Is the Yakima HitchSki Compatible with the Yakima BackRoad 4?
Question:
Not clear if the cross bar spacing matches cradle spacing. Is it ok if hitchski sits in one cradle and between the others?
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
I have a great 4-bike solution for you. Even though we cannot verify with certainty that the HitchSki # Y02418 will fit the cradle spread of the Yakima BackRoad 4 # YA44FR, we do know for sure that Yakima did not design the HitchSki to work with the BackRoad. For that reason, I do not recommend using the HitchSki with the BackRoad because only a single pair of cradles is not as safe as traveling with more attachment points on the rack.
With that being said, I have a great alternate bike rack that definitely work with the HitchSki. That rack is the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # Y02458. The RidgeBack has an advantage over the BackRoad with the locking hand knob that deters theft of the rack from your vehicle. To add theft-deterrence to the bikes, I recommend the HandCuff Cable Lock # Y02466.
The RidgeBack requires a 1-1/4" or a 2" hitch. If you need a hitch receiver for your vehicle, feel free to provide me the year/make/model of your vehicle and I will be happy to recommend you the best hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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Yakima HandCuff Cable Lock for RidgeBack and SwingDaddy Bike Racks
- Bike Locks
- Cable Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- 3 Feet Long
- Gray
- Yakima
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Yakima BackRoad 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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Yakima HitchSki Snowboard and Ski Carrier for Hitch Bike Racks - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Hitch Rack
- Bike Rack Adapter
- Board/Ski Lock
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- Fixed
- Yakima
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