Are Longer ZipStrips Available for Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack
Question:
I have a Yakima Spare Ride bike rack. The straps are too short. Do you sell anything aftermarket that would give us another inch that will fit into this rack?
asked by: Betty G
Expert Reply:
I believe you are talking about the ZipStrip Straps for Yakima SuperCush Bike Rack Cradles # 8880566 that come with the Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack # Y02599. These are no longer available.
Unfortunately there are not straps that are longer so if your bike has a thicker frame that these can't accommodate then we need to look into either using an adapter bare like the Yakima # Y02531 or getting a hitch mount rack. For your application I'd recommend the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVP20B and the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 # SH22G which secures bikes by the wheel instead of the frame.
Attached are review videos for you to check out. If you don't already have a trailer hitch just let me know the year/make/model of your vehicle and I'd be more than happy to make a recommendation for you!
Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Passenger's Side
- Hitch Adapters
- Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- 250 lbs
- Kuat
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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Kuat
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Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
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- Frame
- Yakima
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Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Arms
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Dual Arm
- Folding
- Hanging Rack
- Yakima
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