Product Description
, Fix & Go Soft-Sided Roof Top Cargo Bag ">, 14.8 Cubic ft. Large Capacity Waterproof Soft Side Vehicle Cargo Carrier Bag ">, SportRack - A21031 - Roof top Basket Extension ">, Keeper 7200 Roof Top Cargo Bag">, , , The King Joe 3 is Yakima's burliest strap-mount bike rack yet. King Joe the Third, the rear-mounting rack, didn't gain his title by inheritance. He earned it with his six-strap system and ability to fit a vast range of vehicle trunks. In fact, the King Joe 3 fits more trunks than any other Yakima strap-mount rack. The King Joe 3 also holds a wide variety of bikes, and carries up to three of them. Yakima's Quick Trigger Hub System makes installing this ruler-of-bikes as easy as pie. King Joe's padded feet protect his royal carriage's paint job, and his folding arms make him easy to store. *If you're not sure the King Joe 3 will fit your car or bike, feel free to call one of our knowledgeable gearheads.Product Features
- Yakima Part #02620
- Country of Origin: Aruba
This review is from: Yakima King Joe 3 Bike Rack (Sports)
I originally purchased this bike rack because of the overwhelming reviews on Amazon. However, when I finally put the rack and bike onto the car, it felt unstable. I drove it about 10 miles on the freeway, and watched it sway a little in my rear view mirror. What's worse is that the bottom support foam was sitting on my bumper and caused my bumper to sag. This product does not work very well for the Lexus IS300.
I use this in conjuction with the Yakima Crossbeam Adapater, with my girlfriends women's bike. The crossbeam did not hold the frame enough and caused the bike to sway while on the rack.
I ended up purchasing a roofrack with the Yakima King Cobra instead. Around $380 used price, i was way more satisfied with that solution.
If you must a trunk rack, I heard the Saris version is better (but it rests on your bumper, so that may be an issue for some cars).
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