Yakima Steelhead

Pros: Secure way to transport bikes, looks cool too
Cons: hard to operate on cold days, risk of damage to roof and bike

I purchased two Steelhead bike racks for my Yakima roof rack system 6 years ago. They will attach to the "Round Bars" or the baskets, Mega Warrior and Load Warrior. I love the sleek ...

Pros: Works well, bike is out of the way.
Cons: Can be expensive. Roof can be very high up there.

This is the tragic story of a man and his wife and a Yakima Steelhead bike rack. A story that began with the heady pleasure of a new car and ended in tears and lamentations and new vocabulary for the children.

When we bought our Subaru...

Pros: Well-built and good attention to detail; custom clips; one-key lock system; low noise
Cons: Steelhead operation can be quirky; cost

Although it seems that everybody and their brother is buying SUVs and trucks nowadays, I refuse to give up my Ford Contour. I really can't stand the way trucks drive and handle, let alone cost to maintain and insure, so I remain a rabid sport sedan fan....

Pros: Strong, Secure
Cons: Hard to Initially Adjust, Expensive

I have owned and used Yakima car racks for the past 15 years on vehicles ranging from an old Saab 900, to a Ford Bronco II, to a GMC Jimmy. On all of the vehicles, the racks have worked pretty well. Most recently I have been using a pair of their...

Pros: roof: special attachments for all sorts of gear. hitch: easier for bikes, low clearance not an issue
Cons: roof: pay attention or crush your bike. hitch: not really any...best ones are pricey

I've used a Yakima roof rack on my 4Runner for the past six years and it has served me splendidly. However, if someone asks me what they should get, I always encourage them to check out the various trail hitches, especially if they drive an SUV.
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Pros: Well made, fits a wide range of vehicles, wide range of options
Cons: Expensive, lots of parts to keep track of

I bought my Yakima roof rack system nine years ago, I have installed it on three cars to date, and I don't expect to ever need another rack system. My system consists of the ski rack (4 skis), 2 fork mount bicycle racks, the Basket Case luggage carrier,...

Pros: Versatility
Cons: Price (but all the racks are about the same)

I have a Yakima rack on my Nissan Sentra. Before i had this car, the rack was on my other car. All that I had to do to move the rack was buy a four clips. There are many clips, they fit most cars on the road. The clips are what actually connects the rack...

Pros: Works with nearly all bikes (except 20mm axles), stylish, easy to use
Cons: Doesn't work with disc brakes, not compatible with 20mm thru axles

The Yakima Steelhead is the standard fork mount bike rack that's been around for a LONG time. These add the ability to lock the forks with an SKS lock core (optional).

Though the SKS lock isn't the most secure, it would thwart most attempts...

Pros: Simple to put the bike on and off.
Cons: Complex to assemble and set up.

I just started using the Ankle Biter bike rack on my Subaru factory bars. The Ankle Biter has a clamp that holds the pedal crank surprisingly firmly, so you don't need to remove the front wheel. (How many times have you ridden off without...

Pros: Strong, easy to use, protects bikes
Cons: Expensive, but so are good bikes

One great thing about cycling (as opposed to skiing or golf) is that once you have the equipment, the activity is essentially free. If you're going to spend a couple thousand or more on bikes for the whole family, it makes sense to put one of these...

Pros: Ease of use, Security with lock, Rugged, Bike is not going anywhere
Cons: Price, You have to be tall to get it on my Jeep

I bought my Yakima SteelHead bike carrier about a year ago and have not had any problems with it. It was easy to install with few parts so I was ready to go biking in no time. I bought it for both my road bike and my off-road bike. My biggest concerns...