Yakima StageTwo
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Yakima StageTwo. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
12 reasons to buy
- Experts agree the "solid" StageTwo feels well-constructed and sturdy.
- Reviewers say assembly is easy and the instructions are straightforward.
- Installation is tool-free thanks to the anti-wobble hitch tightening knob. Testers say this keeps the rack stable in the hitch.
- Bikes remain secure in transit, according to testers.
- The staggered tray heights increase ground clearance and help prevent bike-on-bike contact.
- The Yakima StageTwo tilts with or without bikes loaded to give access to the vehicle's rear.
- This rack is rated for off-road use.
- The StageTwo doesn't contact frames.
- The 2" hitch version of the StageTwo is RV-compatible.
- The 2" hitch version can be expanded to four bikes.
- Yakima offers useful accessories like a loading ramp and a taillight and license plate kit.
- The StageTwo is covered by a lifetime warranty.
5 reasons not to buy
- The StageTwo is more expensive than competing racks.
- The plastic casing over the tilt mechanism cracks on one tester's rack. Two owners recieve the rack with this part cracked.
- Testers say the rack's high weight (63lb) makes installation and removal challenging for one person.
- Two experts feel the two-bike extension is overpriced, and another says it adds considerable length to the vehicle's rear.
- Multiple owners say the rack trays don’t align properly with the base, which may cause bolt threads to strip.
Bottom line
The Yakima StageTwo is a platform hitch rack available for 1.25" or 2" hitches. The StageTwo fits two 70lb bikes, 52" wheelbases, 16" to 29" wheels, and tires up to 5". It's rated for off-roading and use with RVs, though this reduces the weight capacity. Experts praise the rack's stability when mounted and useful accessories. Assembly and installation are straightforward, but the high weight can be hard for one person to manage. Some experience issues aligning the trays, and many consider the rack expensive, especially with the two-bike add-on (2" version). Nonetheless, experts deem the "very well-executed" Yakima StageTwo a solid investment.BikeRide finds and shows you the best prices of the bikes you want to buy. Prices constantly change and it’s impossible to compare them all yourself.
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