve D. (verified owner) –
After a lot of research and checking the web for real world reviews and use videos we figured the Alta rack would be the best fit for us.
It arrived promptly. Was easily assembled and is quite simply ROCK SOLID on the back of either of our vehicles.
We were looking for a bike rack that could do it all. Fit all our vehicles and be durable and solid and this is it. It’s simply a great bonus that I can have this on any of our vehicles and still have full access to the bed of the truck without having to remove the rack or unload it. We can even fully open the liftgate of our Expedition Max by simply tilting the rack.
And we’re looking forward to being able to use this rack on the back of our Jayco travel trailer to haul all our bikes on our camping trips. Hanging off the frame of a travel trailer is a very bumpy place to be and the off road testing done with this rack was one of the greatest selling points in putting our minds to rest about having a rack that didn’t shake itself to pieces.
Bravo to those at Alta. This is a great product so far and we hope to have it in service for years to come.
The ONLY thing I can think to make this perfect is a way to easily stow the top rubber straps when there are no bikes on the rack. You can thread the bottom ones through the extra slots but the tops ones have to be coiled and secured with a small bungee. And if this is the worst criticism we can level on the product we’ll be beyond happy with this rack.
Looking forward to many, happy, safe, family miles with this rack! Thank you Alta Racks!
Tim (verified owner) –
I ordered on Friday and received it on Monday.
Chris L. (verified owner) –
Best rack ever! Cradles the bikes like a baby, like how the bikes don’t touch each other and they are also secure when traveling down the road on the back of our fifth wheel! Good job Ali!
Mark (verified owner) –
Fantastic, rock solid rack! Ali’s instructional videos made assembly super easy. Great customer service!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
The customer service is great and the product is well made. The bikes in our 25 ft RV did not move w the brakes strapped and choke in place. Only issue was drag. Wish the anti rattle/stabilizer was reversed so it wasn’t the lowest point.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
So far I am very impressed! We took this on one trip and it was bomber. The rack is awfully big, but it was very satisfying to know that there was no way the rack or my bikes were going anywhere. Looking forward to loading it up when we head out for the west coast in a few weeks.
Kevin K. (verified owner) –
Great job everyone!!! The rack is awesome!
brian smith (verified owner) –
Rack is awesome and easy to load and unload . Little disappointed that even with the extender I can not fully open both doors on my 2019 Ford transit . Bottom rail also came with one end bent . Other than these issues I am fairly happy with my rack . I think if I knew I couldn’t fully access my cargo area with the rack on I might of looked for another option .
Michael (verified owner) –
Great product, fast shipping, and awesome customer service. Rack just went along carrying bikes for 5000 miles and no issues
Randy P. (verified owner) –
I had concerns prior to my ordering and they were able to provide excellent help. Also I needed to make a shipping change and once again they displayed a high level of professionalism and customer care.
Alex Trueman (verified owner) –
Outstanding quality. I didn’t realize that RV-rated was a thing. I have broken a couple of racks on the back of my RV. This one stood up to the San Diego Denver return trip at highway speed. Hoping for many more thousands of miles.
Scott N. (verified owner) –
Perfection!! For one, great people and product. Made in the USA. Well thought out and very light, great design. Bought a 4 Pack to replace a Thule XT Pro 4 Bike. Wanted to improve my departure angle on my 4Runner for Offroad use and Stability. This does the trick completely!! Using the retractible straps, it is solid as a rock. Thank you guys for answering questions and getting this to me so quick. Cannot say enough about this incredible rack.
Jason Gurba (verified owner) –
This is by far the best rack out there and I am so happy I did the research and pulled the trigger on this rack. I couldn’t be happier. I recommend this rack now to anyone I know who is thinking about buying one and tell them I would not even shop around for others. I previously owned a rack made by one of the more common brands and needed something that worked better and would fit different size bikes to accommodate our family. This is the rack! Additionally the price is comparable or even less than any of the next lesser capable options (at least here in Canada). The customer service was amazing when I asked for a small adjustment in my order and it arrived here in Canada 6 days after my order! That is amazing but even more so during a pandemic! I can’t say enough great things about this rack and the service! Also knowing that Ali is constantly working to make improvements and they would be backwards compatible gives me more comfort that I invested in the right product!
JUSTIN W. (verified owner) –
After losing a rack and 4 bikes years ago due to a sub-par rack, I was excited to find an extremely well built rack that can house the now 6 bikes we have. It fits so good on the back of our motor-home which no rack out there does…..and fits 6 bikes. Love it, thank you!
Christopher Olivas (verified owner) –
Awesome multi functional bike rack , great customer service.
Jeffrey J Bellinger (verified owner) –
The Alta 4 pack is by far the best bicycle rack I have ever purchased. The materials used in building this rack are well thought out and very high quality and the welds are impeccable. I also purchased the lefty conversion kit for the back of my Truck camper the whole rack is very well made and you can tell that Alta racks takes extreme pride in the product they sell. The customer service is also top notch. I would recommend this rack to anyone looking for a American made bike rack. Keep up the awesome work Alta Racks.
John N. (verified owner) –
Solid rack ! Excellent & responsive customer service.
Francois (verified owner) –
Good product. Fast and on time!
Doru C. (verified owner) –
I learned along the year that you get what you pay for. Understanding the value of a product rather than the price is key. This rack is so solid and that’s what you pay for. Quality. Looking forward to have it for many years to come.
Patrick Lavin (verified owner) –
Excellent quality and rapid delivery!
James D. (verified owner) –
This rack is fantastic. Well built and thoughtfully designed. Highly recommend.
Matthew G. (verified owner) –
This rack is the beauty and the beast. Well thought out and crafted. Burly, Burly, BURLY! An amazing family hauler from 29″ to 24″ wheels. Thanks Alta rack!
Did I mention it was also shipped next buisness day and made it to NC in a week!
Andrew Braverman (verified owner) –
I was apprehensive with the options on the market and the cost, but my decision to buy an Alta Rack was validated by how exceptionally well made it is. Great product – highly recommended!
Daniel Obernesser (verified owner) –
Great, solid, product
JEFFREY CAVICCHI (verified owner) –
The rack’s bomber quality was mirrored in the way it was packed and shipped. It arrived in pristine shape in heavy-duty boxes made specially for the rack.
Assembly went smoothly, aided by the excellent instructional videos, and fit and function of the rack are outstanding.
Customer service was outstanding as well. I asked for instructions on how to use the weight-relieving strap I ordered to accommodate an e-mountain bike, and rather than simply emailing me Alta put together a video the next day demonstrating exactly how to use the strap.
Top-notch all the way around!
Mark Miles (verified owner) –
We love this rack. We have a steep driveway which means most racks bottom out at the transition to the road, even with a normal 2 bike platform rack. Forget about hauling 4 bikes. I Have not been able to find anything that would work, even other vertical racks, until I found Alta Racks. The build quality is exceptional and the design is well thought out. Customer service is great and my orders have been processed and shipped very quickly.
Matt D. (verified owner) –
I haven’t had a chance to use it yet, but the install was great and it seems solid.
konor rockhill –
The owner was super rad, love the small business and the racks are sturdy. He knows what he is doing! Will definitely recommend to everyone. The rack looks so badass on my rig as well.
Anonymous –
Only used a few times but so far I’m loving it.
kevin –
Very satisfied with my purchase experience and the quality of the rack!
Michael Latulipe –
Bought the 4 pack. Rack is super easy to use. Wicked solid, no wiggle to it at all. The guys at Alta are cool and build a heavy duty product. This thing easily blows all other racks out of the water. Love it
Brian Thornssberry (verified owner) –
I would recommend one thing but will rather meet with someone and give suggestions
Andrew Sack –
This is an excellent bike rack. Much easier to load than horizontal racks. It is very sturdy. The assembly took about 1.5 hours. Mine arrived with a defective screw hole where the bolt goes through the hitch receiver and into the rack hitch. I contacted the company by email and received a reply 11 minutes later with troubleshooting info. When that didn’t work, they quickly shipped me the replacement part and now it works perfectly.
Doug Vogt –
Great quality, easy to assemble, easy to use.
Nicholas L. –
Added the ALTA SIX Extender to my Sprinter and the rear doors open fully. Exactly what I was looking for. Bombproof rack.
Edward White (verified owner) –
Very sturdy rack. The online YouTube videos showing how to put the rack together were great. I’m very happy with my Alta Rack!
Kendel J. (verified owner) –
This rack is a beast and will probably outlast me. Super solid and holds the bikes securely. I have owned Kuat and Thule racks in the past and the Alta is superior in every way. The only thing I don’t like about the rack is that it requires a rachet and socket to remove and install the rack. If you leave the rack on full time it’s no big deal, but taking it on and off is a little labor intensive. Overall, a small price to pay for such a beast of a rack.
Brandon (verified owner) –
I researched all the racks of this style. What I liked about Alta is that it is more of a “system” that will expand as our needs grow in terms of bikes, winter sports gear and other accessories.
The rack was easy to put together and works exactly as needed for transporting multiple bikes.
Andrew B. (verified owner) –
Have been very happy with this purchase. Was concerned if my wife would be able to lower and load bikes without me and she has been very happy with the process.
Scott M. (verified owner) –
This rack is rock solid. Drove from St.Louis to Vancouver Island and back without any issue. Drove through 60mph winds that were perpendicular to the bikes for most of eastern Colorado and Kansas.
Oliver Platts-Mills (verified owner) –
Easy to use website with clear information and excellent videos. I had high confidence once purchased that the rack would work for our vehicle (mini van) and our team (2 adults/2 kids/10+ bikes to choose from) and was 100% satisfied with communication, sales process and most importantly the rack. We’ve taken our bikes to the beach (3+ hr drive) and we can get in and out with bikes on and the bikes sit securely, safely and without touching each other. Great gear.
Marlin Hendricks (verified owner) –
Fantastic service and time to delivery. Outstanding quality. Very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend
Stefan M. (verified owner) –
I was looking for a rack to accommodate our multiple cruiser bikes (with fenders and 2 with baskets), a mountain bike, and a road bike. Previously, we had jammed as many as 4 bikes on a conventional Thule hitch rack and all the bikes ended up getting thrashed. After much research, it seemed that the only viable racks to accommodate our needs were the upright ones and I narrowed it down to Velocirax and Alta Racks.
Ultimately, I went with the Alta Racks not only because the baskets are movable which is critical to accommodate the cruiser bikes but also just because of the all around coolness of the various features/add-ons and the enthusiasm by Ali and the rest of the Alta Racks team in their online videos and communications with me as the consumer. It is clear from watching all of the videos that not only was this a labor of love to design this product but also every aspect of its design and the tools/parts used are of the highest quality. In short, the design and construction is nothing less than brilliant. And even the bike lock sold on their website is absolutely perfect to lock the rack itself — something pretty important given the high cost of the rack.
Not going to lie, the cruiser bikes are still a bit of a challenge because of the fenders (which rest against the basket rather than the tire), but I was able to cut a pool noodled lengthwise and use pieces to protect the fenders. This does result in a little more “bounce” with the cruiser bikes (even when tied down with the well-designed straps) but the rack itself barely moves and remains essentially stable at all times. In fact, there is so much room still on the rack, I’m going to purchase a 5th basket so we can take all of our cruisers as well as the other two bikes when we travel.
And, finally, I’m not terribly technical and was a little concerned about doing the assembly on my own, especially because of the weight. And although some customers said they would have preferred written instructions for the assembly, I actually preferred the videos so you could see exactly what needed to be done and how.
Bravo to Ali and the entire Alta Racks team!!!
Chet (verified owner) –
Great system! The videos were really helpful in assembly. The only issue noted was that the friction pad on the main stem did not line up with the safety bar
Max W. (verified owner) –
Sturdy, well built
Matt T. (verified owner) –
strong, secure, the flexibility in where bikes go really enables carrying bikes more easily as a family of 4 with different size and type of bikes.
Jared M. (verified owner) –
This thing is bomb proof. So much better for off roading than the flat rack I had before.
Mike R. (verified owner) –
This is hands-down the best vertical bike rack on the market! It’s the only rack I’ve found that hangs the bike securely by the front wheel and allows me to open the tailgate fully without any contact — a total game changer. The build quality is rock-solid, it looks fantastic, and I’m confident it will last for years to come. Highly recommended!