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Old 09-02-2007, 07:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Hitch mount Yakima Rack help

I already PM'd SpookyDave on this one as he has the rack I'm after, but I was hoping one of the old hands on here would also know the model and could point me in the right direction. We used Dave's rack to go to Mammoth, and it worked awesome and is more compact and probably lighter than the standard Sportworks T2 or Hookup racks.

I'm looking for the model of a Yakima rack that uses two arms to cradle the bikes. Much like a bighorn etc, but with one major exception, the arms are spaced wider apart to catch the bike at the rim, and slide between the spokes as opposed to under the frame. The thing also folds down pretty small which would be nice for when I'm storing it in the garage.

I want to get rid of my Yakima roof rack setup to save a little gas, and have a sturdier and easier to access mounting platform for the bikes. Any insight anyone may have would greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Chris
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Old 09-02-2007, 07:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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That model has been discontinued as far as I know.
Don't know of the model name but uzziboy has one of those on his jeep and it's awesome... he might know what they are called. We've put 3 big bikes on there no problems
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Old 09-02-2007, 07:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Sounds like the one, 3 bikes and could probably handle 3 50lbers no problem.

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Old 09-02-2007, 07:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Heck I can't remember. I think it is a Rim Lok or lock something or another. It's been a great rack for DH bikes.
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Old 09-02-2007, 09:33 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Thanks Dave! As soon as you posted that up, I was able to get a line on one.

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