Yakima Spare Joe 2-Bike Spare Tire Mount Rack Review
I bought the spare Joe last august and i've used it many times since and I can say i'm 90% satisfied considering that there are no other options but to get a roof rack and look as if you are racing in tour-de-france(which is silly for me if i'm going to bike 10 miles from my home).
The problems i faced are similar to the person who posted earlier with a rav4. There is a vital strip that has to pass between the tire and the back door to secure the whole thing to the tire. This takes time as there is a metal bracket behind the tire.But after u get used to it (you need patience, because you are trying to pass a strip through a small hole)it works fine. Again, the strip can pass behind the tire but it takes like 1-2 minutes to get it through. I have two Schwinn bikes and i feel comfortable carrying them together on the rack. There are two exposed bolts on the rack arms from below, be careful not to scrape anything. Also put the heavier bike inside, and put both bicycles in opposite direction so that the front of the first bike meets the back of the other bike. The straps should be very tight and the rack pushed down from the part below the rear wiper as it can seriously damage it if not properly set.
Yakima Spare Joe 2-Bike Spare Tire Mount Rack Feature
- Two-bike mount rack that installs over vehicle's spare tire
- Centers your bikes and holds them firmly with anti-sway cradles
- Arms fold down and out of the way when not in use
- Attaches to almost any tire size; quick adjustment system
- All Yakima products carry a limited lifetime warranty
Yakima Spare Joe 2-Bike Spare Tire Mount Rack Overview
ANNOUNCING THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE JOE FAMILY. (MR. AND MRS. JOE SURE HAVE BEEN BUSY.) THE SPAREJOE STRAPS RIGHT ONTO YOUR SPARE TIRE, AND HOLDS UP TO TWO BIKES. Quick attachment and adjustment. Bikes are held firmly with anti-sway cradles with hook & loop strap. Easily offsets, to center bikes on the vehicle. Arms fold down when not in use. 2 bike capacity.
Yakima Spare Joe 2-Bike Spare Tire Mount Rack Specifications
Got a spare tire mounted to the rear of your vehicle, but would like to carry a bike instead? Why not do both with the Yakima Spare Joe two-bike mount rack? The Spare Joe attaches quickly to almost any size spare tire, from sizes P205/75R15 to 32 x 11.5/R15M. Once attached, the Spare Joe centers your bikes and holds them firmly with its pair of anti-sway cradles, so you can drive confidently on both highways and dirt roads. And once you arrive at your destination, the arms fold down and out of the way, giving you full access once again to your spare tire. Ideal for anyone who carries a spare tire--both literally (on your car) and figuratively (around your midriff)--the Spare Joe carries a limited lifetime warranty.
*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Mar 10, 2010 19:26:43
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