This re-designed tower system for raised side-rail factory racks combines easy, intuitive use with improved performance and a broader range of fits.. Offers a good fit on smaller European rails, as well as very large rails, Subaru Forester and Nissan Xterra (with locking option). Can be installed and removed in seconds without disassembling the rack; no tools needed. Grabs hold of the crossbar with an iron grip. Features custom-molded rubber pads on tower body and claw. Low profile provides sleek, integrated look with your vehicle. Yakima SKS Lock compatible (locks sold separately). Requires Yakima crossbars, sold separately.
Submitted by
j944
a Cross Country Rider
from Grapevine,TX Date Reviewed: July 15, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Grapevine
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Moosejaw
Strengths:
Easy to install. Low profile doesnt take away from vehicle. Secures to vehicles roof rails with ease and is very secure.
Weaknesses:
None as of yet.
Similar Products Used:
Yakima Q towers
Bike Setup:
Look 555
GF Sugar
Specialized Stumphumper
Cannondale Rush
Titus Racer X
Bottom Line:
Install took about 30min since I centered the crossbars and mounted the bike trays. The low profile doesnt look bad being mounted on my X5. I had Q towers on my 4runner and being taller it was a pita along with getting those adjusted.
If your wanting something that has a secure fitment to your factory rails the lowriders are a great option.
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Submitted by
tednugent
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern Jersey Date Reviewed: June 30, 2009
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Easy to install & remove. Holds nice & tight.
Weaknesses:
Getting the bars centered properly is a tedious process-- as you tighten the clamps, it also locks down on the bars. If you're anal about the bar being centered, it would frustate you a bit.
Similar Products Used:
Yak RailGrab
Bottom Line:
Easy to use system, but if you're anal about the bars being centered--- go for "close enough"
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Submitted by
HANS
a Weekend Warrior
from BILLINGS, MT, USA Date Reviewed: September 22, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$456.00
Purchased At:
rackwarehouse.com
Strengths:
great durability...i have driven through 30mph+ cross winds and had no worries about the rack holding up...no modification of the rack was necessary...took approximately 1hr. to install
Bottom Line:
its awesome...would recommend yakima to anyone...anyone beginner to advance would have no problem installing this...i have never installed a car rack, but this was simple no tools necessary...i have two steelhead bike rails installed and those were a snap to install...
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Submitted by
James
a Racer
from Orlando Date Reviewed: January 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Reddick
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$115.00
Purchased At:
ageebike.com
Bottom Line:
This is my first roof rack. I have a 2003 Explorer and the lowriders seem like they were made for this vehicle. They are easy to install and hold the cross bars tight. overall they are intelligently designed. The only disadvantage is they dont come with the lock cylinders. On a side note, I bought the lowriders, crossbars, and one king cobra rack. Ageebike.com gives 20% crdit towards free stuff. I got an 8 pack of lock cylinders for free.
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