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The YAKIMA Wheel-On Upright Bike Mount for Rooftop Racks is a premium bike mount that offers easy transport for almost any road or mountain bike. It can carry bikes with wheelbases up to 48" and wheels and tires ranging from 26" to 29" and 23mm to 4" respectively.
One of the standout features of this bike mount is its low profile tray, which minimizes interference with the hatch of your vehicle. Furthermore, it doesn't require you to remove the wheels or make any contact with the bike frame, making it an ideal option for carbon fiber bikes and those with custom paint jobs.
This bike mount is compatible with roof racks that have a crossbar spread between 18' and 35'. It comes with universal mounting hardware that doesn't require any tools for installation. Additionally, it is T-Slot compatible with the SmarT-Slot conversion kit (sold separately).
With the integrated TorqueRight tightening knob, you can quickly and easily adjust and secure your bikes. This feature ensures a precise fit and eliminates any concerns about your bikes shifting during transport.
For those seeking additional peace of mind, the YAKIMA Wheel-On Upright Bike Mount offers the option to add 2 SKS (Same Key System) locks (sold separately) to the included TailWhip cable. This allows you to secure both your bike and the mount to your base rack (not included).
Here are some FAQs about the YAKIMA Wheel-On Upright Bike Mount:
Q: What's the difference between this and the FrontLoader?
A: The Highroad is a much more modern bike rack. It sits farther forward on the car, providing better lift hatch clearance on smaller SUVs. It can also accommodate larger tire sizes than the FrontLoader. The Highroad comes with a thicker diameter cable lock compared to the FrontLoader.
Q: What keeps the wheel hoop secure when a bike is not attached?
A: The YAKIMA Wheel-On Upright Bike Mount has a knob that you tighten to lock the front bike wheel in place. When the bike isn't attached, the wheel hoop will simply sit folded in place.
Q: What do I need to make this mount onto Whispbar Rail Bars with t-channels?
A: You don't need anything special. The YAKIMA Wheel-On Upright Bike Mount comes with rubber straps that securely wrap around your Whispbar Rail Bars. If you prefer not to use the rubber straps, you will need t-bolts to mount the bike mount onto the t-channels.
Q: Will this fit a 4" tire? The Yakima website says so, but not here in the specifications.
A: Yes, the YAKIMA Wheel-On Upright Bike Mount is capable of fitting a 4" tire. However, please note that units made in 2017 did not include a Long Wheelstrap. Units made in 2018 include a 12" strap and a 16" strap. If you purchase a Highroad that does not include the long 16" strap, you can contact Yakima support at support@yakima.com, and they will send you one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whats the difference betwen this and the frontloader?
Hi,The Highroad is a much more modern bike rack. You'll notice that the whole tray sits farther forward on the car, giving you better lift hatch clearance on small SUVs. It will also accommodate larger tyre sizes than the FrontLoader. Also includes a thicker diameter cable lock than the FrontLoader.Excelsior!
What keeps the wheel hoop secure when a bike is not attached? I don't want to take the rack off when I am not carrying a bike.
It has a knob that you tighten to lock front bike wheel in place and when bike is off will just sit folded in place
what do I need to make this mount onto Whispbar Rail Bars with t-channels?
Nothing really. It comes with rubber straps that will securely wrap around yous whisper bars. If you don't want use the rubber straps, you'll need t-bolts to mount them to bar.
Will this fit 4" tire? Yakima website says so, but not here in the specifications.
Yes, it will, but the 16" Long Wheelstrap is required. Units made in 2017 did not include a Long Wheelstrap, units made in 2018 include a 12" strap and the 16" strap. If you purchase a Highroad that does not include the long 16" strap, just email us at [email protected] and we will send you one.
