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Saris MHS DUO Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
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Saris MHS DUO Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

Part Number: SAR73MR
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$999.97
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This modular bike rack is perfect for carrying 2 electric bikes or bikes with a carbon frame. Swap the bike racks for a cargo carrier without removing the base from your vehicle, or add a bike rack to carry 3 bikes (all sold separately). Fastest Shipping and Great prices for Saris MHS DUO Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount. Read our customer reviews of Saris modular hitch rack. Call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service or order your modular hitch rack part number SAR73MR by Saris online at etrailer.com.
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Saris Modular Hitch Rack - SAR73MR

  • Bike Rack
  • Saris MHS
  • 2 Bikes
  • Saris
  • Base w/ Accessories
  • 2 Inch Hitch

This modular bike rack is perfect for carrying 2 electric bikes or bikes with a carbon frame. Swap the bike racks for a cargo carrier without removing the base from your vehicle, or add a bike rack to carry 3 bikes (all sold separately).


Features:

  • Modular platform bike rack carries 2 bikes using your vehicle's hitch receiver
    • Swap the bike racks for a cargo carrier (sold separately) to haul large, bulky gear
    • 1-Bike add-on (sold separately) lets you convert to a 3-bike rack
  • Pivoting upright arms hold your bikes by the wheels
  • Wheel trays have a groove in the track that accommodates narrow road bike tires and fat bike tires
    • Wheel chock at the front of each tray prevents your bikes from rolling
    • Sliding ratchet straps secure your rear wheels to the trays
  • Front-mounted hand lever lets you tilt and fold the rack with ease
    • Tilts down with bikes loaded to access cargo area
  • Anti-rattle hitch pin reduces movement of rack in hitch receiver
  • Keyed-alike locks deter theft of rack and bikes
  • Durable steel and aluminum construction with black powder coat is rust resistant


Specs:

  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Carrying capacity: 2 bikes
  • Weight capacity: 100 lbs per bike
  • Wheel diameter: 20" - 29"
  • Maximum tire width: 5.0"
  • Maximum wheelbase: 53"
  • Distance from center of hitch pin hole to:
    • Closest part of the rack: 7"
    • Farthest part of rack: 39-1/2"
    • Farthest part of rack when folded up: 14"
  • Weight: 98 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Approved for use on cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and motorhomes - not approved for fifth wheels, towable campers, or flat-towed vehicles

Note: May interfere with bikes with front fenders.


Pivoting Upright Arms with Adjustable Bridges

Saris MHS pivoting upright arms

The MHS has pivoting upright arms that grab your bikes firmly by the wheel, so it won't scratch or scuff the paint. These upright arms allow you to rapidly load and unload your bikes. Simply set your bikes onto the trays and pivot the upright arms against the tires. Ratchets hold the arms in place, so once you squeeze the arms against the wheels there's nothing left to do. To unload your bikes, press in the gray lever on each arm to release the ratchets and raise the arms up.


Saris MHS pivoting upright arms

Each arm has a bridge that is pre-marked for various bike tire sizes to ensure a perfect fit. To adjust, simply remove the pin, slide the bridge to the indicated tire size, and re-insert the pin.


Grooved Wheel Trays

Saris MHS wheel traycable locks

The MHS doesn't have cradles for the wheels like many platform-style bike racks have. Instead, it has wheel trays with grooves that accommodate narrow 18c road bike tires up to 5.0" fat bike tires. A wheel chock at the front of each tray prevents your bike from rolling, and a sliding ratchet strap on each tray adds extra security so your rear wheel doesn't bounce while you're driving.


Front-Mounted Handle for Easy Tilting and Folding

Saris MHS front-mounted hand levercable locks

The rack tilts down with your bikes loaded. So, whether you're at the trail or the grocery store, you don't have to remove your bikes to access your cargo area. It also folds up when not in use. This leaves a smaller footprint, so you can keep the rack on your vehicle to park in your garage. And if you want to remove it, it doesn't take up as much space to store it.


Saris MHS folded away from vehicle

To make tilting and folding easier, the MHS's release lever is mounted on the front of the rack. This means you won't have to reach through or around your bikes with one hand to reach the lever, while supporting the rack's weight with the other, when lowering the rack. Instead, you'll be able to hold the rack with both hands the entire time.


Complete Security

Saris MHS loaded on vehiclecable locks

The rack includes a threaded hitch pin that serves as an anti-wobble device to eliminate rattle in the hitch receiver during transport. A lock on the hitch pin secures the rack to your vehicle. It also includes integrated cable locks that thread around your bikes' frames and insert into the locks that slide along the cables. The cables store inside the wheel trays when not in use. The locks are keyed alike, so you only need to use 1 key.



4620 Saris MHS 2-Bike Platform Rack Receiver Base - 2" Hitches - Tilting

4640 Saris MHS 1-Bike Platform Rack Tray

Installation Details SAR73MR Installation instructionsAlternate Instructions SAR73MR Installation instructions


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Ratings & Reviews

4.4

18 reviews
This modular bike rack is perfect for carrying 2 electric bikes or bikes with a carbon frame. Swap the bike racks for a cargo carrier without removing the base from your vehicle, or add a bike rack to carry 3 bikes (all sold separately).

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Delivery time from date of purchase to actual shipping was a stretch of time but kept me posted.Arrival of package was in great shape.Super job guys



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This racks holds my bike tightly, it's not coming off. I will also hold bikes with linger wheelbases or E-bikes that are heaver. One thing that I don't like is that is on the heavy side.



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E-trailer was great, rack showed up on time. Just know this thing is massive. It came in 4 large boxes. But was very easy to put together and understand. Have yet to use it as it is a Family Christmas Present. We have 3 big E-bikes so this is one of the only racks we could find that worked. E trailer was easy to work with!! Let hope for the best!!



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This is a very heavy duty product. Great for E bikes for a family of four. I did need to add shock absorbers because of the extra weight it added, and it is very helpful to have a second hand to put it on the hitch because it is heavy.



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I'm using a ratchet strap to keep rack in hitch



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This modular rack system is extremely heavy-duty, but is also very easy to assemble and install. Excellent quality and is plenty sturdy enough for my 70 pound e-bike. I did buy an extra tie down strap for the front tire, like the one for the back tire, as well as a wheel block that is made for bikes with fenders.



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Very sturdy and easy to put together. The arms only touch the tires of your bike, so nothing gets scratched.
etrailer customer service is also excellent. I emailed with a couple of their representatives in regards to questions I had about the shipping status and everyone was super helpful and very friendly.



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Quick delivery, excellent products from etrailer.



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The plastic piece that houses the locking cable was not secured from production. The hardware was not installed like the other bike tray. I’m just a little disappointed since the product is made in the USA. I for some reason expect better quality and quality control.

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Gwendolyn Y.

4/8/2025

Hey Chris. That is not the kind of experience that we want our neighbors to have. I can completely understand feel like you are when something is not up to par with what you were expecting. Let me know if there is anything I can do to make things better for you. I'm here to help however I can.



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I have purchased Saris before that was made in USA! They claim their bike racks are made in the USA? The rack looks and works great! The box says Made In China. One of the main reason I wanted this was they are made in USA!! China!!

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Brooke M.

12/18/2024

Yes, I was surprised myself. I reached out to Saris and they said this rack is in fact manufactured in China.



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I had several question prior to purchasing this and Joshua took a lot of time and did some research for me to help me make the decision. Never had an unanswered question from etrailer.com, even thought I could not get the answers from Saris I got them from Joshua. I'm very happy with my purchase. I spoke with Jerry when I purchased this and I have no complaints at all. Etrailer is the ideal place to make your purchases and they go all out to answer, and/or find the answer to questions.



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Everything was in good order.
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