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Saris freedom 4 hitch bike rack $455
$455.00
$699.00
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us...hitch-rack
30% off
Info is light on the giant site but the specs are here on the manufacturer site: https://saris.com/products/freedom-4-bike
Of note, the close 2 trays can hold 60lb bikes and the far 2 trays can hold 35lb limit.
Edit: 2-bike version also on sale https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us...hitch-rack
30% off
Info is light on the giant site but the specs are here on the manufacturer site: https://saris.com/products/freedom-4-bike
Of note, the close 2 trays can hold 60lb bikes and the far 2 trays can hold 35lb limit.
Edit: 2-bike version also on sale https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us...hitch-rack
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I purchased a Superclamp EX-4 in the last sale they had, as I really wanted to move closer to a platform rack. Despite the bikes being loaded to their specifications (e.g. within weight tolerance, heaviest towards the rear), I've already had 3 failures regarding the wheel holders. 2 of which I was able to spot, 1 was catastrophic on the freeway and required a new tire/tube.
I only "tested" the 2 bike configuration. I can't even fathom the 4 bike setup.
This model appears to use the same plastic wheel holders across their other product offerings.
Support was great in "warrantying" replacements holders, but after the 3rd failure, I demanded a response to their design flaw, which they've since ghosted me on. Further, you can source the same failure across other online reviews.
I would strongly recommend you look into an alternative for a platform-style rack.
I purchased a Superclamp EX-4 in the last sale they had, as I really wanted to move closer to a platform rack. Despite the bikes being loaded to their specifications (e.g. within weight tolerance, heaviest towards the rear), I've already had 3 failures regarding the wheel holders. 2 of which I was able to spot, 1 was catastrophic on the freeway and required a new tire/tube.
I only "tested" the 2 bike configuration. I can't even fathom the 4 bike setup.
This model appears to use the same plastic wheel holders across their other product offerings.
Support was great in "warrantying" replacements holders, but after the 3rd failure, I demanded a response to their design flaw, which they've since ghosted me on. Further, you can source the same failure across other online reviews.
I would strongly recommend you look into an alternative for a platform-style rack.
Saris is one of the few large "made in USA" companies out there in the bike rack business, and I wish they would stand behind their shortfalls better. This should be the reason they command a higher $$, right?
Saris is one of the few large "made in USA" companies out there in the bike rack business, and I wish they would stand behind their shortfalls better. This should be the reason they command a higher $$, right?
Despite them coming under new ownership, their attestation to being designed under Wisconsin's inclement conditions seems to have been just lip service.
Kuat or 1up seems to be the way to go.
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I have no issues with the transfer that would make me ask for a better/different rack (other perhaps than an easy way to reach for the pedal to fold it when it's loaded, but this is common with most designs afaik)
Prices are about 20% over 2020, FYI, don't know if or when will be coming back down.
Only two complaints/improvements I could see are:
1. longer lock cables
2. plastic ratchet straps are a bit annoying, I'd prefer the rubbber style that Thule uses.
I purchased a Superclamp EX-4 in the last sale they had, as I really wanted to move closer to a platform rack. Despite the bikes being loaded to their specifications (e.g. within weight tolerance, heaviest towards the rear), I've already had 3 failures regarding the wheel holders. 2 of which I was able to spot, 1 was catastrophic on the freeway and required a new tire/tube.
I only "tested" the 2 bike configuration. I can't even fathom the 4 bike setup.
This model appears to use the same plastic wheel holders across their other product offerings.
Support was great in "warrantying" replacements holders, but after the 3rd failure, I demanded a response to their design flaw, which they've since ghosted me on. Further, you can source the same failure across other online reviews.
I would strongly recommend you look into an alternative for a platform-style rack.
One instance started as a hairline fracture. The second was progressively worse; it still held onto the rail but was barely attached.