YakimaTube Top Frame Adapter
Item # YAK0021
Tube Top Frame Adapter
The Yakima Tube Top adapts bike frames without top tubes so they fit Yakima ROC or GetAway bike mounts. The Tube Top creates a top tube for any bike that doesn't have one, including children's bikes, women's bikes, and Y frames, or casual beach cruisers. It does so with a simple connection that secures to the seatpost, and headtube to create a bar that braces across, allowing a top-tube free bike to mount on Yakima's ROC or Getaway mounts.
- Create a top tube to increase compatibility
- Molded collars hold frame securely yet gently
- Anti-rotation inserts stabilize the bike
- Expands compatibility for ROC or GetAaway mounts
- Designed for children's, women's or Y-frame bikes
What do you think about this product?
View
May 3, 2021
I have a ladies bike that weighs 45 pounds. Is this bar strong enough to hold this bike on my bike rack?
Robert N.
June 25, 2019
Great Product
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Does exactly what I need it to do. Great product.
Jared W.
September 27, 2018
Durable, Easy to Use Tube Top Adapter
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Out of the box easy to use. There's some weight to it that leads to its durability. I use it on my MTB to easily store on an Art of Storage wall hanger and to transport on my Swagman hitch mount. Adjustment by a telescoping tube (non-locking) to fit my bike frame size (My effective top tube length is 23").
Harley
July 30, 2018
Hang em High
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Very sturdy and are a great option for the frame hanging bike racks. They could even be used to hang the bike on a wall rack for storage.
Nick F
July 18, 2017
Great adapter!
Easy to get on and off and works with both my road and mountain bike on my car! Awesome little invention.
Larissa Bortz
July 17, 2017
Top tube adapter
I bought this for a cross country trip to use with my mountain bike and it works as advertised. It allows for me to use all of my bikes with my trunk rack.
Maggie
July 7, 2017
Works Perfectly
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Super easy to get on and off your bike! It is a bit on the heavier side, but it's also super durable. I see this lasting a long time!
Hailey White
July 22, 2016
Works as described
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
This works really well with my mountain bike. Easy to work with and heavy duty.
Dion M.
July 5, 2016
End attachment detail
Once looped around the bike tube, the gate swings down and the brass button engages to hold in place. To release depress the brass bottom and lift gate. Pretty solid.
Jonathan Wilson
April 6, 2014
Heavy Duty
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I mean seriously heavy. It does the job but I doubt that it had to weigh that much. It would be better if there was some way to fix the length so it wouldn't move after it is attached. Not that that affected the end result but it was a bit annoying.
James Squires
September 9, 2013
Does it's job
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Makes getting non-standard framed bike a breeeeeeeeze to get on and off the rack. Its simple and easy to use.
Caleb Pope
September 6, 2011
I'm looking for an adapter for my child's...
I'm looking for an adapter for my child's bike. What is the shortest span from seat to handlebars that the adapter will work with?
Tim
July 1, 2011
Yakima Tube Top Frame Adapter
Broomfield, Co. Heavy duty construction, looks good(as if that really matters!) easy to use and bottom line is perfect for what it is designed to do! Enough said!!
Dan
June 6, 2011
will this product work with the yakima...
will this product work with the yakima quick back 2?
William Wilder
Sam Matthews
June 12, 2011
This essentially gives your bike a top tube, which is what you need to put it on the quickback2, so it will work. Hope this helps!
May 29, 2009
It works
It is always a little unnerving to throw your multi-thousand dollar investment onto a $35.00 piece of plastic/composite/whatever, especially when the maiden voyage involves 80mph speeds on a windy freeway. However, this little bar got the job done! It does hold the top tube of my bike a little too close to the rack arms itself (has caused some scuffs to my steed), which I don't like..this is probably the only reason I gave it a 4/5. That might be my racks fault though, as it is a home made hitch rack and isn't designed as well as Yakima or Thule makes them. There is no locking mechanism on the telescoping part of the tube top, but it stays steady somehow. There are pins on the ends which keeps your seat post and handle bars from slipping out the side. I have read a few reviews online which say that you need to make sure your seat post is all the way tightened, or else your bike might fall off the rack. I have kept mine tight so far and have had no problems whatsoever, but for everyone reading this..keep that fact in mind. P.S. my horizontal top tube length is 22.5 inches, and this fits fine with tons of room to spare.
Josh C
June 18, 2008
It fits!
Works as promised. Easy to use. If you have a problem getting your bike on a carrier this is the solution.
shoffman_m2223236
September 12, 2003
Yakima Rules
I shopped all around the net and couldn't find this item at a lower cost than BCS. When it arrived I was stunned at the quality of materials and workmanship! This is one tough adapter. Its cost is justified. I tried it on my son's 20" bike -- a V frame, and it fit wonderfully. It telescopes and should fit any frame you can throw at it.
Greg Uzelac
May 20, 2003
Tube Top Frame Adapter
Works on alot of bikes but not all. I am glad I got it. It makes loading my girl's bike a lot easier. Solid craftsmanship.
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Martin Sotomayor
May 28, 2020
Can I use for my carbon road frame?