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Yakima Wheel Fork
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Yakima Wheel Fork

Item # 679452

$35.00

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The new industry standard for wheels aloft--secondary retention tabs mean the wheel won't eject, even if the skewer is not tightened correctly.

  • This optional accessory for Yakima's fork-style bike mounts let you attach your bike's removed front wheel to your Yakima rack
  • Holds all 9mm, quick-release skewered wheels, even big 29" mountain bike wheels
  • Anodized, corrosion-resistant aluminum construction provides lasting durability
  • Yakima and Thule compatible; 5/16" hardware is accessory-lock compatible

Please note: Yakima car rack products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Yakima Racks

Imported.

Item 679452

Yakima Wheel Fork Customer Reviews

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Yakima Wheel Fork
 
2.5

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to install (3)

Cons

  • Poor construction (3)

Best Uses

  • Mountain bikes (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid cyclist (3)

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Sep

11

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Helpful, but still flawed.

By PK

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable

Cons

  • Hard to Install or Use

Best Uses

  • Mountain Bikes

Comments about Yakima Wheel Fork:

This helps save space in your vehicle or if want to keep mud, dirt and grime out of your car. However, it's not a cinch to get wheels into the fork. The anti-rotation device makes you apply downward pressure to ensure that the skewers get past the retention tabs - an easy task if you have three hands. Still, the benefits are worth the effort.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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Oct

3

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Yakima almost got it right.

By Codered

from Boise, Idaho

About Me Competitive Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy to Install
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Hard to Install or Use
  • Unstable
  • Weak Construction

Best Uses

  • Mountain Bikes
  • Road Bikes

Comments about Yakima Wheel Fork:

This is a great way to keep your wheels out of the back seat or trunk. One major complaint though. No matter how hard I tighten the mounting screws, the wheels still rotate back and rest on the top of my car. Not a big deal, just wish they would say more upright. The pieces of plastic that keep the wheels from turning aren't designed very well, but it does the job. Mounting the wheels is a pain at first, but I got used to it after a few tries. Overall worth the headaches to keep the mud off my seats.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

13

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Close, but needs some work

By Tmac

from Raleigh, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy to Install
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Weak Construction

Best Uses

  • Mountain Bikes

Comments about Yakima Wheel Fork:

This product would be perfect but for one small detail. The plastic wheel retention doo-dad that keeps the wheel from spinning while the car is in motion breaks very easily. I have broken three so far. My suggestion is to use a small bungie to keep the wheel from spinning once the plastic has broken. Because eventually, it will break.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Jun

24

2009

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Reward if found - Missing Wheel and Tire

By CO.GearHead

from 5280 feet above sea level

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

  • Easy to Install
  • Easy to Use

Cons

  • Scratches Car
  • Unstable
  • Weak Construction

Best Uses

  • none

Comments about Yakima Wheel Fork:

I have bought two of these units and as of yesterday, returned to buy knew wheel and tire. Look at the other brand - This Yakima wheel fork set up needs tons of improvement.

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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