You can order replacement parts from your local Yakima dealer, or directly from us by calling our Consumer Sales Representatives at 888.925.4621.
SideWinder
With the SideWinder’s swing-out arm, it only takes one person to load a bicycle built for two. Just attach the fork, then swing your tandem bike onto the rooftop mount while your riding companion rifles around in the cooler for liquid refreshments.
- Product:
- #8002071
$399.00 USD
Add it to your cart. Purchase it either online or locally.- Holds tandems more securely than wheel-tray designs
- Handles an 9mm/100mm tandem fork
- Padded boom cradle and quick-release straps protect bottom-mounted cables
- Won't interfere with most hatchbacks or flip-up rear doors
- Includes handlebar strap for extra stability
- Premium SKS lockable skewer (locks sold separately)
- Fits round and square crossbars
Fork style tandem carrier with swing away feature to make loading easy for one person. Adaptable to square bars.
Produced: 2001 to present
History: 2007- Changed the skewer from Viper style to Sprocket Rocket skewer.
General Information:
Weight: 18.5 lbs.
Dimensions: 56” long x 12” tall x 8” wide at skewer. Mounting plates are 4-1/2” wide. Center of skewer to center of cradle is 40”. Swinger extends 10” from pivot.
Capacity: One tandem bicycle
- MSRP
- $399.00 USD
- Product
- #8002071
Q: Is it ok to mount the Sidewinder Facing the rear of my vehicle?A: Yes.
Q: Can you mount a standard single-person bike in the sidewinder?
A: No. This rack was designed specifically for tandem bicycles and hasn’t been tested with standard bikes, so we cannot recommend it.
Q: Is the stabilizing strap available separately?
A: Not at this time, but the same function can be achieved with webbing or bungee cords.
Q: What is the “easy loading” feature to the sidewinder?
A: The mounting arm swings out to the side so that the bike can be raised on its back wheel while the front fork is set into the mount. Once the fork is set and secured with the skewer, it is only a matter of lifting the rear end of the tandem and placing it into the rear cradle.
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