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Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack
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Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack

Item # 722143

$95.00

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This trunk-mount bike rack delivers knockout ease and stability at a heroic price--redesign improves the fit to vehicle and bike!

  • Double wish-bone frame ensures superior fit to car while dramatically improving bike fit
  • Easy-to-install Quick Trigger Hub system makes set-up a breeze
  • Soft pads protect vehicle's finish
  • Six retention straps ensure a rock-solid fit; glass hatch hook included
  • Narrow bike arms fit bike frame for easy loading
  • Integrated Stable Cradles and Chain Straps hold bikes securely

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

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Item 722143

Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack Customer Reviews

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Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack
 
3.4

(based on 11 reviews)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (8)
  • Easy to install (7)
  • Stable (7)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Durable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mountain bikes (6)
    • Road bikes (4)
    • Small cars (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (8), Avid cyclist (3)

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    (6 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    bad purchase :(

    By sbiker

    from Denver, CO

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Pros

      Cons

      • Easily Weathered
      • Unstable
      • Weak Construction

      Best Uses

      • Road Bikes

      Comments about Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack:

      this rack was a huge disappointment. first of all, the velcro straps are hardly reliable. they weather easily in the rain and wind, and don't provide a secure hold on the bike. also, two of the rubber pieces that hold the velcro have snapped from the pressure of securing the straps tightly. another problem is that when i ride on the highway, my bike flaps in the wind. if i have a passenger, i usually have to them "spot" the bikes, to make sure they don't fly off the back of the car! many times, the wind causes the bike to inch towards the end of the poles, which puts a lot of weight at the least stable point of the rack. also, over time, the straps that secure the rack to the trunk loosen, and are hard to re-secure. i have basically had to tie a series of complicated knots in the straps to keep the rack in place. for the avid rider, this rack is definitely not a good choice!

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Solid Rack

      By mjsmith3

      from Commerce, MI

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Install

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Large Cars
        • Mountain Bikes

        Comments about Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack:

        A great overall rack that installed in less than 20 minutes. Its very solidly built and fits well on the trunk of my car. The only minor problem is that the sides of my car trunk are not completely vertical. They come down at angle and so the side straps tend slide down over time.

        • Gift:
        • No

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Just what I expected

        By Jick311

        from Lawrence, KS(the very rough flint hills)

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack:

            This is a great rack. It's a different construction than the other bike racks I used in the past as it just has one pivot point and the bottom and side straps are actually just two straps that run from the bottom of the truck lid, through the rack, and then to the side of the trunk lid. It worked best on my Mazda 626 so that the bikes are held high. It looks a little funny but I can leave the front wheel of my mountain bike on during transit and not worry about it hitting the ground. Also this rack has the bike stability feature that holds the middle tube of the frame for, well, better stability. I've had no problems with the rack looking or feeling like it was going to fall off my car and I've put it through some rigorous tests on back roads [...]

            (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Satisfied!

            By Danielle

            from Bellingham, WA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy to Install
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • I have one mountain bike
              • Mountain Bikes
              • Small Cars

              Comments about Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack:

              I love my bike, but I don't love installing bike racks! I'm quite a girl when it comes to things like this, but even I made it work. At times, the installation instructions were confusing--it was hard to decipher what straps the pictures and steps were referring to. It took me a while, but the result was worth it. I safely got my bike home without a scratch to my car! It's durable and reasonably priced. And the best part is now I can bring my bike with me when I travel! :)

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Awesome!

              By crichards

              from Fresno, Ca

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy to Install
              • Easy to Use
              • Lightweight
              • Stable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Small Cars

                Comments about Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack:

                I bought a Thule rack first, but my small bike couldn't fit on it. The guys at the REI store helped me open some boxes for other racks and found that this one was an easy fit. I installed it on my car super easy and it was perfect!

                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Works great so far

                By beechbum

                from Salt Lake City, UT

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Pros

                • Easy to Install
                • Easy to Use
                • Lightweight
                • Stable

                Cons

                • Geometry

                Best Uses

                • Small Cars
                • Standard Bikes

                Comments about Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack:

                Haven't had any trouble yet but have only had it a month. The newly designed rack uses rubber straps and the mounts are firmly attached so some of the earlier flaws have been fixed. Only problem I could see is if your bike had an odd geometry it would be tough to mount on this rack. Also tough to mount a womens and a mens bike at the same time.

                (4 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                Doesn't work

                By slammer21

                from Northridge, CA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Doesn't Fit My Car
                • Hard to Install or Use

                Best Uses

                • Mountain Bikes
                • Road Bikes

                Comments about Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack:

                Says it will fit my Lexus GS350 on the fit test, but they forgot the 07' trunk closes automatically and when it thinks there is something in the way (bottom strap), it doesn't close, therefore, it doesn't fit! Maybe good for another make/model.

                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Nicest trunk rack ever

                By Green Guy

                from raleigh, nc

                About Me Avid Cyclist

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Easy to Install
                • Easy to Use
                • Stable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Mountain Bikes
                  • Road Bikes

                  Comments about Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack:

                  I've owned/borrowed several examples of this type of rack, and this is the best. It sets up easily, and thanks to the seat tube clamp, the bike is literally immovable. On extended trips, the straps will loosen a bit, so be sure to check them when you stop for lunch or whatever. Oh yeah: I can also open my trunk with the rack (and even with the bike) installed. Nice!

                  (4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  1.0

                  A Let Down

                  By Mid TN Trey

                  from Smyrna, TN

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational, Weekend warrior

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                  • Bike Unstable
                  • Hard to Install or Use

                  Best Uses

                  • Mountain Bikes

                  Comments about Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack:

                  Initially, the Yakima name was enough to give me high expections for my new bike rack. Unfortunately, I could not get my mountain bike to remain stable at any speeds over 45 mph. One of the cradles the bike sits upon would wiggle all the way to the end, making the bike extremely unstable. The rubber straps continually came undone during transit, and I found myself having to pull over every 15 minutes to resecure the bike. The rack itself fits the car easily and setup is a breeze, but there was no way that I could keep the bike stable. I don't know if the rack I owned was defective, or if this is common. I was definitely using the rack correctly. On my 3rd and final use of the rack, I nearly lost my bike. I returned the rack and went with a different one.

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Solid!

                  By BullsEyeAP

                  from Riverside, Ca

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Easy to Install
                  • Lightweight
                  • Stable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Road Bikes

                    Comments about Yakima SuperJoe 2 Trunk Rack:

                    I purchased a King Joe 3, but it didn't stay on my car's trunk. I exchanged it for the Super Joe 2, and I couldn't be happier. This is definitely a case where less is more.

                    Install was a snap and it fit much more securely than the King Joe ever did.

                    My only complaint is that the strap buckles seem a bit flimsy. They'll do for now, but overtime they could be an issue.

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