Sea Otter 2021 – Yakima Launches the new HangTight and StageTwo Hitch Bike Racks

by Brian Mullin on October 12, 2021

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This Fall, Yakima will release the HangTight and the StageTwo racks, along with their SafetyMate lighting and plate kit. These two hitch bike racks put Yakima a step ahead of the competition, with versatility and ingenuity as the driving force.

HangTight Vertical Hitch Bike Rack

The HangTight is a vertical hitch bike rack built for all bikes, all the time. It is designed to carry a broad range of bikes for whatever riding style interests you the most.

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A Built-in lock loop for the rider’s own bike lock.

Equipped to carry whichever bike you choose from your arsenal, making it perfect for anything from enduro shuttlers to family road trips. Coming in two models, The HangTight 6 ($999) carries up to six flat bar bikes or four drop bar bikes, while the HangTight 4 ($799) carries up to four flat bar bikes or three drop bar bikes.

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Dual padded cradles securely hold and protect bikes from one another.

If versatility is the name of your game, the HangTight is sure to be an ambidextrous addition for all your bike carrying needs.

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You can also get an optional cradle for bikes with a downhill dual crown fork.

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StageTwo Premium Tray Hitch Rack

StageTwo ($749), a real showstopper, is a hitch-mounted bike rack that brings style and aesthetics to the forefront.

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With a tiered stadium seating architectural design, this rack was created to decrease bike-to-bike interference while maximizing ground clearance to get you wherever you need to go.

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The StageTwo can accommodate various types of bikes, including mountain, road, kids, E-bikes, and fat-tire bikes with the StageTwo FatBike Kit.

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SafetyMate

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Rise above with the SafetyMate and the RampUp accessories. SafetyMate is a lighting and plate kit that delivers full brake and turn signal functionality to the backside of the rack, whether in the stored or in-use position, making sure that other drivers have high visibility of your vehicle and your cargo.

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RampUp

The RampUp accessory is a ramp that attaches to the end of the tray, allowing assistance loading heavier bikes such as E-Bikes. Close the curtains on the competition as the StageTwo delivers form and function in this one-of-a-kind bike carrying system.

Both the StageTwo and the HangTight will be available on 11/15/21 on Yakima.com and at associated dealers. More information on HangTight, and the StageTwo is available at Yakima.com.

 

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