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Four Bikes not Five : Yakima DoubleDown 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack : bike parts
We haven't even left on our trip yet and I struggled trying to get five bikes on the 5 Double Down. The rack seems fine and sturdy, but I bought this rack so that I could fit all five of the family bikes on the back. Needless to say, we will be placing one of the bikes in the interior of the van. Not happy!!
I purchased the Yakima over the Thule based on the length being longer hoping for the best. Granted I have two 26" bikes and three 24" bikes, but after all of the reviews I read I was sure that I would be able to somehow work all five on. The five bikes are mountain bikes with some of the odd designs which posed a problem. I did purchase one of the tube tops for the girls 24" bike which seemed to help. To me, it seems this rack is for the common straight across road bike which would allow for the easy mount and anti-sway cradles to work.
As someone else wrote, "if you are going to mount three bikes, get a four bike rack. If you are going to mount four bikes, get a five bike rack." I wish there was a six bike rack because I would purchase it for my five bikes. If there is an extension for the five Double Down, would someone let me know?
I'll let you know how the rack holds up during the trip. For the way home, I may try something different by removing wheels and pedals which seemed to be a lot of the problem during the mount.
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Yakima DoubleDown 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack
bike parts
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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 | 5 |
Easily carry up to five bikes whether you're driving across the country or simply heading to the trail with the Yakima DoubleDown 5 five-bike hitch-mount rack. The DoubleDown 5 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 5 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 5 carries a limited lifetime warranty.
.../ Yakima DoubleDown 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack / bike parts
- Five-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
