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This 4-bike rack grips your bikes by the downtube, making it great for carrying bikes with fenders. You can also carry 2 e-bikes on the inner positions. Sliding wheel trays help prevent your bike's handlebars from bumping the saddles.
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Specs:
The Freedom has cradles with ratchet straps that hold your bikes by the downtubes, top tubes, or seat posts. These cradles have a rubber lining that won't scratch or scuff your bike's paint. They also have grooves that accommodate brake lines and cables.
The cradles pivot and slide up and down the central masts. This allows the rack to grab your bike's tube at the perfect angle. Twist knobs secure the cradles in place.
The wheel cradles slide to accommodate bikes with different wheelbases. Each cradle has a ratcheting strap so you can secure your bikes' wheels. If you want to carry a fat bike, you can replace the rack's wheel trays with fat bike cradles (SA4419 - sold separately). Or, if you want to carry 2 recumbent bikes, you can replace the horizontal arm closest to your vehicle with a longer arm (SA4415B - sold separately) that accommodates recumbents with up to 57" wheelbases.
You can tilt the rack down with bikes loaded or unloaded to access your vehicle's rear cargo area. Just pull out the front-mounted release lever, and lower the rack until it clicks into place.
You can fold down the upright masts for access to your cargo area when no bikes are loaded. Simply pull the levers and fold the masts down.
You can also fold the rack up against the back of your vehicle with it's not in use. Just fold down the masts, press the release lever, and raise the rack up until it clicks into place.
It installs with a threaded hitch pin that helps prevent rattling around in your vehicle's hitch receiver. An anti-rattle hitch lock (SA3022 - sold separately) helps deter theft of the rack. You can also thread a cable lock (SA981 - sold separately) through the hole in the base of the rack and through your bike frames to secure your bikes to the rack.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (205 Customer Reviews)
This 4-bike rack grips your bikes by the downtube, making it great for carrying bikes with fenders. You can also carry 2 e-bikes on the inner positions. Sliding wheel trays help prevent your bike's handlebars from bumping the saddles.Great rack. I got a used unit from etrailer that was in like-new condition except for the packaging. It’s heavy-ish but manageable. The only issue is that the hitch tite insert will slide into the rack if you don’t keep it level when lifting into the hitch receiver. I’m using the freedom 4 on my Lexus GX 460, which has a swing out lift gate. Access is minimal with the rack level and the bike in place. It opens about 75% of the way with the bike removed and the rack level. I haven’t actually need to use the tilt function, but it’s nice to have in case need full access is ever needed.
WOW WOW WOW That is what I just kept saying after installing this Saris bike rack.
I have been looking for a bike rack for almost 3-4 months now. Thule and Yakima didn't have what I was looking for. Their solution for a 4-5 bike rack is too complicated, not efficient, and it would be a nightmare to manage on a regular basis.
So I couldn't get myself to pull a trigger on any of those and I kept searching. Finally, I came to eTrailer and found out about Saris. That is where the love starts :)
We are a family of 5 (3 kids and 2 grown-ups). I needed something that will help me load bikes fast, unload them and still be able to have access to the back of my Toyota Sequoia. Saris delivered in every way.
Assemble of the item is straight forward. Instructions are clear and to the point. They even give you a yellow strip that helps you mark where the hitch needs to be in order to align hole openings for easier installation after you install it the first time ;)
The back-up camera is still usable but not 100%. Tilting down the rack with the bikes on it is simple as 1-2-3. There is plenty of room left between the trunk door and the bike as you can see on the pictures.
One HUGE benefit is that you do not need any extra parts for kids bikes. Not like with other brands. Saris delivers tremendously on this part too.
No shaking, rattling, or anything that would make you notice that you have this amazing product on the back of your SUV/truck.
I can't recommend it more. I am just surprised that this product has not been more advertised and represented compared to other products.
this thing is a beast. while i haven't used it as much as i thought i would, i'm really happy with the quality of the rack. would def recommend to others looking for a 4 bike rack.
Eric
3/10/2024
a year later this thing is going strong. def worth the money. id buy it again, but i dont think ill need to. :
Jesse M.
3/12/2024
Really nice rack, easy to use and adjust. Really does accommodate any size bike and frame size. The only thing I don’t like about it is the bolt and nut that tightens the rack to the hitch is really cheap, it’s an insert instead of being welded to the rack. Because it’s a cheaply made insert it cross threaded on me and ruined it. Now I can’t tighten the rack to the hitch.
Brooke M.
5/30/2022
Thanks for reaching back out to us. I have sent your information along to our customer service team and they should be reaching out to you as this item does come with a warranty.
This is a great 4 bike rack. It fits perfectly a 2019 BMW X5. Bikes are very easy to mount and dismount.
Had to buy different wheel cup for a fat tire bike, 2 straps have broken. Awesome product standard issues.
Mark
10/20/2022
good product no issues
Bike rack works great for my truck. I was able to load all the bikes and still fold down the tail gate which was real important to me. Folds up easy when not in use.
I would also like to thank etrailer for getting the bike rack shipped out quickly. It arrived the day before I had to leave on vacation which made loading up the truck a lot easier.
1 year if limited use and all works great. Sometimes I wish the uprights were taller but then it would take more room when folded up for storage. Tilt lever rod disconnected from release mechanism once but able to reconnect by taking apart.
We use this often, and to be honest it's annoying on a regular basis, but yes it works, and is quite solid. It's a bit of a mess trying to get three or four bikes on it with the design and the tightness of some of the straps. Two are breezy, more gets ugly. Perhaps there is no elegant solution for four bikes, but this is certainly not it.
Will it do the job, yes, it will. Will you grow to love it? Doubtful. I think you have to spend double the dollars to get something that's an excellent product.
We have had this rack for a year and used it 15-20 times. Compared to other 4 bike racks, we chose it due to the lighter weight and ability to accommodate kids bikes (12, 16, 20 inches). Overall it is pretty easy to get it on and off the car, and load the bikes, once it is all set up. The third bike on can be a little tricky to load between the post and the second bike, but the other ones are all really easy to get on and off. The quality seems high, and we have had no issues with any of the plastic parts breaking, as some other reviewers had. We keep the rack in the garage when not in use, so it doesn’t get any extra sun or outdoor aging. Love that it’s made in the USA, and the price and function are just what we were looking for.
I really wish I had gone with a different option. This rack is functional and secure, but annoyingly difficult to use. It takes a while just to get all the different cradles and straps positioned right for your configuration of bikes. And then it is difficult getting them loaded with those uprights in the middle, and not much clearance between bikes. A lot of fiddling with pedals and adjusting seat heights to make it work each time. If you have a different configuration of bikes you have to redo everything. The ratcheting straps stick really bad, which gets frustrating. I guess I expected more from a $500+ rack. Not a lot of pros that I can think of.
I assembled the Saris Freedom 4 bike and upon mounting the 3rd bike, the tire holder just snapped. I didn't even hit the road (thank goodness), it was a test mount after first assembly. I can't imagine if I was actually driving and I hit a bump and this occurred on the highway. Another reviewer stated the wheel mounts cracked and Saris sent them a set, but this isn't good enough for me. This is a safety issue and this product should be recalled. The plastic is brittle and unacceptable. I'm returning right away.
Great heavy duty rack, make sure you have the bikes setup correctly as we have spent a lot of time loading the middle bikes. Not sure how it could have been roomier, but the bikes are solid when finally put on.
Jenny N.
10/20/2021
The best way to load the bikes is to stagger them so that the handle bars face one way with the first bike and the other way with the second bike etcetera.
Very solid bike rack that is easy to use. Might not be as fancy as more expensive systems, but this meets our needs perfectly. Straps take some getting used to, but they stay secure.
The hitch bolt that you tighten works well to prevent rattling/ movement of the rack when loaded with bikes. After purchasing we took this on a 1800 road trip with four bikes and had no issues. Great product!
Solid product. Holds four bikes of different sizes well. Depending on where you locate the down tube cradle and tire cradles, it may or may not fold up as tight as it could. It still folds up, but the center support arms may only fit when folded to one side.
Jason
7/24/2022
Still solid a year in. Pretty quick to readjust when putting other bikes on.
The rack is very well-built and easy to use. We have a 2002 Honda CR-V. The rear loading door that swings open horizontally The full-size spare tire is mounted on it. With the bike rack on, the door opening is constrained but there is enough room to squeeze in a suitcase or medium size cooler. So we load the back before attaching the rack and then detach it before unloading. We store it in the vehicle at night for security. The customer service from etrailer has been outstanding and we have become loyal customers.
Bike rack seems perfect for our needs. I haven't gotten a chance to use it yet (weather), but I put it together and tried out our bikes on it. 2 adult hybrids, a 20" kids mountain bike and a 16" kids mountain bike. Everything fit perfectly - way better than I've seen with other racks. I agree with the other reviews that positioning everything is tedious, but if you keep the same bike alignment, it's a one-time annoyance.
Might up to 5 stars after I actually use the thing (or lower), but for now, 4 feels right.
One of the wheel cups did arrive damaged, but I called etrailer while I was putting it together and they mailed me out a replacement that day. Great customer service!
Note: This is one of the lightest 4 bike racks I looked into and I'm glad I did. 50 pounds is a lot to line up with a hitch receiver as is. I'm pretty sure I would need help installing the thing if I went with a heavier rack.
Received the unit and installed it on the 2014 Honda Odyssey, no issues with the the install. Test fitted bike's (3) and drove around the neighborhood, so far it seems to be good. Will advise and update the rating on the first trip.
NOTE ** it did take 2 months to get this unit, etrailer did keep me updated with the status. I understand with parts issues as bike parts are hard to find and also on backorder.
Fits my Highlander like a glove. Fairly easy installation thanks to the etrailer videos. Local garage was impressed that I did it myself.
The review is about the product and not etrailer. The product does what it says. the directions could have been a bit clearer. tried it out and works fine. I'm not sure that I would pay for a tilting rack the next time as I think that it's just too much.
Etrailer - WOW. talk about customer service. this is a company to do business with if there is a choice. there is so much good information to use for research purposes (eg videos, pictures), easy ordering, follow up emails during ordering process etc.
This is a great platform rack. It is super easy to set up and adjust. It was actually exactly what I was looking for. After mounting it on the truck, I positioned each bike where I wanted it and adjusted it accordingly. When it came time to use it I loaded all 4 bikes in about 5 minutes. The reason I gave 4 stars instead of five is I had one of the tire trays break the first time I used it. I hope this was just a defective part and not an indication of poor quality. etrailer did an amazing job getting the part replaced and quickly sent to me. Overall I would recommend.
Rack is perfect for all 4 of our mountain bikes. 3 adult and 1 kids (20 inch). Very happy with the sturdy construction and ease of set up.
Adam H.
6/11/2021
After a year, construction has held up great with no issues. Still going strong with minor wear and tear but very pleased with this product.
Package arrived sooner than expected! Thanks!
Bike rack was easy to assemble.
Looking to haul 4 bikes around, this will make life easier. More time on the bikes and less messing with the rack.
Plus, it stores in the folded position keeping it out of the way, on the back of your vehicle or in the garage.
We have a truck camper and for the first time will take all 4 bikes and be able to to access the back door of the camper with the tilt down function.
Purchasing the product, pricing and speed of delivery were all awesome. Have used etrailer before and they have always been great.
Assembling the bike rack was not too difficult. Their instruction manual could use a little work though. It took some decifering to figure out. But I LOVE the bike rack. Much easier to use than any previous bike rack I have owned. And it can stay on the vehicle for extended periods, without being bothersome. I LOVE IT!
I selected this rack because the mounting points do not interfere with fenders. it is very easy to use and adjust after the initial set up. I typically do not leave the rack on the car went not in use, but the tilting function is useful if it is on without bikes. Easy access to the trunk with bikes attached by using the tilt lever. Working well after 1 year of use, and seems like it will last many more.
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Zack C.
6/10/2020
After a year this product is going strong. I have made my life easier by always putting same bikes in the same position heavier adult bikes closer to the car, and lighter kid bikes on the opposite side. This way I dont have to every adjust straps again. It makes everything so much easier. Just do yourself a favor and buy this product. You wont be sorry not for a little bit!