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Yakima Raptor Bike Mount

Yakima Raptor Bike Mount description

The Yakima Raptor bike rack holds a bike firmly with adjustable locking jaws and a triangulated arm, just like its primitive namesake. The Raptor applies upright convenience to a wide variety of tube shapes and sizes (up to 3in) at a reasonable price. Load and unload your bike without removing the front wheel. The Raptor's claw grips with a non-marring pad to protect the bike's finish; while a large red knob turns to secure the bike to the mount, meaning there are no levers to throw or weird gadgetry to deal with. The Raptor is compatible to factory racks with the addition of MightyMounts (sold separately) and mounts equally well to round or square crossbars.

Bottom Line: Once your bike's in the jaws of a Raptor, it will stay there.

I have had my Raptor about 2 weeks and noone at Yakima seems to know why my front wheel turns from side to side when the car is in motion. No matter how tight I strap it down. They have offered no solutions so I am going to have to return it. It's wearing my tire down when I travel.

I already had one and purchased a second. No problems yet. I like the fact that I don't have to take my tire off. My only issue is that you have to tighten it in the right position or the bike will lean. It's still secure but it kind of concerns me. Overall a good rack