- Fits the broadest range of vehicles of any Yakima strap rack
- Narrow arm design fits a wide variety of bikes
- Premium Tri-Padded feet and padded metal buckles protect your car's paint job
- Integrated StableCradles hold bikes firmly in place
- Six-strap system holds everything securely in place
- Includes glass hatch hooks for glass trunk or gate mounts
- Quick Trigger Hub System makes installation a snap
| Item Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Number of Bikes | 2 |
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Works great, easy to install, secure
Another reviewer found a theoretical flaw in the design and did not use the rack. I understand the critique, but I have used my King Joe successfully for several years with very expensive road bikes. The benefit, as I see it, of using one strap for two tension points is that it is easy to apply and balance the tension points. Unless a strap or buckle actually breaks (unlikely unless damaged), the rack and bikes are secure so long as the straps were placed properly (as easy task) and then tightened.
The rack is well-designed, sturdy and takes only a minute to place and remove.
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Perfect Fit for Honda 2010 Insight
The 2010 Honda Insight has a rear shape unlike any other car to date, and so, finding a rack that fit it well wasn't easy. This rack does! Also, it seems to be sturdily built and easily adjustable with BIG pads for the car's painted surfaces. When attached with all the straps, it's very firm and steady and it keeps the bikes away from the car's exterior paint. Soft but firm clamps to prevent marring the bike frames, and has support to keep the bikes vertical on the arms.
'95 Buick Regal GranSport (4 doors)
***UPDATE***
My wife and I took our two bikes from our home in suburban Washington, DC to Ocean City, Maryland via Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Total driving time with traffic was about ten hours and about 400 miles. I never went over 65 miles per hour and tried to avoid sharp turns and sudden braking/aceleration. I also stopped at least once per trip to make sure the straps were still tight--which they were. The rack worked like a champion! I am so happy with it--it really does well. I guess I was nervous because it seems the lower base is kind of narrow, but it worked out very well in the end. I've heard that it's not a good idea to leave the rack on your car when not carrying bikes. I wonder what the sun's UV rays do to the straps over time, too. And how would the straps perform if wet? I can't imagine I'd want to try driving to the beach with this rack in the rain, but I cannot say for sure. Over all--solid.
(Original Review Below)
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Product Features :
- Compact trunk rack that holds up to 2 bikes at once
- Quick-trigger hub system makes installation a snap
- 6-strap system holds bikes securely in place
- Tri-padded feet and metal buckles protect paint job
- Integrated stability cables; folding arms for storage
Rating : 4.1 out of 5.0
List Price : $135.00
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