- Up to 5-bike capacity depending on model
- Compatible with 2" and 1 1/4" hitch receivers right out of the box
- Tilts away for rear of vehicle access
- TriggerFinger release enables arms to fold down when not in use
- Standard SwitchBlade anti-sway cradles to eliminate bike-to-bike contact
- Narrower arms fit wide variety of frames
- Durable powdercoat finish
- New RocSteady hitch tongue for greater stability
- Integrated bottle opener
| Item Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 1-1/4" Receiver,2" Receiver |
| Number of Bikes | 2 |
We’re willing to wager you’ll never find a better hitch carrier for the price than the affordable DoubleDown. It comes in 3, 4, and 5-bike versions, so it's perfect for families that have made lots of contributions to the gene pool, or riders with a lot of friends
Features
- Tilts away for rear-of-vehicle access
- TriggerFinger technology lets you fold the arms down with the press of a button
- Standard SwitchBlade anti-sway cradles eliminate bike-to-bike contact
- Compatible with 2” and 1¼” hitch receivers right out of the box
- Integrated bottle opener
- Optional DeadLock and ArmLock available to lock bikes to rack, and rack to car
- Use with TubeTop to carry bikes without straight toptubes.
Dimensions
About 44” high & 36” extension from hitch bolt hole (13" when folded.) About 11.5” between back of mast and hitch bolt hole. Distance from the bolt hole to part of the rack nearest the vehicle is 9". Distance between arms is 12" (center to center). Arms are approximately 24.6" long.
At Yakima, we believe the outdoors is more fun when shared. The more the merrier. Because the outdoors is not just about the adventure, it’s about the stories told, the inside jokes and the shared memories. Memories that remain, long after the trip is over. It’s been 30 years now, and we not only make safe, secure racks for your gear, what we really do is make room for butts in seats. At Yakima, we’re extremely proud of what we do. Because we’re not just making the world’s finest car racks – we’re getting the gear out of the car and more friends in! Visit the Yakima brand store here.
With so many on offer these days, it is great to have a name you can trust. This item is certainly that and will be a perfect buy. The distributor have added some great touches and this equals great value.
You can trust this review, i hope you can try to buy this product and then you know this product good or no. Next time you can make a review for another people.
Good Quality but to small for 2 bikes
I bought this hitch mounted bike rack to fit a medium frame mountain bike and an extra small frame mountain bike. Overall it feels like a solid built rack, however it seems quite small for two bikes. When my 2 bikes are mounted, I have to fiddle around with them to get both of them to fit. I did manage to get both on, but peddles are touching and handle bars through the the other bikes spokes. I tried and there really is no other way for me to mount these bikes.
If I had to do it over again, I would buy the 3 or 4 bike rack, just for the extra room. Also, I bought a master brand hitch locking pin, that does not work with this rack because the hole is threaded. I assume you have to buy the Yakima branded lock with is $15 more than I paid.
This is a solid built hitch mounted rack, I just wish I bought a bigger sized one for the extra room as 2 bikes are really tight on this rack. Check out the Saris Thelma before you buy this one, wish I had.
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A true hitch mount solution for any bike rider
The Yakima DoubleDown 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack is most likely the first and last bike rack I will ever own. When the box arrived at my door, it was stamped with Yakima's "Love it till you leave it" guarantee. Right out of the box, it was simple to assemble with easy to follow directions in both English and Spanish - and as I found out later, you can also download the assembly instructions via PDF document (in case they are misplaced) on Yakima's Web site. The tongue adapter allows you to connect the bike rack to a 2 inch receiver/hitch, but since I have a smaller, 1.25 inch mount, all I had to do was remove one screw to slide off the hard-shell outer casing. From assembly to mounting, it took me just over 20 minutes to get it all done. The best part, when bikes aren't attached, is that I can release a locking pin to access the rear hatchback door of my Ford Escape SUV. Also, the supportive upper arm folds down when the rack is not in use.
The only reason I did not give...
Double Down Review
This is well built bike rack and you will be pleased should you purchase one. There are only a few issues that you should be aware of:
1. The entire rack and can be stolen off your vehicle in minutes if the "thief" has a pair of pliers or a crescent wrench.
2. Individual bikes can be stolen off the rack in seconds.
The Yakima lockset is inadequate so I recommend the following: Drill two holes through the main post. Chain lock the rack to your hitch and chain lock the bikes to the post.
Happy riding.
Product Features :
- Two-bike hitch-mount rack for mounting on the rear of your vehicle
- User-friendly TriggerFingers system folds easily out of the way
- SwitchBlade anti-sway cradle eliminates bike-to-bike contact
- Integrated bottle opener; narrow arms fit a variety of bike frames
- Compatible with 2- and 1-1/4-inch hitch receivers; lifetime warranty
Rating : 4.2
List Price : $199.00
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