Thule Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount
The Thule Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount weighs 40 lb and is rated to 40 lb, per Thule. Rear-mounted foam child bike seat that attaches to a bike's rear rack.
- 40 lbWeight limit
- $249.95List price
How the Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount stacks up
Against the 18 child bike seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
The same as most child bike seats (40 lb).
The same as most child bike seats (40 lb).
Within the typical range for child bike seats ($219.95 to $299.95).
What sets the Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount apart
Measured against the 18 child bike seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Mini (front)Next to it, the Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount is 7 lb higher limit; 7 lb heavier.
- Thule Yepp 2 Maxi, frame mountNext to it, the Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount is $20 less.
- Thule Yepp 2 MIK HDNext to it, the Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount is $20 less.
Who it fits, per Thule
| Weight limit | 40 lb (other bike seats here: 33 to 60 lb) |
|---|---|
| Weight note | child weight; max child height 43.3 in |
| Harness | Adjustable padded 5-point harness with childproof buckle |
Fits with
| Bikes | Luggage carriers conforming to EN ISO 11243:2016 marked 27 kg load capacity |
|---|---|
| Mount | Rear rack mount, universal rack mount system |
Folded and stored
| Weight | 7.7 lb |
|---|
Babies on bikes
Listed features
- Foam seat
- Adjustable footrests
- Lighter than the frame-mount version
Worth checking
- Needs a compatible rear rack
- Price above the other rack-mount seats here
Where to buy the Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Thule Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount | |
|---|---|
| Type | Child bike seat |
| List price | $249.95 |
| Model number | 12041302 |
| Age (maker) | Not stated on the maker's page |
| Weight limit | 40 lb (child weight; max child height 43.3 in) |
| Harness | Adjustable padded 5-point harness with childproof buckle |
| Material | All-foam seat, water-repellent materials |
| Product weight | 7.7 lb |
| Mount | Rear rack mount, universal rack mount system |
| Fits bikes (maker) | Luggage carriers conforming to EN ISO 11243:2016 marked 27 kg load capacity |
| Care | Water-repellent materials, easy to clean and keep dry |
| Maker's warnings | Adjustable footrests and footstraps; built-in reflector; metal lock included (Yepp 2). |
Compare the Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount with
How each closest rival differs from the Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount, from the makers' specs.
- ThuleYepp Nexxt 2 Mini (front)33 lb$249$249.95
- 7 lb lower limit
- 7 lb lighter
- ThuleYepp 2 Maxi, frame mount40 lb$269$269.95
- $20 more
- ThuleYepp 2 MIK HD40 lb$269$269.95
- $20 more
- ThuleYepp Nexxt 2 Maxi, rack mount40 lb$269$269.95
- $20 more
Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount: questions answered
From Thule's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
What age and weight is the Thule Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount for?
The maker's page doesn't give an age; check the label. Weight limit: 40 lb (child weight; max child height 43.3 in), per the maker.
How old does my child need to be for the Thule Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount?
Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More child bike seats
- ThuleYepp 2 Mini (front)33 lb$229$229.95
- ThuleRideAlong 2, rack mount
- ThuleYepp Nexxt 2 Maxi, frame mount40 lb$299$299.95
- ThuleRideAlong 2, frame mount40 lb$319$319.95
- Kids Ride Shotgun2.0 Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo60 lb$249$249.99
- BurleyDash X FM40 lb$219$219.95
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.