Yakima Hitch Bike Racks - Y39GR

6-Bike carrier is great for large families and tour operators alike. You can load mountain bikes, road bikes, kid's bikes, and other bike styles and secure them vertically by the handlebars. Tilts with bikes unloaded to access cargo area.

Features:

• Vertical bike rack carries 6 bikes using your vehicle's hitch receiver
  • Great for families and tour operators
  • Accommodates mountain bikes, road bikes, kid's bikes, BMX bikes, fat bikes, and lighter e-bikes
• Padded cradles with adjustable chain straps secure bikes by the handlebar
  • DH cradle (sold separately) lets you carry a bike with a dual-crown suspension fork
• Rotating wheel cups accommodate most wheel sizes, including fat bike tires
  • Ratcheting straps secure your bikes' rear wheels in place
• Spring-loaded foot pedal lets you use 2 hands to tilt the rack
  • Tilts with bikes unloaded to access cargo area
• 2 Height settings ensure proper ground clearance for bikes' rear tires
• Anti-rattle hitch pin with SKS lock secures the rack to your vehicle and eliminates movement in the hitch
  • Integrated lock loop lets you add a cable lock (sold separately) to secure your bikes to the rack
• Black powder coated steel construction is durable and rust resistant

Specs:

• Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
• Minimum tongue weight: 500 lbs
• Weight capacity (on road):
  • 70 lbs per bike (inner 2 positions)
  • 37.5 lbs per bike (outer 4 positions)
• Weight capacity (off-road):
  • 42 lbs per bike (inner 2 positions)
  • 22.5 lbs per bike (outer 4 positions)
• Minimum ground clearance: 10"
• Maximum tire width: 5"
• Wheelbase: 24" - 50"
• Distance between bicycles: 12"
• Distance from center of hitch pin hole to:
  • Closest part of rack: 8-3/4"
  • Farthest part of rack: 20"
• Crossbar length: 46"
• Carrier weight: 85 lbs
• Limited lifetime warranty

Note:

Vertical Orientation

Unlike a platform-style rack that requires you to load and unload your bikes in a specific order, the vertical orientation of the Yakima HangTight allows you to add and remove your bikes in any order. This is great for tour operators who need to drop off passengers in different locations without having to remove the outermost bikes first. When loaded, it won't block your vehicle's taillights like many platform-style racks do. And, since it holds most styles of bikes, it's a great rack for a family outing.

Padded Cradles and Rotating Cups

Padded cradles on the upper bar secure your bikes by the handlebars. To secure your bikes, place the stems between the split cradles, route the ratchet straps through the buckles on each cradle, and pull them tightly. To remove your bikes, press the ratchet release lever on each buckle.

If you have a bike with a dual-crown fork, you can replace the cradle with a DH cradle (sold separately).

Rotating wheel cups on the lower bar secure your bike's rear tires. Thread the ratcheting wheel straps between your bike's spokes and insert them into the buckle. To remove your bikes, press the ratchet release lever on each buckle.

Wrap the included cam-buckle safety strap through your bikes frames to reduce bounce and sway during transport.

Tilts for Cargo Area Access

The rack tilts down without your bikes loaded for easy access to your vehicle's rear cargo area.

To tilt the rack down, step on the foot pedal at the base of the mast and gently lower the rack with both hands. When you're ready to go, lift the rack up until it snaps into place with an audible click.

Threaded Hitch Pin and Rack Security

A threaded hitch pin is included to help eliminate rattle in the hitch receiver during transport. To tighten the pin in your hitch, use a 15/16" wrench (not included). The hitch pin includes a lock to secure the rack to your vehicle's hitch.

An integrated lock loop serves as an anchor point to secure your bikes with a cable lock (sold separately).

8002743 Yakima Hang Tight Bike Rack - 6 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Vertical Hanging Style - Tilting

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