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Yakima Spare Joe

Travel > Car RacksRated: **** by 8 reviews.

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Yakima Spare Joe bike rack is a convenient and easy to use spare tire mounted bicycle carrier. Quickly attaches and adjusts to most spare tire sizes and can transport two bicycles. Innovative design means there is no need to bolt on as other spare wheel mount bike racks require.
For security we recommend a Yakima cable lock (not included).

Features:

  • Arms fold down when not in use.
  • Bikes are held firmly in place with anti-sway cradles that include hook & loop straps.
  • Carrier easily offsets, to center bikes on the vehicle.
  • Completely secure at high speeds and on rough roads.
  • Easy-to-follow instructions included.
  • Innovative design means there is no need to bolt on as other spare tire mounted bike racks require.
  • Quickly attaches and adjusts to most spare wheel sizes.
  • Two bicycle capacity.
  • We also recommend purchasing the Yakima Top Tube Bike Frame Adapter (not included; see accessories below) for very easy and safe loading of bikes that don't have a level top tube frame such as womens, kids, bmx and downhill mountain bike frames.
  • Works great with rear mount spare tires on SUV's, vans / minivans & Jeep models.
  • Yakima Racks Lifetime Warranty!

Jenson USA (2005)

The Yakima Spare Joe Rack is a quick and convenient rack that mounts rear mounted spare tires, allowing you to transport up to 2 bikes.

Features:

  • Arms fold down when not in useR bike capacity
  • Bikes are held firmly with anti-sway cradles
  • Easily offsets to center bikes on the vehicle
  • Quick attachment and adjustment on almost any size spare tire
Manufacturer's SKU #:8002618

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Size
Yakima Spare Joe 05125.00130.00130.00

Legend

  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Jenson USA (2005)
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters

Yakima Spare Joe Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

"It doesn't get any better than moosejaw!"

Rating:*****
Looked everywhere for this rack after seeing drive by one day and found it on a couple of online sites after days of searching. A bike rack is a bike rack is a bike rack, but a bike rack from Moosejaw is an experience! It started with the way - cool site and then the price matching (really was honored) free shipping, and even the recycled box. But individuality and creative, sincere personal attention makes me wish I lived further north and was into more Moosejaw related sports! I'm working on it and passing you along to as many peeps as I can (I run with some disgustingly fit triatheletes.) Mega thanks from a mega fan!
Sarah at Moosejaw on 09/08/2006

"Good bang for the buck!"

Rating:****
Good bike rack though the straps were a pain to tighten down. If they reveresed the order of the straps, it would be easier to get on and tighten. I was able to test it out the other day and did not notice anyone honking their horn or swerving from my bike rack falling off. That could be because my friend John ran behind my car to make sure it wouldn't. He's in great shape now. Actually that didn't happen. I don't even have a friend John. I don't think anyone named John would want to be my friend after what I supposedly did to them. Happy biking.
Kathy at Moosejaw on 06/23/2008

"Affordable and user friendly, don't waste your time with all the imposters."

Rating:****
Simplicity and functionality at its best! I was in a bind and needed an affordable quality bike rack for a last minute weekend mud fest, and MJ and Yakima came through big. I attatched the Spare Joe in less than five minutes, held my bikes very securely, especially down bumpy northern Michigan two-tracks. I'd recommend this rack to my grandma and she doesn't even have a bike. Love the Madness
Ryan at Moosejaw on 09/06/2007

"Irreverance is good...we'd all do well to lighten up."

Rating:*****
Shipping/packaging and product ya done good...notice the illustration you have of the product installed on a Honda CRV? Removing the spare wheel cover is the FIRST of the manufacturer's instructions. Followed your photo--I never met a moose who lied--and damaged my spare wheel cover at the point of attachment at 1100 o'clock on the first use on a 220 mile venture. Tsk, tsk.
John at Moosejaw on 08/06/2007

"Great buy!"

Rating:****
I have a honda CRV 2000 and it was not easy to find a fairly decent priced way to add a bike rack.. This was the prefect product. Pretty easy to install and good quality from Yakima. :)
Kristine at Moosejaw on 03/11/2007

"Good product for the money"

Rating:****
This is an easy to use rack. It goes on and off easily As a single woman I really appreciate that.
Kimberly at Moosejaw on 12/03/2007

"Love it!"

Rating:*****
So excited not to have to fold down my car seats every time I want to take my bike somewhere! Yay!
Kelly at Moosejaw on 11/27/2007

Neutral Reviews:

"GOOD PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE AN OFFSET SPARE."

Rating:***
EASY TO INSTALL. ONLY TOOK ABOUT 15 MINUTES. I HAVEN'T TRAVELLED WITH IT YET, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT WILL WORK FINE. I INSTALLED ON A HONDAY CRV AND IT FIT FINE.
Wanda at Moosejaw on 08/04/2008