RockyMounts TomaHawk
93/100
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the RockyMounts TomaHawk. In summary, this is what cyclists think. Published Jan 10, 2025 by Rachel Rushing.
7 reasons to buy
- The TomaHawk secures bikes by the wheels; no frame contact or wheel removal is required.
- Several medium-term and one long-term (four years) owner find the TomaHawk durable.
- Testers and owners say bikes remain secure over bumps, at high speeds, and in sharp turns.
- This rack is quick and easy to assemble and install, according to experts.
- Reviewers say loading bikes is simple.
- The rack is compatible with fat tires up to 5” using the extension straps.
- The TomaHawk comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
5 reasons not to buy
- Buyers find the assembly instructions unclear, instead opting for third-party instruction videos.
- The locking cores needed to secure the rack to the crossbars cost extra.
- Reviewers and owners say releasing the arm is difficult.
- Multiple owners complain that the bolts securing the wheel trays strip easily.
- The TomaHawk is not compatible with bikes that have fenders.
Bottom line
The RockyMounts TomaHawk is a lightweight roof rack for one bike. The rack supports 40lb when mounted to Thule or Yakima crossbars and 35lb on factory crossbars. Locking cores must be purchased separately. Testers find installation and assembly easy and loading bikes straightforward. The TomaHawk accommodates 34” to 48” wheelbases, 20” to 29” wheels, and tires up to 5”, but bikes with fenders don’t fit. Long-term owners praise the rack’s durability and the stability of bikes in transit. The main complaints are stripped tray bolts and unclear instructions. Overall, experts consider the RockyMounts TomaHawk a solid investment.Where to buy
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Facts
Rack Type
Brand
Maximum Load Capacity
Maximum Weight Per Bike
40, 35 lb
Weight
16 lb
Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Expert Reviews
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