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Yakima Viper -
Superior performance and drop dead styling at the top of the fork mount food chain.
The Yakima Viper Bike Mount carries any bike with 9mm stainless steel Long Throw Skewer and is compatible with single and dual piston disk brakes thanks to its unique die cast head. Mounts equally well to round or square crossbars. Drive as fast as you want, the Viper is completely secure at high speeds and on rough roads. Quick to install, secure, and fits the widest range of tires and rims with new wheeltray and wheelstrap.
Fit:
- Fits car rack systems with round and square crossbars
- Wheel trays fit many tire sizes, from skinny road tires to bigger downhill tires.
- Fits the widest range of tires and rims with the wheeltray and wheelstrap design
Sizing:
- The 9-mm stainless steel, lockable skewer keeps any size fork safe and secure.
Features:
- Mounts equally well to round or square crossbars
- Easy-adjusting red lever provides quick installation and security, even when mounted outside the tower
- Compatible SKS-lockable skewer makes loading your fast and easy and keeps your bike safe and sound (SKS Lock Core sold separately)
- Lifetime Warranty
- Quick and easy no-tool installation makes taking the rack on and off a breeze.
- Doesn’t touch the painted surfaces of your bike and makes for a great bike mount for your carbon rig.
- Simple tool-free installation and removal of the bike mount from your rooftop car rack system
- 1 Bike
- Single and dual piston disc brake bikes are held with no problems.
- All-new skewer design allows one-handed adjustment
- Carry almost any bike with the 9mm stainless-steel skewer
- With the addition of SKS lock cores, security is no worry (core sold separately).
- Ergonomically designed lever has same-side adjustment
- Viper™, Wheelstrap, End Cap, Locking Skewer, Hex Key, Snap Around and a Carriage Bolt
- SKS (Same Key System) Lock Core compatible (Optional)
- Roof racks are required
Evo
The Yakima Viper™ Bike Rack gives you an extremely user-friendly experience. The tool-free installation and removal keeps the set-up simple and clean while providing unmatched stability. You might not be a snake charmer but taming the Yakima Viper™ Bike Rack could not be easier.Northern River Supply
With the one-hand skewer adjustment, it's never been easier to get your bike on your roof. The Yakima Viper Bike Rack delivers convenience and value in one sharp looking rack.Moosejaw
The Yakima Viper Bike Rack's ergonomic skewer can be adjusted and tightened down with one hand, so you can hold your bike in place with your other hand. That means you never need to ask a friend to help you load up or try to magically levitate your bike through the power of telekinesis.
REI
At the top of the fork-mount food chain, the Yakima Viper bike mount supplies premium performance and drop-dead styling.
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SummitHut.com
The Viper achieves a balance between affordability and performance in a roof rack bike mount that’s way more impressive than any balancing act you’ll see at the circus. Step right up.
Al's Sports
This high-end mount features simple no-tool installation and an ergonomic skewer that you can adjust with just one hand. Which comes in awful handy if you like to hold a bugle in the other hand and play "Charge!" while you're loading your bike.
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| Activity: | Cycling |
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| Attachment: | Round or square bars |
| Capacity: | 1 bike |
| Dimension: | 47" long x 7 3/4" wide at skewer, 2 3/4" wide at wheel tray |
| Dimensions: | 47" L x 8" W |
| Locking: | SKS compatible |
| Number of bikes: | 1 |
| Weight: | 6.5 pounds |
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Yakima Viper Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
The best roof-top bike carrier!
I own and use both the current and previous versions of the Viper. While the new skewer is a little different than it used to be, once you get the hang of it it's great. Otherwise, both versions have been great for years!
I carry road, CX, and mtb bikes (with disc brakes) with my Vipers, and have been very pleased. This system is the perfect mix of price and function. Don't spend less $$ on their cheaper versions, especially if you have or may have bikes with disc brakes. Unlike the Copperhead, you can fit any bike on this. And unlike the Boa, it has a stiff tray that stops your bike from shaking violently down the expressway.
I have not tried the more expensive ones, but can certainly appreciate the benefit of not having to remove the wheel (as with the Raptor, Frontloader, Highroller, etc.). However, I always have room in my car for a wheel or two, so I don't mind flipping a quick-release once or twice with the Viper. Additionally, with the skewer on the Viper clamped down, I have NO qualms about driving 70mph down the highway. I am 100% confident my bike will stay on, especially with SKS locks locking the skewer in place.
I carry road, CX, and mtb bikes (with disc brakes) with my Vipers, and have been very pleased. This system is the perfect mix of price and function. Don't spend less $$ on their cheaper versions, especially if you have or may have bikes with disc brakes. Unlike the Copperhead, you can fit any bike on this. And unlike the Boa, it has a stiff tray that stops your bike from shaking violently down the expressway.
I have not tried the more expensive ones, but can certainly appreciate the benefit of not having to remove the wheel (as with the Raptor, Frontloader, Highroller, etc.). However, I always have room in my car for a wheel or two, so I don't mind flipping a quick-release once or twice with the Viper. Additionally, with the skewer on the Viper clamped down, I have NO qualms about driving 70mph down the highway. I am 100% confident my bike will stay on, especially with SKS locks locking the skewer in place.
A solid mount for the money.
I picked one of these up to make space in my car for things other than my bike. I am tall and therefore have a big bike (21"), and the viper accommodates even this large frame size just fine. My bike also has disc brakes and like the product description says this mount will work with most one and two caliper brakes. The quick release with locking core housing is nice for traveling so I don't have to worry about losing my bike while feasting on long road trips. The through-pin design clamps down nice and tight making for worry free high speed travel. Thus far i haven't noticed that pin and lock really gets blown around too much when the bike isn't clamped in.
I have had this viper rack for about 9-10 years now and it still works as well as the day I got it. I have only taken it off my suby 1x to change into my new suby. Other than that it has bared the extreme cold winters in Wisconsin and Minnesota fine and I have never had a problem with it. What I like about it is the nice simple design; no flare. Keeping it simple is Yakima's strong suite. It is easy to lock up and easy to get a fork in and out. I bought a hurricane converter for my Cannondale flash which has a lefty fork and ti works just as good as a traditional fork.
Solid, efficient system
I replaced my Steelhead trays with these when I got my disc brakes on. The construction seems very sturdy, and the adjustment dial on the outside is pretty easy to maneuver with one hand. Nice product. Comparison If you don't have disc brakes and don't plan to get them, the Steelheads are also very nice. You do have to give the skewer a reach-around to tighten it down, but the hold is very solid.
Works Great
I had originally purchased the Raptor upright bike rack but quickly returned it in favor of the lower profile Viper. Sure you have to remove the front wheel every time, but securing the front fork makes the bike much more stable on the roof and makes the bike a little less appealing to steal. Contrary to what other reviewers have found, I've had absolutely no problem attaching the front fork to the skewer.
Worth the money if you have a bike.
I have two of these on my car currently, and they are fantastic. They are sturdy enough to hold road or mountain bikes at any speed. I've even used mine on some cross-country trips with no problems at all. Just make sure you spend the extra cash on the locking cores and a couple of wheel forks for your front wheel. You'll be glad you did, especially after a muddy ride.
I bought 3 of these back in 2000 and they have never failed. Since I do not leave my rack system on my vehicle all the time, the racks look just as good as the day I bought them. The locking system is easy and the clamps are super strong. The bikes do not wiggle. Yakima makes great products, this one is not an exception.
I've never worried about my bike coming off and when locked down and giving it the shake test, my car moves more than the bike. My complaint is that the locking mechanism requires the skewer to be shut all the way to lock- this becomes a pain because when you aren't using it you have to tighten it all the way down.
Decent rack for the price.
This is a good rack for the . The ratcheting plastic strap that secures the rear tire in sometimes a bit difficult to release, but once you learn the right technique, it is really not an issue. I would definately recommend this rack if you bike semi-regularly, but are not willing to throw down a ton of for something 'fancier'
Great investment for transporting your bike.
I went with the Viper due to the fact that you can lock the skewer in place with the fork tightened in. This will make it more difficult for criminals to steal your bike. It looks nice and and is very sturdy. Note that you can only lock the skewer when a lock core is installed.
Negative Reviews:
develops slop, skewer hits fork leg.
There are two major problems with this tray, first is the fact that the plastic lever is what really puts enough pressure on the clamp holding it to the roof round bars. Works fine to start but over time especially if you do a lot of off road/bumpy road driving getting to the trails the clamping mechanism no longer holds tight enough because the plastic wears/compresses/bends. So not only does the bike not stay solid, but the front of the tray can slide across the round bars. You won't loose a bike off the rack, but who wants their tray sliding around? Plus having the bike wobble means it puts more stress on the fork wheel mount tabs. I've only had mine for a couple years and since it's my center tray it only gets used on big trips and it's already loose enough I can make it slide on the round bars.
This has been the weak spot of all of the yakima trays that rely on this plastic lever design to tighten the tray to the roof rack. In the past on my old steehead's I've drilled and bolted them to the round bar, but that's not an option with the viper.
The second problem is the new skewer design, the quick adjust lever side is so fat where the knurled adjustment is that it hits the bottom of suspension fork legs, meaning they won't fully engage on the skewer.
The copperhead is a much better design that bolts to the round bar, it's not as fast to install or easy to move around, but it won't loosen either.
This has been the weak spot of all of the yakima trays that rely on this plastic lever design to tighten the tray to the roof rack. In the past on my old steehead's I've drilled and bolted them to the round bar, but that's not an option with the viper.
The second problem is the new skewer design, the quick adjust lever side is so fat where the knurled adjustment is that it hits the bottom of suspension fork legs, meaning they won't fully engage on the skewer.
The copperhead is a much better design that bolts to the round bar, it's not as fast to install or easy to move around, but it won't loosen either.
Disappointing
I'm normally a Yakima fan, but this was a disappointing effort by them.
First off, the "one-handed" adjustment on the skewer is not easy to use. The skewer on the previous version of the Viper was worlds better. I'd go so far as to say that the skewer on the previous version of the Copperhead (no frills quick release, like the one on your bike) is superior to what is currently offered on the Viper.
Second, even with all the effort required to use the adjustment on the skewer, it had a tendency to loosen its grip on my bike while driving on bumpy gravel roads, even at speeds as low as 10 mph.
The final and most inexplicable shortfall of adjustment for the skewer was that the diameter is so large that it does not clear the bottom of my bike's fork leg. The fork actually has to move up to accommodate the adjustment mechanism of the skewer, which results in a skewer that isn't fully seated in the fork dropouts and an adjustment mechanism that is rubbing against the bottom of the fork leg. Of my three complaints, this is the most baffling. I ride a 2003 Fox Float F80 RLT fork, which has pretty standard size fork legs. How Yakima designed a skewer that isn't fully compatible with this fork size is beyond me.
One of my more disappointing purchases. I will be returning this.
First off, the "one-handed" adjustment on the skewer is not easy to use. The skewer on the previous version of the Viper was worlds better. I'd go so far as to say that the skewer on the previous version of the Copperhead (no frills quick release, like the one on your bike) is superior to what is currently offered on the Viper.
Second, even with all the effort required to use the adjustment on the skewer, it had a tendency to loosen its grip on my bike while driving on bumpy gravel roads, even at speeds as low as 10 mph.
The final and most inexplicable shortfall of adjustment for the skewer was that the diameter is so large that it does not clear the bottom of my bike's fork leg. The fork actually has to move up to accommodate the adjustment mechanism of the skewer, which results in a skewer that isn't fully seated in the fork dropouts and an adjustment mechanism that is rubbing against the bottom of the fork leg. Of my three complaints, this is the most baffling. I ride a 2003 Fox Float F80 RLT fork, which has pretty standard size fork legs. How Yakima designed a skewer that isn't fully compatible with this fork size is beyond me.
One of my more disappointing purchases. I will be returning this.
Neutral Reviews:
Solid rack, with some issues...
Okay, I've got three of these racks (older, non-plastic models) on two of our cars, and once they're on and set up, they're great. Once I get the bike in there, it's not going anywhere, and never had any fear of losing my ride. But there are a couple of caveats:
First up, the adjustment screw really is a pain in the backside. I realize that it makes the rack theftproof when locked, but I've lost count at the amount of skin I've lost on my thumb trying to adjust it.
Second, removing the racks is a pain in the backside, because of said screw. If you just want to be able to pop your bike tray off and on when it's needed, you need to completely unthread the quick release, and completely remove the bolt skewer from the head in order to remove the tray. Again, I get that the design makes it theftproof, but...
Third: On THAT note... I recently traded in my old car for a new Audi, and moved a pair of the Vipers to my new wheels. One popped off (relatively) quick, but the other skewer would NOT come out. Finally had to use a thin piece of plastic rod and tapped it out with a rubber mallet, and discovered that the metal skewer was bent. Now, I do cinch my bikes down relatively tight, but not to that extent! And this was the rack on the passenger side, which means it only had a bike in there if I was driving with a friend's bike on there - which only happened a handful of times. Took the part to a Yakima Authorized Repair dealer, who told me that if I wanted to replace the bolt, I had to buy a whole new skewer assembly for $30. Pfft.
Fourth: And this is just purely nitpicking I guess - but anything red on your Yakima rack will fade like CRAZY in the sun. The plastic on the head, as well as the buckle on the rear straps are now a shade of dirty pink as opposed to bright red. Small thing, but... c'mon guys, use some UV-resistant plastic or something?
Still tho, all in all, a decent rack for hauling your bikes around, and when purchased on sale is a good buy.
First up, the adjustment screw really is a pain in the backside. I realize that it makes the rack theftproof when locked, but I've lost count at the amount of skin I've lost on my thumb trying to adjust it.
Second, removing the racks is a pain in the backside, because of said screw. If you just want to be able to pop your bike tray off and on when it's needed, you need to completely unthread the quick release, and completely remove the bolt skewer from the head in order to remove the tray. Again, I get that the design makes it theftproof, but...
Third: On THAT note... I recently traded in my old car for a new Audi, and moved a pair of the Vipers to my new wheels. One popped off (relatively) quick, but the other skewer would NOT come out. Finally had to use a thin piece of plastic rod and tapped it out with a rubber mallet, and discovered that the metal skewer was bent. Now, I do cinch my bikes down relatively tight, but not to that extent! And this was the rack on the passenger side, which means it only had a bike in there if I was driving with a friend's bike on there - which only happened a handful of times. Took the part to a Yakima Authorized Repair dealer, who told me that if I wanted to replace the bolt, I had to buy a whole new skewer assembly for $30. Pfft.
Fourth: And this is just purely nitpicking I guess - but anything red on your Yakima rack will fade like CRAZY in the sun. The plastic on the head, as well as the buckle on the rear straps are now a shade of dirty pink as opposed to bright red. Small thing, but... c'mon guys, use some UV-resistant plastic or something?
Still tho, all in all, a decent rack for hauling your bikes around, and when purchased on sale is a good buy.
I bought this rack about five years ago. It is pretty sturdy overall and gets the job done, but I find it to be more of a hassle than it's worth. The front rear must be removed and the mount has to be adjusted for each individual bike fork, meaning that if you use many different bikes, it has to be adjusted every time. It is not compatible with thru-axle forks.
I prefer the Yakima Kind Cobra rack over the Viper.
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