Color | Silver |
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Brand | Yakima |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 44 x 12 x 16 inches |
Load Capacity | 35 Pounds |
Mounting Type | Hitch Mount |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 42.9 x 15.3 x 9.6 inches |
Package Weight | 18.53 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Yakima |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Yakima |
Part Number | 8002458 |
Style | 4-bike |
Size | 4 Bike |
Sport Type | Cycling |
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YAKIMA, RidgeBack Tilt-Away Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack for Cars, SUVs, Trucks and More, Fits 1.25” and 2” Hitches
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Color | Silver |
Brand | Yakima |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 44 x 12 x 16 inches |
Load Capacity | 35 Pounds |
Mounting Type | Hitch Mount |
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About this item
- Get your bikes on the road without the hassle with the RidgeBack; Carry 2, 4 or 5 traditional geometry bikes to your next ride (slanted top tube bikes require the TubeTop adapter, sold separately)
- Easily access gear in your trunk with the tilt-away design (even with bikes loaded); The UpperHand lever lets you tilt the rack down and fold it flat for low-profile storage
- Protect your bikes from dents and scratches with the anti-sway cradle that eliminates bike-to-bike contact; Zero-hassle ZipStrips secure your bikes to the rack
- Comes fully assembled and installs quickly and easily with no tools required; The SpeedKnob tightens to secure the rack to your vehicle’s hitch
- Want more peace of mind? Lock your bikes to the rack with the HandCuff locking cable (sold separately) so you can adventure without worry
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Product Description
Your next outing just got easier with the RidgeBack. Choose between 2, 4 and 5 bike capacities. This tilt-away rack provides easy access to your trunk (even with bikes loaded) and neatly folds away for low-profile storage when you’re not using it. It features an anti-sway cradle that minimizes bike-to-bike interference, protecting your bikes from scratches. Simply secure bikes with the zero-hassle ZipStrips and hit the road! The RidgeBack comes fully assembled and is easy to install without tools. Need to carry mountain bikes or other bikes with slanted top tubes? Add the TopTube adapter (sold separately)! Weight: 35 lbs. Dimensions: L 44 in x W 12 in x H 16 in.
Product Description
Your next outing just got easier with the RidgeBack. Choose between 2, 4 and 5 bike capacities. This tilt-away rack provides easy access to your trunk (even with bikes loaded) and neatly folds away for low-profile storage when you’re not using it. It features an anti-sway cradle that minimizes bike-to-bike interference, protecting your bikes from scratches. Simply secure bikes with the zero-hassle ZipStrips and hit the road! The RidgeBack comes fully assembled and is easy to install without tools. Need to carry mountain bikes or other bikes with slanted top tubes? Add the TopTube adapter (sold separately)! Weight: 35 lbs. Dimensions: L 44 in x W 12 in x H 16 in.
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ASIN | B00FUHDNRU |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #36,774 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #51 in Bicycle Car Racks |
Date First Available | October 12, 2013 |
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Customers like the quality, stability, performance, appearance and ease of installation of the bike rack. For example, they mention it's well built, stable, works well and that the mechanism operates smoothly. Some appreciate the great design and find it attractive as well as functional. That said, most are happy with the ease of use and installation.
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Customers like the quality of the transport rack. They say it's well built, solid, and durable. Customers also mention that it'll last a long time and is not the flimsy rubber stretch type that often ripped. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...(both recommended by the manufacturer), this rack was sturdy enough for our road trip." Read more
"This Has to be the best bike rack we’ve owned. I love how it tightens into the hitch really making it wobble free while driving...." Read more
"...Otherwise, this is a well designed and well made product...." Read more
"...4. Heavy: This rack is -heavy- and that's good, means it is made out of something strong and will last for a long time.5...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the transport rack. For example, they mention it's very easy to install and use, figure out, and get their bikes on. They say it holds the bikes well and is easy to attach and detach the bikes. That said, some appreciate that it comes fully assembled.
"...The instructions did not cover this part, but it was easy enough to figure out. The locking feature seems to be pretty weak, but it's there. "..." Read more
"...The bikes, go on with ease and comes off with ease. The tilt option to open the trunk lid is great. The locking mechanism works great...." Read more
"...This is probably longer lasting and easier to use.Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase...." Read more
"...Being an older guy, lifting the bikes onto the hitch mount rack is very easy and not straining...." Read more
Customers like the lock on the transport rack. They mention the internal locking device is clever and locks with a key for security. They appreciate the ability to lock the rack into the receiver hitch, and the ability of the straps to quickly secure bikes to the rack.
"...The tilt option to open the trunk lid is great. The locking mechanism works great. We’ve had three bike racks in. This is definitely the best one...." Read more
"...They seem to work fine, and are secure, but I worry over the long term durability both of the zip strips and the latches that secure them...." Read more
"...But this rack won because:1. Hitch mount has a locking mechanism: The triangular thingy at the bottom tightens and loosens the hitch..." Read more
"...guy, lifting the bikes onto the hitch mount rack is very easy and not straining. Being able to lock the rack to my truck is a great feature...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the bike rack. They say it works well, is easy to install, and use. They also mention that it works perfectly on the factory hitch system, and has no issues with the mechanism. Customers also say it's a good, sturdy bike rack that takes some maneuvering. They find the bike to be quite pleasant and reassuring when loaded up.
"...They seem to work fine, and are secure, but I worry over the long term durability both of the zip strips and the latches that secure them...." Read more
"...I drive a 2007 Yukon XL and it worked perfectly on the factory hitch system, which is basically a 2" slot under the back bumper...." Read more
"...came apart and went back together like a breeze, and the mechanism operates smoothly...." Read more
"This rack works well but is very heavy duty and, for some, may require two people to position it in a hitch receiver due to weight and awkward size...." Read more
Customers like the stability of the transport rack. They say it works well, has no wiggle or wobble, and doesn't sway while driving. The hitch receiver expands and significantly reduces sways. The strips are easy to use and hold the bike securely to the rack. The anti-sway bar seems like a good idea.
"...But it works, and it stays secure after a long drive...." Read more
"...I love how it tightens into the hitch really making it wobble free while driving. The bikes, go on with ease and comes off with ease...." Read more
"...All the hinge points are snug and rattle-free, and the wedge attachment insures it doesn't rattle in the hitch either...." Read more
"...Then all I had to do was remove the adapter. It wouldn't budge. It was so tight I looked for another allen screw, but the there were only three...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the bike rack. For example, they say it has a great design, is beautiful, and attractive. Some mention that the straps are removable and the rack looks very clean on the back of their car. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...Otherwise, this is a well designed and well made product...." Read more
"...Rack was very sturdy and did not sway or bounce at all. It was easy to see the bikes from the side mirrors and the back window..." Read more
"...I bought the tube for my womens bike, as suggested. It still didn’t seem quite right...." Read more
"...Well thought out and designed product, but suspect quality control and customer support...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the transport rack. Some mention that it fits perfect into existing Reese type, and is sturdy and easy to install. They say it holds the bikes well and has no troubles carrying 2 bikes over 500 miles on the highway. However, others say that issues with the way bikes fit on the rack, and the replacement strips don't fit.
"...The straps that hold the bikes down work well and adjust pretty effectively...." Read more
"...it was very difficult to get the bikes to fit on the first two spots...." Read more
"...It was easy to install. It holds the bikes well and easy to attach and detach the bikes so far...." Read more
"...The replacement strips don't fit! It turns out my rack was delivered with the cradles/zip strips from a LiteRider rack, which are a bit different...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the transport rack. Some mention it's light enough to carry in/out of the garage when they want to use it, while others say it'd be better if the design had reduced the weight.
"...It was a wise decision.The rack is heavy, but then it is designed to hold perhaps upwards of 100lbs of expensive bikes securely, over..." Read more
"...4. Heavy: This rack is -heavy- and that's good, means it is made out of something strong and will last for a long time.5...." Read more
"...The rack is heavy enough that I worry they will get damaged if left on the rack when it is off the car (if say it fell when leaned against a wall)..." Read more
"...And the tilt feature works well, but with a bike on it can be heavy and a bit awkward to hold while accessing the rear tail gate...." Read more
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The rack is heavy, but then it is designed to hold perhaps upwards of 100lbs of expensive bikes securely, over bumpy roads, without failing. I do sorta wish that hitch end could be purchased for Class 2 hitches only instead of one that internally spreads to engage a variety of hitch sizes. But it works, and it stays secure after a long drive.
The lock itself is pretty lame, but you can provide enough leverage to securely screw the spreaders to keep the rack firmly attached to the hitch socket. Stealing the rack with attached (and presumably tethered/locked) bikes would be quite the effort. The straps that hold the bikes down work well and adjust pretty effectively. I do wish the level at the top to allow the rack to fold were something a little more sturdy. The plastic feels like it will give (although it hasn't). The decal on the main column promptly shed.
Overall, I'm really happy with the rack and glad we got the 5-bike version. We use it primarily on a Tesla Model Y, and don't really have issues mounting or unmounting the rack. It does have a noticeable impact on range at highway speeds. We also use it on a Honda Odyssey where it sits in a shadow aerodynamically. Both hitches are class 2.
Instructions for installation are in pictures and easy to understand. The only "confusing" part was that the locking mechanism arrived in the fully locked position and had to be loosened before placing in the hitch receiver. The instructions did not cover this part, but it was easy enough to figure out. The locking feature seems to be pretty weak, but it's there. "Locks are for keeping honest people honest."
Alternating adult, child, adult bike, three bikes fit without issue. Attempting 2 adult bikes without the child bike (on the way home from the store when buying the bikes) it was very difficult to get the bikes to fit on the first two spots. Part of this was the difference in the way the female and male bikes fit next to one another. Fitting four adult bikes could be a challenge.
I do not trust the plastic clips that are meant to hold the bikes in place and used a ratcheting strap in addition to the clips. In that configuration none of the plastic clips even loosened. One tie-down strap is provided.
I read many different bad reviews for many different bike racks. My greatest fear was that driving down the highway the bike rack would break and cause an accident. The bike rack does bounce, sometimes a lot, and caused me a lot of anxiety while driving. However, our route took us on highways through Kentucky and Tennessee, and those roads (especially around Nashville) are riddled with potholes. It also survived the uneven concrete pavement highways that caused the entire SUV to bounce, and 20 - 30 mph sustained winds. I would highly recommend avoiding bumps, and going slow over train tracks and similar features. Otherwise, checking that the rack is secure occasionally and driving cautiously (both recommended by the manufacturer), this rack was sturdy enough for our road trip.
Otherwise, this is a well designed and well made product. The welding is all flawless...I have flown airplanes with welds that looked sketchy by comparison. All the hinge points are snug and rattle-free, and the wedge attachment insures it doesn't rattle in the hitch either.
As an example of the thought that went into the design, there is a skeg on the rear underside so that if you bottom out on a dip or steep driveway, the locking knob is kept off the ground...a nice touch that isn't even mentioned.
The simple levers to unlock the hinges are very nice. All similar tilting racks I have used require pulling pins that are not conveniently located, and fussing with the position to get the pins back in the holes. The arms will lock down in stowed position, but the whole rack only locks into the travel position, smart, and it makes things easier.
This rack is quite a bit taller than a couple of other similar racks I have used. This is important to me because I am very tall, and so ride bikes with very tall frames. A 64cm frame 700C bike hangs on this rack with the tires still 3-4" above the bottom of the rack, and since I bought this for use on a compact with minimal ground clearance, I am glad to not have to worry about my tires dragging on dips, etc.
Something not mentioned in the descriptions is that there is a ski/snowboard carrying accessory available if you buy the 4 or 5 bike version, which might be a reason to go for that rather than the two bike one I got. (I think it needs the extra arm length for stability) Also, the spacing is fairly tight, so it might be good to go for extra capacity beyond what you think you need. Depending on seats, bars, racks, etc a particular set of bikes might need an extra space or two.
Also, many of the descriptions show the "handcuff" for locking bikes to the rack, but this must be be purchased separately.
They don't detract for my use, but potential negative points might be:
It IS a heavy mutha! I'm thinking I may want to come up with some tie-down straps for when it is stowed in the back of my hatchback...this thing could cause some serious damage in a wreck.
ALL racks of this type are intended for traditional level top-tube diamond framed bikes. You will most likely need an adapter bar for most other frame designs, and some might not even work with that. Full suspension MTBs would be prime suspects for "no-workee".
Edit: I decided to purchase some spare zip strips, in case one was lost or broken. The replacement strips don't fit! It turns out my rack was delivered with the cradles/zip strips from a LiteRider rack, which are a bit different. In particular the literider uses a integrally molded hinge point on the latch for the strip, while the Ridgeback latches pivot on a metal roll-pin. This seems more secure. The Ridgeback cradles are currently out of stock at Yakima and all dealers I checked. My suspicion was that Yakima had supply problems, and used Literider parts to cover production needs... shame! The point is to look closely at pictures and compare when buying replacement parts.
Edit2: It turns out that Yakima have discontinued the old ridgeback cradles. Only the LiteRider cradles are put on new racks, and the older cradles are not even available as spares...unless you luck out and find a dealer with old stock, but I struck out there.