Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)This Yakima Double-Down 5 bike rack is not all that it is cracked up to be.It swayed terribly.Every time we went over a roughness in the road the whole rack of bikes bounced up and down.Finally, the extender bars were only 26" long.This did NOT accommodate our children's 5 bikes.We could only get 4 bikes on it.After a few weeks of being very frustrated, I took it back to the store and told them that it swayed far too much.I also told them that it did not hold 5 bikes.
While there at the store, I noticed a Yakima King-Pin 5 bike rack.This is the Yakima that preceded the Double-Down.I measured its arms and they were 31" of bike-carrying length.The store allowed me to trade the Double-Down for the King-Pin.
I am so much happier as the King-Pin does not sway at all.It fits much sturdier and solid.Also, I have 5 extra inches of bike carrying length which is what I needed to get that fifth bike on it.
I do not recommend the Double-Down.If you can locate a King-Pin (which may be hard since the Double-Down is replacing it), it will work for you so much better.
Overall, we like the Yakima over other leading brands as the bike cradles come with the rack.With other brands you have to purchase these cradles separately.
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Product Description:
You'll be the shuttle hero with the massive Yakima DoubleDown 5 Bike Rack attached to the back of your rig. No more train of cars to the trailhead. Just load up this rack and go. This stout rack holds five bikes ranging from lightweight cross country rides to big downhill rigs. Need to get gear out of the back of your SUV? Just fold the DoubleDown 5 Bike Rack away from the hatch to access your helmets, gloves, and pads. Yakima also designed the support bars to fold out of the way when you don't have them loaded with bikes.
Product Features
Compatibility: 1.25in, 2in hitches
Max Load: 5 Bikes
Locks Included: No
Recommended Use:
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
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