CRUZ continues the rollout of its platform bike carrier for hitch receivers by launching the CRUZ Kicker AUS hitch 2 bikes in Australia. This is a hitch receiver platform bike carrier with a robust design and exclusive features, which will be available for sale specifically in the Australian market.

CRUZ Kicker AUS hitch 2 bikes allows for bicycle transportation without any frame or fork contact. Its innovative fitting system ensures easy and reliable attachment to 2” hitch receivers. Thanks to dual loading arms, bikes can be transported asymmetrically to avoid handlebar interference. Bikes are securely held to the CRUZ Kicker bike carrier by pressing the loading arms onto the tyres, allows for bicycles transport without any frame or fork contact.

Even with bikes mounted, the CRUZ Kicker can be tilted down using the pull handle for quick and easy trunk access. In addition, it has an innovative non-use position in which the bike rack can be folded, enhancing vehicle maneuverability and parking ease. The bike carrier has a back stop to avoid hitting the vehicle when folding from the use position to the non-use position.

CRUZ Kicker AUS hitch 2 bikes comes standard with a full anti-theft system that secures the bikes and the bike carrier itself. The bikes are secured by a braided steel cable with a soft coating to avoid bikes and components damages.

Optionally, an adapter can be added to transport 1 additional bike (CRUZ Kicker +1 bike adapter) if the load capacity of the bike carrier needs to be increased. In addition, an adapter to transport bicycles with fenders will be able (CRUZ Kicker fender adapter).

CRUZ Kicker AUS hitch 2 bikes will be available for sale from 28th, March 2025 in Australia at a recommended retail price (RRP) of 999 AUD, VAT included. The bike carrier CRUZ Kicker will be available exclusively from Roof Racks Galore, Australia’s retailer of vehicle rack solutions, with more than 30 physical stores throughout the country.

CRUZ Kicker AUS hitch 2 bikes is preceded by the launch of CRUZ Kicker NA for the North American market at the end of 2024. With the launches of CRUZ Kicker in its hitch versions for North America and Australia, CRUZ reinforces its commitment to design and manufacture bike carriers entirely in Spain and adapted to the specific strategic market needs, demonstrating a clear commitment to the international expansion of the CRUZ brand.

CRUZ Kicker bike carrier towbar versions are scheduled to be launched in the coming months.