The Yakima Hold-Up 1.25in is an adjustable, functional, and easy-to-use option that works well for carrying two bikes and keeping them secure and protected. Despite being a bit heavy to load yourself and lacking sufficient access to the back of your vehicle, this rack can easily carry two bikes, looks stylish on your car or van, and features adjustable sections to provide ample compatibility for various types of bikes.
The Yakima GateKeeper Tailgate Pad is a heavy-duty, compatible, and adjustable option that works well for carrying multiple bikes over tough terrain. Despite some durability questions about the Velcro straps, this tailgate pad protects your bikes and your car, ensuring nothing gets damaged in the process of transporting your sporting equipment.
The Yakima BaseLine Adjustable Clamp Tower System is a secure, strong, and compatible option that works well for use on a variety of cars. Despite the installation process being quite a long time, this tower system will securely stay on your car in a wide range of conditions and road surfaces.
The Yakima SkyLine Tower System is a durable, secure, and functional option that doesn’t take long to set-up, despite some discrepancies in the instructions. If you are looking for a system with a high weight load that can easily carry two bikes, then this could be a good choice for you, due to the secure hold, easy installation, and easy adjustments.
The Yakima BowDown Boat Rack is an easy-to-load, padded, and quick-to-install option that works on a variety of cars. However, there have been many user reports of a lack of a secure connection with round bars, with the kayaks slipping during use when driving at high speeds. Unfortunately, the lack of stability make this a questionable choice for carrying kayaks.
The Yakima TimberLine Raised Rail Tower System is a strong, easy-to-install, and quiet apparatus that has a high compatibility with various bars and widths, making this a versatile and functional purchase. The high price may deter some, but for a high-quality, low profile, and solid tower system, this is a great choice.
Yakima’s JetStream Base Rack Bars are a sleek, aerodynamic way to carry all your gear on top of your car, SUV or pick-up. The extruded aluminum construction is lightweight and sturdy, and the teardrop shape is aerodynamic. Installation is quick if you are familiar with roof mount systems, and they are compatible with a range of tower mounts and accessories.
Yakima CoreBar Base Rack Bars are roof mounted bars that securely carry your bicycles, kayak, cargo box or whatever else you need to haul on your roof. They are aerodynamic and quieter than other roof racks, but you may hear more noise than you might hope, especially over 35 to 45 miles per hour. The rack bars are sturdy, durable and relatively easy to install.
The Yakima Fork Lift Bike Carrier is a fork-mount bike rack that attaches easily to square, round or factory crossbars and secures your ride, whether you have rim or disc brakes. A couple of drawbacks are that the locking mechanisms must be secured even when not in use, and you will need an adapter for 15mm or 20 mm forks. If you have a low-profile vehicle and are looking for a roof-mounted bicycle carrier, this is a slick and adjustable carrier.
The Yakima FatCat EVO 6 is a roof-mounted rack that is quiet, durable, and easy-to-use. While the rack may struggle to actually fit six pairs of wider skis, and becomes harder to use in extreme cold temps, overall satisfaction with the rack is pretty high, making it a good option.