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Yakima Flipside Hitch Rack - 4 Bike
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Yakima Flipside Hitch Rack - 4 Bike

Item # 767988

$359.00

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The innovative Yakima Flipside makes vehicle access easy when hitting your favorite bike trail.

  • Once bikes are removed, the rack tilts 90° to the left or right for easy access to rear of vehicle
  • Fits all types of bicycles; dual-arm design eliminates the need for top-tube adapters on most bikes
  • Padded arms feature fully adjustable cradles for superior protection and stability
  • Cradle arms quickly fold down when rack isn't in use
  • Intuitive levers with anti-pinch trigger covers make operating the rack a simple endeavor
  • Integrated cable lock secures up to four bikes to rack
  • Fits 2 in. and 1.25 in. receiver hitches; designed for Class II hitches and higher
  • Sleek design features an automotive finish to complement your vehicle

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

Yakima Racks

Imported.

Item 767988

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Yakima Flipside Hitch Rack - 4 Bike Specs

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Weight35 pounds

Yakima Flipside Hitch Rack - 4 Bike Customer Reviews

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Yakima Flipside Hitch Rack - 4 Bike
 
2.3

(based on 3 reviews)

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

      Reviewed by 3 customers

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      Jun

      23

      2008

      (11 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Disappointed.

      By apippin

      from Fort Collins, CO

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to Install
      • Easy to Use

      Cons

      • Unstable
      • Weak Construction

      Best Uses

      • Large Cars
      • Mountain Bikes
      • Road Bikes

      Comments about Yakima Flipside Hitch Rack - 4 Bike:

      I was very excited about this product when I ordered it. I was hoping to have a bike rack that would snug up to the bumper of my minivan, and swing out of the way so that I could still access the back of the vehicle with ease. This rack let me down. First off, even flipped to the side, you're still a good 2 feet away from your hatch back trunk. And, with the rack flipped to the side, it's still hard to get any closer on that half of the vehicle, although the other side is free and clear.

      The other thing that was very disappointing about this rack is the pin that holds the rack in place that you pull out when you want it to flip to either side. I was expecting the pin to hold the rack firmly upright. Due to a poor design, it doesn't do this. The rack easily rattles/sways side to side by an inch or so due to the poor pin design. The mistake they made was having a small pin snapping into an over sized hole. The other problem with the pin is that it only extended 1/8th of an inch into the hole. If you put enough weight on the rack, the rack would pull away from the pin, causing it to disengage.

      The built-in cable lock is a lot of fun to pull out and lock your bike to the frame with. However, it's a royal pain to push all the way back into the rack when you are through with it. With enough twisting, pushing, and pulling, you can eventually get it to go all the way back in. It's a good thing the rack has a bottle opener on it so you can keep yourself well hydrated while trying to work that cable back into the rack.

      I would not recommend this product to anyone. I think there are still some loose ends to work out of the design, especially for the price they are charging for it.

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

      (11 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      6

      2008

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      A Great Rack At A Great Price!!!

      By BIG DINO

      from Chicago, IL

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to Install
      • Easy to Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Mountain Bikes
        • Road Bikes

        Comments about Yakima Flipside Hitch Rack - 4 Bike:

        I recently used this rack on a long road trip and it performed great. The anti-sway cradles worked much better than I anticipated (rock solid). It was easy to put on and take off (5 minutes). Also, it was very easy to flip it down to bumber level and load my car. It performed well at speeds of 80+ mph. For [$] REI, you won't find a better hitch in this price range. I don't understand what the other reviewer was talking about. The lock has to be pushed in with some force but otherwise it would come out at high speeds. There is some give to the rack but I'm guessing the designers at Yakima built this in so as not to damage the frame of you bike. Highly Recommended

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        11

        2009

         
        2.0

        Great idea, nice design, but VERY WOBBLY

        By CA mom

        from Burlingame, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy to Install
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Unstable
        • Weak Construction

        Best Uses

          Comments about Yakima Flipside Hitch Rack - 4 Bike:

          I bought this rack to use on my Toyota Highlander with the idea that I would leave the rack on for day to day use, thus making biking with the family more easy/spontaneous. Great design and idea of the swing arm, and rack/locks do hold bikes securely.

          ONLY ONE BIG PROBLEM. Rack is really wobbly, swaying side to side by as much as one foot (at least when bikes aren't loaded on). Piece that slides into hitch projects it for too far from the back of the car, and, as noted by another reviewer, the pin that is supposed to stabilize the whole thing is woefully too small. Overall, this makes a nice fulcrum for the rest of the bike rack to pivot around, especially when driving over bumps, on the freeway, etc.

          I plan on returning this item and trying something else. Hopefully Yakima will redesign this product to make it stable, because otherwise I loved it and it was convenient to use.

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

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