Yakima Thru-Axle Fork Adapter
The Yakima Thru-Axle fork adapter lets you secure a modern mountain bike to the Yakima ForkLift bike rack (sold separately) or any other traditional 9mm fork-mount bike tray.
- Durable black powder coat finish
- Built-in safety tabs
Made in USA.
View all Yakima Bike Rack Accessories| Best Use | Cycling |
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| Weight | 12.5 ounces |
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Thru Axle Fork Adapter
This product works great in order to adapt my Thru - axle bike to a carrier that is made to carry a fork. Be certain to check whether you need a 12 mm or 15 mm adapter.
Worked great
This is exactly what I needed to convert my Yakima fork-mount bike rack to a thru-axel. Saved me a lot of money, but this piece of metal is overpriced. Make sure to google the specs for your bike model and select the appropriate size.
Not quite wide enough. Almost dropped the bike
The width is a bit short so that both sides of my Surly Krampus axle did not rest on the lip. It is very hard to balance the bike with one hand and thread the axle through the fork and get it fastened. One side slipped off of the adapter and the bike just about fell on the roof of the car. There are other options where you re-attach the axle to the fork once the wheel is removed, and then lift the bike onto the car. This gives you a stable support for the front end when finishing the attachment. I returned this unit. Also, the width of the original adapter I purchased was miss labeled. I had to return that one to REI and purchased the correct width elsewhere. If you purchase check the width before you take it home.
Loading bikes with a thru axle skewer
Got to have an adapter to load your bike on a bike rack if you aan thru axle fork instead of a quick release drop axle front fork
Works as intended
Works as expected. Straightforward to attach and install. Held bike without issue.
Expensive solution to a bad design
I use a piece of PVC tubing instead. It fits perfectly.
Makes new mtn bikes fit older rack mounts.
Fit well, and when tightened correctly works fine.