LTP Sports Marketing Coordinator Derek Kidd is an avid mountain biker, but isn’t the type of guy to pedal his Norco Range all the way to the North Shore trails. He’s tried a plethora of rack options to affix his bike to his car, and settled on the Yakima FrontLoader.
The Yakima FrontLoader is a roof-mounted, hoop-style bike rack. The benefits of this style of rack are numerous.
- The rack sits on the roof of the car, away from the doors/trunk/and tailgate, offering better access for passengers.
- The hoop-style set-up means that the bikes wheels stay on the whole time, and are the only contact point with the rack- there’s no danger of scuffing or scratching a carbon frame.
- Rooftop racks offer a huge versatility in terms of compatible bike styles- they can fit wheels from 20″ to 29″ diameter, and tires as wide as 3″.
- Setup and installation are a breeze, as these racks come fully assembled out of the box. The loading and unloading process is also remarkably quick and easy, taking only a few seconds to secure a bike.
Derek is running a pair of Yakima FrontLoader racks, and has nothing but good things to say about the system.
I’ve had my FrontLoaders for 2 years now, and in that time they’ve carried all of my bikes for thousands of kilometers to and from trails all over the west coast. The FrontLoader is definitely the best rack system I’ve used.
Live to Play Sports stocks the Yakima FrontLoader, and it can be easily found through your local dealer, who can also help you set up and accessorize your rack system!
Yakima FrontLoader Roof Rack
Yakima FrontLoader Roof Rack
LTP Part number: 153301-01
MSRP: $269.99
LTP Staff Pick: Yakima FrontLoader rack.Our latest LTP Sports Staff Pick covers Yakima Racks FrontLoader roof rack system. This rack is ideal for those looking to take their bikes on their vehicle, without affecting interior cargo space! Easy to install right out of the box, this rack takes the top spot for roof rack systems.
Posted by Live to Play Sports on Monday, January 23, 2017
