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Yakima DoubleDown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike
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Yakima DoubleDown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike

Item # 767984

$199.00

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Yakima Doubledown gives you the best of both worlds by safely transporting up to two bikes and providing easy access to your vehicle.

  • Fits all types of bicycles; dual-arm design eliminates the need for top-tube adapters on most bikes
  • SwitchBlade anti-sway bike cradles eliminate bike-to-bike contact and bike-to-vehicle contact
  • ChainStraps on each cradle securely anchor bike into place
  • Tilt-down mast tilts out of the way to provide access to back of vehicle
  • Cradle arms can be lowered when not in use
  • Intuitive levers with anti-pinch trigger covers makes folding cradle arms and mast a simple endeavor
  • Fits 2 in. and 1.25 in. receiver hitches; designed for Class II hitches and higher

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

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Item 767984


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Yakima DoubleDown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike Specs

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Weight30 pounds

Yakima DoubleDown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike Customer Reviews

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Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike
 
3.4

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to install (4)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mountain bikes (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Apr

    2

    2008

    (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great bike rack for 2.

    By J-Mun

    from Algonquin, IL

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • Unfinished look at hitch

    Best Uses

    • Mountain Bikes

    Comments about Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike:

    This is an excellent bike rack. Have it on my 06' 4Runner and carry MTBs. Chose it over the Thule Roadway 2 as the Roadway 2 doesn't include anti-sway cage, its extra. Yakima Double Down includes it. Very stable on the hitch in all directions, absolutely zero rattles while driving; don't know its there whithout looking in the mirror. The fit at the hitch is a bit unfinished looking however, as the 2" sleeve sticks out from the tongue. Looks a bit hodge podgey; everyone one who sees it asks if I have it on right. The bottle openers are a a fun touch. Highly recommend this one.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    5

    2008

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Eh

    By Cpt. Huck

    from Chicago, Il

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy to Install
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Unstable

    Best Uses

    • Mountain Bikes

    Comments about Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike:

    Overall this is a great rack, the flip down system is flawless. My only complaint is how it mounts into the hitch, the 2" sleeve is kinda hokey and the pin is undersized for my 2" hitch on my xterra. I get severe movement almost worrysome. I am going to fix it by drilling it out for a standard pin to fit through.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    16

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Would recommend this product

    By coldt

    from Fairfax, Va

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy to Install
    • Easy to Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Road Bikes

      Comments about Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike:

      I have had this rack on my SUV for over a month now. It is just what I was looking for. I needed a rack that I did not have to keep removing and can carry only one or two bikes. This does both. You do get some movement and that is the reason for the four star rating.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      5

      2008

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Jiggle, jiggle, jiggle

      By Shay Townie 21

      from Hercules, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to Install
      • Easy to Use

      Cons

      • Unstable

      Best Uses

        Comments about Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike:

        I bought the Yakima Doubledown to carry my Electra Townie 21. The install went fine, but he rack jiggles A LOT in the hitch! I was afraid the bike would fall off on the highway - very stressful. I had less sway with my trunk mounted rack. I'm going to have a professional take a look, but if they can't "clean up" the hitch connection, I'm going to have to return it and find something else.

        • Gift:
        • No

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

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        19

        2009

         
        4.0

        great bike rack

        By Alley

        from Olympia, WA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight
        • Stable

        Cons

        • Hard to Install or Use

        Best Uses

        • Mountain Bikes
        • Road Bikes
        • Small Cars

        Comments about Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike:

        I use this rack all summer long. I have a U-frame comfort bike and while it was tricky to figure out the best way to put the bike on (without using a tube adapter) now I am a pro at it. I feel fine driving on the freeway, and only hear it clunk around on bumpy roads.
        Installing it was difficult because there was a metal bump in my hitch to stop the tongue at a specific place. The tongue was too long and we had to take a sledgehammer to knock off the metal bump. I installed a 1 1/4 hitch on my Honda CRV. Now it works great and I can take it on and off by myself, keeping a wrench in the car.
        Without a locking mechanism anyone with a wrench could come and take the whole rack out, and I haven't found a good way to lock my bike to the rack.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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