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Yakima HighRoad

Name: Yakima HighRoad
Brand: Yakima
Price: 275.08 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5

No-contact roof bike rack that grabs the front wheel only

Last reviewed: March 2026

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Snelle specs

Max Bikes1

E-Bike CompatibleNee

Max Bike Weight18 kg

Waarom dit product

Waarom de Yakima HighRoad?

No frame contact — it grabs the front wheel only, which makes it the safest roof option for carbon frames. At 8 lbs it adds almost nothing to your roof load. Fits 26-29 inch wheels, integrated locks for bike and rack. The 40 lb limit means lighter standard bikes only. I recommend this as the Yakima alternative to the Thule UpRide — same concept, slightly different fit, and some people prefer how Yakima mounts to their specific crossbar setup.

Gedetailleerde specificaties

Alle specificaties

Max Bikes	1
E-Bike Compatible	No
Max Bike Weight	18 kg

Tilt Away	No
Folds Flat	No
Carbon Frame Safe	Yes
Lock Bikes to Rack	Yes
Lock Rack to Vehicle	Yes
E-Bike Ramp Included	No
Integrated Cable Lock	Yes
Rack Weight	3.6 kg
Installation Difficulty	Moderate

Anti-Sway Cradles	No
Tilt With Bikes Loaded	No
Folds When Not in Use	No
Material	Aluminum
Noise Rating	Moderate

Beste prijzen

Waar te koop

Winkel	Prijs	Status
Amazon US	Prijs bekijken	Beschikbaarheid controleren	Check Price

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Inzichten voor Yakima HighRoad

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Compatibiliteit

Voertuigcompatibiliteit

Chevrolet

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Tahoe(5th Gen)	2021+	good	Crossbars needed

Ford

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Escape(4th Gen)	2020+	good

Wat de experts zeggen

Expertbeoordelingen

Andere expertbeoordelingen

OutdoorGearLab8/10

Also Great

The HighRoad offers no-contact holding at a slightly lower price than the UpRide.

Community feedback

Wat gebruikers zeggen

Amazon

4.5/5

Gebaseerd op 1543 beoordelingen

83% positief7% negatief

Veelgenoemde pluspunten

“No frame contact”
“Wheel-on mount”
“Universal fit”

Veelgenoemde minpunten

“Front wheel must be straight”
“Pricey”

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Veelgestelde vragen

The Yakima HighRoad mounts to your existing roof crossbars. You will need compatible bars already installed — round, square, or factory rails depending on the model. Gebruik onze compatibiliteitscheck above and zie onze gids over fietsendrager-types for setup details.

I would be cautious here. Lifting a 50+ lb e-bike overhead is tough, and roof racks have lower weight limits. The Yakima HighRoad supports up to its rated capacity. Most e-bikes push that limit. For e-bikes, I usually steer customers toward a hitch rack instead — zie onze gids over fietsendrager-types.

Roof rack installs take a bit more patience. The Yakima HighRoad clamps onto your crossbars, and you will need to adjust the fit for your bar shape. First-time setup is about 20–30 minutes. After that, loading bikes is the real workout — lifting them overhead every time.

The Yakima HighRoad clamps to your crossbars, not directly to paint. The real risk is forgetting it is up there — low clearances like parking garages can cause serious damage. I always tell customers: put a dashboard reminder. Zie onze gids om schade aan de drager te voorkomen for more tips.

The Yakima HighRoad kost $299.00. Remember, you may also need crossbars if you do not already have them — that adds to the total cost. Zie onze fietsendrager-prijsvergelijking so you can budget for the full setup.

The Yakima HighRoad does not include a lock out of the box. I recommend adding a cable lock for the bikes and a lock core for the rack clamp if available. Roof-mounted bikes are harder to steal quickly, but do not rely on height alone — secure them properly.

Absolutely — since the Yakima HighRoad sits on your roof, your trunk, hatch, and tailgate all open normally. That is a big advantage of roof-mount racks. The tradeoff is overhead clearance — watch for parking garages and drive-throughs with bikes up top.

Beantwoord door our expert team, MyCargoRacks

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