The Edge has a high weight capacity, is easy to operate, and looks sharp. It’s a great all-around hitch rack that works well with many different bike types.

The Saris Edge checks many of the boxes riders want in a modern e-bike rack: simplicity, reliability, and heavy-duty, “no-sweat” construction to handle the extra weight that motors and batteries bring.

The Edge can largely be operated with one hand, making it easier to wrangle your bike while opening the rack and prepping it for transport. The front tire drops securely into place, and the spring-loaded hook arm quickly fastens over the tire, freeing you up to strap down the rear wheel against—or on top of—the chock.

Once your bikes are loaded, there’s little worry about them going anywhere. The Edge is built solidly and manages to look clean and modern rather than purely utilitarian—so it’s not an eyesore when resting on your hitch.

The rack fits a wide range of bikes, has plenty of space between each tray, and with generous wheelbase compatibility and support for various tire sizes that cover nearly all adult bikes. It can even accommodate some fendered models, as long as the fenders aren’t full-length. And since the rack makes no contact with the frame, it’s friendly for carbon, aluminum, or even bamboo frames (hey, ride what you ride).

What are the downsides? Not many. Most are simple tradeoffs. You get great spacing between bikes and plenty of clearance from your vehicle—but say goodbye to your backup camera in the process.

All in all, the Saris Edge is a solid, versatile rack that fits a wide range of vehicles and bike styles.

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Pros

High weight capacity. Can support up to 80 lbs per tray.
Simple-to-use spring loaded hook arm. No frame contact, and self cinchs down in the event tire pressure leaks out.
One of the largest wheelbase accommodations at 53”
The 4-position tilt is useful, and we love the location of the grabhandle for more easily lifting/lowering.
Included cable locks integrated into the rack for beter security.
Fan fit and hold bikes with fenders and a rear rack.
Really solid construction. One of the larger spines and trays we’ve seen with all-metal construction for solid support and durability.
RV compatible with Class A, B, C vehicle with not dip in weight capacity.
Easy assembly. One of the simplest racks we’ve put together.

Cons

Fixed front tire position. The raiser block can help offset handlebar/saddle interference, but it’s no guarantee you wont have some touching to navigate due to the fixed position.
No tire adater, so if you have tires less than 24” in diameter it’s not advised to carry the bike on this rack. We’d love to see some sort of adapter offered in the future.

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Hitch Size(s)	2″
Number of Bikes It Can Carry	2
Max Bike Weight Per Tray	80 lbs
Total Max Weight Capacity	160 lbs.
Mechanism For Securing Bikes	Wheel Arm Hook
Max Wheel Base Length	53″
Rack Weight	65 lbs.
Vehicle Type	SUVs, Trucks, Cars, RVs
Max Tire Width	5”
Max Tire Diameter	29”
Works With _____ Frames	Alloy, Carbon, Step-Thru
Key Features	– Compatible with Class A, B, and C Motorhomes – Spring loaded arm, clamps down even if tire pressure drops – Rear wheel riser block to prevent seat and handlebar interference.
Security Features	Integrated locking cables secure bikes, and a locking hitch pin keeps the rack attached
Optional accessories

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Saris Edge 2-Bike Review: Functionality / Using the Rack

Securing the rack to the hitch

The simple but effective locking hitch pin keeps the rack in place, and the hitch expander helps it fit snuggly into the receiver.

Attaching the Saris Edge to your vehicle’s hitch is a straightforward process—and assembly is simple too. Just insert the spine of the rack into the hitch receiver, slide the locking hitch pin through, secure it with the lock, and tighten everything down using the integrated knob. Once it’s cinched, the rack won’t budge—but it’s a good idea to check the knob’s tightness occasionally.

As for the initial setup, the rack comes with four lettered arms (e.g., A to A slot), which are secured using four bolts and the included hex wrench. If you’re assembling it solo (like I did), it should take less than 30 minutes. With a second set of hands, you could cut that time nearly in half.

The rack is hefty once assembled, weighing over 65 pounds. It’s most easily mounted with two people, but it’s still manageable on your own if needed.

Loading bikes

Spacing between bikes is pretty generous, so it’s easy to load bikes up and roll into position along the tray.

The Saris Edge rack uses a V-shaped groove in the metal tray, which helps a lot when you’re loading heavy e-bikes. If you’re not going full He-Man and just lifting the whole thing in one go (“I have the power!”), The easier method is to roll the front wheel up onto the back section of the tray and then push the bike forward until you lift the rear wheel into place. The groove acts as a guide, keeping your bike steady as you load it into the first wheel bay.

For loading the second bike, it’s the same process just faced a different way, and with nearly a foot of clearance between the bikes you should easily avoid knocking pedals while doing it, just mind the handlebars and saddle contact as you load the second one.

The Edge will fit fat tire e-bikes up to 5” wide, and most any adult sized tire without a problem. And of course with 80 lbs weight capacity per tray, you can haul the majority of e-bikes, or if you have a removable battery, you can drop that out to try and make weight.

Securing the bikes

The spring-loaded arm has a fixed position to get the right angle each time. Just give it a little push down to grab securely.

Once the front wheel drops into the bay, press the release button to extend the spring-loaded hook arm. Bring it to its maximum height—that’s the correct angle—and let it drop into place. The spring tension is nice, though giving it an extra push down is advisable.

From there, align the rear wheel in the chock and pull down the security strap. There’s even a spot to hook the excess strap, which is a nice touch when you’re not carrying bikes—no dangling straps to worry about.

The chock itself has a flat top that slightly elevates the rear wheel 2.5”. This helps provide extra clearance when loading two bikes, especially if you’re dealing with overlapping handlebars or saddles. The Edge doesn’t use a tiered tray system, so that extra inch or two might be the difference between everything fitting or knocking into each other.

I’m a fan of the hook arm design—it removes the guesswork compared to other racks where you have to eyeball the angle (10 o’clock or 11?). It lands where it needs to be, and it shouldn’t interfere with suspension forks either.

You should also be able to load bikes with fenders, as long as they’re not full-coverage ones. And thanks to the spring-loaded design, if your front tire slowly loses air, the hook arm will naturally cinch down tighter as pressure drops—helping keep everything snug.

The rack also comes with built-in security. A cable lock is integrated into the Edge’s trays, so you can easily snake that across both frames for theft deterrence, and it’s nice that they’re keyed alike with the hitch pin. The lock isn’t super long, so no weaving it through your wheels if your the ultra-cautious type when parking over night, but it’s still solid theft deterrence anyway.

Trunk / Tailgate access

The downward tilting option will help with hatch back clearance, but you’ll wnat the Swing Arm adapter for full tailgate access.

The Edge has four key positions: upright against the vehicle, slightly tilted away, extended (for loading bikes), and tilted down for trunk or tailgate access with bikes loaded.

I like that the grab handle is positioned on the outside of the rack. It allows for one-handed operation when the rack is unloaded, though you’ll probably want two hands to lift it back up—especially with bikes on it.

The rack sits relatively far from the vehicle, which helps a lot. The first tilted-away position was enough to open the hatch on my Tesla Model Y, and the fully lowered position worked too—even with bikes loaded. Whether it works for a full tailgate depends on your vehicle and how low your hitch sits.

If you want maximum rear access, the Edge is compatible with Saris’s Swing Away Adapter, which lets the rack pivot a full 90 degrees for completely unobstructed access.

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Saris Edge 2-Bike Review: Driving With the Rack

Stability

You can carry bikes with fat tires up to 5” in width or as narrow as whatever you’ll find on the market. Just make sure the diameter is at least 24”

The number one question I get with racks like this is: “Does it wobble, or do the bikes sway at all?”

The answer: yes, a little—but they all do. And yes, you’ll still build confidence in the system over time.

The Edge uses a single front hook and rear wheel strap, which is a design I’ve seen on some of the best hitch racks. Compared to racks with dual-arm or dual-wheel clamping systems, it might have a touch more movement, but it’s never felt unsafe. After a few rides, you stop noticing.

Backing up that confidence: the rack is rated for use with Class A, B, and C motorhomes. That means it’s built to handle the added forces those larger vehicles put on it. You don’t rate for that unless your rack is truly stable.

One thing I really appreciated was the lack of obvious weak points. The main spine is massive, and most of the rack is metal. It feels solid and stable—even on unpaved trailhead roads.

Entry/Exit angles and ground clearance

Ground clearance will vary depending on your vehicle’s hitch height. On my Tesla Model Y, it handled city and light off-road use just fine. I did scrape it pulling into my steep driveway with two bikes on board—but to be fair, I’ve done that with nearly every rack I’ve tested.

Designs like this, without a rise between trays, are naturally more prone to low-clearance issues. But again, it really depends on your vehicle and the kind of terrain (or driveways) you’re dealing with.

Accessories

Saris offers several add-ons worth considering:

Swing Away Adapter: For full 90° pivot and easy rear vehicle access.
Hitch Extender: Adds more distance from your vehicle (though I found the built-in spacing generous).
Hitch Saver: Helps with quick install/removal.
Rack Dolly: Lets you roll the rack into position or store it in your garage more easily.

One thing that’s notably missing is a light kit—or even a designated mounting spot for one. If you want extra rear visibility, you’ll likely need to shop for a universal, third-party solution.

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Saris Edge 2-Bike Review: Rack Storage

What it’s like carrying the rack around and storing it

The Edge has a sleek design in our opinion.

Heavy-duty construction has its drawbacks—mainly, weight. The Edge weighs over 65 pounds, so I recommend handling it with two people whenever possible. If you’re moving it around solo, the optional rack dolly becomes a very worthwhile addition.

Again, the styling is sleek and modern though, so if you’re cycling often I don’t mind this one hanging off the back of my car one bit, beyond the obstructed rear view camera (though the tilted position restores that to some degree).

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Saris Edge 2-Bike Review: Our Recommendation

If you’re having some handlebar and seat interference, you can secure the rear tire on top of the chalk as demoed in this picture.

The Saris Edge is a well-rounded hitch rack. After a few weeks of using it, I haven’t been able to find any pain points that aren’t just a tradeoff of some other feature or benefit.

It holds heavy bikes, longer bikes, it fastens securely, quickly, and it doesn’t make my cringe at the sight of it on my car.

It’s well-built and from a brand with a strong backing, history and limited lifetime warranty for added peace of mind, so if it’s something that’ll fit your bike and budget, it’s worth looking into.

Happy Riding! Make sure to let us know if you have any questions or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Saris Edge 2-Bike hitch rack down in our comments section.

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The Edge has a high weight capacity, is easy to operate, and looks sharp. It’s a great all-around hitch rack that works well with many different bike types.