Yakima DoubleDown 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack |  | Brand: Yakima
Category: Sports
List Price: $245.00
Buy New: $187.32
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Seller: 7GIFTS
Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 20,890
Color: One Color
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: One Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 37.5
Dimensions (in): 43 x 14.5 x 7
MPN: 8002424
Model: 8002424
UPC: 736745024246
EAN: 0736745024246
ASIN: B0012SBVSY
Release Date: January 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Four-bike hitch-mount rack for mounting on the rear of your vehicle | | • | User-friendly TriggerFingers system folds easily out of the way | | • | SwitchBlade anti-sway cradle eliminates bike-to-bike contact | | • | Integrated bottle opener; narrow arms fit a variety of bike frames | | • | Compatible with 2- and 1-1/4-inch hitch receivers; lifetime warranty |
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Product Description
The Double Down Series carries up to 5 bikes depending on model - the largest bike capacity offered by Yakima.
Amazon.com Product Description
Easily carry up to four bikes whether you're driving across the country or simply heading to the trail with the Yakima DoubleDown 4 four-bike hitch-mount rack. The DoubleDown 4 is outfitted with a user-friendly TriggerFingers system, which lets you fold the mast easily out of the way when not in use. As a result, you won't have to take the rack off the car just to get a soda from the cooler. The rack also protects your bikes thanks to its standard SwitchBlade anti-sway cradle, which eliminates bike-to-bike contact. And thanks to the RocSteady hitch tongue, the DoubleDown 4 is extremely stable. Other details include narrow arms that fit a wide variety of frames, an integrated bottle opener, and a durable powder-coat finish. Compatible with 2-inch and 1-1/4-inch hitch receivers right out of the box, the DoubleDown 4 carries a limited lifetime warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 31
 Go DoubleDown May 18, 2009
Alfredo Mar
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
I drive a Honda Element and had been putting my bike in my vehicle for 2+ years. It can be a little labor intensive and can take an 15+ minutes of my day taking out my kid's car seats, folding up the rear seats, taking off the bike's front wheel (and then putting everything back again before the family can go out again). I finally talked my wife into letting me get a hitch mount rack and I'm glad I bought the DoubleDown. I almost made the mistake of buying "cheaper" and I'm glad I didn't; this thing is a well made cycling tool. I've kept the rack on for a few weeks now - it tilts out more than enough for me to open the back of my Element. Now, I have my bike with me 5 or 6 days a week for rides instead of just 2 or 3 times a week.
I was initially concerned because for the first 24 hours it sounded like the rack was rattling around too much but I simply hadn't tightened it enough. A few quick turns with the corresponding socket/ratchet and I can't even tell the rack is back there. I should also mention that Yakima provides a few tools to assemble the rack; all you really need is a screwdriver. You should have a few wrenches and maybe a socket set ready to make sure everything is nice and tight - it comes together in a few minutes. Assembly = piece of cake.
It might be a good idea to visit a store like REI to touch a few of these racks in person first - Thule makes a similar product. Shop around to see who might have the best prices and then come back to Amazon - You'll find a few vendors with free shipping.
*Well built
*Convenient
*Easy to assemble
*Well built (to me, that's the best part)
Awesome August 9, 2008
L. Leo (New Jersey)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a great product. It doesn't take away from gas milage because it goes on a hitch on the back of the vehicle instead of increasing wind resistance on top. One warning. Only bikes that are 20" and greater have a frame large enough to fit onto the rack. Even with the 20" bikes, the bottle cage may have to come off to make this happen. Our 24" bikes fit well with the bottle cage on.
Love it! September 5, 2008
Jason (Detroit, MI)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this to transport my 26" commuter and a touring bike. It works great. My only complaint is that I have no way of getting my neice and nephews 20" bikes on. I haven't tried the adaptor because it seems pricey. Other than that, I love it. High quality and fits real tight in the hitch.
A very solid hitch mounted bike rack January 4, 2009
T-Diddy (Southern Cali)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
When I first put the double-down 4 on my 2" hitch, I found it to be quite loose as well and was initially a bit disappointed. However, after I tightened the screw and washers that came with the rack, it was solid without much swaying at all. The upper arms folds down and the lower vertical arm folds down as well. The only negative in my opinion (and this just applies to both Yakima and Thule branded racks in general) is that they can to nickel and dime the consumer with every little acessory, whether thats a bike lock that works with the rack or a hitch lock that is specific to that rack bolt. At any rate, I have replaced my previous rack with this one and am quite happy. I guess you just really get what you paid.
Just what we needed May 14, 2009
Susan Wise (New York, NY USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Holds the bikes securely. Love the 3 points of attachment for the bikes. Just wish there was something included for the wheel. Works great for our adult bikes. Kid bikes don't fit but we knew that before we purchased it. We wanted room to grow! We've had it for a month & are very happy.
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