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Value and security combine to make this Yakima’s most popular bike mount. The Steelhead Bike Rack blends the best features for a strong, sleek and reliable fork mount rack.
This forkstyle car top bike mount is extremely strong, easy to use and quick to attach to your Yakima rack.
Yakima's SteelHead is a hard-headed bicycle mount that still dominates the industry. This forkstyle car top bike mount is extremely strong, easy to use and quick to attach to your Yakima rack.
Yakima SKS Lock Cores (not included) enable you to lock your bike to the carrier.
WHAT DOES THIS RACK HAVE IN COMMON WITH MEMBERS OF A CHEERLEADING SQUAD? IT'S, LIKE, SO TOTALLY POPULAR! IN FACT, IT'S THE MOST POPULAR BIKE MOUNT ON THE MARKET. HERE'S WHY.
- Lockable long-throw skewer (Great for bikes. Not so great
for skewering shish kebabs.)
- Aerodynamic fork block for low profile and extra stability
- Fits a wide range of wheels and tires
- Fits Yakima round bars only
- Tool-free installation. Unless you're a tool, in which case
one tool is required. Not that we think you're a tool. In fact,
we're willing to bet you aren't
The Yakima SteelHead bike rack is a simple and durable roof-mounting rack for bikes with quick-release-style forks. The SteelHead is easy to install and requires no tools. Its ideal for road bikes and cross country mountain bikes. The SteelHead fits only Yakima CrossBars. The SteelHead has a non-locking skewer, but you can buy SKS lock cores separately to keep your ride safely secured to your roof.
Remove your bike's front wheel, and load your bike on top of your vehicle by using the Yakima Steelhead Fork Mount. The Steelhead's skewer attaches to your Yakima roof rack's crossbars. This fork mount features Yakima SKS (Single Key System) compatibility, which means you can use the same key on the Steelhead as you do on your towers (locks not included). Because the Steelhead fits a range of tires, you can mount either your road bike or mountain bike.
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The SteelHead’s combination of value and security make it a classic. It’s extremely strong. It’ll withstand a lot of abuse, It keeps your bike safe. And it’s simple to use, Therefore, you don’t have to be a complete egghead to realize buying a, SteelHead is a pretty smart move, SKS-lockable skewer (core sold separately), Aerodynamic fork block for low profile and extra stability, Fits a wide range of wheels and tires, Quick no-tool installation, Fits Yakima round bars only.
Coach Yakima thinks it’s time for a few introductions. Value, meet security. Security, meet value. All righty. Now let’s all get acquainted with the most popular bike mount on the market.
Yakima's Steelhead Bike Carrier is a standard long-tray fork mount that is made to withstand a lot of abuse.
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| Attachment: | Round bars |
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| Compatibility: | Yakima round crossbars |
| Dimensions: | 46.5" L x 3.75" W |
| Lock: | SKS-compatible |
| Locking: | SKS compatible |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Manufacturer's Sku #: | 8002045 |
| Max Load: | 1 Bike |
| Recommended Use: | Mounting your bike on your vehicle |
| Tray Length: | 43 inches |
| Weight: | 4.5 lbs. |
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 | Black |
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.
| Size | Color |
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| Black | |
| Fork Mount Bike Carrier | 119.00 |
| N/A | 95.20 |
PeterGlenn offers this product at $118.99, but does not provide any color/size information.
REI offers this product at $119.00, but does not provide any color/size information.
Moosejaw offers this product at $119.00, but does not provide any color/size information.
RealCyclist.com offers this product at $119.00, but does not provide any color/size information.
Backcountry.com offers this product at $119.00, but does not provide any color/size information.
Massey's Outfitters offers this product at $119.00, but does not provide any color/size information.
Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear offers this product at $119.00, but does not provide any color/size information.
Rock/Creek Outfitters offers this product at $119.00, but does not provide any color/size information.
HuckNRoll.com offers this product at $119.00, but does not provide any color/size information.
Al's Sports offers this product at $119.99, but does not provide any color/size information.
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Make Other Bike Mounts Jealous! | |
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| First of all, using a roof rack beats the hell out of throwing my bike in the back of my little two-door sports coupe. Second, this mount is fantastic. It's a bit of a pain to get it on the rack because it requires a lot of loosening, then a lot of tightening, but if you're not the type to randomly remove things from the places where they belong, then that shouldn't be a problem. Once it's on the rack, it's awesome. Other, lesser bike mounts are envious of this mount because it's sleeker, the fork mounting system can be adjusted using only one hand, and it's rock solid once the bike is on. I mean it -- there's no doubt that the bike is going absolutely nowhere once you lock it in. I haven't had any problems with fitting bikes on this mount. There's a cutaway near the fork mount that accommodates for most disc brake calipers, and I haven't yet mounted a bike that didn't fit. Putting your bike on this mount will undeniably be the easiest part of your bike ride. | |
| Pablo Antonio at REI on 10/07/2007 | |
Nice Rack | |
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This is an excellent fork mounting rack for the money. I have one of these as well as a Yakima Copperhead and this is far superior. Installation is extremely simple and no tools are needed. The locking skewer is a great design to deter theft and using the SKS lock only makes it safer. The rack is extremely durable, like most of Yakima's products. I have had mine for over two years and it is in great shape. You won't regret picking this one up. | |
| Chris Bell at HuckNRoll.com on 11/06/2009 | |
Solid bike mount with locking cabilities | |
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| I've had one of these mounted to my Honda Civic on and off for about 5 years and it's weathered well under the Texas sun. Though the red plastic pieces have faded, the integrity haven't been compromised. Since it's lockable it's great if you leave your vehicle outside or you want to secure your bike during errands after a ride. | |
| ajanhelendam at REI on 09/06/2007 | |
"Perfect if you have V-brakes" | |
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| I moved up from the Raptor style mounts. BIG improvement. When you grab your bike and give it a shake with these bad boys, the whole car shakes with it. Plus it looks way less grandpa with the fork mounts. Make sure you get the lock cores, though; without 'em, unscrupulous sorts can make off with your bikes AND mounts. | |
| Jeffrey at Moosejaw on 04/08/2007 | |
"Essential - plus makes your car look much cooler" | |
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| Bought myself a pair of these and couldn't be happier. Mounts easily, very simple to use, and builds shoulder muscles slinging the bikes up on the roof of an old SUV. Highly recommend getting the SKS cores too or else you'll keep running to the window to check on your bikes while eating a post-ride lunch at the nearby cafe. | |
| Ryan at Moosejaw on 06/05/2006 | |
"Fantastic product, price, and shipping" | |
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| THANKS FOR MAKING THIS PURCHASE EASY. THE PRICE WAS GREAT AND I DIDN'T HAVE TO WAIT LONG FOR MY NEW RACK TO ARRIVE. THE ONLY THING I COULD RECOMMEND IS THAT WITH THE YAKIMA CONFIGURATION TOOL YOU COULD MAKE IT EASIER TO BLOCKEDKEYWORDTHE COMPONENTS YOU DESIRE AND THEN PURCHASE FROM THERE INSTEAD OF HAVING TO HUNT THEM DOWN. | |
| Bradley at Moosejaw on 05/04/2006 | |
Easy to use, reliable, secure. | |
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| Peace of mind. I've had the steelhead for 7 years. Once you mount and secure your bike, it will stay on the mount. No doubts. Easy to place on the rack system too. Wide deep channel for the rear tire provides stability for locating the fork onto the skewer. Excellent product. 4.73 stars! | |
| Otrebor at REI on 04/11/2008 | |
"Would buy another" | |
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| I bought Copperhead and loved it, but needed another mount. I saw that the steel head needed no tools to install. I put it on my car as soon as it arrived. This mount is very easy to install and I will probably buy another. | |
| Eric at Moosejaw on 06/13/2008 | |
"Good option for an inexpensive rack mount." | |
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| Well made product. Can be somewhat difficult to get the fork into the skewer when working over your head on a rack. Fairly easy to install. Insanely fast shipping, arrived at my house before I got the tracking number in my email! | |
| Matthew at Moosejaw on 05/27/2008 | |
Solid locking and easy to use. | |
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| I know several people with Yakama systems and they had nothing but good things to say about them. I have had the Steelhead for a couple of years now and I have no complaints. Good solid construction and easy to use. | |
| RussA at REI on 09/30/2007 | |
If you have two bikes... | |
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| I wouldn't categorize myself as an avid cyclist, but I have two bicycles: one road bike and one more-or-less hybrid. The rack is stable and seems durable. My only frustration is that the quick-release skewer is designed to adjust to the bike's front fork size, then clamp on with just a flick of the quick-release lever. Sounds super simple, unless you have two different forks with two different sizes. Then you have to adjust the skewer every time you switch. I don't entirely know what the solution is, but my friend has a Thule, and it isn't a problem when I put either one of my bikes on her rack. | |
| M. Anderson at REI on 10/11/2007 | |
not for all forks | |
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| i loved these bike racks until i got a new mtn. bike with disc brakes and a bigger fork: it wouldn't latch down. we took a simple fork mount and replaced the original one and now it works well. it doesn't do the nice locking thing though so we have made modifications in other ways. | |
| l.overstreet at REI on 09/13/2007 | |
