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Poorly designed rack

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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 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 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.

                5

                Love using the Freedom

                By 

                from Kansas City, MO

                About Me Casual/Recreational Rider

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  Comments:

                  I use the Saris Freedom rack on my SUV sag vehicle for many bicycle events. Fits most styles of bicycles. Less clunky than the other brands. Appreciate that it is Made in USA. Price is very competitive with the other brands.

                  4

                  Great rack, but ...

                  By 

                  from Tewksbury, MA

                  About Me Casual/Recreational Rider

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                  • Doesn't Fit My Car

                  Best Uses

                  • Road Bikes
                  • Mountain Bikes

                  Comments:

                  It's a great rack, but it has its downfalls regarding fit on my vehicle. I have a Jeep Liberty with a spare tire mounted to the back. I can only put one bike on the rack since the spare tire is in the way. I also cannot open the back gate with the rack mounted. I have tried a hitch extender and it lets me mount a second bike, but I still can't open the gate. Besides the fit issues it's a super secure and easy to use rack. I have a roof rack and a different hitch rack if I need to carry multiple bikes.

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