"Let there be light," errr.. Let there be a lightweight alternative to the old school hitch racks that could easily double as boat anchors. Kuat designed the Alpha rack for those that want a great looking way to get their bikes from A to B but don't want to hire a Nascar pit crew to put it on and take it off of their ride. The Alpha offers all the bennies you would expect from a high end bike rack; integrated locks, anti sway cradles, a compact folding design and two beautiful color choices to awe onlooking traffic. The aluminum Kuat Alpha bike rack weighs about half of a comparable steel tube rack. Easy to handle, carries 3 bikes and includes all the features of a premium bike rack.