Yakima Introduces New Tray-Style Hitch Racks Built for Convenience and Affordability

Yakima Introduces New Tray-Style Hitch Racks Built for Convenience and Affordability

The FourPlay and TwoTimer easily carry bikes of all shapes and sizes –

For Spring 2015, Yakima Products, Inc. –the innovation leader in vehicle racks and cargo solutions – is expanding its line of tray-style hitch racks with the introduction of the FourPlay and TwoTimer.

“This style of bike carrier is the fastest growing category on the market, thanks to its incredible ease of use and ability to accommodate all kinds of bikes regardless of frame design, suspension or wheel size,” said Michael Zoormajian, Global Product Manager. “The FourPlay and TwoTimer both offer great performance and versatility at accessible price points, and are perfect for the widest variety of bike styles – from fat bikes and bikes with fenders to kids bikes and women-specific frames.”

Yakima is known for consumer-friendly designs built for quick installation and ease of use. The TwoTimer and FourPlay carry on that tradition, with the TwoTimer coming pre-assembled and able to fit a 1 ¼” and 2” hitch receiver out of the box. The FourPlay offers a one-step, tool-free assembly and fits 2” hitch receivers right out of the box.

The TwoTimer can transport two bikes, while the FourPlay can convert from a four-bike carrier to a two-bike carrier in minutes. The FourPlay and TwoTimer are both designed for fast and easy loading and unloading, thanks to their low tray height and user-friendly frame ratcheting system, which securely holds bikes in place. Their compact design lets them fold down for easy rear-of-vehicle access, and fold up when not in use.

FourPlay features:

• Converts from four-bike carrier to two-bike carrier in minutes
• Folds down for easy rear-of-vehicle access; folds up when not in use
• Fast and easy loading and unloading, thanks to low tray height and simple frame ratcheting system
• Includes Same Key System (SKS) HitchLock to secure the rack to the hitch receiver
• Carries up to four bikes
• Carries bikes up to 45 lbs. each
• Fits 2” hitch receivers only

MSRP: $499
Available: Spring 2015

TwoTimer features:

• Folds down for easy rear-of-vehicle access; folds up when not in use
• Fast and easy loading and unloading, thanks to low tray height and simple frame ratcheting system
• Includes a Same Key System (SKS) HitchLock to secure the rack to the hitch receiver
• Carries up to two bikes
• Carries bikes up to 45 lbs. each
• Accommodates the widest variety of bike styles, including fat bikes, bikes with fenders, kids bikes and woman-specific bikes
• Fits 1.25” and 2” hitch receivers

MSRP: $299
Available: Spring 2015

About Yakima
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2014, Yakima Products, Inc. is a world leader in vehicle racks and cargo solutions for a variety of consumers, from outdoor enthusiasts to car aficionados. The portfolios of brands include: Yakima, Whispbar and Prorack.

Each of the individual brands offer a variety of cargo management products including racks for bikes, boats, ski equipment and other gear, cargo boxes and bags and high performance multi-sport trailers.

The Yakima Products, Inc. global headquarters is in Beaverton, Oregon. For more information, visit www.yakima.com.