YAKIMA - Trunk Mount Security Strap

Works as expected. Adds peace of mind security that the bike rack isn't going to disappear off the back of the car while I am out cycling!

Gives some security to the rear window mounted bike rack

No bells and whistles on this, but lets be honest, it doesn't need them. It is long enough that I could wrap it around my trunk rack a couple of times and still get the fat end into my trunk. The trunk closes just fine and traps it in there. Of course it's not fool-proof, but I feel much better leaving my bike rack on my car knowing that crooks would have to cut through this in order to get it off. Good product and it arrived in the time frame promised. I have no complaints.

I bought this knowing that I would not count on it to protect my bike, on its trunk rack, for extended periods of time. I only use it when I'm away from the bike (on its car trunk rack) for a short period of time. It's fine for that so I give it a "five." If you are locking a bike onto the back of your car, say overnight, get something much longer, so you can lock the bike and the wheels. And get something harder to cut. This really should only be used if you need to run into a gas station or something. It takes up no space in your trunk when not in use. Less than your jumper cables.

Used this while moving half across the country. Not sure how well it would deter a determined thief but it did give me somewhat peace of mind while taking breaks. An extra level of security that might just be enough.

Obviously, nothing can stop a determined thief if he is given enought time and opportunity. But this ingenious device quickly and easily can add additional security to both the bike and the bike carrier on the back of a vehicle. By the way, it is made by Yakima but will work with almost ANY bike rack. It is a flexible "strap" that has a flexible metal band for extra strength and security. The strap cane be easily and quickly wrapped around the frame of the bike (and even the bike rack if you want) and then the other end is thrown into the trunk and then the trunk is slammed shut, securing the strap (and, therefore, the bike and bike rack). Some might ask "well, can't the strap be cut?" etc. The answer is: "of course it can!" (just like virtually ANY lock!) but it still provides some protection that just might be enough to protect your bike or bike rack from theft.