This rack is built like a tank! And while that's a good thing, it also makes the rack heavy. Saris sells a dolly to wheel the rack around. Makes moving the rack a lot easier.
That is the newer version of the Wired Freedom, that has that weight, due to dual batteries. The older version, like we have, without the battery, is much closer to the 80lbs limit.
Is there "any" chance of showing a little bit of "how you get a HEAVY eBike up onto those carriers? I mean ... no video anywhere shows how to get these things up onto these racks... I'm assuming that you LIFT them up, then how do you hold them and push them. I'm betting it's because there's two strong guys doing this work, maybe even 3! I am a solo female and 70 years old... just how am I supposed to manage /sigh
I have the same rack. How I mount bikes (60 pounds) is to hold the rear brake and life the front wheel on to the rack. Then it's much easier to life the rear wheel on to the rack. Of course, the easiest way would be to buy the ramp which would allow you to walk the bike up the ramp on to the rack. That may be my next purchase.
Personally I do not trust Saris MHS - had it and replaced it with another brand. I got Saris MHS and after just a few months of use (and not daily use or anything) one of the arms would not lock in certain positions - opened it up and some of the teeth on the cogwheel got sheared off! Saris sent me a replacement which is nice of them but I don't trust this rack now. Looks like bad design and/or poor quality materials. I have photos but unfortunately cannot post them here, maybe I'll make a video myself!
It is not..... Although I have looked into it..... I have no issues with ground clearance, except on super steep entry and exits. And I can mitigate the damage by just pulling in and put at an angle.
