Name: Yakima FullBack
Brand: Yakima
Availability: InStock
Rating: 81 (302 reviews)

81/100

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Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Yakima FullBack. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

6 reasons to buy

The Yakima FullBack arrives assembled, and testers and buyers say it’s easy to install.

Loading bikes is easy, according to reviewers.

Testers and owners find the rack is durable after one year.

An expert says Yakima’s U-shaped ZipStrips work better than standard frame straps.

The rack arms fold down for tidier storage or to reduce the footprint while installed but not in use.

Yakima's PlateMate (purchased separately) can be used to mount a license plate on the rack.

7 reasons not to buy

Multiple owners report dented bumpers where the rack makes contact.

A tester scratches their bike on the built-in bottle opener while loading it.

Fitting full-suspension mountain bikes is a challenge, say experts, and many will exceed the weight limit.

A top tube adapter (purchased separately) is required for step-through bikes.

Loading small-framed bikes with bottle cages may be tricky.

Owners say bikes sit very close together when mounted. They suggest getting the three-bike version for carrying two.

The FullBack is heavy for a trunk rack.

Bottom line

The Yakima FullBack is a trunk rack that comes in two or three-bike versions. The two-bike rack supports two 35lb bikes; the three-bike rack holds three 30lb bikes. Testers and owners praise the easy installation, medium-term durability, and secure bike fit. However, complaints are numerous. Most worryingly, reports of dented bumpers and challenges mounting certain frames. Additionally, users complain of a tight fit between bikes when the rack is fully loaded. Overall, the FullBack may cause more problems than it solves. Consider better-rated trunk racks like the Saris Bones or Thule Passage.

Where to buy

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