Comparing the Yakima LiteRider and RidgeBack Bike Racks

Updated 03/31/2017 | Published 03/30/2017

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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting

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Question:

Yakima Ridgeback VS Literider There is about a 50+ dollar difference in price on the 2 of these. How does the Rdigeback stand up? I borrowed a Literider and took it on a 2000 mile trip and all worked fine but if they are both the same is it worth the extra money?

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

The biggest difference between the Yakima LiteRider and RidgeBack # Y02457 is the materials of which they are made. The LiteRider has been discontinued but was aluminum and slightly lighter than the RidgeBack which is steel. It's a great rack and would have worked just as well as the LiteRider on that long road trip you took.

If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H