As bikes evolve, so must the bike rack. Initially designed to carry bikes that used quick release wheels (9mm x 100mm), the fork mounted rack was compatible with nearly every bike on the market when it was first launched. While this remained true for
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Designing a bike rack is no easy task given the endless variables to consider. From tire sizes, fenders, racks, weight, and more, rack manufacturers are constantly adapting to whatever comes next. While some of these dilemmas are still being sorte
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The venerable Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite is on sale! For a limited time, you can pick up this top rated cargo box for only $599!SkyBox 16 Carbonite opens on both sides, and features internal lid stiffeners which make it one of the easiest b
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When Yakima discontinued the Whispbar product line in 2016, the FlushBar system was kept alive under the Yakima brand name. However, they are packaged a little bit differently than the outgoing Whispbar FlushBars. Most notably, they ar
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For years, the “square” Thule Load Bar served as the primary crossbar for roof racks. Measuring 1 ¼” x7/8”, this became the de facto standard, with other brands making crossbars that match these outer dimensions. When aerodynamic crossbars came
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Yakima SlimShady is a lightweight, competitively priced roof rack mounted awning that provides shade from the sun and an effective rain cover. SlimShady comes in three sizes: SlimShady 4.5' - 4.5' x 6.5'SlimShady 6.5' - 6.5' x 6.5'SlimShady
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Yakima RidgeBack 4 is a full-featured hanging style hitch mounted bike rack.For a limited time, Yakima RidgeBack 4 is on sale for only $284.25! Act fast! Prices valid June 23, 2023 to August 7, 2023.RidgeBack 4 can carry up to 4 bikes and i
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The Yakima K323 fit kit in combination with Yakima or Whispbar FlushBars provides a sleek, aerodynamic base rack crossbar system with a strong riveted connection to your roof. We have packages available as complete kits ready to shi
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ReRack is happy to announce that we are now installing CAT-RAP™ catalytic converter guards at our Portland, OR and Renton, WA retail shops! CAT-RAP consists of a series of cables and plates that make your catalytic converter significantly mor
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Yakima ZipStrips are a big step up from the stretchy rubber straps that they replaced. However, when SuperCush ZipStrips were introduced in 2016 with a new tooth profile, it made finding the correct replacement straps for your hitch or trunk rac
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Swagman X Mount provides a sturdy, wall mounted attachment point for storing your hitch bike rack. Included are 4 bolts to mount it to studs in the wall. It works with 2” bike racks and can support up to 100 pounds. Swagman X Mount is perfect fo
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Yakima SpeedKnob is used on several different hitch racks to secure the bike rack to the hitch receiver. It allows for tool-free attachment and locks to prevent theft. Once you get the hang of it, it can be pretty quick and easy to install and rem
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Yakima EXO is a versatile, modular hitch mount system designed as an alternative to a roof rack. EXO SwingBase provides the foundation for all other EXO accessories. It swings to the side, includes locks, folds compact when not in use, and fits
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Thule SkiClick offers a simple, inexpensive solution for those who just need to carry cross country skis. Buy the SkiClick new for $79.95 or open box for $49.95!Thule SkiClick uses tight-fitting bands to hold narrow cross country skis to ve
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Get ready to hit the mountain with the Yakima PowderHound 6! Open box specials on sale for $149.95. The Yakima PowderHound 6 is the latest iteration of the longstanding PowderHound line, taking the place of the Big PowderHound. It in
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Summer 2022 special pricing on Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer 2 and Explorer Kukenam 3 Rooftop Tents! Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer 2 - Haze Gray (901200) On sale: $1123.95 Regularly $1499.95 Thule Tepui Explorer Kukenam 3 - Haze Gray (90
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Often overlooked, trunk racks offer bike carrying options that work with most vehicles. Yakima offers 3 trunk racks in 2022: the FullBack, HalfBack, and HangOut. Pricing varies from about $180 to $320, and no existing roof rack
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Carrying bikes on the back of your car can be much more convenient than lifting them onto the roof. But have you thought about what this does to turn signal and brake light visibility? Some bike, rack, and vehicle combinations can be worse than other
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When it comes to cars, I’m a Baader-Meinhof guy through and through. No, it’s not a brand or model, but if it was, now you’d see it EVERYWHERE. The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon, commonly called frequency illusion, is the effect of experiencing something
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I’ll admit, when I heard Yakima was incorporating an existing product called the “Road Shower” into their catalog, it wasn’t something I was especially excited about. A big, heavy tank of water on my roof to do what water jugs and wet wipes have done
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9V? 23H? Horizontal, vertical? Round, square, universal? Do I even still want to install this rack anymore? Yakima MightyMounts and Snap Arounds can appear unnecessarily confusing, but there are some patterns we can deconstruct and determine which mo
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I’m lazy. If the list of tasks involved to do the fun thing I have in mind is too long, there’s a pretty good chance I’m going to spend the afternoon watching Netflix. This is especially true with biking. Sure, I could leave on my bike right out m
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Selecting the appropriate components of a roof rack crossbar system can be a daunting task if you’ve never done it before. Manufacturers provide fit guides to help you find the racks that will fit your car, but even those have multiple options and
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By Bo Grayzel, Founder & Owner of ReRack We hear lots of folks asking, "where does Yakima produce their products, are they made in the USA?" This question is complicated in today's global supply chain. Still, the short answer is that the pro
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By Bo Grayzel, Founder & Owner of ReRackReRack germinated in my driveway, long before there was a storefront. I would find a rack at the thrift store or a garage sale and try to figure out what it fits. When I thought I knew what cars it would wo
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Our phenomenal team in ReRack Renton recently had an Employee Camping Retreat at Fall Creek Campground in Capitol State Forest in Olympia, Washington.https://www.dnr.wa.gov/CapitolWe cherish great friendships, excellent employee relations, bonding in
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Ferenc from OverlandSite, a website with a blog covering Overland trips and general Overlanding knowledge, reached out to us to see if we would feature a link to his article entitled "What Is Overlanding?". "What Is Overlanding?" is a great article f
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Overview A critical part of getting up to the mountain for a day in the snow is, well, being able to get your skis and boards there! ReRack sells new and used ski racks, cargo boxes and other gear from top manufacturers including Thule and Yakima (
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New Yakima FatCat EVO, FreshTrack Yakima is launching two new ski/snowboard carriers - the FatCat EVO and the FreshTrack. Both are available in 'large' (6 ski / 4 board) and 'small' (4 ski / 2 board) sizes. A few of the features and changes we want
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Whispbar isa premium brand ofaerodynamic roof racks. They have been discontinued in the US market, and here at ReRack we have great prices on the remaining Whispbar stock. We're going to talk a bit about the Whispbar product, some of it's core fea
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Thule (Too-lee) is the largest rack manufacturer in the world - they've been around since the 40's and are in more than 120 countries around the world. They offer a lot of different bike rack models, and picking the right one for you can be confus
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There's a lot of car rack brands on the market, and you probably haven't heard of most (or any!) of them. At ReRack we carry a variety of rack products from the top manufacturers and brands around. Here's a brief look at the main roof rack brands:
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For most people a cargo box is the best choice for adding car storage space - it provides secure, weather-proof storage for all kinds of gear, without buying a bigger vehicle. Cargo boxes are great for road trips, camping, families, s
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Yakima's been doing roof racks for a long time, so it's big news when they come out with an all-new, aerodynamic, integrated roof rack system! Dubbed 'StreamLine', Yakima's new product line started hitting our warehouse in early March, and invento
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