This modular bike rack is perfect for carrying 4 electric bikes or bikes with a carbon frame. And if you want to carry gear you can swap 2 bike racks for a cargo carrier (sold separately) without removing the base from your vehicle.
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Note: May interfere with bikes with front fenders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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!!
Everything was in good order.
Thanks for your help!
Scott
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.
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!!
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.
Quick delivery, excellent products from etrailer.
I'm using a ratchet strap to keep rack in hitch
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.
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.
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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