SarisBike Beam & LT Top Tube Adapter – Mount Non-Traditional Bike Frames on Hanging Style Hitch & Trunk Racks – Adjustable Length, 35 lb Capacity, Easy Installation

I use these for my wife, two kids, and my mountain bikes on our saris rack. I have had zero problems using them. Intuitive and easy to use.

I bought a Saris Bones ex3 rack a year ago and have not been able to use it for my dual suspension mountain bike. This adapter bar solves the problem. Easy to clamp on bike and very sturdy. Bike fits perfect on rack and is very stable, does not shake or move at all. saris products have a good reputation and the bike beam is no exception. We’ll made, great design and easy to use clamps. Glad i finally bought it.

Used when hauling my daughter’s bike 600 miles to college and back, and it worked perfectly. It was a great value compared to Yakima or similar bars when I bought it in July 2019 ($33 then). Quite surprised how much more expensive it is now. I saw several questions about fit and size, so I took the attached photos with a ruler beside it. One shows it at fully extended length. The next shows it at its shortest. The last shows the inside dimension at the shortest length. It does not lock at any length, but you will secure it with the provided strap and your bungees anyway. Hope this helps.

Seems good strength. Holds an adult low step bike well. Design is simple to use. First time it seems awkward to get both sides on but goes on fine. On the bike we have, it only fits if you put it on the seat stand as it doesn’t fit below the frame bars by the seat. So it is important to make sure the seat is tightened down very well. The carrier does have extra backup straps so it won’t be detrimental but wish it had more adjustment length and angle when installing.

This is a great product, very sturdy and secure, and it has extended the life of my older Yakima hitch swing rack. As the kids got older and the geometry on our bikes (as well as being all MTB now) has changed, it got increasingly difficult to fit all four on the rack. So, I started looking into tray and vertical racks, but they are so expensive and cumbersome. But, this little device has changed everything. I bought two at first to give it a try, then loved them so much I bought a third. These ended up saving me a lot of money in the end and I can keep using my current rack, which is so simple and easy to take on/off the car.

I purchased this item when purchasing the Saris Bones 2 rack in order to properly mount a ladies bicycle. The Saris Bike Beam is easy to use and well constructed. One minor challenge is that the end that supports the bike seat does not sit in the bike rack cradle very well as the "loop" the supports the bike seat is significantly wider than the main beam. This was overcome by threading the rack strap through the "loop". Thus far, I have used this item 4 or 5 times and the bike has remained well-secured during each trip.

This is my 2nd Saris crossbar, have over 6000 miles on the old one so I needed a new and never considered anything else. The new crossbar is much more durable and there is nothing on that can scratch my bike.Great item, highly recommend as I now use 2 of them.

I own not one, not two, but three due to the ease of use these provide for hauling out step through bikes on our trailer.