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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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