Graber started rack production in 1974, then Sara and Chris Fortune took over and have been making Saris bike racks since 1992 in “bike-crazy” Madison, Wisconsin, USA and claim to pushing the technological boundaries for there products and that they innovate, but don’t duplicate. They believe in there products so much so that there racks carry a lifetime warranty.
Saris bike racks for cyclists
Saris produce many bike racks for your vehicles, roof, rear and hitch and also Kool Rack, Traps and Tracks for trucks. They also make sidewalk racks and CycleOps, which are bike trainers and indoor stationary bikes.
The Products
If you are buying a Saris roof rack system you have to start with the load bars, once you have these you can fit bike mounts, ski mounts, watersport mounts or a cargo box. The bike mounts are either short or long tray fork mounts, which are lockable or non-lockable or also they have an upright carrier for solo or tandem bikes which takes the bikes with both wheels in place.
Many rear racks to choose
Saris have three ranges of rear racks, Bones, Guardian and Sentinel. The Bones rear rack is not only a rear rack it is a work of art, a stylish, stable and secure rack for up to three bikes. The Guardian rear rack more simply designed but very practical and convenient. The Saris Sentinel rack is easy to fit, adjustable to fit most hatchbacks, trunks or vans, the rack hold up to three bikes separately and firmly and protects your vehicle’s finish.
Hitch a ride for your bike
The Cycle-On hitch racks are easy to use, it fits well away from the car not to cause any damage and the bikes sit on the wheel trays and then clamped securely to the ratchet arms, there is the Cycle-On and the Cycle-On Pro with one or two bike add-ons.
The T-Rax range is a top bike clamping hitch rack; they accommodate 2 to 5 bikes and have a tilt bracket for stability and ease of use. There is also the Sport and the Pro, which are lockable and very protective for your bike and car.
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