Yakima BigHorn 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Tilting Rack w Frame Mount Cradles for 1-1/4" Hitches

Yakima Hitch Bike Racks - Y02405

For 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.

Features:

• Hitch mounted rack carries up to 4 bikes
• Upright bar tilts forward, away from vehicle
  • Provides access to rear cargo area
  • Operates with pin and clip
• Anti-sway (Standard SwitchBlade) cradles provide bike stability
  • Secure bikes with soft rubber straps
  • Prevent bikes from rocking back and forth
  • Slide front to back along the arms
• Narrow, dual-arm design fits wide variety of bike styles
  • Reduces need for bike adapter bars
• Heavy-duty (RocSteady) hitch tongue provides carrier stability
  • Reduces rattling and movement in the hitch
  • Attaches to hitch with included hitch bolt and clip
• Durable, powder coated finish
• Convenient, built-in bottle opener

Specs:

• Bike Capacity: 4
• Weight Capacity: 120 lbs
• Carrier Weight: 30 lbs
• Application: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" trailer hitches (Class II only)
• Dimensions:
  • Dual arms measure 13-1/4" apart (outside to outside)
  • Measures 11-5/8" from center of hitch pin hole to back of upright bar
  • 40-1/2" extension from hitch bolt hole
  • 41-1/2" tall
• Do not use with hitch extenders
• Lifetime warranty

For casual riders and beginners, Yakima offers the BigHorn 4 hitch mounted bike carrier for 1-1/4" 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.

8002405 Yakima BigHorn 4 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches

Replacement parts available for this product

Replacement Rubber Straps for Yakima Bike Racks with SwitchBlade Cradles (QTY 2) $9.00

Replacement Pin and Wire Lock for Yakima BigHorn 4 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier $11.00

Replacement Cradle Set for Yakima BigHorn Hitch Mounted Bike Carriers $17.00

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Yakima BigHorn 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Tilting Rack w Frame Mount Cradles for 1-1/4 - Y02405

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (3 Customer Reviews)

Yakima BigHorn 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Tilting Rack w Frame Mount Cradles for 1-1/4 - Y02405

by: Gus01/01/2011

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great product Awesome product and super fast shipping. 4870

Yakima BigHorn 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Tilting Rack w Frame Mount Cradles for 1-1/4 - Y02405

by: COgirl06/16/2011

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This is a serious bike rack. The tilting is perfect for opening the trunk when you dont have bikes on the back. Only downside is the top doesnt tilt down, so you need extra garage room. I would recommend getting the Yakima bike rack locking bolt with this since it doesn't officially lock to the car. You do need a wrench to get it on and off though. It was very easy to put together and requred only a few normal tools. 17144

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Yakima BigHorn 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Tilting Rack w Frame Mount Cradles for 1-1/4 - Y02405

by: Gary C12/14/2010

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Great Service and Follow-Up I had asked etrailer.com a question by email asking for help in deciding which bike rack would be more suitable for my vehicle (a Toyota Venza which is more like a sedan than a SUV in terms of ground clearance) and the tow-hitch package that I have on it - I was given quick and superb advise as to which rack to choose (Yakima 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Tilting Rack for 1.25' Hitches) taking into consideration the height of the rack's extension. The product, thusfar, appears to be everything that the rep indicated. Actually, couldn't have been better service all around. Thank you etrailer! 4121

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