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Pros

Yakima product is superb, but don't buy anything from warehouse deals. It hauls our bikes like a champ. Four bikes is does stretch out the length of the rack, but it is very sturdy.

It folds up well, and then it is pretty tall, but not obstructive. There are products that attach to the bike to simulate a top bar so i can hang it but this swagman bike rack takes care of the problem without the extra equipment.

The rack holds bikes securely, and is easy to operate. It comes with an extra stabilizer pin for the holdup 2's rear hinge. When you set the bracket widths to your bike and snug the padded hook down, the bikes are nice and secure.

The instructions are fairly clear, but in a couple of cases, the easiest way to determine the orientation for the specific component is to figure out which way it needs to be installed for the yakima logo. I also notice that the van handles differentl...  Read More



Cons

When ordered, the image appears that it is an entire bike rack system.

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Quality


The build quality of this rack is solid.


Pros: easy assembly, same easy bike loading, good quality, robust buildcons: adds considerable weight to the unit making liftin...  Read More


The rachet strap broke, the first time i used it and when i was going around a roundabout the arm clamp came loose.


Neither of them work and they're so cheaply made that i will just replace them with a higher quality light system, or maybe eve...  Read More

Price


(this is a function of leverage and where you have to stand to release the locking pin just as much as it is the weight), no ab...  Read More


The included battery powered lights are also worthless.


For a rack extension at this price point, i would have thought that they wouldn't get cheap on the safety items.

Shipping


Mine shipped without a nut for the bolt to fasten into.


I didn't know how to contact "warehouse deals" who sold and shipped the item, and so i contacted yakima directly.


One of my trays had a malfunctioning wheel tray, i notified the seller and they shipped an entire replacement unit to me within...  Read More

Competitiveness


Other than the two above issues, this rack is fantastic, albeit expense, but with yakima, you really get what you pay for.


I'm sure they could work a deal with cateye and get some good lights without adding much to the overall cost of the unit.

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  • This product had a total of 92 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 18 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The same as the rack by itself


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There is no way to mount the provided lights on it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The next safety pin and screw provided with it it is way too small to secure


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There is a high risk of loosening it and possibly harming someone when traveling


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    While it seems like a lot of money for the rack at least they give you something that doesnt feel cheap


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    On the other hand it is very heavy


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I have a hard time getting it into place so i wouldnt recommend it for people without much back and upper body strength


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I also notice that the van handles differently when the rack is on

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