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Yakima FlipSide Bike Rack
  • Average Rating: 1/5
  • MSRP: $ 339.00
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Product Description

  • Compatible with 2” and 1 ¼” hitch receivers right out of the box
  • Our finest arm padding ensures superior bike protection
  • Narrower arms fit wide variety of frames
  • Premium metallic powdercoat finish
  • New RocSteady hitch tongue for greater stability


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Overall Rating:1
Value Rating:1
Submitted by Backcountry Blake a Cross Country Rider from btresan@truckeesan.org

Date Reviewed: June 7, 2010

Strengths:    Good concept

Weaknesses:    Rack can fail while driving

Bottom Line:   
The Yakima Flipside has a serious design flaw. The retractable pin that holds the vertical member in place does not penetrate to a sufficient depth. This allows the rack to swing to the horizontal position while driving. This happened to me and seriously damaged my bike. Yakima needs to redesign this rack or equipment, vehicles, and people could get seriously hurt.

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Favorite Trail:   Donner Rim Trail

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $250.00

Purchased At:   REI

Similar Products Used:   Lots of other racks

Bike Setup:   Mountain Bikes


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