Should Cable Lock be Added to Yakima BackRoad if Only Carrying 2 Bike

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The review video says that the intrgrated cable lock only works if you have 4 bikes loaded, since the cable is only long enough to go around the frame of the front bike/bike on the end of the rack. Should i just purchase a 3rd party cable bike lock if i dont intend to always have 4 bikes loaded?

asked by: Derek

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That's a good catch, and when only carrying a pair of bikes, if you want to keep them secure it is definitely a good idea to add a separate cable lock to go with the Yakima BackRoad 4-Bike Rack # YA44FR.

The cable lock that comes integrated with the # YA44FR is for the fourth bike (furthest from the vehicle) so to secure just two bikes you can use a standard cable lock with a key, the etrailer Cable Lock # e98891, or if you don't want an extra key then go with a combination cable lock, the RockyMounts Curly Combination Cable Lock # RKY3700.

I also wanted to mention that if you want a lock to secure the BackRoad # YA44FR to your hitch, you can do that by adding the Yakima HitchLock # Y07235.

And lastly, if one of the bikes you want to carry has a step-through frame, or you want to carry a children's bike, you'll need to give those bikes a horizontal mounting point with Bike Adapter Bar # 64005.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Both the Thule Camber #TH9056 and the Yakima BackRoad #YA44FR are good choices. The main difference is the straps for your bikes. The Zip Strips on the Yakima will need to be removed every time you put a bike on or off the rack, the Thule straps will…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

You can add the locking function to your Yakima Double-Down hitch bike rack by just adding the lock portion #Y07235 to your existing threaded hitch pin. If you need a replacement hitch pin use part #Y8890176.

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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