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Hauling five bikes for a group ride is no problem here. With a 40-lb capacity per bike and a total of 200 lbs, the RidgeBack has the muscle to handle a full family fleet. Dual arms with anti-sway cradles keep bikes steady, while soft padding protects paint and finishes. Each cradle uses three removable ZipStrips—two on the top tube and one on the seat post—to hold every frame in place and cut down on bike-to-bike contact.
Loading five bikes can get messy with dangling straps. The RidgeBack solves that with removable ZipStrips that come completely off while you load. Slide the bike onto the cradle arms, reinsert the strips, and press them down to lock your frame tight. When it’s time to unload, just pop them off. It’s a small touch that makes a big difference when you’re loading multiple bikes.
Running errands or grabbing gear mid-trip doesn’t mean unloading all your bikes. The RidgeBack’s mast tilts down when bikes aren’t loaded, giving you clear access to the cargo area. A simple lever on the front of the rack controls the tilt. Lift it back up and it snaps securely into place with an audible click—quick, clean, and solid every time.
No wrenches or bolts here. The RidgeBack installs tool-free with Yakima’s SpeedKnob system. Just slide the shank into your hitch, turn the knob to snug it up, and insert the tethered pin. The built-in anti-rattle wedge tightens the connection to cut down on movement and noise. Once locked, the knob spins freely to stop tampering and keep the rack secure.
When the ride’s done, pull the TriggerFinger lever to fold the 28" arms down. The rack’s footprint shrinks so it fits easily in a garage or stays on the vehicle without sticking out. The gray powder-coated steel construction resists rust and stays looking sharp. With a 35.5-lb carrier weight and a limited lifetime warranty, it’s a tough, low-maintenance rack built to last.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
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Hector H.
10/3/2018
The Yakima rack is great. Very solid and easy to use. It takes me a few minutes to mount it. 5 bikes ride just fine.