Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 44 x 14.5 x 13 inches |
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Package Weight | 28.83 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 34.5 x 64 x 12 inches |
Item Weight | 49 Pounds |
Brand Name | Yakima |
Color | Black/Red |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | YAKIMA |
Part Number | 8002445 |
Size | 1 1/4-Inch |
Sport Type | biking |
YAKIMA, HoldUp Hitch Mount Tray Bike Rack
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Color | Black/Red |
Brand | Yakima |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 34.5 x 64 x 12 inches |
Load Capacity | 60 Pounds |
Mounting Type | Hitch Mount |
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About this item
- Adventure ready: Load your bike in seconds whether it's a 20-inch wheel or a 29er; StrongArm design secures bike at wheels, protecting paint and carbon frames
- Smart design: Tilts down with bikes loaded so you can access the back of your vehicle; Accommodates disc brakes, thru-axles and full suspension bikes
- Unrivaled spacing: Carries 2 bikes out of the box, or 4 bikes with optional HoldUp +2. 1-1/4" or 2" Hitch Receiver; Side-to-side adjustability to adjust space between bikes
- Easy install: SKS Locks included for added security; +2. 1-¼-inch or 2-inch Hitch Receiver required
- We’ve got your back guarantee: Covered by our Limited Lifetime Warranty
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From the manufacturer
ROOFTOP MOUNT - FORK MOUNT
Fork mounts make it easy to load and unload your bike and require you to remove the front wheel (which can be stored in your vehicle or on the roof with a wheel fork).
ROOFTOP MOUNT - WHEEL-ON MOUNT
Wheel-on mounts allow you to load and unload your bike fully assembled, meaning it’s ready to go as soon as you get to the trail.
HITCH MOUNT - HANGING TILT RACK
Hanging racks tilt or swing out of the way to access your vehicle’s trunk or hatch. They’re great options for carrying multiple bikes (fit up to 5 bikes), but be aware of the type of bike - anything without traditional geometry may need a top tube adapter.
HITCH MOUNT - TRAY RACK
Tray racks can carry virtually any type of bike (and fit up 2 bikes or 4 with an extension). They offer more spacing between bikes to minimize interference and can either tilt or swing (with an adapter) out of the way while loaded.
Fork Mount
Wheel-On Mount
Hanging Tilt Rack
Tray Rack
HoldUp EVO 1- 1/4” | Dr.Tray | FullSwing | Hangover 4 | |
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Mount Type | Tray hitch bike rack | Tray hitch bike rack | Swing-away hitch bike rack | Vertical hanging mountain bike rack |
Bike Quantity | 2 Bikes | 2 Bikes | 4 Bikes | 4 Bikes |
Bike Size | Fits 26” to 29” wheels and tires ≤ 4.8” wide | Fits 26” to 29” wheels and tires ≤ 4.8” wide | Fits any bike with traditional geometry | Fits suspension-fork bikes only |
Compatibility | 1-1/4” hitch receiver required | 1-1/4” or 2” hitch receiver required | 2” hitch receiver required | 2” hitch receiver required |
Product Description
The HoldUp is Yakima’s fastest, easiest way to load bikes and hit the trails. The beefed-up arm pivot makes it stronger and more durable than ever, and side-to-side adjustability reduces the chances of bike-to-bike interference. In a nutshell, it’s a biker’s road trip companion for life.
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ASIN | B009SM5IR6 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #75,738 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #109 in Bicycle Car Racks |
Date First Available | October 18, 2012 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, and lock of the bike rack. For example, they mention it's very sturdy, stable, and secure. Some appreciate the lock, saying it'll secure the cables around the bike. They also like that it'd be easy to load and unload bikes. As for the performance, and value, they say it'a great product. That said, some complain about the weight and the fit.
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Customers like the quality of the transport rack. They say it's sturdy, stable, and secure. The steel, paint, and securing mechanisms are all of high quality. The rack holds bikes in a stable manner, and is easy to load and unload. It's also heavy duty, and the bikes stay safe and secure on the rack.
"...On the Yakima, the hitch pin screws into place with a wrench. It's very secure but it's not very convenient to put on or remove - and I'm not one to..." Read more
"...From the gauge of steel to the paint to the securing mechanisms everything is high quality. This quality comes at the cost of weight...." Read more
"...Everything looks solid and high quality. After considerable research, tray style hitch mounted bike racks are great(though they have their cons too)...." Read more
"...Quality of construction:The construction quality of the rack was ok, but I see a few areas where improvement needs to be made and might cause..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the transport rack to be easy. They mention that the instructions are clear, and the unit is easy to manipulate. Some mention that mounting is obvious, and that the bike rack is easy for them to put their bikes on.
"...Mounting is obviously easy simply inserting the bike rack into the trailer hitch. It can be cumbersome given the weight...." Read more
"...I loaded and unloaded my bikes a few times and it is very fast and incredibly easy...." Read more
"...The instructions themselves were very good, with pictures showing the steps during the installation process...." Read more
"Easy to assemble, feels solid, holds my 60 pounds of motorized bike with heavy locking gear without any sag, tilt, or sign of strain...." Read more
Customers like the lock. They say it has a pretty secure locking mechanism, and the cables are secured around the bike. They appreciate the integrated lock on the hitch and the fact that the bike can be locked to the rack and the rack to the car hitch. Customers also like that the lock keeps the hitching safely attached to the tow receiver.
"...The Yakima design is different and each cable locks separately and can easily include the frame and front wheel (but not the backs)...." Read more
"...Things like universal keying (one key for all locks) and common tools which is convenient. Both have excellent quality reputations...." Read more
"...The built in hitch and cable bike locks are a great added feature. I'll update again after a full summer of use." Read more
"...The hitch pin lock on my rack didn't work. The pin inside the lock wouldn't move (stuck unlocked) and wouldn't stay attached to the hitch pin...." Read more
Customers find the transport rack easy to use. They say it's quick and easy to load bikes, and can handle up to 60 lb bikes. They also say the installation of the bikes takes seconds rather than minutes, and the rack holds bikes securely. Customers also mention that the locks work great and that it'll load two trek bikes in about a minute.
"...I loaded and unloaded my bikes a few times and it is very fast and incredibly easy...." Read more
"...Installation took about 45 minutes and was a basically just following the instructions...." Read more
"...Rack is very sturdy and it is easy to load bikes. The reason foe 4 stars is the newer version has some features I would have liked on this one." Read more
"...Very nice, quality bike rack. Easy to assemble and load bikes...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the transport rack. For example, they mention the arms work well, the locks are terrific, and the Yakima hitch functions well. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and design of the rack.
"...All work great, with the exception of my wife's bike... This rack cannot be used with fenders, I just used the arm to hold on to the down tube..." Read more
"...Again, works perfectly well for me, but probably not a one-size-fits-all rack." Read more
"...bikes on the rack (which is installed on my Mini Cooper btw) and worked great!..." Read more
"...It works well but takes to long to put on and off and the included wrench will not work on some vehicles, i would suggest a 15/16 socket and ratchet..." Read more
Customers like the value of the transport rack. For example, they say it's well worth the price, a great investment, and worth the upgrade for convenience and security. Some mention that the rack is cheaper than the T2.
"...involve a $6 permanent paint marker and a $20 wrench, but well worth the investment." Read more
"...It's definitely worth the money!..." Read more
"...it carries up to 4" tires after slight mod 2. is budget friendly 3. locks to the Jeep 4...." Read more
"...This is a nice rack that is well worth the price. And my previous rack was a Yakima...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the transport rack. Some mention that it holds their MTB in well, and is solidly built. However, others say that it was too long to fit into the tire mounts, and the pivoting bolt assembly gets loose easily over time.
"...am going to stay with the Yakima Holdup 2 just because of how easily the bikes fit in and don't rub or cut into each other and how the trays are..." Read more
"...The final tightening can be tedious because there is little space between the pin/bolt, the mounting rack and the hitch mounting apparatus...." Read more
"...Contact with the wheels is snug - the straps have never loosened by themselves and the arm's grip has stayed solid...." Read more
"...Anyway, I'm happy that the trays are now securely installed...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the weight of the transport rack. They mention that it's pretty heavy, bulky, and takes a bit to install on.
"...This quality comes at the cost of weight. The rack is rather heavy and that is especially the case when you add the additional 2 bike attachment..." Read more
"...Heavy and a pain in the butt to store3) Heavy, which makes sliding it into your hitch receiver tricky...especially if you have back..." Read more
"...It's heavy, but it's smooth. I loaded and unloaded my bikes a few times and it is very fast and incredibly easy...." Read more
"...Very well constructed which does make it a bit heavy. It's very stable on the hitch (you don't feel or hear rattles or shakes)...." Read more
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Here's my review comparing the Kuat NV and the Yakima Holdup 2:
Hitch connection: Both are well-built and fit securely without any movement. I like how there's no wrench required on the Kuat to attach it to the hitch receiver: slip in and lock the pin and then hand-tighten the ball with a knob to secure the mount to the hitch and keep it from moving around. On the other hand, while the hitch pin just slips in and locks, it's free to rattle around. (I added some tape to make it more snug.) On the Yakima, the hitch pin screws into place with a wrench. It's very secure but it's not very convenient to put on or remove - and I'm not one to leave the rack on when I'm not using it.
Tray Design: Both are tray designs and can carry a wide range of bike sizes and styles. Both can be extended to carry up to four bikes. Yakima's is easier to assemble but that's just a one-time thing. However, Yakima has a strong advantage here in that the individual trays can be adjusted left and right to avoid conflicts between handlebars and seats. In addition, Kuat advertises that you get 13" spacing between your bikes but that's only true if you don't add on the extra rack for two more bikes. You have to disassemble one set of arms and reattach them at a 9" spacing to accommodate the two bike add-on. And this isn't something you can do easily - you're not going to want to switch this back and forth. Even without the squeeze down to 9", I find that our two mountain bikes make hard contact with each other between seats and handlebars and shifters. This doesn't happen at all on the Yakima. Even in the tray's center positions, the bikes are offset from each other and the seats and bars don't touch at all. Plus, you can move the trays on the Yakima if need be.
Lock cables: Both have built-in cable locks and a locking hitch pin with shared keys. Kuat's cables are beefier but Kuat's cables are so short I can just barely get it to pass through the frames of two mtn bikes - and not even both rear wheels (never mind the front wheels). The Yakima design is different and each cable locks separately and can easily include the frame and front wheel (but not the backs).
Door clearance: On the Yakima, you can't open the RAV4's rear swing door very far (it opens left to right) without hitting the rear wheel basket. However, if you lift up on the swing door while you open it, you can squeeze over this and get it open about 3-4 feet. Not all the way, but it's enough to provide easy access to the back of the vehicle. On the other hand, the Kuat design has a low enough profile when fully lowered that the RAV4's door will only just barely touch the rack but allows it to open fully.
Extras: The Kuat NV comes with a repair stand to lift your bike up via its seat post. The Yakima Holdup 2 Plus add-on comes with a spring loaded warning flag and two battery-operated warning blinkers.
Aesthetics: It's subjective, but I think the Kuat looks nicer/sharper than the Yakima, but the Yakima doesn't look bad, just plain.
I am going to stay with the Yakima Holdup 2 just because of how easily the bikes fit in and don't rub or cut into each other and how the trays are adjustable to avoid handlebar/seat conflicts with other people's bikes. The need to use a wrench to screw on and off the hitch pin on the Yakima might get annoying over time - but I normally put my bikes inside my vehicle anyway. Much safer and secure back there. I just want the rack for when there's more than two of us or I need to fill the vehicle with other gear (camping, etc).
During my research phase I happened to be in Summit County in the mountains of Colorado. The local buses has bike racks for riders and all the buses have tray style mounts. It made me shift from a hanging style rack to tray. If buses choose try style given the endless variations of bikes there must be a reason.
I studied the physics of bike carriers and realized the hanging style racks that connect via 2" or 1.25" hitch mount put a lot of stress on the rack and trailer hitch. Certainly they are engineered for the stress, but why put needless stress into the equation in the first place.
I also noticed the tray style racks actively manage the sway and inter-play between bikes. The hanging style allow bikes to sway and potentially knock into each other. They require bungie cords or straps to hold the front tires in place. Tray mounts on the other hand actively hold the bikes preventing swaying and knocking into each other.
The final reason I chose a tray mount was visibility. All the hanging mounts obstruct the rear windows of the vehicle. This obstruction is guaranteed when bikes are mounted. The tray style does not obstruct the window and in many cases the bikes don't raise the the level of obstructing the rear windows.
This obstruction or lack thereof does have a downside for tray style. They are not visible when backing up creating an increased risk of backing into something.
After all my research it came down to two choices; 1) YAKIMA 2) THULE. Both offer "Systems" that enhance the synergy of purchasing bike rack, roof cargo carriers and kayak holders. Things like universal keying (one key for all locks) and common tools which is convenient. Both have excellent quality reputations.
What swayed my decision was two things:
1) Quantity of bikes - the Yakima tray system allows up to four bikes
2) Bike, Cargo and Kayak systems - we plan to purchase all three mounting systems and strongly desire the ability to key them all the same
YAKIMA
The HoldUp Tray Bike Rack is extremely well made. From the gauge of steel to the paint to the securing mechanisms everything is high quality. This quality comes at the cost of weight. The rack is rather heavy and that is especially the case when you add the additional 2 bike attachment (allowing 4 bikes to be carried).
Assembly was straightforward and the instructions clear and easy to follow. It took me about 60~90 minutes to assemble. I took my time first unpacking all the parts, reading through the instructions twice and slowly assembling the unit. It could easily be assembled in approximately 45~30 minutes if you have two people.
Mounting is obviously easy simply inserting the bike rack into the trailer hitch. It can be cumbersome given the weight. The mounting pin (inserts through the rack and trailer hitch) is threaded and screws in easily. The final tightening can be tedious because there is little space between the pin/bolt, the mounting rack and the hitch mounting apparatus.
The mechanism to swing the loaded tray mount down to access the rear vehicle doors is very very nice. It is easy given the squeeze clip-n-pin. Of course swinging the rack back up into place loaded with bikes requires significant strength (you are lifting bikes and the heavy gauge tray mount after all).
The mechanism to fold the rack up up against the vehicle is nice when not carrying bikes. It interfered with my SUV's backup sensors so I was force to toggle those off when I had the empty tray mount folded upwards.
SUGGESTIONS
After mounting and unmounting the rack several times I made a changes to make it much easier.
A) I purchased separate ratchet wrench (not socket but ratcheted wrench) making it much much easier to thread and tighten/untighten the mounting pin. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND purchasing a ratcheting wrench.
B) I bought a Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Marker Medium Point Silver and once I had the rack inserted properly into the hitch I drew a line with the marker on the hitch and mount. This line allows me to single handedly insert the rack into the hitch exactly the right depth without having to stop, check, and push/pull the rack to align the mounting hole. Given the marker was permanent and a bit "runny" I chose to surround the areas I was drawing on with masking tape. This kept excess marker ink from bleeding all over the metal around where I was drawing. I like my stuff to look good.
If these two changes are not clearly described simply respond and I'll get a couple photos uploaded. These changes makes the process of solo installing and uninstalling much easier and faster. Yes they involve a $6 permanent paint marker and a $20 wrench, but well worth the investment.
It just arrived yesterday. It's heavy, weighing about 60lbs. It came double boxed and the parts are all well wrapped in foam and protected with cardboard spacers. It comes mostly pre-assembled in three main pieces; the hitch and the two arms that hold each bike. It also includes two small parts bags. It took me about five to ten minutes to unbox and unwrap everything. Everything looks solid and high quality. After considerable research, tray style hitch mounted bike racks are great(though they have their cons too). I'll update after assembly, installation, and use.
Update 1, Assembly & Installation | 6.1.2013
I assembled the rack, which means I screwed the two trays to the hitch. You start by inserting the hitch mount into your vehicles hitch. That's all there is to assembly. Just unscrew 4 screws from each tray and then use them to attach the tray to the hitch mount, repeat for the other tray and you're done. This took about 10-20 minutes. The arm folds down easily with the push of a button, it folds down a bit further for easier loading and trunk/ hatch access. It's heavy, but it's smooth. I loaded and unloaded my bikes a few times and it is very fast and incredibly easy. I've only used it a few times so far, about 4 or 5 times with my XL 29er MTB, 61cm CycloCross bike, and my wife's City bike with fenders. All work great, with the exception of my wife's bike... This rack cannot be used with fenders, I just used the arm to hold on to the down tube instead of the front wheel and it worked fine. On one trip, I forgot to latch the rear wheel and didn't budge. So far, this is by far the best bike rack out there, I'm very happy with it. The built in hitch and cable bike locks are a great added feature. I'll update again after a full summer of use.