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The Double Down 2 Hitch Mount by Yakima is a super affordable bike rack designed to attach to the back of your car, and can hold up to 2 bikes easily and safely. The Double Down 2 is designed to tilt away from the rear of the vehicle when you need to load groceries or kids, and with the innovative TriggerFinger release, it will enable the arms to fold down when not in use with a simple push of a button. The Double Down also has the Yakima standard SwitchBlade anti-sway cradles that helps to eliminate bike to bike contact, which is important to keeping your bikes intact during the transport.
Optional DeadLock System (not included) locks bikes AND hitch bike rack with one key!
We’re willing to wager you’ll never find a better hitch mount for the price than the affordable DoubleDown. The DoubleDown 2 carries 2 bikes. And the user-friendly TriggerFingers™ let you fold the mast out of your way. So it’s a no-brainer to pull the trigger on this particular purchasing decision.
* 2-bike capacity depending on model
* Compatible with 2” and 1 ¼” hitch receivers right out of the box
* Tilts away for rear of vehicle access
* TriggerFinger™ release enables arms to fold
down when not in use
* Standard SwitchBlade™ anti-sway cradles to eliminate bike-to-bike contact
* Narrower arms fit wide variety of frames
* Durable powdercoat finish
* New RocSteady™ hitch tongue for greater stability
* Integrated bottle opener
Yakima Doubledown gives you the best of both worlds by safely transporting up to two bikes and providing easy access to your vehicle.
The Yakima(r) DoubleDown 2-bike hitch rack carries up to 2 bikes with standard SwitchBlade(tm) anti-sway cradles to eliminate bike-to-bike contact. It tilts away for easy vehicle access, and a TriggerFinger(tm) release enables the arms to be folded down when not in use.
This description was also provided by: Dick's Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, Modells
The Yakima DoubleDown 2 Bike Rack caries two bikes to the trailhead and also folds down to allow access to your hatch when you need to get gear out of the back. When not in use, the DoubleDown Bike Rack's load bars fold down, so you don't have to drive around with two spikes sticking off the back of your SUV all the times. This stout Yakima hitch rack holds anything from ultralight cross-country rigs to nine-inch downhill bikes.
This description was also provided by: Dogfunk, HuckNRoll.com, Backcountry.com
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| Capacity: | 2 bikes up to 30lbs each |
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| Compatibility: | 1.5 or 2in |
| Locks Included: | No |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | 1 Year |
| Manufacturer's SKU #: | 8002423 |
| Max Load: | 2 Bikes |
| Weight: | 30 pounds |
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great bike rack | |
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| I use this rack all summer long. I have a U-frame comfort bike and while it was tricky to figure out the best way to put the bike on (without using a tube adapter) now I am a pro at it. I feel fine driving on the freeway, and only hear it clunk around on bumpy roads. Installing it was difficult because there was a metal bump in my hitch to stop the tongue at a specific place. The tongue was too long and we had to take a sledgehammer to knock off the metal bump. I installed a 1 1/4 hitch on my Honda CRV. Now it works great and I can take it on and off by myself, keeping a wrench in the car. Without a locking mechanism anyone with a wrench could come and take the whole rack out, and I haven't found a good way to lock my bike to the rack. | |
| Alley at REI on 08/19/2009 | |
Great bike rack for 2. | |
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| This is an excellent bike rack. Have it on my 06' 4Runner and carry MTBs. Chose it over the Thule Roadway 2 as the Roadway 2 doesn't include anti-sway cage, its extra. Yakima Double Down includes it. Very stable on the hitch in all directions, absolutely zero rattles while driving; don't know its there whithout looking in the mirror. The fit at the hitch is a bit unfinished looking however, as the 2" sleeve sticks out from the tongue. Looks a bit hodge podgey; everyone one who sees it asks if I have it on right. The bottle openers are a a fun touch. Highly recommend this one. | |
| J-Mun at REI on 04/02/2008 | |
Would recommend this product | |
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| I have had this rack on my SUV for over a month now. It is just what I was looking for. I needed a rack that I did not have to keep removing and can carry only one or two bikes. This does both. You do get some movement and that is the reason for the four star rating. | |
| coldt at REI on 11/16/2008 | |
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Love our Yakima bike rack. Easy on and off for the bikes. No hassle with any part of it. Thanks | |
| sue.phillips2409634 at Backcountry.com on 08/29/2009 | |
Yakima Bike Rack | |
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Great product - have it hooked up to the Toyota FJ Cruiser and it works great. | |
| mjhooks022110360 at Backcountry.com on 04/15/2008 | |
Superb. | |
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Great product! Even better service! The rack works like a charm. Thanks Backcountry! | |
| hamiltont0100165356 at Backcountry.com on 08/12/2008 | |
Jiggle, jiggle, jiggle | |
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| I bought the Yakima Doubledown to carry my Electra Townie 21. The install went fine, but he rack jiggles A LOT in the hitch! I was afraid the bike would fall off on the highway - very stressful. I had less sway with my trunk mounted rack. I'm going to have a professional take a look, but if they can't "clean up" the hitch connection, I'm going to have to return it and find something else. | |
| Shay Townie 21 at REI on 10/05/2008 | |
Eh | |
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| Overall this is a great rack, the flip down system is flawless. My only complaint is how it mounts into the hitch, the 2" sleeve is kinda hokey and the pin is undersized for my 2" hitch on my xterra. I get severe movement almost worrysome. I am going to fix it by drilling it out for a standard pin to fit through. | |
| Cpt. Huck at REI on 05/05/2008 | |
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