Saris Thelma 3 Bike Universal Hitch Review

The Thelma arrived the day AFTER i ordered it. Now i see why [...] has a 100% satisfaction rating.

The rack works very well on my small car - Honda Fit, have used it numerous times already. It is easy and fast to load/unload and put on and take off the car.

The nuts and spacers for the third bike wheels were missing. Called Saris and they sent three complete sets of bolts/nuts and spacers which arrived in only three days.

would highly recommend the Thelma 3, [...] and Saris !!

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Product Description:
Weighing just 31lbs, Thelma is our lightest, most easy to use hitch-mounted rack ever. Bikes can be loaded and ready to go in less than two minutes and the entire rack can be installed or removed by just one person. But odds are pretty good that once you put her on your vehicle, you won't want to take her off. Conceived by famed designer Fabio Pedrini, Thelma features clean, simple lines, traffic-stopping style and can be folded up when not in use.Although she's as much fun to look at as she is to use, Thelma is more than just a pretty rack. Her contoured arms fit like a glove over virtually any size tire and cradle your bike securely no matter how far the drive. Simple to use ratchet straps click into place and stay tight against the wheels so you know your bike is safe, secure and ready to go when you reach your destination. And because she doesn't touch the vehicle or bike frame, you won't damage either paint job when you use Thelma. An all-around great gal and guaranteed to last a lifetime, we think you'll welcome her into your family as proudly as we have into ours.

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Saris Thelma 2 Bike Hitch Rack - 2 inch - 4216 Review

Very Nice, Easy install and assembly, Just be sure to get a rattle free hitch lock to keep it from being stolen andfrom shaking.

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She's as simple to use as she is stylish. As easy to install as she is to load. So your only workout is the ride, not racking your bike. Her name is Thelma and she's the newest addition to the Saris family of racking systems.

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Saris Thelma 3 Bike Universal Hitch Rack - 4203 Review

The Saris Thelma bike rack is the best on the market! It's easy to load and unload your bikes without scratching or disassembling them. I've had other racks that either damaged the paint on the frame of the bike or just didn't look secure when going down the road. This rack will hold your bikes still (no wobbling handlebars or spinning wheels) while in transport. After spending a lot of money on good bikes - it's a no-brainer that you should want to transport them conveniently and safely.

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Product Description:
She's as simple to use as she is stylish. As easy to install as she is to load. So your only workout is the ride, not racking your bike. Her name is Thelma and she's the newest addition to the Saris family of racking systems. And now she comes in a 3-bike model. Weighing in at just 26 pounds, Thelma is our lightest, most easy to use hitch-mounted rack ever. Bikes can be loaded and ready to go in less than two minutes and the entire rack can be installed or removed by just one person. But odds are pretty good that once you put her on your vehicle, you won't want to take her off. Conceived by famed designer Fabio Pedrini, Thelma features clean, simple lines, traffic-stopping style and can be folded up when not in use. Unique wheel trays accommodate road slicks right up to Down Hill knobbies. Ratchet straps secure tires. Never contacts the bike frame, just the wheels. Fits bikes with 650c, 700c, and 26" tires. Carries bikes up to 35pounds each. Rack folds up when not in use. Weighs 31 pounds, making it easy to install or remove from hitch. Universal Hitch fits 1-1/4" and 2" hitches. Carries up to 3 bikes.

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Saris Thelma 3-Bike Platform Hitch Rack Review

I bought the Thelma 2 bike carrier last week and took two bikes 650 miles and back over the weekend.

Pros: Very light and easy to use. Easy to assemble. Unlike carriers that strap the top tube, the wheels will not rotate into the vehicle or each other. Loading or unloading bikes is quick and easy.

Cons: The threaded hitch pin is good for keeping the carrier tight in the receiver with no motion, but a hassle to take off/put on, and does not lock. Saris sells a locking, threaded hitch pin separately. You could probably use a standard locking hitch pin, but that would allow the carrier to move a little in the receiver. Would be nice if the carrier had a hole or loop somewhere that a cable lock could attach to in order to secure the carrier to the receiver.

Now the dealbreaker. I assume that on a taller van or SUV, the vehicle would shield the bikes from the wind. But on a car, the bikes are exposed. I was very uncomfortable with the resulting motion of the bikes at highway speeds. I checked the straps and carrier several times and everything seemed to be fine, and I kept telling myself that this is what the carrier is designed for and it's probably normal. But after we got home, took the bikes off, and folded the front wheel holders down to stow them, I noticed that they had been bent backwards some, perhaps an inch at the ends, and no longer lined up with the rear wheel holders. I am taking this back to the bike shop where I got it and upgrading to the Saris Cycle On.

This carrier is probably great for around town use, or behind a van or SUV, but I would not recommend it for long trips on a car.

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Stylish and simple to use, the Saris® Thelma 3-bike platform hitch rack is a unique solution for bicycle transportation. The unique design contacts the tires only, protecting your bike's finish, and it can accommodate everything from road slicks to downhill knobbies. Ratcheting straps secure the bike, and the Thelma folds up when not in use.

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