Yakima DoubleDown 4-Bike Carrier: Securely Transport Up to 4 Bikes on Your Vehicle

Helios: Excelente producto, fácil de instalar, muy seguro y práctico

Mexico on Nov 11, 2023

Michael Pullano: The YAKIMA DoubleDown 4 Tilting Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack is nothing short of awesome! As a proud owner of this fantastic bike rack, I can't help but sing its praises.

First and foremost, the ease of use is truly remarkable. From the moment I received it, I was impressed with how straightforward it was to set up and install on my vehicle's hitch. The included instructions were clear, and the whole process took just a few minutes. No complicated tools or extensive assembly required!

Loading and securing my bikes onto the rack is a breeze. The individual cradles and secure straps ensure that my bikes stay in place, preventing any wobbling or potential damage during transportation. I have peace of mind knowing that my precious bikes are safe and sound.

The tilting feature is a game-changer. It allows me to access the rear of my vehicle without removing the bikes or the rack itself. This convenience has saved me time and effort, especially during road trips when I need to access the trunk frequently.

The build quality of the YAKIMA DoubleDown 4 is top-notch. It feels sturdy and well-constructed, and I have no doubt that it will last for...

United States on Sep 23, 2023

chris: Rattles like crazy and not suitable for any off-road use. Seller was being extremely difficult in regards to return the item and trying to get out of paying full refund.

Australia on Aug 08, 2023

LeoLeo: easy to install, quality is good regards to its price.

Australia on Oct 21, 2021

Amazon Customer: buen producto. Los huéspedes dieron de si rápido. Fuera de eso, todo bien

Mexico on Jun 13, 2020

Carl H.: This is a good 4-bike carrier for my car. That being said, it is difficult to load all 4 of our family bikes into it. It requires some juggling of pedal position and handlebars through spokes to make it all work. I have resorted to taking the front wheel off adult bikes so that the handlebars can be turned sideways. Kid's bikes are loaded with one of the carrier arms under the downtube rather than under the top tube. This feels very secure and is much easier to load.
I don't mind doing all this for a 1-hour drive to a remote trailhead, but it is a lot of work for the 10-minute drive to our local trails. If I did a lot of short transfers, I would probably go with a tray-type carrier that is easier and faster to load.

Canada on Aug 01, 2019

Steve Walter: This is a VERY sturdy Bike Holder ... and heavy.
I did not buy it for the release/tilt mechanism, but believe it is an important/very good capability.

I also immediately liked two other aspects for this Rack:
a). The Bolt that holds the Rack to the Trailer Hitch screws in! Nice design!
-- This not only secures it well to the Hitch, but helps thwart potential thieves.
b). One of the 2 bar grips holds the horizontal frame of the bike,
and the other is molded at a 90deg angle for both the horizontal and vertical (seat) frame.
The combination of these 2 grips does a very good job of securely and safely holding the bike.

I've only used this Rack for a max of 2 bikes, and am not sure I'd know how to put 4 bikes on it.

When 1 bike was carried, I noticed that the grips along the U-shaped bars both tended to slide rearward.
This was a surprise, but I was able to counter the effect by using bungie cords to keep the bike closer to the vertical support.

I had initial concerns about the cotter pin used on the bolt that holds the Trailer Hitch insert,
but after an 800-mile trip down I-95 -- I could not see where it budged at...

United States on Oct 31, 2017

KKal: I read a lot of reviews and tested a few items, including Thule and Yakima products, at the local bike shops. I ended up buying the Doubledown 4 and I have to say I am extremely happy with the choice I made. I was looking at some cheaper options on Amazon, but when I read the reviews, although most of them were positive, I thought I'd better stick with a more solid construction. This bike rack is extremely easy to put together (took me maybe 5 minutes to put it together). Connecting it to my car's 2" hitch was also very easy. The bolt that comes with it actually threads into the hitch and when you tighten it, there is absolutely no wiggling. Loading the bike is very easy. There are three straps for each bike, one horizontal and one vertical for the back of the frame, right below and in front of the seat, and one horizontal one in the front that holds to front of the frame. It also comes with a short and a long strap that are used to strap the front wheel to the frame to prevent if from turning and more importantly, from swaying side to side and hitting the other bikes. I have a Honda Odyssey and needed to buy a Hitch for it. We traveled 5 hours from VA...

United States on May 29, 2012