Yakima · Updated July 2026
Yakima StageTwo: price, specs & release date
The Yakima StageTwo costs $949.99, #5 cheapest of 8 hitch bike racks (median $925). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 40/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 10 in class.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Yakima StageTwo, released 2025. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: yakima.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Yakima StageTwo a good buy?
At $950, the Yakima StageTwo is #5 cheapest of the 8 hitch bike racks we track, where the median is $925. On the spec sheet, its max tire width of 5 in is the highest of the 10, its max bike weight of 70 lb is above the median of the 10, and its rack weight of 63 lb is above the median of the 10.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $949.99 US MSRP sourced verbatim from the thesweetcyclists.com dated review of the refreshed StageTwo: "Retail price for the rack is $949.99 for the two-bike rack configuration." The Yakima manufacturer page geo-resolved to the Canadian store (showing CAD $949.00 sale / $1,199.99 regular), so the USD figure was taken from the review rather than the manufacturer page. Figure is for the base 2-bike configuration. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yakima |
| Released | 2025 |
| Bike capacity | 2 |
| Rack style | platform |
| Hitch size | 1.25 & 2 in |
| Max bike weight (lb) | 70 |
| Max tire width (in) | 5 |
| Max wheelbase (in) | 52 |
| Frame contact | No |
| Fold flat | Yes |
| Tilt away | Yes |
| Integrated lock | Yes |
| Add on capable | Yes |
| Rack weight (lb) | 63 |
Source: yakima.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by thesweetcyclists.com. The Yakima manufacturer page (source) confirms the exact model — "StageTwo Platform Hitch Bike Rack," SKU 8002758, UPC 736745027582 — and states verbatim that it carries two bikes (four with the 2"-only StageTwo +2), fits both 1.25" and 2" receivers, is rated 70 lbs per bike on-road/RV (42 lbs off-road), holds tires up to 5" wide and wheelbases from 30" to 52", includes integrated SKS locks, has a 3-position remote tilt that folds flat when unloaded, and weighs 63 lbs. The thesweetcyclists.com dated review of the 2025 refreshed StageTwo corroborates the model identity and specs (70 lb per-bike limit, 63 lb rack weight, tilt-away access, integrated cable locks, $699 +2 add-on) and supplies the US price verbatim: "Retail price for the rack is $949.99 for the two-bike rack configuration." Because the manufacturer page geo-resolved to the Canadian store (CAD pricing), the USD MSRP was taken from the review; Worldwide Cyclery additionally confirmed the same UPC 736745027582 and spec values.
Is the Yakima StageTwo worth it vs cheaper hitch bike racks?
Yakima StageTwo against its closest cheaper and pricier hitch bike racks on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked →
| Product | Price | Bike capacity | Rack style | Hitch size | Max bike weight (lb) | Max tire width (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima StageTwo this | $949.99 | 2 | platform | 1.25 & 2 in | 70 | 5 |
| RockyMounts BackStage | $899.99 | 2 | platform | 2 in | 60 | 5 |
| Kuat NV 2.0 | $989 | 2 | platform | 1.25 & 2 in | 60 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Yakima StageTwo cost?
The Yakima StageTwo has a US price of $949.99 (US MSRP sourced verbatim from the thesweetcyclists.com dated review of the refreshed StageTwo: "Retail price for the rack is $949.99 for the two-bike rack configuration." The Yakima manufacturer page geo-resolved to the Canadian store (showing CAD $949.00 sale / $1,199.99 regular), so the USD figure was taken from the review rather than the manufacturer page. Figure is for the base 2-bike configuration.), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Yakima StageTwo compare on price?
At $950, the Yakima StageTwo is #5 cheapest of the 8 hitch bike racks we track, where the median is $925.
When was the Yakima StageTwo released?
The Yakima StageTwo was released 2025.
What are the Yakima StageTwo's key specs?
Yakima StageTwo (Yakima): bikeCapacity 2, rackStyle platform, hitchSize 1.25 & 2 in, maxBikeWeightLbs 70, maxTireWidthIn 5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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