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9th June 2021

RuggedLine Launches in New Zealand by NZ 4WD Magazine

Originally published in NZ 4WD Magazine June 2021 Join Yakima on its Journey Yakima’s story is more of a journey, because they’ve never been good at sitting still. After all, they don’t have wild sides; they have wild souls. For over four decades, their trusted solutions have transformed the way...

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3rd February 2021

How do I get a mini number plate for my bike rack so it's legal in Australia?

Yakima’s PlateMateTM accessory number plate holder complies with all the relevant Australian state regulations is super easy to install Everything you need to know about bicycle rack number plates in Australia. Updated 28/01/2021 Imagine this: You’ve got your bike rack on the rear of your car with your bikes loaded...

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2nd December 2020

Yakima FrontLoader Vs HighRoad

Wherever you’re headed, having a quick and easy way to take your bike along with you is an absolute must, but if you’re pulling a trailer or need clear access to your boot or hatch, carrying your bike up-top is the way to go. While there are a few bike...

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20th October 2020

Yakima FullBack vs HalfBack

If you need a way to get your bikes to the trails, but your car doesn’t have a hitch receiver, tow ball or roof racks, a boot or hatch rack system is a great solution. As far as boot racks go, the Yakima HalfBack and FullBack both serve their purpose...

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12th October 2020

Yakima GateKeeper Review 2020

You’ve got your mates, you’ve got your ute and you’ve got your bikes. Now you just need a way to transform your truck bed into a bike-hauling machine that’s going to get you to and from the trailhead with everything still intact—and the Yakima GateKeeper tailgate pad does a good...

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2nd October 2020

Yakima HangOver 4 Review 2020

Vertical mount systems are fast becoming one of the most popular ways to carry suspension fork bikes—a trend which is probably only going to continue to grow as more people try out systems like this one. Smart, simple design Carefully hanging your bikes vertically side-by-side on the rear of your...

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