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Great security, terrible versatility

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from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/Recreational

Comments:

A primary reason we purchased this was that it was made in the USA. We had some things we liked and a few we didn't. This is the first and only hitch mount that we have owned. The biggest issue we had was the lack of versatility in what you could use this to carry. We wanted to put our bike trailer on, but because of the size of the cradles the trailer handle was impossible to get on, without removing the fabric from part of its frame. The very first time we tried this I cracked one of the cradles and I'm guessing that's nearly impossible to replace. We were able to get the trailer on with two bikes through some creativity on our part. We've also tried with just two bikes. The problems we encountered were that if you put them closest to the end they swing a lot and there's nothing to secure them to. If you put them in the back position close to the post, it is a pain because you have to go over all of the other cradles and depending on your frame, there isn't a lot of room. Plus the ratchet straps are rigid plastic so they are always getting in the way. Once we do get them on we find that we have to use additional straps to strap them to each other and to the post, otherwise they swing. Women's bikes are almost impossible without adapters and kids bikes and tagalongs have no way on. Once everything is strapped together and positioned it works great. I love the option for built in security cable and hitch lock. It gave me enough confidence to leave them on the car at a hotel over night Another issue I had was with the model for 2" hitches. All it is is a sleeve that takes the 1-1/4" up to 2". During operation with a full load of bikes the rack will do some rocking. In that sleeve its slowly twisting the corners round which will add more and more rocking. You should have no sleeve at all and simply a 2" bar. Even though I want to support products made in USA, I wouldn't buy this again, based on how I would use it.

4

First Ever Bike Carrier

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from Philadelphia

About Me Casual/Recreational

Comments:

Very easy to install and also simple to use. I am satisfied so far. It does move a bit during the vehicle moving, but I guess that is expected.

4

Easy to store and use

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from Carol Stream, IL

About Me Casual/Recreational

Comments:

The only drawback I found was having to screw in place the hitch pin. This means a tool must be carried with should you wish to remove the hitch at your visiting destination.

5

For me it is the perfect rack.

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from Prairieville, La.

About Me Avid Cyclist

Comments:

I regularly make out of town trips to biking areas and this rack enables me to safely carry my bike along with the bikes of my cycling friends and family.

4

Awesome Hitch for large family

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from Marietta, GA

About Me Casual/Recreational

Comments:

Very stable and easy to install. Able to fit various bikes which require the Saris bike bar to part of the women's bikes. Saves a lot of time unloading and loading our 4 bikes!

5

Good Product and Very Satisfied

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from Brunswick, Ohio

About Me Casual/Recreational

Comments:

Easy to get the bikes on and off the rack. Bikes are stable when heading to riding area. Have not used long distance yet, so will reserve judgement on durability

5

I like it !!

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from West Winfield, NY

About Me Casual/Recreational

Comments:

I needed a way to transport my road bike and wanted to be able to also transport my 2 grandchildrens bikes for any riding we do. I like the carrier very much and it is easy to install and remove and the bikes are secure on it.

4

Functional and cost effective.

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from Indianapolis, IN

About Me Casual/Recreational

Comments:

Occasional bike transport use. I like the snow boot-like lock down straps. I broke my finger nail on the rubber ones other vendors use. Went together very easy. Bounces a little if bikes hung out at farthest position on my 1.5" hitch. Bought four bike unit, but only put two bikes on it separated so they don't touch. Four bikes might be a bit tight.

5

Saris Bike Porter 4 hitch carrier

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from Woodbury, MN

About Me Casual/Recreational

Comments:

The Bike Porter is very easy to load and lock the bikes. I especially like its compact size when not in use.

5

A well built rack that is easy to use.

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from Tennessee

About Me Casual/Recreational

Comments:

This rack installs very quickly and does a good job of securing the bikes. Works with most but not all bikes very well. One bike frame I attempted to load could not be made to fit, but most others have been no problem

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