Yakima SpareRide 2-Bike Spare Tire Rack
The Yakima SpareRide 2-bike spare tire rack turns almost any vehicle's rear-mounted spare tire into a bike-hauling machine.
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- SuperCush cradles allow for premium bike protection
- TireTread pads for stability
- ZipStrips secure bikes to the rack and are fully removable
- Steel construction for strength and durability
- Fits nearly any size spare tire, including oversize truck tires (P195 to P318)
- Universal mounting plate with extension fits most lug patterns
- Anti-sway cradles minimize bike-to-bike contact
- Integrated SKS locking cable locks your bikes to the rack
- Optional TubeTop allows you to carry a variety of bike frames (TubeTop not included)
- Includes a Yakima signature bottle opener
- Maximum bike weight: 35 lbs. per bike; total maximum bike weight: 70 lbs.
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| Best Use | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Number of Bikes | 2-bike |
| Max Weight Per Bike (lbs) | 35 pounds |
| Integrated Lock | Yes |
| Weight | 29 pounds |
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Great so far
I have a 1998 4Runner with CBI swing out bumper, 315/75R16 (35"x10") tires, and 16x8 -25mm offset rims. Obviously not stock and probably not even close to anyone else's setup. Maybe some jeep owners with big tires will be close. To properly mount, I had to remove the tire bumpers by drilling out the rivets (easy mod). I found that the thru bar fit loosely in the adaptor bracket, so I lined the edges with plastic (cut up container from trash), and hammered into place with rubber mallet. Otherwise, I fear that it will move/vibrate too much over rough roads. I also used Loctite on the allen bolt. With everything installed very tight, the whole setup still moves a lot. Fitment wise, it fits my Ghost Kato hardtail ok. See pics. Because my truck tire doesn't sit 90 degrees, the bike will not fit into one of the mounts (when hanging straight down) which is fine because the bottle holder interferes too. I was able to get the supplied cable lock to fit through both tires, frame, rim, and tire carrier mount. Therefore no one can steal anything without cutting cable, plus if anything does break, it will all fall off and drag behind me while I pull to the side of freeway (avoiding killing school bus full of children). I have little faith in the longevity of this setup, after having driven down all kinds of crazy roads with my tire carrier bumper. Every few years I have to weld up the cracks that form from vibrating. The extra weight of carrier and bikes will accelerate the wear. Something to think about if you have a tire carrier and bomb down dirt roads. I was able to fit my cheap Walmart Mongoose full suspension bike on there with some finagling. If the mounts that hold the bike do not line up to your liking, it is possible to unscrew the bolt and re-drill/tap new mounting locations. My truck sits about 7' tall and barely fits in my 7' tall garage. The bikes sit a few inches higher than my truck. Getting the Ghost Kato on is fairly easy, the Mongoose is heavier and harder to fit. The Kato takes less than 5 minutes to fit and lock down. Both bikes will take maybe 5-10 minutes.
Does not fit JL Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
While i certainly can be off my rocker (very possible), there does not look to be a way to mount this onto a JL Jeep Wrangler Unlimited? Attached pictures showing the included plate mount does not align with any of the mounting screws to move forward with installation. Happy to be proven wrong as this was exactly what I was looking for in every aspect and seems very unfortunate to be let down. Is there any way to find a way to mount this onto a JL Wrangler? (2019) Thanks in advance for any guidance!
It worked, but there's a catch
So, I'll say that this bike rack is perfectly functional. It was easy-ish to install and held my ancient, heavy steel-framed bike with little problem. I say easy-ish to install because working out which post to use involved taking the spare tire on and off a few times. Full size wheels are heavy. Otherwise, not a problem. My issue, though, is the posts. There are three posts that go with the rack: short, medium, and long. Like I said, figuring out the right one might be tricky if your wheel size isn't normal. But there is a significant difference between the long and medium posts, versus the medium and the short posts. The medium and short are 1.5 inches apart, while the long and the medium are a hair over 2.5 inches apart. For my slightly larger than average wheel (30x9.5 with -12 offset), the medium post was too short and the long post left a quarter inch gap between the rack and the tire. That's going to lead to shaking and torque on my spare tire. If there was a way to order a slightly shorter long post, I'd do that. I could cut the post and drill a new hole, but I'm not confident enough in my machining skills to pull that off correctly. So I'll be returning the product, but not necessarily because it's a bad product. There was just one specific design choice that made it not work for me. I'm torn between 3.5 and 4 stars, but it looks like it will work fine for someone with a larger or smaller wheel than mine.
Won't fit stock FJ Cruiser with backup camera
Disappointed mounting plate opening not large enough to accommodate camera assembly without removing it entirely. Not possible to reinstall camera after plate is mounted because of mounting post location. I would be fine not being able to use the backup camera while mounted, but not willing to remove/reinstall the camera assembly - or relocate it. Surprised/disappointed Yakima provides no warning or info in their product listing or installation manual regarding back up camera compatibility issues.
Best spare tire rack for the Jeep
I had owned the Thule spare tire rack for 5 years. Even with “tube top” adapters, the Thule never worked well for my modern bikes with thick tubes because the “shelf” that held up the bikes was so wide that the non-round parts of the adapters lined up with the dimmer brackets. The Yakima spare tire carrier has a “shelf” a few inches narrower so that the bikes sit more securely. Also, the rack sets up faster, allows better separation of the seat of one bike with the handlebars of the other, and has a better down-tube stabilizer. The only slight disadvantages of the Yakima are that the bikes lie about 4 inches higher requiring more lifting, the Yakima cable lock is not built in like the Thule, and the bike bracket holders have detachable segments that could get lost. The Thule might be a better choice only with much older thin tube men’s road bikes.
Great bike carrier
Bought this bike rack because of the great Yakima name and it didn't disappoint. Secures my bike securely and took less than 30 minutes to install on my Jeep Wrangler.
Love it. Use it multiple times a week
Very stable on the car (Toyota rav4). Bike attaches with three plastic clips, which I was skeptical of, but they work very well. Comes with a flimsy bike lock to loop through the rack, but it's mostly too to keep the wheels from spinning while driving. Would be just as well of with a velcro strap IMO Tip: rotate the crank so your pedal is braced against the shaft of the rack and the spare tire and the bike doesn't shake on bumpy roads
Yakima Bike Rack
Easy to install and works great on my Jeep. Bikes are easy to put on as well.
Almost perfect!
This is a marked improvement over the earlier model which held up for years until the dual arm locking screw mechanism failed. This model has a lever mechanism that is easier and more secure. The straps holding the bike to the rack are much easier to put on and take off. The only down side is that the rack mounts much higher on my Jeep. Not only do you have to lift your bike higher to put it on the rack but the central post now blocks the central brake light mounted above the spare tire. If the central post could be lowered 6 inches, it would be perfect.
Perfect bike rack
I have used this pack for 2000+ mile trips. The bikes stay secure, no vibration to damage anything. I drive a Jeep SKU with 35x12.5 tires and the large post that comes with this rack fits with ease, probably could got to 13.5 inch tires. I have also used this rack with 10.5 in tires and that was excellent too. The main bar of the rack remains installed all times. it is not noticeable and does not add length to the vehicle. Even if you leave the rack on all times, it only add about 5 inches (it's tight in my garage so this is important). The rack when off takes up little room. I love it because I don't loose my hitch. Also have travelled with a trailer behind this rack. Best of all the bikes move out of the way with the door. The far more expensive hitch racks are cumbersome. Okay, there are some considerations. This rack only holds two bikes. Also, some mountain bike frames are challenging to get on here. I have a Stump Jumper. It works but it has to go on first and you don't get to pick the direction. It's a super tight fit but after a few times it goes quick, you get the knack of it. Special note to Jeep owners with wheel spacers for wide wheels, install this behind the spacer. It works great this way. Not sure why no one else has thought of that.