Does Yakima HoldUp 4-Bike Require Adapter Bar for Womens Bikes

Updated 06/04/2020 | Published 05/08/2020

Question:

would u be able to secure girls bikes with the frame fasteners without using a extra bar on top....

asked by: Richard P

Expert Reply:

The Yakima HoldUp # Y02443-2 is a wheel-mounted bike rack, which does not need a tube because the ratcheting hooks grasp your bikes by its tires (this will only work if your bikes don't have fenders, however). The HoldUp is a great option for girl's bikes, step-throughs, and alternative framed bikes.

I have added a link to a video review of this rack for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

John S.

5/31/2020

Can you provide a recommendation between the Yakima Four Timer Platform and Malone Pilot 4 Platform rack. I plan to carry one adult women and two child womens bike.

Chris R.

6/4/2020

Between those two options I do recommend the Yakima FourTimer # Y02469 because of its higher weight capacity (45 pounds per bike compared to 33 pounds on the Malone) and overall reputation with biking products. Like the Malone model - you'll still be able to convert it to a 2-bike carrier if needed and it can tilt away from the vehicle, with the bikes still loaded, for easy rear cargo access. If any of your bikes have a step-through you may need to add an adapter bar like # UB01 to provide a horizontal attachment point for the ratcheting hooks. This would be the case on the Malone option as well.