Bike Racks

Transport 1-8 bikes with ALTA Rack’s heavy-duty vertical bike hitch racks.

Explore the top vertical bike racks on the market below. ALTA Racks is the premier vertical bike rack manufacturer in the U.S., engineering each bike rack to perfection. Our vertical bike racks are the most durable and stable in the business, hold up to 8 bikes, are e-bike compatible, and come with a lifetime warranty. Explore our racks below.

What is a Vertical Bike Rack?

Unlike horizontal racks, which take up more room and can be difficult to load, ALTA Rack’s vertical bike racks position bikes upright with the front wheel secured in a basket. This design not only maximizes ground clearance, reduces overall lever forces on your vehicle suspension, and minimizes vehicle profile, but also allows you to load and unload bikes in seconds. Whether you’re hauling mountain bikes, e-bikes, or kids’ bikes, ALTA Racks’ vertical bike rack systems are engineered to handle the job—no wobble, no damage, no hassle.

Why Choose a Vertical Bike Rack from ALTA Racks?

Each ALTA Rack vertical bike rack is built in the USA using military-grade engineering, American steel, and a patented design tested on the toughest trails. Our vertical bike rack system accommodates a wide range of bike styles and sizes, with precision anti-wobble technology, and optional add-ons like e-bike support straps and bike rack swing arms (ALTA Swinger) for full rear-vehicle access. Every rack is powder-coated for long-lasting durability and backed by our commitment to craftsmanship and rider-first engineering.

Features of ALTA Racks Vertical Bike Racks

• Carries up to 8 bikes vertically
• Hitch-mounted for 2″ receivers rated to 500 pounds tongue weight
• Anti-wobble, anti-rattle design (two dimensional stabilization)
• Compatible with e-bikes, road bikes, gravel bikes, BMX bikes, kid bikes, and fat tire bikes 
• Optional rack swing arm (ALTA SWINGER) and other custom accessories
• Built tough for off-road use, yet one of the lightest in the market

Military-Grade Engineering

ALTA Racks are developed to military-grade standards stemming from 15+ years of experience designing equipment for the U.S. Military. That means our racks aren’t just strong—they’re bomb proof. Every ALTA vertical bike rack goes through extensive testing to ensure it can take a beating and still get you and your bikes where you need to go.

Ready to haul your bikes like a pro? Browse our selection of vertical bike racks and find the perfect configuration for your next adventure.

Made in America

Every ALTA vertical bike rack is proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in Utah, USA. We don’t outsource or cut corners—we build each rack by hand using military-grade materials and locally sourced components whenever possible. This commitment to American manufacturing ensures the highest standards of quality, durability, and performance. By keeping production local, we maintain complete control over our craftsmanship and support jobs in our community—all while delivering a rack you can trust to perform on and off the road.

Lifetime Warranty

We stand behind every rack we build with a lifetime warranty that reflects our confidence in our craftsmanship. ALTA Racks are engineered to endure the harshest conditions—from desert dust to alpine mud—so you can focus on the ride, not the rack. If a weld breaks, a part fails, or something just doesn’t hold up to real-world use, we’ll make it right. Our lifetime warranty is more than a promise—it’s a commitment to the riders who trust us to haul their gear every weekend, season after season.

Get the last rack you’ll ever need!