Universal fit to most kinds of crossbars – including aerodynamic factory bars – makes the FrontLoader our most versatile rooftop bike mount ever. It goes right from the box onto your car rack system, and then to a very special place in your heart.Easily transport your bike whether you're driving across the country or simply heading to the trail with the Yakima Frontloader rooftop bike carrier. Yakima's most versatile rooftop bike mount, the Frontloader fits most crossbar types--including round, square, or factory crossbars--right out of the box.
 The Frontloader's front wheel clamp fixes your bike to the roof of your car. |
Finally, the Frontloader comes equipped with a tough security system that locks your bike to the bike mount and the bike mount to your car rack, so you can head into the restaurant without fearing for your bike's safety (SKS lock cores are sold separately). The Frontloader--which folds flat when not in use--measures 56 by 7.5 by 7 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 13 pounds.
About Yakima
Yakima has been dedicated to eradicating "rack envy" for more than 30 years. The company employs a ton of cyclists, campers, skiers, snowboarders, climbers, hikers, and kayakers, all of whom load up their car racks and take to the forests, slopes, and waterways every chance they get. This dedication helps Yakima come up with new ideas and inspirations each year. Ideas like, "Hey, let's make a snow mount you can operate with gloves on so we don't get a debilitating case of popsicle finder." Or, "Let's put padding and nets in our cargo boxes so gear doesn't rattle around like it's in a giant maraca." And, "Let's put integrated bottle openers on hitch-mount bike racks, since you can't carry one around while you're wearing spandex fancy pants." Boasting a legacy of innovation and quality, Yakima is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.
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Good Bike Rack but know what you're buying into...
I purchased this roof bike rack from a retailer, so the price on Amazon is about $20 less (each)... so you get a better deal on Amazon. I'm not a bike specialist and this is my first bike roof rack. I also had this rack installed onto the base rack onto my car by the retailer. The process took a little less than an hour.
I would have preferred a hitch rack installed on the rear of my car but I learned my car (MINI Clubman) is a bit difficult to install a hitch. You would have to take the rear bumper off and the two rear tire fenders... install the hitch and put everything back together. I wasn't in the mood to chance it since my car is new and installation of a hitch + bike rack and all its accessories would've got me in the $1,000 range. The hitch would've come in handy though. Here's why:
If you're short like me, having a bike rack on the roof of your car is a bit of a chore. It's certainly possible, but imagine yourself lifting your bike over your head...
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Simple and Works
I can't believe how simple bike racks have gotten. This thing is secure and simple to install. The best part is that there are no loose parts to track. Awesome design.
Great Bike Rack... Just be tall!
Let's start this off with a few simple facts:
1. I'm ~6'6" tall and fit
2. I've used this rack for more than 2 days (about 4 months now)
3. I have 2 of these racks
4. Thes bikes that I've put on them are a medium frame Hard Tail and an XL frame Hard Tail
5. I'm using a Honda Crosstour with the Honda roof brackets installed
Given these facts, this has been a very good rack for my purposes. Though others may have a problem if they're not strong enough to lift their bike by fork and frame above their head, and safely/stably place the bike in the Frontloader. The Crosstour is not a tall car when compared with an SUV, so I would only trust this to shorter cars with tall individuals loading and unloading, or medium to medium-tall cars with a forklift.
The rack holds the bikes secruly in place, but be warned... If there is any curvature to your crossbars (as there is in the case of the Honda Crosstour crossbars, the bikes will appear as though...
Product Features :
- Single-bike rooftop bike carrier designed to fit most crossbar types
- Compatible with square, round, and factory crossbars right out of the box
- Adjustable sliding wheel tray fits wheels from 20 inches to 29 inches
- Keeps bike vertical throughout for easy loading and unloading
- Security system locks bike to rack and rack to roof (SKS cores sold separately)
Rating : 4.2
List Price : $179.00
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