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JP
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlotte, NCDate Reviewed: August 13, 2003
Strengths: Holding ability...That's about it...what is a rack supposed to do???Weaknesses: I guess cost...but I spent way too much money on my bike to worry about it getting ran over once it fell off my jeep...Bottom Line: Good stuff...for all the folks that said it moved around alot on the tire...come on now...did you just buy your jeep? I don't know about yours' but my jeep drives like a radio-flyer...
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$159.00
Purchased At: Agees
Similar Products Used: N/A
Bike Setup: Stock Specialized...
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JD
a Weekend Warrior
from Long Beach, CADate Reviewed: March 24, 2003
Strengths: Customer support! Solid construction. Fast installation - once the male bracket had initially been installed under the spare. Rides high and out of my rearview line of sight. Doubles as a repair stand in a pinch.
Weaknesses: The bike cradles come with bungee straps and the ratcheting strap cradles are about $72 a pair. It would be nice if they were like a $20 upgrade. I can't complain for the price I actually paid. Vibration is distracting but I'll get used to watching my bikes shake in the rearview.Bottom Line: I was going to spend all kinds of $$$ on a cartop mount for my RAV4 until I stumbled onto this mount. Then I found a couple on ebay. I paid $27 plus $37 for shipping. I need to replace all the rubber straps and that's another $18, bringing my total to ~$82 used vs. ~$205 new (w/ CA tax).
It's really a great bike carrier. I'd give it 5 chilis for value but having to shell out extra $$$ for a whole new set of better cradles could be improved. But hey. How many cyclists buy a complete bike just for the frame then dump the components on ebay? I guess this falls into that bracket.
Favorite Trail: Any
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$82.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Various cartop racks or take the rear seats out my RAV4 and toss a bike in the back.
Bike Setup: 2002 Trek 8000. Thudbuster seatpost. M545 pedals. 1987 Nishiki Cascade.
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JC
a Weekend Warrior
from NY METRODate Reviewed: October 4, 2002
Strengths: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, COMPATIBILTYWeaknesses: EXTRA COST FOR SECURITY FEATUREBottom Line: SEARCHED LONG AND HARD UNTIL I FOUND THIS RACK. ABLE TO MOUNT MANY ODDLY-SHAPED FRAMES LIKE RAVEN, SUPER-V WITH NO PROBLEM. SCARY (W/O OPTIONAL $40.00 LOCK) LEAVING VEHICLE UNATTENDED FOR ANY REASON OR PERIOD OF TIME. VALUE SUFFERS BECAUSE THE LOCK IS SOLD SEPERATELY.
Favorite Trail: ALL OF THEM
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: STORE
Similar Products Used: NONE
Bike Setup: JEKYLL AND F-SERIES HARDTAIL
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Jeremy
a Cross Country Rider
from PennsylvaniaDate Reviewed: June 25, 2002
Strengths: Very sturdy design!
Easy to install and take off
High ground clearance
Easy to get bikes on and offWeaknesses: The only one is security issue, although it is easily resolved by buying yourself a Master Lock bec. the lock fits the holes in the attachment bolt. Quick easy fix instead of buying Yakima's security kit!Bottom Line: This rack is awesome! It is so easy to use and the bikes go on secure. I have never had a problem with this rack. It works great for on the Jeep! I am happy that I went with this model instead of the other ones (not from Yakima) that look like they just hang the bike from the tire!
The bottom line is: You have a Jeep, you have a bike, you need this rack!
Favorite Trail: Anything Jim Thorpe!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Spokes Bike Shop
Bike Setup: K2 Zed X soon to be a Cannondale F700
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont, CA. USADate Reviewed: May 7, 2002
Strengths: solid design
mounts bikes high- no chance of scraping on hills or dips.
easy to install and remove.Weaknesses: unless you buy a security upgrade kit, the rack is easy to steal. Though it would be useless without the mountly plate, I'm sure eventually someone would take it. other than that.... I don't see anything bad.Bottom Line: It was this rack or have a hitch installed and buy the 2-inch hitch model. I saved over $250 going this route and it seems just as solid.
I've seen other spare racks and this one looks to be the strongest out there. Feels more like a "real rack" than just strapping you bike to the tire.
This rack is perfect for Jeep owners, or anyone with a spare in the back. Very solid, well made and really easy to use.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$185.00
Bike Setup: Two GT Agressors 3.0 and 2.0, stock aside from upgraded seats.
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