Name: Yakima OnRamp LX
Brand: Yakima
Availability: InStock
Rating: 89 (34 reviews)

89/100

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Summary of Reviews

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

9 reasons to buy

The Yakima OnRamp LX is available in versions for 1.25” or 2” hitch receivers.

Experts and owners say bikes stay stable and secure while driving.

Testers appreciate the quick assembly.

Owners and experts say it’s easy to load bikes thanks to the integrated loading ramp that adjusts to accommodate different vehicle heights.

The rack tilts with bikes loaded to allow easier access to the vehicle’s rear.

The outer tray is higher than the inner one, reducing handlebar interference and providing better ground clearance.

Yakima’s PlateMate and EXO LitKit (each purchased separately) can be added to ensure license plate and taillight visibility.

The OnRamp LX folds up to reduce its footprint when installed but not in use.

This rack is compatible with fenders and varied frame shapes, including step-throughs.

4 reasons not to buy

The plastic strap that secures the frame scratches the paint on an owner’s frame. A tester suggests wrapping the tube in a microfiber cloth to protect frame paint.

An owner says the frame strap fits loosely around a narrow-profile frame tubing.

The weight limit per bike decreases to 42lb (1.25” hitches) and 48lb (2” hitches) when driving off-road.

The OnRamp LX for 1.25” hitches has a reduced capacity of 70lb per bike.

Bottom line

The Yakima OnRamp LX is a two-bike platform hitch rack. The version for 1.25” hitches supports two 70lb bikes; the one for 2” hitches supports two 80lb bikes. Capacity decreases when driving off-road. The OnRamp LX earns praise for its versatility to fit different frame shapes, wheels between 20” and 29”, 5” tires, and wheelbases from 34” to 54”. Experts and owners praise the sturdiness, the elevated outer tray, and the integrated, adjustable loading ramp. The frame strap can be abrasive and too long for narrow frame tubing. Otherwise, complaints are minor and the OnRamp LX, though expensive, is deemed reasonably priced.

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