Yakima OnRamp e-bike carrier: Tested
By Mike Watson Yakima has been strapping toys to vehicles for more than 50 years and know how to deliver user-friendly options for getting your buddies, yourself, and your kit to wherever the fun might be. The Yakima OnRamp is no exception. At 20kg...
Yakima has been strapping toys to vehicles for more than 50 years and know how to deliver user-friendly options for getting your buddies, yourself, and your kit to wherever the fun might be. The Yakima OnRamp is no exception. At 20kg the rack is no lightweight but comparable to most other dual e-bike set-ups on the market. However, its ability to accept two hefty 30kg bikes nudges it ahead of some of the competition in this area. The off-road load rating reduces individual bike capacity to 18kg each, but this is to be expected, and only relevant for those venturing beyond-the-gravel to secret trails. When not in use the OnRamp tilts up neatly, protruding a comfortable 400mm from your tailgate. With the pull of a spring-loaded pin the tray folds into horizontal position extending 800mm from the tailgate.
We found the Yakima OnRamp well designed to load, unload and secure heavy bikes of any sort. Annoying nuances were predominantly associated with handling a heavy bike, but in saying that there are a few tweaks that might help make this rack even more user-friendly. Importantly, the OnRamp is half the price of some competitive e-bike carriers whilst offering many of the same bells and whistles, so we reckon it’s well worth a look if you’re in the market.
RRP: $799 See Yakima Australia for more info on this and its other bike carrying solutions.
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