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Yakima BedHead Bike Rack
Product DescriptionThe Bedhead is a no-drill-required solution for attaching your bikeTo your pickupTruck rail. Installs quickly onThe inside lip of yourTruck bed rail 9mm long-throw skewer Resists corrosion Soft paddingTo protect your paintjob
User Reviews
Submitted by
Mike D
a Cross Country Rider
from Bentonville, AR, USA Date Reviewed: February 4, 2012 Strengths: Locks the bike well. Durable. No drilling. Weaknesses: Finish fades. Threads on skewer will rust if not protected. Tail of the bike slides and will warp the bed rail. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years 
Submitted by
aggie_ama
a Racer
from Liberty Hill, TX Date Reviewed: March 18, 2011 Strengths: No holes, cheap, simple Weaknesses: Durability Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $96.00 Purchased At: Bicycle Sport Shop Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: XC Full Suspension, Road
Submitted by
hjbuys
a Cross Country Rider
from albuquerque, NM, USA Date Reviewed: June 5, 2009 Strengths: Easy to install Weaknesses: I could never get it very steady in my 2009 Silverado. The screw did not line up well with the upper hole so the allen wrench rubbed against the metal and did not seat well enough to tourque it down well. Once tightened all the way down, I loaded my bike on it. The bedhead moved all over the place when I moved my bike. Not sturdy at all. Very disappointing. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $64.00 Purchased At: Fixmyride.com Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Trance 
Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta Date Reviewed: May 23, 2005 Strengths: Price, convenience, holds bikes solidly. Weaknesses: Lock is pretty crappy, anyone with some plyers could just unscrew the other side. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Annoying triler hitch racks. Bike Setup: Trek Fuel
Submitted by
Terry
a Weekend Warrior
from Texas Date Reviewed: October 23, 2004 Strengths: Holds bike securely Weaknesses: off center screw attachment Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: LBS Bike Setup: Allez Elite
Submitted by
James Gallagher
a Weekend Warrior
from Augusta, Ga. USA Date Reviewed: June 1, 2004 Strengths: None Weaknesses: Everything Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Heritage Park, Athens, Ga. Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: N/A Bike Setup: Fisher, Big Sur - stock
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: October 28, 2002 Strengths: Decent fit and finish. Clear instructions. Weaknesses: Clamp did-not generate the necessary holding power to firmily hold the Bedhead to the side rail. Also clearence hole for access to the button headed set bolt was some what off center so that when the bolt was getting tighter the allen key (supplied with Bedhead) was rubbing against the sides, gouging the hole. Overpriced for what you get. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tasili NC Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Price Paid: $65.00 Purchased At: REI Perimeter Store Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: First generation Nashiki. Bike has been upgrade through the years with Deora XT etc.
Submitted by
Josh
a Cross Country Rider
from Concord, NC, USA Date Reviewed: August 12, 2002 Strengths: Heavy Duty construction, no drilling needed, locks bike and self to the truck...... Weaknesses: Some might view the side to side mounting of your bike in the truckbed as a weakness, but I assure you it is not. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Beech Spring MTB Park Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: http://www.backcountrystore.com
Submitted by
Freddie
a Cross Country Rider
from Harbor City, CA, USA Date Reviewed: July 2, 2001 Strengths: Although this section is for the Yakima Bedhead, I am submitting a review for the Yakima Beddy Jo truck rack (no section available yet). I was seriously debating which of the above products to purchase for my Ford Ranger truck. The reason I did not select the BedHead is because my bikes would have needed to be loaded in my truck bed from side to side instead of front to back. I felt that this design would have resulted in significant shifting of the backends of the bikes as my vehicle accelerated and decelerated. So, I selected the Beddy Jo. This product rocks! Inital setup will take you about 15 minutes at the very most and once the straps are adjusted, NO FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS WILL EVER BE NECESSARY. When you wish to use the rack, simply place the rack at the back of the bed, lay the two triangular heavy duty plastic strap ends into the space between the bed and your tailgtate and close the tailgate. That's it! Installation and removal takes just seconds! The whole unit is extremely sturdy and your bikes will be held securely with no swaying at all from the backends of your bikes. When you get to your riding destination, simply remove the rack and toss it inside your truck. When not in use, I leave my Beddy Jo in the back of my cab at all times because it is so compact. One interesting thing is that your bikes will be held backwards in your bed. This is cool because if you race, other motorists will see your number plate on your bike: guaranteed to help you pick up chicks! (This theory has not been substantiated, yet.) Weaknesses: Absolutely none for the Beddy Jo: a brilliant design! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sullivan/Backbone loop Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $120.00 Purchased At: Bikecology Similar Products Used: Tie down straps. Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpjumper Pro with Marzocchi Superfly fork.
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