Customer Review :
A true hitch mount solution for any bike rider : Yakima DoubleDown 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack
The Yakima DoubleDown 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack is most likely the first and last bike rack I will ever own. When the box arrived at my door, it was stamped with Yakima's "Love it till you leave it" guarantee. Right out of the box, it was simple to assemble with easy to follow directions in both English and Spanish - and as I found out later, you can also download the assembly instructions via PDF document (in case they are misplaced) on Yakima's Web site. The tongue adapter allows you to connect the bike rack to a 2 inch receiver/hitch, but since I have a smaller, 1.25 inch mount, all I had to do was remove one screw to slide off the hard-shell outer casing. From assembly to mounting, it took me just over 20 minutes to get it all done. The best part, when bikes aren't attached, is that I can release a locking pin to access the rear hatchback door of my Ford Escape SUV. Also, the supportive upper arm folds down when the rack is not in use.
The only reason I did not give this product the full five star rating is because although the unit is secure, it's just a little top heavy when it is attached to the vehicle but not carrying any bikes. Finally, the DoubleDown 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack is meant to support two bikes at a time - more realistically at all times. With two bikes on the rack, it prevents excess sway of the front handlebars and bike tires. Since I only have my bike to support, I have fixed this problem by purchasing a couple of nylon elastic stretch bands to help prevent this swaying motion. This has worked well. With two bikes on the rack, however, I don't believe I would have this issue.
To end on a positive note, as long as you have it mounted correctly and tightly, the rack with bike(s) attached handles well at highway speeds in excess of 70MPH. Overall this is a great product that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fairly priced hitch mount that is built to last.
Yakima DoubleDown 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack
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The Double Down Series carries up to 5 bikes depending on model - the largest bike capacity offered by Yakima.
- Up to 5-bike capacity depending on model
- Compatible with 2" and 1 1/4" hitch receivers right out of the box
- Tilts away for rear of vehicle access
- TriggerFinger release enables arms to fold down when not in use
- Standard SwitchBlade anti-sway cradles to eliminate bike-to-bike contact
- Narrower arms fit wide variety of frames
- Durable powdercoat finish
- New RocSteady hitch tongue for greater stability
- Integrated bottle opener
| Item Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 1-1/4" Receiver,2" Receiver |
| Number of Bikes | 2 |
Easily carry up to two bikes whether you're driving across the country or simply heading to the trail with the Yakima DoubleDown 2 two-bike hitch mount-rack. The DoubleDown 2 is outfitted with a user-friendly TriggerFingers system, which lets you fold the mast easily out of the way when not in use. As a result, you won't have to take the rack off the car just to get a soda from the cooler. The rack also protects your bikes thanks to its standard SwitchBlade anti-sway cradle, which eliminates bike-to-bike contact. And thanks to the RocSteady hitch tongue, the DoubleDown 2 is extremely stable. Other details include narrow arms that fit a wide variety of frames, an integrated bottle opener, and a durable powder-coat finish. Compatible with 2-inch and 1-1/4-inch hitch receivers right out of the box, the DoubleDown 2 carries a limited lifetime warranty.
.../ Yakima DoubleDown 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack / bike parts
- Two-bike hitch-mount rack for mounting on the rear of your vehicle
- User-friendly TriggerFingers system folds easily out of the way
- SwitchBlade anti-sway cradle eliminates bike-to-bike contact
- Integrated bottle opener; narrow arms fit a variety of bike frames
- Compatible with 2- and 1-1/4-inch hitch receivers; lifetime warranty
