What Saris Freedom Bike Rack Accomodates Recumbent Bikes Up to a 57-Inch Wheelbase?

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Freedom 2 - bike rack - says there is an optional horizontal tube for 57. I am interested in the rack, if i can get the 57in horizontal bar.

asked by: Monty W

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We do carry the recumbent bike version of the Saris Freedom, but that is a different part number. The 57-inch wheelbase rack that accommodates 2 recumbent bikes is the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Recumbents Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # SA4412B. This rack is the Saris Freedom with the adapter bar already included.

For theft-deterrence, I recommend the locking anti rattle hitch bolt # SA3022 and the etrailer cable lock # e98891 to protect both your bikes and the rack itself.

If you need a hitch receiver to use the Freedom on your 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, I suggest either the Draw-Tite Hitch # 75305 (if you have Stow-n-Go seating) or the # 75119 (without Stow-n-Go seating). Both of these hitches involve a bolt-on installation with all hardware required. You will not have any bumper clearance issues when using the Freedom with these two hitch receivers.

expert reply by: Bob C

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The Thule Tandem Bike Rack part #TH558P requires an aftermarket roof rack so for your 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon with the current factory rack you'd also need the Yakima #Y00408, #Y53TR, #Y03536, #Y46VR to use the carrier.

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Answer 2

Saris is a top-tier bike rack manufacturer, and we've found their specs are dead-on when it comes to wheel base like you're running in to. The Saris Freedom #SA4412B-R will work perfectly with your 56-1/2" wheel base, though…

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For a recumbent bike like yours with a longer wheelbase the Saris Freedom 2 bike rack part #SA4412B-R is what I recommend. It's easier to use, lighter weight and made in the USA.

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Yes! I can definitely point you in the right direction. Since your Trek Verve bikes have either a cargo platform and fenders on both bikes, I strongly recommend going with a frame-mounted style. This is because using a wheel-mount style with fenders…

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We offer three choices in a roof-rack-mount tandem bike carrier that you can see by clicking on the link provided. These carriers from Yakima, RockyMounts and Thule all fit both square- and round- profile crossbars. They do not fit factory installed…

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f the overall length of your tandem bike is greater than 80 inches or the wheel diameter is more than 29 inches, then, because of the weight of your bike, the best option that we have for your bike is the Thule Tandem Roof Mounted Bike Rack, #TH558P.…

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I did some investigating and found a solution that will allow you to carry your tandem bike on the roof of your 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon. The solution does require adding an alternate set of crossbars to the vehicle because none of the tandem racks…

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If you do not have a factory installed roof rack, and if you do not have the Thule Rapid Aero, AeroBlade, or Xsporter crossbars, the pivoting fork-mounted bike rack for tandem bikes I recommend is part #TH558P. This carrier does require a minimum…

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Answer 9

You can definitely use the 47" WingBar Evo Crossbars with the Rapid Podium Feet #TH460R on your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon. The only other thing you need is the Fit Kit #THKIT4063. If you don't already have a carrier for your equipment just…

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Thule just recently changed their square crossbars so if you have an older set of square bars that do not have a channel on the underside of them for mounting to feet you'll need to go with an all new kit. The older foot design is not available…

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That's just how Thule has it listed on their site. In all honesty you should be able to use either one for the raised rails on your 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon Wilderness: WingBar Evo Crossbars - 50" #TH711320 or 53" #TH711420 Evo Raised…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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What Saris Freedom Bike Rack Accomodates Recumbent Bikes Up to a 57-Inch Wheelbase?

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