Choosing Between Yakima Y02443-2 HoldUp and Hollywood Racks HR1400Z for Bikes w/ Fenders

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I have 3 bikes. A BH EBike 27.5+, Trek XCalibler 8, Trek Fuel EX8. All my bikes have mud huggers on the front and rear tires. Im looking for a tray rack to carry them all on. Will the Yakima work with fenders? Or is the Hollywood the better option holding in the mid bars?

asked by: Michael S

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Wheel mount bike racks like the Yakima # Y02443-2 HoldUp don't work well with fenders. In order to securely hold the bike, the bike retaining hook needs to grasp the tires directly, right in front of the front wheel fork. A fender prevents direct contact with the tire, so I wouldn't recommend that type of rack for you.

The Hollywood Racks SportRider SE you'd looked at, part # HR1400Z would work perfectly for bikes weighing up to 50 lbs apiece. A hitch and cable lock is included. If you click the provided link, you can see a demonstration video featuring the # HR1400Z.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hi Adam! The Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes #SA4414B will only work with the Saris brand of locking hitch pin so the kit you're looking or is the 8' Cable Lock and Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Saris Hitch Mounted Bike Racks #SA984. Since…

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Answer 2

The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider #HR1400Z will accept a step-through bike frame as long as the top frame tube above the pedals is no less than 18 inches from the ground to the top of the tube. The Swagman XTC-4, #S64665, will fit if the measurement is…

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Answer 3

The Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack part #TH83JV is a wheel mount bike rack which cannot be used to secure bikes with fenders or racks. Instead, you will need to use a bike rack with frame mounts which can be used to secure bikes with fenders…

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Answer 4

While both of these racks are great options, the Kuat NV 2.0 #NV22B-NA22B does not provide the weight capacity you need for your 60-pound e-bike when 4 bikes are loaded. This is because the weight capacity reduces to 50 pounds per bike with 3 bikes…

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Answer 5

The Saris Freedom Bike Rack like part #SA4412B will only work with bikes that have tires up to 2.25" wide and there is no longer a wheel strap to use larger size tires. Therefore, if this is what you have you'll need to replace the rack with…

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Answer 6

I have a solution for you, but I'll start this off by saying that when you use any hitch mounted accessory like a bike or cargo carrier in your trailer hitch, it will likely set the backup sensors off. If the rack does not set the sensors off,…

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Answer 7

Hey Bill, thanks for reaching out! I looked at the instructions for the Thule ReVert Bike Rack #TH73VA, and it does look like they exclude bikes with fenders from their fitments, so we'll need to look at a different solution. And for that, I…

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Answer 8

The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 4 Bike Platform Rack part #HR1400Z is the best option we have with the features you have in mind. It can be broken down from a 4 to a 2 bike rack when needed, will work with any kids bike when using the part…

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Answer 9

Hey Taj, the Thule Revert bike rack part #TH73VA can be used with a 20 inch kids bike wheel if you use the adapter part #TH35VA but 20 inch is the smallest size it can work with.

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Answer 10

Wheel-mount bike racks like the Thule T2 Pro XTR #TH83JV aren't the best options for bikes with fenders for exactly the reason you mentioned. The ratcheting hooks would come down on the fender instead of the wheel which won't provide a secure…

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Answer 11

Hi Rebekka, The Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes #NV22G-NA22G has a ratcheting arm that will interfere with front fenders so it unfortunately wouldn't be the best option option for hauling your bikes. If you wanted to stick with the Kuat brand…

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Answer 12

I have a solution for you. Here at Etrailer, we strongly discourage using wheel-mounted bike racks like the Kuat NV 2.0 #NV22B for bikes with fenders. Mounting wheels with fenders can cause the fenders to crack or become damaged, especially with the…

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Choosing Between Yakima Y02443-2 HoldUp and Hollywood Racks HR1400Z for Bikes w/ Fenders

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