Yakima Bike Hitch Rack
yakima bike hitch rack Does any company make a trailer hitch to fit a 2006/7 Infiniti M35? Looking at getting a Used Infiniti 2006 or 2007 M35 or M45 and would like to have 1 1/4" hitch for a bik...
yakima bike hitch rack
1: Yakima Deadlock
Yakima DeadLock
Yakima Deadlock Hitch Mount Bike Rack Lock w/Core
Item was sent to us and works as advertised.
We are pleased with the purchase.
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Lock falls out of rack
The lock works well to secure only the bike in the first spot. But, when the rack is folded down, the lock can fall out of the rack and drag on the ground causing the lock core to fall out onto the highway and disappear forever. I had to buy a replacement and I have resorted to wrapping the lock around the main support and then locking it in place.
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Make a pit-stop without worry
So, you're getting ready to go on an incredible cross-country trip but worry that at each fast food restaurant, gas station, or rest area stop someone will have to stay behind to watch over your bikes, especially if it's late at night or in a rough part of town. The cable is long enough to wrap around the top frames of two or more bicycles (depending on the carrier you choose). When not in use, the cable slides down into the hollowed-out tube of the Yakima carrier and stays in place until you need it again. As an additional plus, when I ordered this cable lock with the locking hitch pin as a set, I was able to use the same key to access both locks. The only way you could beat this system is with a cable cutter, but that is probably highly unlikely to happen. This item is a great anti-theft deterrent and I do recommend it.
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Simple and effective
This lock won't safe guard your wheels, but it will keep your bike attached to your rack and slides away almost completely unseen when not in use. We still use another chain to keep our wheels safe, but I still recommend this lock for extra piece of mind. Well worth the price!
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good but could be better
I really like the lock. However I wish the cable were longer. Also, the yakima bike rack I purchased did not have the hole to mount the lock as it should have so i had to drill the hole myself. Not a big deal, but for as much as it cost it should have worked and fit as it was described.
Having said all that, I like the lock and I no longer worry about leaving the bikes whenever I go into a store.
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