Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack – 2in

User Reviews

• Barely moves when in use, promoting stability.
• Materials come almost pre-assembled for easier set up.
• Solid metal aids in the durability of the apparatus.
• The ratcheting arm aids in keeping your gear solid and secure.
• Durable and easy to use.
• Folds easily for simple storage.
• Simple to use and versatile for various bikes and cars.
• Very adjustable to accommodate different bike sizes.

Expert Reviews

• The set up is quick and easy to use.
• Bikes are easy to load and cinch down securely.
• The adjustable arm can clamp down tightly over wheel to ensure a snug fit.
• Uses integrated cable locks for added security.
• Folds up fairly compact for storage.
• Able to tilt the rack downwards for access to the vehicle.
• The bolt screws inside the rack eliminate side-to-side sway.
• Able to adjust the tray to avoid any unwanted saddle or handlebar contact.
• This is the ‘best hitch mount bike rack’.

User Reviews

• Heavy when compared to other models.
• May not be able to open the back door of your car fully when the bikes are on the rack.
• Expensive.
• Some reports of one of the locking arms developing some play and loosening after use.
• Some reports of the locking cables not being long enough to secure all different bike shapes.

Expert Reviews

• The cable can get stuck in the holding arm.
• Cables are sometimes too short to reach all the way around certain frames.
• May only be able to open the back of the vehicle part-ways when the rack is tilted downwards.
• No obvious place to mount an accessory number plate on the back of the vehicle.
• The set-up is more complicated and requires more labor than other models.