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Yakima Sprocket Rocket

Travel > Car RacksRated: ***** by 17 reviews.

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Yakima SprocketRocket fork mount bike racks is a universal bike carrier that is compatible with all types of bikes as well as all disc-brake bicycles. Fits both skinny and fat bicycle tires with no adapters necessary. Yakima Sprocket Rocket attaches directly to both Yakima base rack round cross bars and Thule square load bars. Not compatible with factory car rack crossbars.
We recommend Yakima Lock Cores (not included) to be able to secure your bicycle to the carrier.

Features:

  • All hardware and rear wheelstrap included
  • Double-sided wheel strap for use on either side of your car
  • Easy to adjust sliding wheel tray makes positioning rear wheel effortless
  • Easy-to-follow instructions included
  • Ergonomically designed lever has same side adjustment
  • Fits both skinny road bike tires and fat mountain bike tires with no adapters necessary
  • New universal ergonomic skewer with easy to use integrated adjustment knob that grasps any size mountain or road bike fork
  • New wheeltray and wheelstrap fits the widest range of tires and rims, even high-profile rims
  • Yakima Racks Lifetime Warranty!
  • Yakima lock core recommended to secure bicycle to carrier

Al's Sports

This futuristic-looking fork mount is even slicker than Coach's hair when he has a big date. It’s the finest fork mount Yakima makes. Some would even go so far as to say it’s the finest bike mount in the history of the industry. And Coach is definitely one of the people who would go so far as to say that.

Features:

  • Double-sided wheel strap for use on either side of your car
  • Easy to adjust sliding wheel tray makes positioning rear wheel a breeze and enables it to carry a large variety of wheel shapes and sizes
  • Fits fat tires as well as skinny ones
  • Fits most all disc brakes
  • New secure skewer with easy to use integrated adjuster knob
  • Sleek design and automotive finish looks extremely spiffy on your car
  • Style number 8002090 

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear

Some think this little number is the finest bike mount ever. And due to its sleek aerodynamic design, sturdy construction, ability to carry virtually any bike and tongue-wagging good looks, we're definitely among the folks who think that.
Sleek design and automotive finish looks extremely spiffy on your car
Fits fatty 3” tires as well as skinny ones in its super-durable wheel tray
Secure and lockable skewer with integrated adjustment knob for single-handed, easy access (SKS lock cores sold separately)
Fits most disc brakes
Easy-to-adjust sliding wheel tray makes positioning rear wheel a breeze and enables mount to carry a large variety of bike lengths(except tandems and recumbents)
Double-sided wheel strap for use on either side of your car
Quick no-tool installation
Fits round and square crossbars


REI

Rocket down the road without a second thought to your bike above; the sleek Yakima® SprocketRocket fork mount secures your bike nicely.

  • Strong and wide wheel tray holds tires from monster freeride bikes to the skinniest of road bikes—no adaptors necessary
  • New secure skewer has an easy-to-use, integrated adjuster
  • Fits most disc brakes
  • Super-strong sliding wheel tray is easy to adjust so positioning the rear wheel is a no brainer
  • Double-sided wheel strap means you choose which side of your car to use
  • Doesn't touch any painted surfaces of your bike so no worries of scratches
  • Sleek design features an automotive finish to compliment your automotive finish
  • Integrated cable lock for security (SKS cores sold separately)


Backcountry.com

Load your mountain bike or road bike onto your car roof with the Yakima SprocketRocket Fork Mount. The SprocketRocket's sleek skewer installs easily—you don't need tools—and fits both fat and skinny tires as well as most disc brakes. Remove your bike's front wheel and attach the fork to the skewer, then adjust the skewer's sliding wheel tray to position your bike's back tire. Secure your bike with the SKS-compatible lock (sold separately). Yakima gave the SprocketRocket an automotive finish so it looks spiffy on your vehicle—if that sort of thing matters to you.

This description was also provided by: HuckNRoll.com, RealCyclist.com


Jenson USA

The Yakima Sprocket Rocket bike mount is a sleek and super strong and wide wheel tray that supports all bike sizes (except tandems and recumbents).

Features:

  • Double-sided wheel strap for use on either side of your car
  • Easy to adjust sliding wheel tray makes positioning rear wheel a breeze and enables it to carry a large variety of wheel shapes and sizes
  • Fits most disc brakes
  • Quick no-tool installation

Altrec

Yakima's top of the line fork mount bike rack won't disappoint. With a sleek design and automotive finish the SprocketRocket looks great on any rig.

Features:

  • Disk brake and unique suspension bikes are held with no problems.
  • Easy to adjust wheel tray makes installation and positioning for multiple bikes fast and easy.
  • Fits on round or square bars.
  • Integrated adjuster knob on the secure skewer makes bike attachment easy.
  • Two-sided wheel straps can be used on either side of your vehicle.
  • Wheel trays fit many tire sizes, from skinny road tires to bigger downhill tires.
  • With the addition of SKS lock cores, security is no worry (core sold separately).

This description was also provided by: NRS.com


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Attachment:Round or square bars
Compatibility:Yakima round crossbars
Dimensions:53" long
Locking:SKS compatible
Locks Included:No, SKS-compatible locks sold separately
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Manufacturer's Sku #:8002090
Max Load:1 Bike
Recommended Use:Traveling with your bike
Size:7 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 56
Weight:12 pounds

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Yakima King CobraYakima King Cobra
Cycling > Racks
$119.20 - $150.00

Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
FK MountN/A
Black
Black
159.00135.20169.00
Fork Mount
Fork Mount
 169.00169.00169.00

Legend

  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Jenson USA
  •     - NRS.com
  •     - HuckNRoll.com
  •     - RealCyclist.com

Notes:

Al's Sports offers this product at $168.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

REI offers this product at $169.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear offers this product at $169.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Rock/Creek Outfitters offers this product at $169.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Moosejaw offers this product at $169.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Yakima Sprocket Rocket Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Best Rack Around

Rating:*****

I've been hauling my bikes around on scads of different racks, and the SproketRocket has been the best by far. My bikes don't sway on this rack, even while hauling down the interstate at 80 mph. The adjustable cams allow for quick fitting and uber-easy loading and unloading, and a monkey could figure out how to install it. The lock cores are super easy to use, and keep creeps from swiping your steed. If you're questioning whether to buy this or go for a cheaper rack, compare a Camelbak vs. a hydration pack from Walmart. You won't be sorry you got this rack.

Matt Fuller at Backcountry.com on 02/12/2008

Best fork mount around

Rating:*****

Yes its pricey but it has lots small features that make it worth the money. The rear attachment point slides very easily on the rack unlike some of the other yakima products. The release on the ratchet has never gummed up or gotten stuck like the ones on cheaper models either. The rack is also very sturdy it has zero twist to it. This rack has held my kona dawg and bianchi veloce secure at high speeds up to 80 mph. I have never once feared my back coming off while using this rack.

Rick Willauer at Backcountry.com on 01/07/2009

If it worked for me it will for you.

Rating:*****

I wasn't planning on writing a review for this but a couple of days ago I was driving away from the Backcountry warehouse with some sick new gear on my way up to do some mountain biking when I forgot I had my bike on the rack. I drifted onto the interstate and then realized oh sh#$t. The rack held it on like a champ. Also great for disk brake bikes. Easy on easy off. This is the best rack functionally and looks wise.

Grant Sun at Backcountry.com on 10/21/2008

"Great bike mount for car rack, built well, very sturdy"

Rating:*****
I was hesitant to buy this rack at first because of the cost difference between it and the lower end yakima racks. I have used both and can say that this one is much better. The ratchet mechanism for the back tire is built much better and is easier to use and the fork mount is much sturdier. Great, well made mount that will last forever. PS fork mounts are the way go, much sturdier and more aerodynamic than the standup mounts.
Emerson at Moosejaw on 09/09/2009

Awesome bike trays!

Rating:*****

i ended up buying these trays after going back and forth because of the price. the truth is these trays are extremely durable, has the easiest lockdown system, very secure, and won't torque your bikes when driving down a rough road. it's worth the extra money to buy these. not a bike that wouldn't fit on these, my cruiser bike is no problem. i see these trays lasting me a long, long time.

sarah k at Backcountry.com on 11/07/2008

awesome!

Rating:*****
great design-vast improvement over older models. once adjusted to your fork it takes30 sec to securely mount. this is very important when you have children and have lots of bikes to mount/dismount. this is solid, looks sleek. My only nitpicky complaint is that the wheel tray traps water when parked. will freeze in winter. this can be easily remedied by drilling drainage hole on plastic. otherwise ive found the perfect bike carrier!
Milt at Rock/Creek Outfitters on 08/25/2009

"You can have the best money can buy without paying the most.."

Rating:*****
Love the sales and the points! Also free shipping is just as fast as upgrading. The new sprocket rocket is exactly what I needed and I feel safe where ever I might take my bikes. Also, you barely have to adjust the skewer, the lever throws it far enough to accept my mt bike fork to my road bike. Looks great too.
Ludwig at Moosejaw on 05/04/2007

"Its awsome and I love it!"

Rating:*****
I bought this rack about a yearago now and have used it alot. I have taken it on some rough dirt roads and my bike didnt even flintch. I like the fact that when the bike is not on it that the rack cannot be removed from the bars. this rack will accomidate any bike big, small, disc brakes.
Jared at Moosejaw on 06/12/2007

So maybe I want it to match my car!

Rating:*****
This mount is very durable, stable, and solid. I actually got this because it matches the color of my car and it looks absolutely gorgeous! (As far as a bike rack goes, I guess.) The only downside with this might be price but if you look at some of the other racks it might be fairly comparable.
Hafkast at REI on 09/12/2007

Great Choice

Rating:*****
No regrets in going after the higher end model. The Sprocket Rocket from Yakima works very well . . . and by the way, it looks very cool, sleek and solid. I was able to get free shipping from Altrec, where other retailers added on handling charges based on the size. Altrec always delivers!
Anonymous at Altrec on 07/09/2009