Distance Between Frame Cradles on Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack # Y02458

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A am looking for the distance between bikes for the 4 bike Yakima carrier. I am comparing to the Thule Apex XT 5 which has 5.5 distance between bikes.

asked by: Greg

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The frame cradles of the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack # Y02458 are adjustable in where they can mount on the arms and the arms have a usable length of 25 inches. This means that if you evenly spaces the cradles and used all the room of them you'd have right at 8 inches between them.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 2

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