Why We Like The Yakima SpareRide Hitch Rack
We convert our rear-mounted spare into a sleek and reliable two-bike carrier with Yakima’s SpareRide Hitch Rack. The SpareRide Hitch Rack mounts securely to spares between P195 and P318 and can hold up to 70lb in total weight. Yakima’s ZipStrips make loading and unloading a quick and easy process, and the anti-sway cradles keep our bikes secure on rough roads.
Details
- SKS locking package secures the rack itself and the bikes
- Carries both road and mountain bike and can hold up to 70lbs
- SuperCrush ZipStrip cradles make loading and unloading a breeze
- Rack’s arms fold in completely for compact storage when not in use
- Features a handy built-in bottle opener for post-ride beverages
- Item #YAK001O
- Bike Capacity
- 2
- Compatibility
- rear-mounted spare tire
- Locks Included
- yes, SKS locks secure bikes to rack, yes, locking knob secures rack to spare tire
- Part Number
- 8002599
- Claimed Weight
- 21.5lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
- Activity
- travel
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 2 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 19, 2025
Solid rack, simple install
Literally a 10 minute install, couldn’t be any simpler. I have this mounted on a Jeep CJ7 with 33x12.5x15. Had to let a little air out of the spare tire and used the longest adapter piece to reach the notch for a tight and secure fit. Immediately took out on a 20 mile drive over road and a light trail to get to the riding trail. Everything is tight and secure, no worries on a 40 mile round trip drive. I’ll leave this installed permanently, folds down only adding a few inches past the tire. I compared several spare tire bike racks, this and another that are in the $400 range, along with some less expensive ones in the $200-300 range. Watched some YouTube videos on them all and am confident this Yakima SpareRide rack is the best one available. Looks great, very secure.
May 19, 2021
NOT for all frames
Pretty ridiculous that it's not stated anywhere that this rack does not work for a woman's mountain bike with rear shocks. Adapters exist and there's no information here about it. $300 and I need to spend more in order to use it for a very commonly shaped bike frame.
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