Saris Axis Steel 4-Bike Rack, 1-1/4" or 2" Receiver

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Product Feature
- Carries up to 4 bikes, 35 lbs each
- Lightweight, steel construction weighs only 19 lbs
- Preassembled in the box
- Tilting feature allows easy access to rear of vehicle
- Integrated hold downs and anti-sway ratcheting straps separate and protect bikes
Product Description
Fits both 1" and 2" hitches out of the boxSaris Axis Steel 4-Bike Rack, 1-1/4" or 2" Receiver Review
After first use: it’s fabulous.# 1 reason: It’s 20 lbs (according to my bathroom scale, Saris hasn’t published its weight). I won’t leave it on the car regularly. That it weighs less than my wife’s bike is important, since I put it on and it take off. It’s easily in and out of the 2 in receiver, one handed at that weight, and I’m pushing 60. Went 70 miles at 75 MPH and everything was great in the rear view mirror. Anti-sway straps, hitch connection... all worked perfectly.
#2 reason: functionality. It tilts, so getting and putting away the ratchet wrench is convenient with a hatchback. It holds 4 bike, (have only done two. The arm length and cradle spacing seem more than adequate, though).
Comparative shopping: Looked A LOT at the Thule Apex/Vertex bike hitch rack market leaders. They are 50% to 100% more expensive and weigh 100% to 150% more. Not the value I was looking for. The Saris has fixed cradles; Thule’s move and got criticism for moving with bikes in place, though it’s hard to understand how.
Other tips: put the lightest bike on first. Lifting up and over three sets of cradles is hard. Would love Saris to come up with a ratchet strap that is easier to use for the cradles and seat tubes. My finger strength is declining. I like the threaded hitch pin. Locking the bikes with a cable lock is easy. A hitch pin lock is next on the list.
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