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Poorly designed rack

By 

from Edmonton, Alberta Canada

About Me Fitness Enthusiast

Pros

  • Stable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to Install

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Road Bikes

    Comments:

    Only thing good is it is easy to assemble and install. I had a Thelma 2 which I really liked and someone drove into it and broke. I needed another rack and no Thelma 2's in stock. When I saw the Freedom 2 I thought it would be great as the clamps were all adjustable and I had trouble with the handlebar of one bike rubbing on the seat of the other so saw this as a solution. Wrong. I tried it with one bike and it was great. It may work well for two road bikes but is very poor for two hybrids. Have a small frame hybrid (my wife's) and a large frame (mine). The bikes fit too close together so it is hard to put on two bikes without playing with the cranks. I can't put on two bikes without removing the seat on mine, no way to adjust around it. One tire holder has a cut out for the strap, great design feature, the other three don't - mystery to me! So, I went from loving a Saris rack to being willing to return this in a heartbeat if the distributor didn't have a ridiculous 15% restocking fee and a no return policy on products that have been installed, which of course means no returns since you don't see the issues until after installation. They didn't say anything, saw it on the receipt after I ran into problems with the rack.

    5

    Sturdy made in America

    By 

    from St Louis

    About Me Casual/Recreational Rider

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Easy to Use
    • Stable
    • Durable
    • Easy to Install

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mountain Bikes

      Comments:

      I'm happy

      5

      Great product

      By 

      from chicago, IL

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Easy to Install
      • Stable
      • Easy to Use
      • Durable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Large Cars
        • Mountain Bikes
        • Road Bikes
        • Small Cars

        Comments:

        Had a trunk rack and decided to get a hitch rack. Best decision I made to switch. Seems to be more secure and easier to load the bikes and remove. Best of all can lock the bikes to the rack should I need to run into the store quickly. For the price of this rack you definitely can't go wrong.

        5

        Great bike rack!

        By 

        from Saline, MI

        About Me Casual/Recreational Rider

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Road Bikes

          Comments:

          I really am happy with my bike rack. It is very female friendly and I like that I can manage getting my bike on and off by myself. The rack itself is not too heavy making it a great fit for me. I definitely would recommend it!

          5

          Fits CRV with tire on door

          By 

          from Illinois

          About Me

          Pros

          • Easy to Install
          • Stable
          • Lightweight
          • Easy to Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            Comments:

            Very easy to install and remove. Secured bike on trips from 30 to 300 miles, on back roads and interstate highways. Light weight. I've only used it for one bike.

            5

            Best Bike Rack Ever!

            By 

            from Port Huron, MI

            About Me

            Pros

            • supports from tires not frame
            • adjustable
            • Light weight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Carbon Fiber Frames

              Comments:

              This style of rack is frankly the only type to use for carbon fiber framed bikes. The support is all under the tires. The upright attachment is just to keep the bike in the upright position. Just remember to always always always make sure the upright attachment is fastened, especially for the outside bike. Otherwise if you go down the road the outer bike could end up tipping and being dragged. Oops. I did that once. But that is on me, not the design. I can't tell you how many people have said to me that they love my bike rack and wish theirs was like mine. They love it almost as much as I do. Way to go Saris. Thanks to ACF for carrying a great American made product.

              5

              Best bike rack I have ever had

              By 

              from Delafield Wi

              About Me Fitness Enthusiast

              Pros

              • Lightweight
              • Easy to Use
              • Stable
              • Durable
              • Easy to Install

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Small Cars
                • Hitch mount is universal. Bikes do not touch car
                • Road Bikes
                • Large Cars
                • Mountain Bikes

                Comments:

                Of all the bike racks I have struggled with this is the first that holds the entire bike frame, tires et al firmly without any wobble or bumping into each other. It was the easiest to install, load and unload in 5 minutes tops! It is very sturdy while still being light enough to handle. I recommend it highly!

                5

                Absolutely the Best... Except for Superclamp ;)

                By 

                from Seattle

                About Me Avid Cyclist

                Pros

                • Easy to Install
                • Stable
                • Of USA manufacture
                • Comes with adaptor for use with 2" hitch
                • Easy to Use
                • Durable
                • Lightweight
                • Nice strap design

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  Comments:

                  This rack rules! It works with mens, ladies, kids bikes- full suspension, no problem- fatbike- with adapter. Easy to install and remove (20 sec.) so others complaints about interference with liftgate not really an issue (pro tip** remove rack, open liftgate, put rack inside, go for ride- it fits in a prius!!)

                  5

                  This thing has been through the Ringer and its still amazing

                  By 

                  from St. Paul, MN

                  About Me Competitive Cyclist

                  Pros

                  • Easy to Use
                  • Stable
                  • Durable
                  • Lightweight
                  • Easy to Install

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Small Cars
                    • Road Bikes
                    • Large Cars

                    Comments:

                    This will hold most bikes on the market today. Now given that I don't own a fat bike I cannot speak for that! But I have had my TT bike on there, road bikes, Cruisers, MTN Bikes and they all work fine given that you can adjust the height for the clamps and the wheelbase. I would not trust any other bike rack to carry my pride and joy, so this is legit!! Oh also, since it is "hitch" based, it works on my car and on our family's truck.

                    3

                    OK rack, lightweight, but had to improvise a bit

                    By 

                    from Atlanta, GA

                    About Me Avid Cyclist

                    Pros

                    • Lightweight
                    • Stable
                    • Easy to Install
                    • Durable

                    Cons

                    • Conflicts with water bottle racks

                    Best Uses

                    • Small Cars
                    • Road Bikes
                    • Mountain Bikes
                    • Large Cars

                    Comments:

                    I purchased this because two of my bikes have fenders and most racks won't work. It is very stable after the bike is secured, and it is lighter weight than many other racks I've used. The clamp that is shown attached to the downtube of bikes in the videos and photographs is secure once attached, but I had to improvise and clamp to the seat tube or top tube of bikes with water bottle racks mounted, making the attachment a bit awkward. Consider this when selecting a rack. It's not a deal killer, just a bit disappointing - would be OK the clamp was easier to adjust.

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