With mountain bikes coming in all shapes and sizes, you’ll often hit issues when it comes to finding a suitable roof mounting system. Fork mounted racks need different adaptors for all the axle standards while frame clamping systems hit major hurdles when it comes to dual suspension bikes or carbon frames that don’t mirror a traditional form. The Yakima HighRoller circumnavigates all this by clamping the front wheel—something common to all bikes. Two adjustable jaws pull down on the wheel and hold it in place while the rear wheel is cinched down with a single strap. It’s said to fit all wheel sizes from 20 up to 29-inch and tyre widths op to 3.00. It also features a built-in cable lock to keep your bike secure. The HighRoller sells for $299 and fits both round and square rack cross bars (adaptors are also available for aero-style roof racks).
Words by Mike Blewitt and images by Lachlan Ryan. Originally published in AMB Magazine issue #173. Yakima's recently released FoldClick bike racks are a new step for the American gear haulage and carrying company. Yakima have a few classics in their range of rear-mounted bike racks with dependable models like the HoldUp...
If you're a rider, it's likely that at some point instead of riding from home you’ll be driving to a destination. Let’s be frank, road trips are much better when you can take your bike along! Thankfully the good folk at Yakima have you covered.
This article by Iain Treloar was originally published at cyclingtips.com in October 2018. There’s a series of sepia photos from the ‘80s, offering a perfect glimpse back into the lives of its forgotten subjects. In one shot, a group of six friends lie back in their kayaks, eyes closed, basking...
