The first time you mount 4 bikes allow about 30-45 minutes because you have to adjust everything (see all the yellow knobs) so that the bikes interlock well. I can move it down stairs and around corners myself without bumping the walls). Once assembled, the rack is a manageable weight (ie. The instructions were extremely easy to follow. Received excellent customer service from Chris at Rack Attack Vaughan, ON location, which was a great way to start off. The kids are asking when we can hit the road again. bike cable to secure all tires and frames to the rack and the trailer hitch and a locking pin for the hitch so we can leave the truck and enjoy a walk around town or a meal together. You may need some help to get it back up. Don't get me wrong, it is heavy fully loaded. It was very convenient to be able to recline the rack and get into the back of our truck without taking the bikes off. You don't want to miss a locking pin or strap. (Parents and two teenagers) It did take a few tries to configure the bikes to sit without touching and now with the new season starting, remembering the correct order, but once I got it I was able to get them on in ten to fifteen minutes and that includes getting the bike rack on the truck. It is a little heavy but very solid and holds our 4 adult bikes. Our Saris bike rack has made it all possible. Looking forward to getting out there again, maybe next weekend. We've done a few day trips, leisure rides and some off road trails last year. Bought this Freedom 4 last summer along with four new bikes for the whole family.

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