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Code: Y02404
Retail:$199.00
Price:$179.10
Shipping Weight: 31 pounds
Shipping SpecialFor casual riders and weekend warriors, the BigHorn 4 offers an economic option for carrying up to four bikes. The rack has a tilting mast for access to the rear cargo area and narrow arms with anti-sway cradles that fit a variety of styles and frames.
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Specs:
For casual riders and beginners, Yakima offers the BigHorn 4 hitch mounted bike carrier for 2" hitches. An entry-level carrier with a four-bike capacity, the BigHorn provides safety and security for your bikes at a fraction of the cost of other, comparable racks.
The BigHorn 4 features an upright bar - or mast - that tilts away from the rear of the vehicle for easy access to the cargo area. The tilting mast operates with a standard pin and secures with a clip.
The arms of the mast feature anti-sway (Standard SwitchBlade) cradles for bike stability. The wide cradles slide along the arms and accommodate a wide variety of bike frames. Soft rubber straps secure the bikes to the rack and help to eliminate front to back movement.
The narrow arm design allows the rack to fit a variety of frame sizes and styles, reducing the need for bike adapter bars. You can rotate the anti-sway cradles in for easier bike loading.
A heavy-duty (RocSteady) hitch tongue keeps both the carrier and your bikes stable during transport and features an anti-rattle device that reduces noise and movement in the hitch.
The BigHorn 4 comes with a durable, powder coat finish and convenient bottle openers mounted at the end of each arm. The BigHorn 4 includes a standard hitch bolt and clip and comes backed by a lifetime warranty.
Improve the security of your rack with an integrated DeadLock cable lock and hitch lock (Y02411), an optional HitchLock (Y07235), or a LockUp (Y07238) cable lock and hitch lock set.
Video of Yakima BigHorn 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Tilting Rack w Frame Mount Cradles for 2" Hitches
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installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to show you part number Y02404 from Yakima. This is their BigHorn Hitch Mounted 4-Bike Carrier for a 2-inch receiver hitch. This is one of their more basic carriers, but it will do anything you need to. It will carry up to four bikes and transport your bikes securely and safely. All right, we will go ahead and install this on our 2-inch receiver using the anti-rattle bolt.
Just install it in the hitch, line up the holes, take your anti-rattle bolt, install it and thread it into place. And once you get it hand tight, you can go ahead and tighten it down with a 7/8-inch wrench. And then install your safety clip on the other side. All right, we will go ahead and show you the tilt feature on this bicycle rack. You simply just undo the pin, pull it out, and pull back on the carrier itself. And with that you have easy access to the back of your vehicle. All right, we will go ahead and install a bike and give you an idea of how it gets strapped down onto it. And, as we stated before, this bicycle rack will hold up to four bicycles.
Get your bike and put it on the cradle, straighten them out as best you can so the best contact to the bike is possible. And push them up against it. And your anti-sway cradle, right here, goes against your downtube, and that is what keeps the bike from swaying around. And just use the straps to hold everything down. And the straps can go over the bike on the top. Without the anti-sway, you can go in a diagonal action, too, if you have to.
All right, next we will cover the cradles themselves. They are pretty neat in the fact that they are constructed of a heavy-duty plastic material. You can also move them back and forth to accommodate different handlebar-and-seat combinations between the bikes. And just friction holds them in place. And also the cradles, with the anti-sway, this part right here, when you keep them together, for one, it is easy to slide the bikes over them, compared to some other ones that they stay down all the time. But you can actually move these a lot easier on the bicycle rack. And plus, when you pull down on the anti-rattle, it actually kind of acts as a ratchet to tighten it up. And also, we will show you cradle without the anti-sway. What is nice about these cradles is that there are four posts to put your strap on, so putting it on the frame of your bike where cables or whatnot might be in the way you have a few different options. And then with the anti-sway cradle you just have the one going over and of course the one for the bottom for the anti-sway. And the all last important detail about this bicycle rack is the built-in the bottle opener on the back. All right, and that covers the review of part number Y02404 from Yakima, the BigHorn Hitch Mounted 4-Bike Carrier.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (44 Customer Reviews)
by: Henry C.03/30/2011
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Recieved my new bike rack on time and in Excellant condition. Went together so easy and looks really good and sturdy. Works like a dream. I would get this one because I think it is about middle of the road as far as price goes. It is so heavy duty and will handle four bikes with no problem. It is also very secure and does not rattle around or move once in place. I can rest asured that my bikes will be safe while driving to my destination. 10680
by: Scottwith3boys08/05/2012
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Just got back from a 1,200 mile round trip vacation using the 4 bike rack. We were going 65 - 75 mph over about 800 miles of interstate travel, including through a couple really big storms and did not have a problem with the bikes staying put (minimal sway even in the heaviest parts of storms). We also got bounced around pretty good on the off-road like paths we had to traverse to get to our camp, but no problems with the rack. Two of our bikes were smaller framed mountain bikes with tubular frames. It was a little difficult to get these bikes on the rack, but once we did, they locked down fine. The bigger bikes (mountain and hybrid) were a snap to load up. We have a minivan with a hitch so there wasn't much clearance, but this was not an issue with the rack and the four bikes - we never "bottomed out." Definitely recommend the rack, it was just what we needed.50613
by: Ryan R.08/30/2011
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The bike rack is as described and delivery was very promt. I would recommend this rack as it is great quality for the price, and would definitely go through etrailer again.23154
by: Tim W.04/17/2011
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Pro's: Excellent fit and finish. Easy assembly and fits in the hitch easily. Holds bikes securely and keeps them away from vehicle. Fold down feature works well and like it has a stop to keep it off the ground. Hitch attachment is secure and well designed. Will work great even for our 12hr cross country drives. Good value for the price. Con's: Rubber straps take some effort to use. Even adult bikes are fairly high. Vertical shaft could be shorter. Fine for me. If you have lifting/gripping limitations or are below about 5'-2" it might be a consideration. Takes a wrench to remove from hitch. Maybe none have no-tool disconnect. I didn't think about it until after the install and the van didn't fit in the garage.11874
by: Caroline ferrieri05/09/2013
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We love it! 79636
by: Joshua04/01/2013
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Good, shipped as published. 73662
by: John02/24/2013
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Delivered super fast, easy to install and looks and works great. Thumbs up.67609
by: Joseph B12/17/2012
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first of all, thank you for delivering the product earlier than i expected it!!!i was surprised. then, i assemble it at once with no problem at all. instructions were precise. tha rack is very stable once installed at the hitch. this is exactly what i want in order to travel with my 3 sons bike & mine. etrailer.com was recommended to me by a friend who bought also BIGhorn few months back. now, i also recommend you to all friends who needs racks, carriers, etc.. thanks again61716
by: jeff12/10/2012
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The bike rack worked great. I was looking for a decent reasonably priced 4-bike rack that I would only use occasionally. I went with a known brand and decided on this rack, because it appeared to give me what I needed. Soon after ordering the rack we went on a 400 mile (one-way) trip and hauled 4 adult bikes. Assembly was simple and worked perfect with the trailer hitch we also ordered from etrailer. On the trip, the rack worked perfect, better than expected. The straps were adjustable and seemed quite sturdy and all four bikes were well secure the entire trip. The tilting feature is very useful as well. With the infrequent use I plan for this rack, I expect I'll have it for many years aheah. I recommend this product.61107
by: LJ11/29/2012
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I was impressed on how fast etrailer sent this product to me for FREE. The rack went together very easily except for the rubber tiedowns which took some elbow grease to get on. Bought the lock too and it was a breeze to put together. This is the second time I purchased from etrailer and will definitely return for more great products.60276
by: Ben D.09/27/2012
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That's incredible bike carrier. it's a perfect fit for my budget and my honda san. yakima made it to fit my (antique) trek 820 n our 2 foldable bike. no sweat at all. thanks a lot etrailer ! time to go biking. it's still summer in Florida ! 55983
by: Michelle09/24/2012
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Product was shipped super fast and worked great on our 2006 CRV! 55672
by: Cheryl L.09/20/2012
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I'm sorry but i can't review the product just yet. It will be several more weeks before i get it on my SUV. If you want to check back with me in about a month I'd be happy to write a review for you. 55333
by: Marc08/08/2012
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Nice rack all in all. I have also used Thule racks. My issue with this rack was getting the straps on the rack, it was a bear, almost impossible. I hope they hold the bikes well as I am sure they will be a PITA to strap down again. etrailer though was A+. Customer service was impeccable. I received emails all along the way telling me the status of my order & it came a day sooner than expected. 50971
by: Will S07/18/2012
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great, sturdy rack. No vibrations at all on a 7 hour trip. Just wish I would have spent the extra $50 to get one that folds down.48445
by: Ed H07/10/2012
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Delivery of package took 24 hours. Wow!!! Took about 30 minutes to put together only because I didn't have anyone to help. Really holds the bikes well. Very sturdy. I wish I would have bought one that folded over when not in use so I would not have to take it off as much. Unfortunately I didn't research enough ahead of time. 47430
by: Rafa M.06/26/2012
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Very easy to put together. The price was just right.45705
by: Rod06/22/2012
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Hitch went on without a hitch, supper easy Yakima Bike rake easy to ass. And fast service Thank You 45243
by: Jon B.06/22/2012
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Easy to follow instructions and seems well built. Great warranty,fast shipping, great feedback and overall happy with purchase.45196
by: Kevin06/21/2012
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Can not say anything wrong . Excellent 45125
by: Kim A,06/20/2012
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Product is just what we needed to carry our bikes on vacation... customer service was fabulous!!! 44985
by: AOL06/16/2012
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Very rugged. Does not move or sway at all. Bikes fit perfect. Order was filled promptly and actually arrived 3 days early. 44452
by: Dan F.06/15/2012
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The Yakima BigHorn 4 was better than I thought it would be! Very solid. But the customer service at etrailer probably could not be beaten. They had it shipped right away and I was able to track it to the day. Very happy thank you! I would recommend them to anyone.44265
by: Tracy T05/27/2012
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This bike rack arrived very quickly and was just what we ordered. We were very happy with the service we received from etrailer and with the bike rack. It was easy to assemble and is easy to use. It is simple to take on and off the car (an Audi Q5). Overall we are very satisfied with our purchase 41815
by: Drew W05/14/2012
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This is a great bike rack at a great price. I have great confidence that this rack will hold onto my bikes over long distances.40316
by: Randy M05/07/2012
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Bike hitch is fantastic! Went together easily and holds four bikes as promised, two of which are non-standard frame bikes. This is the hitch I have been searching for. As for etrailer this was another wonderful customer service experience with them Communication was great, product shipped fast, follow-up was ideal. etrailer will go into my favorites and I will recommend them anytime.39615
by: Dorothy W05/06/2012
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perfect bike rack for my family, very easy to assemble, love the tilt feature so I can access my vehicle hatch39583
by: Marty P04/09/2012
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Heavy duty. It sits up rather high off the ground, so If you can't lift very high look elsewhere.36704
by: d'lo03/15/2012
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the yakima co is an exellent company. i recommend any of their gear! E trailer was awesome too! Tamara W is very pleasant and helpful! Extremely pleased with this company.33983
by: Mark C08/22/2011
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The Yakima Bighorn is an excellant choice and doing business with etrailer.com was the best part of the deal.22469
by: Dale T.08/01/2011
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Products are working great.....service outstanding Order arrived even sooner than promised. I will be back again with hopes for the same outcome!20698
by: Robert D.07/13/2011
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The product is just what I expected from my research and the reviews on this site. I used this for a 1600mi trip with bikes, and had no problems with the trailer. The anti-sway that comes with this makes the mounting very stable. The release pin for moving the arm out of the way of the hatch is great, but don't plan on using it with bikes attached (way too heavy). The suspension on my SUV (forester) could only just handle the extra weight from 4 bikes back there. As it was, the front of my SUV was pointed skyward. Oncoming drivers thought I had my highbeams on. This is something others might want to consider when buying a four bike mount. My SUV with this trailer mounted is too long for my garage. I knew about this but I did not want to pay extra for the folding version. etrailer is awesome. I liked their reviews, which were very helpful in choosing the right product. And the speed with which they shipped the product was nothing short of amazing. 6* on service.19342
by: Brian h06/30/2011
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Awesome hitch arrived fast 18270
by: L.S.06/12/2011
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Easy assembly, solid unit. Good price and excellent service from e-trailer. 16791
by: R. Mich05/19/2011
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I received the hitch bike rack quickly and the staff at e-trailer e-mailed all along to let me know the status on my order. The bike rack was easy to put together. I haven't used it yet but it looks like it will work perfectly.. I'll stop back after I use it to add more.14835
by: Matt K.05/17/2011
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Everything it said it was. Does what it should. Cheaper than anywhere else. Any questions?14546
by: KP04/13/2011
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Awesome awesome awesome. Great product by Yakima and great delivery and customer support by etrailer. I will buy from them again. 11676
by: Mark04/12/2011
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Easy setup. Loaded 2 Trek bikes and off to the path bike! The bikes were very stable and no noises from the rack. A very good value.11545
by: John O04/01/2011
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Shipped fast, free and a great product. Can't say enough great things. Thanks. 10896
by: G V03/18/2011
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I was very satisfied with the overall process of ordering, receiving, installing and quality of the Yakima 4 bike hitch bike rack. I received the rack earlier than expected. It was easy to put together and install on my truck, and great quality. It is sturdy and well made. I can open the rear window on my truck bed shell without rack getting in the way and I love the tilt feature, where I can lower my tailgate with the rack attached. Very sarisfied. I had the bikes loaded and on the road in no time at all!9696
by: Mike M.03/14/2011
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Great product, great price, quick shipp ing.9252
by: Jerry11/19/2010
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Great Bike Rack I received the bike rack on time and was pleasantly surprised at the outstanding quality. Contained easy to follow instructions, amazed at the sturdiness and loved the cleaverness of the easy locking system.3659
by: derek08/28/2012
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item as described,, good service 53376
by: Linda05/29/2012
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Nice bike rack. Strong and holds the bikes steady.41993
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