Bike-Hook Announces Field Testing of New Lightweight Travel Bike-Hook

Monica GanasJul 15, 2026

1 Travel Bike-Hook for lift gates and hatch backs

Bike-Hook Announces Field Testing of New Lightweight Travel Bike-Hook

At Bike-Hook, every new product begins the same way: with a simple question.

Can we make transporting bicycles even easier?

Over the past several months, we've been developing an entirely new version of Bike-Hook designed specifically for hatchbacks, liftgates, SUVs, and crossover vehicles.

Today, we're excited to announce that the first production prototypes have officially entered real-world field testing.

Built for Everyday Drivers and Adventure Travelers

Unlike our original Bike-Hook products, which were developed primarily for rear-door vans, this new design dramatically expands the number of compatible vehicles.

The new Travel Bike-Hook has been engineered to work with many popular hatchbacks, SUVs, and liftgate-equipped vehicles while maintaining the same philosophy that has guided Bike-Hook from the beginning:

Simple
Lightweight
Compact
Easy to use

At just 1 pound (0.45 kg) per hook, it's also our lightest design ever.

Real-World Testing Begins

The first prototype units are now in the hands of experienced cyclists in the United Kingdom, where they'll undergo real-world testing on a variety of vehicles and riding adventures.

Rather than relying solely on workshop testing, we believe the best product development happens when real riders use our equipment exactly as they would on their own trips.

Their feedback will help us make any final refinements before production begins.

Designed With Travel in Mind

One of the most exciting aspects of the new Travel Bike-Hook is its portability.

Weighing just 1 pound, it is small enough to fit inside a suitcase or travel bag, making it an ideal companion for cyclists who fly to riding destinations and rent vehicles.

Imagine arriving at your destination, collecting a rental SUV or hatchback, unpacking your Bike-Hook, and heading straight to the trails.

That idea has driven much of this project's development from day one.

4 Bike-Hook Travel lift gate hatch back models

A New Chapter for Bike-Hook

For us, this isn't simply another product.

It's an opportunity to bring the Bike-Hook concept to an entirely new group of cyclists who may never have considered carrying a bike rack while travelling.

Whether you're planning a mountain biking holiday, a cycling road trip, or simply looking for a lightweight way to transport bikes on your everyday vehicle, we're excited about what this new design may offer.