Yakima Highspeed Roof Bike Carrier
Securely carries a variety of bikes including road, mountain and up to 5” fat-tire bikes Accommodates bike wheelbases up to 48” Universal mounting hardware fits all Yakima StreamLine crossbars and factory or aerodynamic crossbars Seamlessly carries both quick release (9mm) and thru axle bikes (12mm, 15mm, 20mm) New TorqueRight knob quickly and easily secures the bike with precision. Sleek, low profile tray minimizes hatch interference and accommodates tires up to 5” wide Tool free, universal mounting hardware fits most roof racks Carry quick release 9 x 135mm fat bike with the Optional Fat Bike Adapter Kit (sold separately) Easily convert to integrate with T-Slot crossbars with the addition of a SmarT-Slot Kit Add SKS Locks to the TailWhip cable and crossbar attachment to secure your bike and mount to your roof rack. For additional security add a lock to the TorqueRight knob. (SKS sold separately) This is a USED condition item. *Used items are complete and fully functional. Pictures are representational (your rack may not have similar markings). Instructions and tools needed for assembly may not be included.
Securely carries a variety of bikes including road, mountain and up to 5” fat-tire bikes Accommodates bike wheelbases up to 48” Universal mounting hardware fits all Yakima StreamLine crossbars and factory or aerodynamic crossbars Seamlessly carries both quick release (9mm) and thru axle bikes (12mm, 15mm, 20mm) New TorqueRight knob quickly and easily secures the bike with precision. Sleek, low profile tray minimizes hatch interference and accommodates tires up to 5” wide Tool free, universal mounting hardware fits most roof racks Carry quick release 9 x 135mm fat bike with the Optional Fat Bike Adapter Kit (sold separately) Easily convert to integrate with T-Slot crossbars with the addition of a SmarT-Slot Kit Add SKS Locks to the TailWhip cable and crossbar attachment to secure your bike and mount to your roof rack. For additional security add a lock to the TorqueRight knob. (SKS sold separately) This is a USED condition item. *Used items are complete and fully functional. Pictures are representational (your rack may not have similar markings). Instructions and tools needed for assembly may not be included.
Securely carries a variety of bikes including road, mountain and up to 5” fat-tire bikes Accommodates bike wheelbases up to 48” Universal mounting hardware fits all Yakima StreamLine crossbars and factory or aerodynamic crossbars Seamlessly carries both quick release (9mm) and thru axle bikes (12mm, 15mm, 20mm) New TorqueRight knob quickly and easily secures the bike with precision. Sleek, low profile tray minimizes hatch interference and accommodates tires up to 5” wide Tool free, universal mounting hardware fits most roof racks Carry quick release 9 x 135mm fat bike with the Optional Fat Bike Adapter Kit (sold separately) Easily convert to integrate with T-Slot crossbars with the addition of a SmarT-Slot Kit Add SKS Locks to the TailWhip cable and crossbar attachment to secure your bike and mount to your roof rack. For additional security add a lock to the TorqueRight knob. (SKS sold separately) This is a USED condition item. *Used items are complete and fully functional. Pictures are representational (your rack may not have similar markings). Instructions and tools needed for assembly may not be included.
Securely carries a variety of bikes including road, mountain and up to 5” fat-tire bikes Accommodates bike wheelbases up to 48” Universal mounting hardware fits all Yakima StreamLine crossbars and factory or aerodynamic crossbars Seamlessly carries both quick release (9mm) and thru axle bikes (12mm, 15mm, 20mm) New TorqueRight knob quickly and easily secures the bike with precision. Sleek, low profile tray minimizes hatch interference and accommodates tires up to 5” wide Tool free, universal mounting hardware fits most roof racks Carry quick release 9 x 135mm fat bike with the Optional Fat Bike Adapter Kit (sold separately) Easily convert to integrate with T-Slot crossbars with the addition of a SmarT-Slot Kit Add SKS Locks to the TailWhip cable and crossbar attachment to secure your bike and mount to your roof rack. For additional security add a lock to the TorqueRight knob. (SKS sold separately) This is a USED condition item. *Used items are complete and fully functional. Pictures are representational (your rack may not have similar markings). Instructions and tools needed for assembly may not be included.
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originally posted on REI
The primary bike I was going to use this rack for was a Tarmac with a 12x100 thru axle. Without the hub in place I don't feel like there's enough stability between the fork and the thru axle alone. The bike shook noticeably when mounted on the rack. The rack gripped the thru axle well enough. Also has a very clunky aesthetic. The head end of the rack is huge. I did like the ratchet straps for securing the rack to the load bars on my car and it was super simple to install and attached the bike to. Might be better with an MTB a larger axles and a suspension fork.
originally posted on yakima.com
I have been using Yakima roof mount bike racks for almost 30 years with both mountain and road bikes. My current vehicle setup is a Ford Flex with 3 rooftop bars which allows me to load 6 road bikes or 5 mountain bikes with absolutely no handlebar interference issues with other bikes. The newer mountain bikes use a 12, 15 or 20mm thru-axle which doesn’t work anymore with the older style 9mm quick release racks without an adapter which has many issues of its own. I had put off buying new racks as long as possible and after doing a lot of research I had decided: 1) the “front wheel-on rack” options (like the Frontloader) was not going to work for me since it is too hard to load 5-6 bikes with both wheels on, onto the top of a vehicle. 2) a hitch mount was not ... MoreI have been using Yakima roof mount bike racks for almost 30 years with both mountain and road bikes. My current vehicle setup is a Ford Flex with 3 rooftop bars which allows me to load 6 road bikes or 5 mountain bikes with absolutely no handlebar interference issues with other bikes. The newer mountain bikes use a 12, 15 or 20mm thru-axle which doesn’t work anymore with the older style 9mm quick release racks without an adapter which has many issues of its own. I had put off buying new racks as long as possible and after doing a lot of research I had decided: 1) the “front wheel-on rack” options (like the Frontloader) was not going to work for me since it is too hard to load 5-6 bikes with both wheels on, onto the top of a vehicle. 2) a hitch mount was not desirable since my car is long and low to the ground and I have a very steep driveway. The only other rooftop option was the new Highspeed which uses the bikes thru-axle to mount. I like the idea except for one very poor design issue - most mountain bikes will likely not fit into the axle clamp. I have a stock Santa Cruz 5010 with Fox fork and SRAM 180mm brake rotors. The bottom of the brake caliper hits the top of the rack before it can sit down into the thru-axle clamp. I cannot believe this is even an issue as this is a brand new design from Yakima. You may not have issues with bikes with 160mm rotors as the caliper doesn’t sit as low, but a 180mm is pretty standard these days, and many going to 200mm. I didn’t try any bikes with Shimano brakes but assume it’s going to be the same issue. Besides the one big Con above, here are my other Pros & Cons. Pro… The rack is easy to take on and off the vehicle (like 60 seconds). The rack head sits way out over the mounting bar to allow for rear hatch clearance (also a Con). The rack has a wide sturdy mounting head. Cons… The thru-axel clamp head sits way out over the mounting bar, this could be a problem if you turn the racks backwards, I had interference with my rear hatch thus limiting how many bikes I could carry. The rack has a wide head (like 9”) and if you are mounting several things on your roof racks then space becomes an issue. Each rack requires the additional purchase of up to 4 lock cores: 1 to lock the rack to the cross bar, a 2nd lock to prevent the ratcheting knob from being turned (this is your main theft prevention for thru-axel bikes), a 3rd lock for the cable lock which is hard to use and basically useless since it takes about 10 seconds to cut one, and a 4th lock plus the purchase of a locking 9mm quick release is required if you want to lock any bikes with a 9mm quick release fork. I wasn’t willing to risk not having half the bikes I try to load not fitting, so I returned the Highspeed rack and went with a hitch mount which is a whole other story with lots of issues.
originally posted on yakima.com
Very securely holds bikes, but there are a couple of downsides.As others here have mentioned, the bottom of the fork mount part of the rack rusts out and will eventually stain the top of your car.If you are using the adapters for QR wheels, you definitely need to keep those greased as they are made of low-quality steel and will rust and corrode, making them hard to use.Finally, the QR adapters are a bit of a security flaw because you can lock the QR adapter to the rack, but a thief can still flip open the QR and take your bike unless you use the cable lock.
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The primary bike I was going to use this rack for was a Tarmac with a 12x100 thru axle. Without the hub in place I don't feel like there's enough stability between the fork and the thru axle alone. The bike shook noticeably when mounted on the rack. The rack gripped the thru axle well enough. Also has a very clunky aesthetic. The head end of the rack is huge. I did like the ratchet straps for securing the rack to the load bars on my car and it was super simple to install and attached the bike to. Might be better with an MTB a larger axles and a suspension fork.
I have been using Yakima roof mount bike racks for almost 30 years with both mountain and road bikes. My current vehicle setup is a Ford Flex with 3 rooftop bars which allows me to load 6 road bikes or 5 mountain bikes with absolutely no handlebar interference issues with other bikes. The newer mountain bikes use a 12, 15 or 20mm thru-axle which doesn’t work anymore with the older style 9mm quick release racks without an adapter which has many issues of its own. I had put off buying new racks as long as possible and after doing a lot of research I had decided: 1) the “front wheel-on rack” options (like the Frontloader) was not going to work for me since it is too hard to load 5-6 bikes with both wheels on, onto the top of a vehicle. 2) a hitch mount was not ... MoreI have been using Yakima roof mount bike racks for almost 30 years with both mountain and road bikes. My current vehicle setup is a Ford Flex with 3 rooftop bars which allows me to load 6 road bikes or 5 mountain bikes with absolutely no handlebar interference issues with other bikes. The newer mountain bikes use a 12, 15 or 20mm thru-axle which doesn’t work anymore with the older style 9mm quick release racks without an adapter which has many issues of its own. I had put off buying new racks as long as possible and after doing a lot of research I had decided: 1) the “front wheel-on rack” options (like the Frontloader) was not going to work for me since it is too hard to load 5-6 bikes with both wheels on, onto the top of a vehicle. 2) a hitch mount was not desirable since my car is long and low to the ground and I have a very steep driveway. The only other rooftop option was the new Highspeed which uses the bikes thru-axle to mount. I like the idea except for one very poor design issue - most mountain bikes will likely not fit into the axle clamp. I have a stock Santa Cruz 5010 with Fox fork and SRAM 180mm brake rotors. The bottom of the brake caliper hits the top of the rack before it can sit down into the thru-axle clamp. I cannot believe this is even an issue as this is a brand new design from Yakima. You may not have issues with bikes with 160mm rotors as the caliper doesn’t sit as low, but a 180mm is pretty standard these days, and many going to 200mm. I didn’t try any bikes with Shimano brakes but assume it’s going to be the same issue. Besides the one big Con above, here are my other Pros & Cons. Pro… The rack is easy to take on and off the vehicle (like 60 seconds). The rack head sits way out over the mounting bar to allow for rear hatch clearance (also a Con). The rack has a wide sturdy mounting head. Cons… The thru-axel clamp head sits way out over the mounting bar, this could be a problem if you turn the racks backwards, I had interference with my rear hatch thus limiting how many bikes I could carry. The rack has a wide head (like 9”) and if you are mounting several things on your roof racks then space becomes an issue. Each rack requires the additional purchase of up to 4 lock cores: 1 to lock the rack to the cross bar, a 2nd lock to prevent the ratcheting knob from being turned (this is your main theft prevention for thru-axel bikes), a 3rd lock for the cable lock which is hard to use and basically useless since it takes about 10 seconds to cut one, and a 4th lock plus the purchase of a locking 9mm quick release is required if you want to lock any bikes with a 9mm quick release fork. I wasn’t willing to risk not having half the bikes I try to load not fitting, so I returned the Highspeed rack and went with a hitch mount which is a whole other story with lots of issues.
Very securely holds bikes, but there are a couple of downsides.As others here have mentioned, the bottom of the fork mount part of the rack rusts out and will eventually stain the top of your car.If you are using the adapters for QR wheels, you definitely need to keep those greased as they are made of low-quality steel and will rust and corrode, making them hard to use.Finally, the QR adapters are a bit of a security flaw because you can lock the QR adapter to the rack, but a thief can still flip open the QR and take your bike unless you use the cable lock.
Very well designed loading system makes bikes sure easy and secure to mount. Also the Highspeed is extremely easy to mount to roof cross bars. Extremely impressive in these two aspects. There are two LARGE problems though:1. Brake calipers for 180mm and 200mm rotors contact the base platform so the fork and axle won't sit square to the Highspeed unit.2. Like all Yakima racks the overall length is too short for MTBs. It should be at least 150mm longer to PROPERLY fit a mountain bike.Great for road bikes. Not quite so good for MTB. My Norco Sight XL mounts to the rack, but it doesn't fit properly, which makes me nervous.Please Yakima- update your racks to make them long enough for mountain bikes! MTBs are not getting shorter any time soon...Also, get that 3D ... MoreVery well designed loading system makes bikes sure easy and secure to mount. Also the Highspeed is extremely easy to mount to roof cross bars. Extremely impressive in these two aspects. There are two LARGE problems though:1. Brake calipers for 180mm and 200mm rotors contact the base platform so the fork and axle won't sit square to the Highspeed unit.2. Like all Yakima racks the overall length is too short for MTBs. It should be at least 150mm longer to PROPERLY fit a mountain bike.Great for road bikes. Not quite so good for MTB. My Norco Sight XL mounts to the rack, but it doesn't fit properly, which makes me nervous.Please Yakima- update your racks to make them long enough for mountain bikes! MTBs are not getting shorter any time soon...Also, get that 3D model updated with a 220mm brake rotor and caliper so the next gen of MTBs will fit your racks. These racks should fit bikes with wheelbases of up to 1400mm and accommodate 220mm rotors with four piston calipers.
Extremely happy with this fork-mount bicycle rack. I still prefer removing the front wheel to get a more stable interface, and this does the job- quite solid! While this is nowhere near as sleek as the Kuat, this is so easy to switch between the through axle types on my road & cross bikes, and then to my bolt-on (old style) for the track bike. Do get the 4 pack of sks locks to properly lock all the parts and provide a modicum of security. Wind noise is slightly worse that the Kuat or older (simple) Yakima fork trays, which is understandable given the size of the head on this, but can only be heard with the sunroof open. This positions the bike further forward than other trays, in case you are concerned about a clearance issue between the back of the tray & raised ... MoreExtremely happy with this fork-mount bicycle rack. I still prefer removing the front wheel to get a more stable interface, and this does the job- quite solid! While this is nowhere near as sleek as the Kuat, this is so easy to switch between the through axle types on my road & cross bikes, and then to my bolt-on (old style) for the track bike. Do get the 4 pack of sks locks to properly lock all the parts and provide a modicum of security. Wind noise is slightly worse that the Kuat or older (simple) Yakima fork trays, which is understandable given the size of the head on this, but can only be heard with the sunroof open. This positions the bike further forward than other trays, in case you are concerned about a clearance issue between the back of the tray & raised truck/hatch (was a problem with the Kuat Trio). Installation was quick & easy on the Subaru factory bars, and I appreciate the rubber coated straps (so I didn't need to cut up that tube for pads between the rack & bars, after all).
I got this rack because I frequently drive an extremely windy stretch of highway on weekend trips, and after watching videos of various racks, this one was by far the most stable. It's been excellent at carrying my 29" wheel X-country MTB on long highway trips and in windy conditions. The rack is also super lightweight and has an ingenious and easy removal method (I'm talking 30 seconds to install or remove), and is super easy to load and unload the bike due to the good design on the skewer grabber and torque knob. The downside is that the rack is already expensive, but if you want to actually lock your bike in the rack, you need (1) a locking skewer, and (2) no less than 4 lock cores (1 to lock rack to roof; 1 to lock the skewer closed; 1 to lock the torque knob; ... MoreI got this rack because I frequently drive an extremely windy stretch of highway on weekend trips, and after watching videos of various racks, this one was by far the most stable. It's been excellent at carrying my 29" wheel X-country MTB on long highway trips and in windy conditions. The rack is also super lightweight and has an ingenious and easy removal method (I'm talking 30 seconds to install or remove), and is super easy to load and unload the bike due to the good design on the skewer grabber and torque knob. The downside is that the rack is already expensive, but if you want to actually lock your bike in the rack, you need (1) a locking skewer, and (2) no less than 4 lock cores (1 to lock rack to roof; 1 to lock the skewer closed; 1 to lock the torque knob; and 1 for the "Whiptail" cable, which I rarely use), so there's a significant chunk of extra change required.Overall I am still very happy with the rack and would buy a second one (and all the accessories!).
I purchased the Highspeed mount from REI but when I got home and opened the box the I immediately noticed rear of the mount was cracked. I returned the item to store and REI easily exchanged it for another Highspeed mount. Guess what, when I attempted to install this one the lever for one of the front mounts would NOT open. Obviously a mechanical defect because the other levers opened with a gentle push as they should. I tried for 30 minutes to open it with no luck. Getting a broken item is normal, however two broke products right out of the box makes me question quality control at Yakima. I place this squarely on Yakima and NOT REI.
Function of the bike rack is very good. Easily able to remove and add as needed. My only negative is the burnt orange/red highlights. Needs to be subtle grey or even white on black like prior Yakima products. On an all black Audi, the red logo and highlights are terrible. Painted over the highlights with black.
Quick and easy to install. Quality is very high. For the price it should come with lock cores, but still a great rack. The bike mounts quick and easy, the clamp grips very tight to the thru axle, but there is a bit of play based on how well the axle fits in your fork. Overall very happy.
Yakima markets the Highspeed as a premium fork-mount bike carrier, and the first thing that hits you (after the sticker shock of $219) is the weight of each of the mounts – they are really heavy for a fork-mount bike carrier – probably 3x heavier than the old Yakima Steelhead. The look of the rack can be best described as chiseled and plasticky, so it may not look good on most cars (if that is one of the criteria for buying this thing) and as with most plastics exposed to UV rays/Sun – it will likely lose its color after long-term exposure to sun (think of Volvo XC cladding). Installation of the rack on the roof is pretty easy, there are 3 rubber covered steel straps (2 on the front 1 in the back) that go around the factory or Yakima crossbars (both aero and round). ... MoreYakima markets the Highspeed as a premium fork-mount bike carrier, and the first thing that hits you (after the sticker shock of $219) is the weight of each of the mounts – they are really heavy for a fork-mount bike carrier – probably 3x heavier than the old Yakima Steelhead. The look of the rack can be best described as chiseled and plasticky, so it may not look good on most cars (if that is one of the criteria for buying this thing) and as with most plastics exposed to UV rays/Sun – it will likely lose its color after long-term exposure to sun (think of Volvo XC cladding). Installation of the rack on the roof is pretty easy, there are 3 rubber covered steel straps (2 on the front 1 in the back) that go around the factory or Yakima crossbars (both aero and round). The front of the rack is wide – about 9 inches wide – so when carrying multiple accessories on the roof – such as 4 bikes, boxes, baskets and such, the space on the roof may run out quick – especially when using factory cross-bars or even narrower (48 inch)Yakima round bars. That's both - between the towers and outside the towers. Ok – the width can be a problem when carrying multiple items on a narrow cross bar, but let’s move on to security. There are 3 lock cores required per one Highspeed rack to secure the bike and the rack itself when you get the rack, but that’s not all. The Bike carrier is secured with a lock to the base rack only on the single rear steel strap mounting point, the front mounting points are not lockable (which to me is counter intuitive, and a security compromise). Then there is the bike locking mechanism – a large knob on the top of the rack grips an aluminum pipe (or a bike through axle if you have a through axle) with a 9mm quick-release skewer (non-lockable) inserted in the pipe. Once the knob is tightened it can be locked with a key – so the bike with a through-axle is locked and secured, but if you’re using 9mm skewer – you’re out of luck – the fork will not be secured to the bike rack with a lock. There is another option though to secure the bike. There is a built in cable lock extending from the rear of the bike tray which allows for the cable to be threaded through the frame and the rear wheel as well as the rack itself – but with bolt cutters – this is not much of a protection – rather a deterrence. Ok so how do you secure your non-through axle bike to the rack? Well with this premium rack, you need to buy separately a universal Yakima lockable skewer to make sure the bike is secure. To me – that’s very lame – at $219 the Highspeed should have come with that skewer out of the box. And another thing… to fully secure the bike and the rack – you need 4 lock cores! If you have 2 bikes and a Yakima base roofrack – that is 12 lock cores (8 for the bike carriers and 4 for the base rack)! In the past I used to think I was going overboard when I used 8 cores to secure the 2 bikes mounted in 2 Steelheads on a Yakima base roofrack. Ok so why the heck did I buy it? Well – so if you’re mounting it on a car with a hatch, that also has a spoiler, the Highspeed is your friend, if in the past you've put the bike on your roof only to discover that the rear hatch hits the rear tire of the bike. This Highspeed bike carrier moves the bike fork mount ahead of the front crossbar – so it moves the whole bike forward on the roof, preventing the rear of the rack, or the bike tire from touching the spoiler, when you open the hatch. For some, that feature alone may be worth getting that rack. For me, the selling point was the ability to accept most if not all front axle types and the ability to mount on round and factory aero cross bars. The wide head of the Highspeed makes for a very stable mounting point, which helps with spreading the load on those thin aero factory crossbars, so there is that plus as well. Overall, I wished that securing the bike and the rack was achieved with 2 cores instead of 4 per bike. Once on the roof you don’t care so much about the weight of the rack itself, but the design of the rack is far from sleek – you could call it rugged and more suitable on an SUV than a sports car. Another wish is that the rack could be mounted closer to the edge of the rack for easier access, while the extra width provides stability, it makes it harder to install the rack outside of the towers – for easier access or to mount it with another accessory - like a box. Whether this rack is for you depends entirely what your preferences are, and how much money you want to spend on a rack. I've put it on a 2015 Outback which comes with an ugly base roofrack from the factory, so the Highspeed actually looks pretty good on it.
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