At the top of the fork-mount food-chain, Viper supplies premium performance and drop-dead styling. Carry any bike with the 9mm stainless-steel Long-Throw Skewer; compatible with single- and dual-piston disk brakes, thanks to unique die-cast head. Easy-adjusting red lever provides quick installation and security, even when mounted outside the tower. Ergonomically designed lever has same-side adjustment. Fits the widest range of tires and rims with new wheeltray and wheelstrap design. Mounts equally well to round or square crossbars and is completely secure at high speeds or on rough roads. Lockable with Yakima SKS cores, sold separately.
Submitted by
Peter
a Cross Country Rider
from South Lake Tahoe Date Reviewed: October 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
San Juan
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
70
Strengths:
This rack has truly been worth the money. I got a great deal for this on eBay.
Weaknesses:
Zilch
Similar Products Used:
Trunk of my car.
Bottom Line:
I have absolutely no worries about the stability or the security of my bike. It's so much more convenient than putting my bike in the trunk of my sedan.
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Submitted by
trailtoad
a Cross Country Rider
from Clackamas, OR, USA Date Reviewed: May 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Porcupine Rim, Moab
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Solid, easy to use. The whole yakima system/bike took on my garage last year...wish the car had held up like the rack did! (did I say that out loud?)
Weaknesses:
Price
Similar Products Used:
Hollywood Racks
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Jekyll
Bottom Line:
The viper does everything I need it to. Locks easily and holds the bike firm...(As for security, not sure why you would leave your ride on top of your car overnight...if someone really wants your bike, and you give them that kind of time, leave the key in the lock and save yourself the damage)
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Submitted by
Mocky
a Weekend Warrior
from Manila,Philippines Date Reviewed: April 10, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Velo City
Strengths:
Does what its suppose to. Easy to secure/release rear wheel.
Weaknesses:
Hard to open/close the fork clamp. Bike wobbles a bit. I think I paid too much.
Similar Products Used:
Thule Velo Vise
Bottom Line:
Wish I got Ankle Biters instead.
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