Can The Wheel Trays On The Saris Freedom Handle My Salsa Bike?
Question:
I have been gifted a Saris Freedom 2 rack and am reading some bad things about the quality and reliability of the wheel trays - both original, replacement and fat bike upgrades. Can you share your qualified opinion about this please, and or if there are any special precautions I might take to not risk damage or loss of my precious Salsa bike?!? Very much appreciate anything you can share or offer! Thanks
asked by: Jeff
Expert Reply:
We have carried the Saris Freedom, like the # SA4412B, for a number of years now and I have personally not had any calls or emails regarding issues with the wheel trays. This goes for replacements ( # SA25640 and # SA25641) and the fat tire adapters ( # SA4419). However, I have had a few people tell me the straps can be a little difficult to use when its cold out and they are brand new, but with use they do get more flexible so I would call it more of a very minor annoyance at first rather than an issue.
As long as everything is secured properly and your bike, or bikes, stay within the 60 pounds per bike weight limit, I have the utmost confidence that this rack will be a good one for you.
Just as a side note, Saris offers a lifetime warranty for the Freedom bike rack, and they absolutely stand by that as well if you every need to use it.
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Replacement Wheel Tray for Saris Freedom and Freedom SuperClamp Bike Racks - Tray A
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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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Replacement Wheel Tray for Saris Freedom, Freedom SuperClamp, or SuperClamp HD Bike Racks - Tray B
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