Name: Yakima HighRoad
Brand: Yakima
Availability: InStock
Rating: 80 (18 reviews)

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Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Yakima HighRoad. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

9 reasons to buy

Testers and owners praise the easy tool-free installation, saying the HighRoad fits snuggly on crossbars.
The front wheel doesn't have to be removed to mount the bike.
Loading and unloading bikes is easy, according to experts.
Owners say that bikes remain secure in transit.
Reviewers appreciate the HighRoad’s above-average wheelbase compatibility of 52".
This rack is rated for off-road use, but the weight capacity decreases to 27lb.
The wheel arms fold down when not in use. Testers find this helps eliminate the whistling noise many roof racks suffer from.
An adapter kit is available to purchase for T-slot crossbars.
Yakima covers the HighRoad with a lifetime warranty.

2 reasons not to buy

The HighRoad has a built-in cable lock, but the locking cores must be purchased separately.
One owner finds that the larger wheel cradle bounces when driving without bikes loaded.

Bottom line

The Yakima HighRoad is a roof rack that holds one 45lb bike. The rack is rated for off-road use for a bike up to 27lb. It fits up to 52" wheelbases, 26" to 29" wheels, and tires from 23mm to 4". The HighRoad is easy to install, owners say it keeps bikes secure, and most deem it solid, but there are no long-term reviews. Overall, experts feel the Yakima HighRoad offers similar value to competing roof racks, but the accommodation of longer wheelbases is noteworthy.

Where to buy

$259.69 Amazon (used) See it $264.99 Amazon See it $265.49 Walmart See it $298.99 Al's Sporting Goods See it $328.95 Jenson USA See it $328.95 evo See it $328.95 eBay See it $329.00 Yakima See it $329.00 REI.com See it $329.00 Competitive Cyclist See it $329.00 Backcountry See it

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Expert Reviews

80/100 based on 2 rated expert reviews

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GearLab

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Yakima HighRoad Review

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We feel this rack is a strong value for the right buyer.

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Australian Geographic

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Yakima HighRoad: Tested

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Six months of testing – and multiple bikes carried – proves this revised HighRoad is just as effective as its predecessor.

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Revolution MTB

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Yakima Group Test: HighRoad Bike Carrier, Major Shady 270 Degree Awning & Streamline Roof Racks

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The thing that sets this roof rack system apart from anything else on the market is [that] you can actually take [it] on and off literally without tools.

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Burnt OnBothEnds

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