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Yakima DoubleDown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike

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The Yakima DoubleDown bike rack gives you the best of both worlds by safely transporting up to 2 bikes, and then providing easy access to your vehicle.

Once bikes are removed, tilt-down mast tilts rack out of the way to provide access to back of vehicle
Fits most bikes but adapter (sold separately) may be required for women’s or kids’ bikes; not designed for use with tandem or recumbent 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
Cradle arms can be lowered when not in use
Intuitive levers with anti-pinch trigger covers make 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 products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Yakima DoubleDown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike Customer Reviews

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Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike

3.3

(based on 17 reviews)

59%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (14)
Easy to install (13)
Durable (9)
Stable (9)
Lightweight (6)

Cons

Unstable (5)
Poor quality (3)

Best Uses

Mountain bikes (8)
Road bikes (5)
Small cars (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (11), Avid cyclist (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

Reviewed by 17 customers

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Apr

2008

(23 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great bike rack for 2.

By J-Mun

from Algonquin, IL

About Me Avid Cyclist

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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.

May

2008

(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

By Cpt. Huck

from Chicago il

About Me Avid Cyclist

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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.

May

2010

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Rock solid

By Camps In Utah

from Colorado

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike:

This rack recently got torture-tested by me. The manufacturer does not recommend that you drive offroad with this rack. You can. I drove the entire Cathedral Valley Loop drive (56 miles, all offroad) in Capitol Reef NP, including a stream crossing, and this rack stayed put and the bike didn't budge. Also this rack folds down out of the way and the F150 tailgate opens completely with room to spare. XLNT product.

Aug

2010

(7 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Rack failure

By obiwanders

from Cedar Falls Iowa

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Weak Construction

Best Uses

Small Cars

Comments about Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike:

Used the bike rack on the 2" hitch on back of camping trailer. The tubing failed. When I called Yakima, they told me the rack is not tested for use on back of camping trailers and therefore warranty if voided. Be forwarned if you plan to use this for anything but short local drives on back of your car.

Apr

2010

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Put to the test and passed!

By klmnelson

from Reno, NV

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small SUV

Comments about Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike:

We purchased this rack before heading to Death Valley with our mountain bikes. The rack was very easy to install and it was easy to load both of our bikes. It was helpful to have a second set of hands when putting on the second bike since the handle bar of the first bike had to fit through the spokes of the second.

We drove on the interstate through high winds, over extremely rough roads and even through a snow storm and this rack was great. There is some movement at the hitch connection but that is to be expected with any hitch assembly. Never did it seem that the bikes were not securely attached.

As far as locking the bikes to the car, we simply purchased a longer cable and locked it to the hooks next to the hitch.

The drop down feature made it very easy to get things in and out of our vehicle, even with the bikes still on it (just make sure someone is holding the bikes, just in case).

Bonus feature - bottle opener for your après ride beverage!

Mar

2010

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Heavy Duty Bike Rack

By AT Andrew

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes

Comments about Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike:

Easy to install, the pin screws in which eliminates rattling. The rack tilts away enough for the gate on my Forester to open no problem. Easy to attach bikes and they don't rattle at all. Bought the lock kit for this as well and it works great, very secure. Love the bottle opener as well!

Aug

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great bike rack

By Alley

from Olympia, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Oct

2008

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Jiggle, jiggle, jiggle

By Shay Townie 21

from Hercules, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Nov

2008

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Would recommend this product

By coldt

from Fairfax, Va

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

May

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Solid, Easy to Install

By Doug C

from Oak Lawn, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Potentially easy to steal

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Yakima Doubledown Hitch Rack - 2 Bike:

I read reviews all over the web for this product and I'm pleased that I purchased it. I had a hitch installed on my 06 VW Passat and I can open the trunk without folding it down, which is nice.
I live on the 3rd floor so weight is an issue, however, I found that you can sling this over your shoulder holding onto the receiver end and it's very manageable.

The hitch bolt is threaded so keep a wrench handy. I was able to hand tighten it and use a ratchet for the last few turns.

I have a Specialized bike with a sloping frame. My wife's bike frame is sloped so it took a few minutes to figure out how best to load them. The straps were easy to use and held it securely. We locked the bikes to the rack with a u-lock and a 6ft braided cable. Fit around the tire, frame, and hitch nicely.

The only con I found online and in practice is that it could be stolen if someone has a wrench. I'm of the mindset that if someone wants it, they'll get it regardless of the security attached.

Overall, I'm pleased and would recommend it.