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Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Tilting




Code: SA4026F


123 reviews

Retail:$1,298.70
Our Price: $999.99


Product Specs:

Hitch Bike Racks

Platform Rack

Folding Rack
Tilt-Away Rack

Carbon Fiber Bikes
Electric Bikes
Heavy Bikes

Fits 2 Inch Hitch


Class 3

Wheel Mount

Bike and Hitch Lock

4 Bikes

Saris


This lightweight, 4-bike rack is perfect for carrying bikes with a carbon frame or custom paint job. The rack tilts down with bikes loaded for cargo area access and folds up for storage. Includes hitch and bike locks.

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Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Tilting - SA4026F

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (123 Customer Reviews)

This lightweight, 4-bike rack is perfect for carrying bikes with a carbon frame or custom paint job. The rack tilts down with bikes loaded for cargo area access and folds up for storage. Includes hitch and bike locks.

by: Jeffrey10/03/2022

This bike rack is a tremendous value. Cheaper and just as good as comparable racks that cost twice as much. The rack has performed superbly. One caution: the manufacturer’s packaging is poorly designed, and insufficient to safely ship a 60+ pound bike rack. The steel parts of the rack shifted during transit and broke several molded plastic components. Saris’ customer service folks were excellent, and promptly sent replacements for the components that were broken in transit. The improper packaging was not etrailer’s fault. Saris should reengineer their packaging for this item.



by: Hena08/22/2020

This is great bike rack. It arrived fast and just in time for our trip in mid July. My husband and I put it together quickly, we looked at a [online] video for how to put it together and went by the instructions booklets. It took us under an hour to put it together. It is very simple to load and unload bikes on it and the bikes stayed stable throughout our 600 mile trip and back. So overall, I am very satisfied with this bike rack. Will now see how it holds up with time.

Hena

8/23/2021

A year later - the bike rack is still working great! So glad got this bike rack. We removed put it back in several times since purchasing it, and have used it for shorter trips after our initial 1,200 miles return trip. It proved excellent for the long trip as well as for the short weekend travels.



by: Sean S.04/29/2018

This is a very solid setup. I've taken it on two local trips and one longer 4 hour trip including highways, narrow curvy mountain roads and so on. Never did the setup wobble. Also a comment about the legendary Saris warranty. One of the arms had a ratchet mechanism that wasn't working. I contacted Saris and within a week they shipped out a replacement.

The swing down mechanism works well, but I would make sure to have a second set of hands available if you are planning to lower it out of the way with bikes already loaded. Without bikes loaded it is a snap.

At the end of the day the best review is that my dear wife provided. "I am so happy you won't complain about taking the bikes to the beach now!". It really is so much easier than roof carrying bikes. Honestly in 15 minutes I can have the rack mounted and all four bikes loaded and secured which is so much easier and faster than roof carrying.



by: Chuck R.04/23/2018

I throughly researched platform bike racks on etrailer.com. I thought I wanted a 4 bike rack that could be reduced to a 2 bike, bike rack. I ended up purchasing a Saris Freedom Superclamp EX 4 rack. This rack doesn't transition to a 2 person but it's so compact that when it's folded up I can't see it through my rearview window. It assembles easy and is very sturdy and easy to use. I never give anything 5 stars but I'm pleased as punch with this bike rack.

A shoutout to etrailer - What a great website, everything you need to evaluate any rack is on this website. WELL DONE...



by: Alex 06/08/2023

Easiest bike rack I’ve ever assembled and I’ve had MANY. Being made in the US was a huge selling point for me. Highly recommend, so done with the other big brands.



by: Brad07/01/2022

Delivered as expected with no visible damage to the bike carrier.

We were already aware of this Saris carrier as my wife got a new E-bike. etrailer was $[XX] less than the bike shop. It arrived and within 45 minutes we were on the road going to pick up the new bike. Easy assembly. Taking it out on a long trip tomorrow. Looks like a solid investment.



by: JeffM07/25/2019

Great rack: This holds the bikes more securely than any other rack out there. Light weight, and folds up small. 4 bikes seem to fit better on this rack, compared to Thule or kuat - with minimal interference. Only issue seems to be that the plastic wheel trays break easily. Keep their bolts tight.



by: David 09/12/2021

Glad to give 5 Stars, however, do have one issue. The fasteners for the tires have a plastic top with a bolt that goes to a nut. Have lost two nuts as they have vibrated off. Shoukd consider gluing the bolts to the underside sleeve so they cannot vibrate and fall off. If you have two of those bolts you could send a brother, that would be awesome.



by: Mikel 01/14/2022

Unusually heavy, but super sturdy. The built in bike lock is game changing, gives some peace of mind when making unexpected stops. Bikes go on easy and come off easy. The only downside is that lifting the rack down and back up with bikes loaded is heavy, a spring aided system would have been nice to have.



by: Jahziel09/04/2023

Excellent product! It is easy to install and easy to secure your bicycles. I couldn't ask for a better product. The only thing was that the securing cables were jammed, but I could loosen them. Now, my and I can enjoy every weekend together and ride our bikes!



by: Josh 12/02/2022

Rack is very well made. The tilt is very helpful for access to the back of your vehicle. I use an additional stabilizer around my hitch. Just be warned - it is heavy



by: Jason 08/25/2022

Great product. Expensive but well worth the cost. My only complaint would be that it's heavy to fold. Otherwise, I would highly recommend it.



by: Danaya03/04/2019

This is a great bike rack for those who need room for 4 bikes but don't want to stick 10 feet out the back. Really easy assembly, excellent operation, and seamless (and quick!) free delivery. Great experience.



by: Alex 07/06/2020

It was easy to put together! I've mounted 4 different bikes of all sizes and they fit great. I have not had the chance to drive long distances yet, but everything seems perfect at this point!



by: Nikolas11/01/2020

This is a beefy platform rack. Assembly is easy and the directions are clear and simple. It is a heavy rack but that is expected for a 4 bike setup. The tilt and fold is easy to use.



by: Wayne06/07/2022

Great product well built. A little heavy to move around.



by: Karen 01/19/2022

Easy to use! Keeps bikes safe!



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by: Stephanie A07/14/2022

At the age of 70, I needed a “friendlier” mounting and bike access rack. A platform rack seemed to be the solution. I had one caveat. My Subaru Forester had a 1and 1/4” receiver (with a non-standard 3/4” length mounting hole). My Volvo had a tuck away 2” receiver. After some research I gravitated toward Thule only to find out they had no solution for my above conundrum. In fact their customer service offered no interest in solving my problem which others also must have had. More research…enter Saris! An American made company with an innovative solution. I quickly received my SuperClamp EX-2 from ETrailer along with excellent customer service support. The ease of constructing the unit for use and the obvious structural integrity was immediately apparent. My wife couldn’t believe how easy it was to use and to stow away on my garage wall after use. Thank you Saris and ETrailer for a wonderful product and experience. I guess American made is still alive and well. I highly recommend this product and the associated companies.



by: Ron07/02/2023

Purchased this bike rack last year and am very pleased with the stability of the rack. The straps and clamps secure the bike well to the rack. Some things that I learned:
When attaching the rack onto your hitch, it helps to put a piece of tape on the rack (hitchtite) once you have lined up the holes. This will make it easier to find the exact location of the holes the next time that you want to use the rack. Finding the exact location allows you to smoothly hand tighten the bolt to the end of the hitch. At that point, just use a socket wrench to finish the tightening.
When putting the bike on the rack, I loosely secure the clamps to the tires at first. This allows me to rotate the tires to find the right location in the wheel well for the straps to go around the spokes. I next secure the bike with the straps and then fininsh securing the clamps to the tires.



by: Joseph05/17/2021

I purchased both the Saris bike rack and Eco hitch from Greg and his team. If it wasn't for the great video from etrailer, it would have been a nightmare. But the video was a great help. The hitch installed in about 2 hrs and the assembly of the Saris rack took only about 20 minutes. The Saris rack feels solid and easy to use. The re-trackable safety cords a bit short but they'll do the trick. I'm very happy with the service I was provided, along with the videos that were available. I'm a happy customer.


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  • Saris Freedom Superclamp 4 SA4026 vs SA4026F EX Comparison
  • Biggest difference is the part # SA4026F has redesigned wheel trays and a few different aesthetic changes like noticeably less yellow. The new trays fit tires up to 4-1/2 inches wide whereas the older # SA4026 only fits tire widths up to 3 inch.
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  • Do You Recommend the Saris SuperClamp EX or the Kuat NV 2.0 for My 2016 Lexus GX 460?
  • While both of these racks are great options, the Kuat NV 2.0 # NV22B-NA22B does not provide the weight capacity you need for your 60-pound e-bike when 4 bikes are loaded. This is because the weight capacity reduces to 50 pounds per bike with 3 bikes and 40 pounds per bike for 4 bikes. For this reason, I strongly recommend going with the Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches # SA4026F. Not only will you receive the weight capacity you need when your e-bike is mounted...
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  • Comparison of Saris SA4026F SuperClamp EX 4 Bike and SA4414B Freedom 4-Bike Rack
  • The difference between the Saris # SA4026F Saris SuperClamp EX 4 Bike Platform Rack and the Saris # SA4414B Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack is how the bikes are held to the rack. The # SA4026F holds the bikes by the wheels/tires with no frame contact. This is good for carbon fiber framed bikes that don't do well in a carrier that has direct frame contact. The # SA4414B Freedom holds the bikes from the top tube or down tube. This rack would be a good choice for cruiser-type bikes with fenders,...
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Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount




Code: Y02443-2


308 reviews

Our Price: $897.90


Product Specs:

Hitch Bike Racks

Platform Rack

Folding Rack
Tilt-Away Rack

Carbon Fiber Bikes
Electric Bikes
Heavy Bikes

Fits 2 Inch Hitch


Class 3

Wheel Mount

Bike and Hitch Lock

4 Bikes

Yakima


Safe for carbon frames and strong enough to carry your heavy bikes, this hitch bike rack will handle road bikes, mountain bikes, and anything in between. Ratcheting hooks and wheel straps hold your bikes by their wheels with no frame contact.

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Customer Reviews

Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Y02443-2

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (308 Customer Reviews)

Safe for carbon frames and strong enough to carry your heavy bikes, this hitch bike rack will handle road bikes, mountain bikes, and anything in between. Ratcheting hooks and wheel straps hold your bikes by their wheels with no frame contact.

by: Joseph11/07/2019

Been a Yakima user for some time. Last bike rack was the Doubledown 4. Great rack but with the newer bike frames having top bars in different shapes and sizes, putting bikes on the Doubledown was a challenge. Had to go to a platform rack.

Holdup was the fit. Carries 2 kids bikes without issues as well as my 29” and 27.5”. It is big and heavy but is solid and stable. Just makes it so much easier to carry 4 bikes. Just did a 500 mile round trip drive with them and no issues. Built in security cables is a nice feature. I did change out the two SKS cores to match up with the others.

I’ll need to replace the stabilizer pin’s holder. It’s make out of plastic and broke right when I pulled out the pin so the cable is just hanging now.

If I had to do it again, I’d buy it again. etrailer has quick shipping and great customer service.



by: Julio06/25/2020

The bike rack works extremely well and fairly easy to get two adult bikes and two kids bike. The rack can be a bit heavy if lifting all in one piece. I would recommend installing the base, then the add on. Bikes are stable and secured. The locking cable is just long enough to go throught the frame, but don't expect both tires to be locked.

The only issue I had is the stablizer bold for the add on did not fit through the base rack. I called supprot and I am going to make the hole slightly larger so it will fit. Support was very knowledge and had heard of one other issue like mine so they noted my account. etrailer is great in customer support and deliver.



by: Matthew 06/23/2023

The rack overall is very good. Easy to use instructions and easy to mount/dismount. It is quite heavy when it has all 4 bike holders attached but then again you want a very solid rack for that many bikes. The only caution is that if your bike has fenders on it, the arms might not latch the front wheel at the right spot and the bikes will move around more than you want. That said i have put heavy ebikes on there without fenders and it holds them very snug. The tilt down feature is also very handy.



by: Wendy from Bmore11/23/2022

Believe me when I said I researched bike racks for my 2019 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited. I have a spare tire on the back so I was very anxious about buying the wrong one. I also have an e-bike, an adult road bike, and 2 kids' bikes. I wasn't sure if I should get a hanging rack or not. I loved that etrailer gave me so many videos to watch. They gave me their honest opinion about each one. When I finally chatted with someone at etrailer they suggested a bike rack I didn't even consider. It a little more than what I wanted to spend, but so worth it. I ended up needing a hitch extender, but they gave me advice on which one was best. Again, I almost bought the wrong one when researching myself. Outstanding customer service from pre-purchase to questions afterwards. This is a very solid bike rack that will be a joy to use once the weather gets warmer. Thanks etrailer!!



by: Eric01/18/2022

I love this rack it’s very easy to use. It keeps the bikes separated so they don’t touch and get damaged during transport. Can load and unload within seconds. My only disappointments were the keys to the back rack to make it a 4 place carrier don’t match the front part of rack and add on section doesn’t come with lock to secure it to the front portion. I ordered together so they would match. This is annoying especially for the money I paid. Second issue during transport the rear most arm that was not in use slid down and was dragging on the rd which damaged the lock and top part of arm that now needs to be replaced. This seems like a design flaw. Other wise enjoy the rack very much.

Etrailer Expert

Sierra K.

1/19/2022

The arm needs to be folded flat when not in use. The wheel hook locks into place by the cradle. Also, it is noted in the description that the locks included with the base rack and the add-on may not use the same key. You can add a 6-pack of lock cores, item # Y07206 which are sold separately, to ensure all locks are keyed alike.



by: Joseph03/29/2021

Great service as always. The rack did show up with slight damage (one of the rear wheel trays had a crack). etrailer took care of it right away and sent me a replacement. The bike rack is great as well. Thanks for the excellent service, I will shop with you again in the future.

Joseph

3/30/2022

One year later and the rack is still working great! It is so easy to load and unload bikes especially when two young boys are waiting to grab their bikes. My sons are also getting good at loading their own bikes ages9 and 11. Still happy with my purchase.



by: Kyle S07/09/2022

First, regarding etrailer, I bought from here because I did tons of resea... well basically they were the only ones that could have it delivered to me before leaving on vacation. But they did ship on time and one nice feature is that in their shipping notice email, it contains the initial tracking info at a time where you usually can't view anything yet from the carrier. Experience was great with them.

Regarding the rack. I'm glad that I ended up buying this rack from a company that has history in this area. Everything was very well thought out. All of the parts were well packed with a combination of cardboard and foam protection. I couldn't find the mounting bolts because they were already installed on the rack which is genius because it's easier for the factory to ensure all pieces were provided and I know exactly where everything goes (even though there was only 1 bolt type and not much assembly, but still a great idea.)

It took more time to remove packaging than it did to assembly it. Instructions were easy to read with pictures and even some humor. It even calls out torque specs. The rack seems very solid with a very good paint job that should reduce rusting from scratches. It came with the hitch mounting pin AND LOCK which is keyed to the locks that go to the bikes. The 2 bike attachment has its own set of keys. I already had a 4 bike standing rack but that grips on the bike frame and has scratched all of our bikes and drives me mad. It was only $xxx but is heavier and is already rusting and was a pain to try to lock them to the rack.

I am very pleased with this purchase all around. They provided the tools needed for assembly (2). The keys say Yakima on it so when I throw them in with 50 other keys, I'll be able to figure out what they are for. And even the additional pin provided with the 2 bike extension has a cable to attach it and the bolt already has blue lock-tite on it. They literally have thought about everything... almost.

If this product wasn't so well thought out I wouldn't have even noticed this. My only comment is the pin that attaches the 2 bike extension to the main one is the same locking bolt used for the hitch pin. But the extension rack doesn't come with a lock for it (if it did it could be keyed to the extension bike locks. It is setup to be able to put a lock on it). So, everything is secure expect someone could just remove the entire 2 bike extension with the bikes on it. Granted they would have to put them in a truck or something and need a wrench but seems odd to not include it. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.



by: Jeff J.11/29/2015

I own the older version and it has worked great for me. When I was considering moving up to a 4-bike rack, I decided to purchase the new version instead of the add-on to my rack. The new version had the 2 main features I was looking for: individual cable locks in each arm and adjustable trays. Ordering and shipping were easy and fast. Pre-order questions were answered quickly by etrailer.com staff. I look forward to using the full capacity of this rack when carpooling to upcoming races and the Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest in Lajitas, TX this coming February. My only complaint is that I wish the SKS cores for all of the locks were matched so I would only need a single key instead of 2 keys.



by: Kenneth W11/25/2014

In one word: AWESOME! Not only is the Yakima rack awesome, but the delivery was lightning fast and the purchase experience was easy! I bought the rack with the additional add-on and they were easy to install and use! Definitely recommend!



by: Jimmy H08/11/2017

This is a great bike carrier. It is attractive and well built. It seems to be more heavy duty than the Thule two bike carrier I have, Yakima designed this four bike carrier very well and I am looking forward to lots of trips with the option of two or four bikes. The only problem I incurried was with the bolt that holds the carrier to the two inch hitch. The threads on the bolt and the threads on the nut inside did not easily tighten down.



by: Mills07/29/2017

Seems like a solid rack. Really heavy and bulky which I was not expecting. You essentially have to mount the 2 bike rack to the car then slip in the 2 bike add-on. Lifting the 4 bike rack as assembled is doable but triccky. Still much better for my beloved bikes than the 4 bike cradle racks which beat the bikes up as they rub each other.
Warning: the nut in the receiver part of the rack had steel shot beads stuck in the grease so I couldn't thread the bolt in. I had to disassemble the nut holder and pick the steel beads out with a dental pick.



by: John05/20/2018

I ordered the bike rack around 11pm on Saturday and it was delivered to me the following Thursday free of charge. The two boxes were in perfect condition and so was the rack. It was very easy to put together. I had read about some other customers having some trouble with the assembly but for me everything went together correctly and quickly. I took my Fuji traverse 1.1 for a test run on it around my town. It takes about 10 seconds to secure the bike to the rack. The bike was held in place very well and I’m looking forward to using it to transport my bikes back and forth from Rhode Island to New Hampshire this summer. It appears to be a very sturdy and well built rack. Too this point I am extremely happy with this purchase and I will give some more feedback after I have taken it on a few trips with all four bikes on it.



by: Aaron03/06/2022

I put together the new trailer and it is working great. Its high quality and really easy to use. It's maybe a little heavy, but I could see that from the spec sheet before I bought it.

The team at etrailer was great. There was some shipping issues with the supplier, but they were very responsive to my emails and made me feel that they were doing everything they could on their side and kept me up to date. Thanks!



by: Phil A08/17/2016

Looks good. I just assembled it but have not used it yet. I did find that the included wrench does not work on my Chevy 2500 pickup. There is not enough clearance for swinging the wrench. The large hole needs to be on top. Also, I am missing a couple parts in the box but I am wondering if they were eliminated. Waiting for a response from Yakima. Looking forward for having it for RAGBRAI next year.



by: E. Scott05/10/2019

Assembled and used it last night. Really sturdy and well built. Very cool looking too. Order and delivery from etrailer.com was painless and fast. We look forward to many trips with the family and our bikes.



by: Rob10/21/2017

I ordeed this rack and it was high quality and was easy to put together and install on the vehicle. etrailer had the best price around.



by: Frank 11/17/2022

Frank V.

12/11/2023

Good 4 bike rack. Only complaint is that there is some minor bike frame contact when carrying multiple bikes on the rack.



by: Robert T10/20/2016

Built solid, and secure.
A great addition
for any family that loves their bikes :)



by: Reed08/31/2020

I carry 4 eBikes without any problem.



by: Jeff 07/07/2017

Great rack. Great price. Delivered to my door. Enough said.



by: Mark 02/12/2021

So far so good
Assemble was easy

I
will send photos when it is not raining



by: Mark12/25/2016

Exceptional quality. Better than expec ted



by: Richard 01/20/2021

Excellent product.



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  • Comparing the Yakima HoldUp and Saris Freedom 4 Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Carriers
  • If I was choosing between the Yakima HoldUp # Y02443-2 and the Saris Freedom # SA4414B I would go with the Freedom. The primary reason is the folding operation. The Saris Freedom has a lever at the back which is very easy to access. The HoldUp has it up near the shank which makes it harder to access, especially with bikes loaded. Also the Saris Freedom is lighter which means it is easier to handle and store than the HoldUp. The Freedom weighs 53 pounds and the HoldUp weighs 100 pounds. The...
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  • Comparison Between Hollywood Racks # HR1400 And Yakima # Y02443-2 Bike Racks
  • There are several similar features between the Hollywood Rack, part # HR1400Z, and the Yakima HoldUp 4 Bike Rack, part # Y02443-2. These are both nice bike carriers. Both bike racks can be configured to carry either 2 or 4 bikes. Both will tilt for access to the rear cargo area of the vehicle. They both come with locks that secure the bikes to the rack and also locks that secure the rack to the vehicle. They both measure the same distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the...
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  • Yakima Holdup Vs Saris Freedom Bike Racks
  • The Yakima HoldUp, part # Y02443-2, has several advantages over the Saris Freedom, part # SA4414B. I've linked to video reviews of both of these racks so you can see these differences in action. These are both great racks that hold 4 bikes. The HoldUp can transition to a 2-bike carrier as needed, the Saris Freedom is always a 4 bike carrier. The Yakima HoldUp can carry 4 bikes up to 50 pounds each, the Saris Freedom can carry 2 60 pounds bikes along with 2 35-pound bikes. The...
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  • Comparing Yakima HoldUp and RockyMounts SplitRail for 2013 Toyota Sequoia and 2007 Jeep Wrangler
  • For your 2013 Toyota Sequoia and 2007 Jeep Wrangler I recommend going with the Yakima HoldUp # Y02443-2 because it is more versatile. Both racks have the ability to be 2- or 4-bike racks. Since you will only be carrying 2 bikes on the Jeep this is an ideal set up. The HoldUp also has a little more clearance compared to the SplitRail # RKY11404-4 but neither will be able to fold up on the Jeep (they will clear the spare when in the folded down position). It will also be a little easier to...
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  • Comparing the Yakima HoldUp and Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Bike Carriers
  • Right away I can tell you that the Yakima HoldUp, # Y02443-2, is going to be the superior rack. In terms of carrying smaller kids bikes you would need to use an adapter, # HRSW-ADP-2, to carry kids bikes with 16 or 18 inch tires on the Hollywood Racks SportRider, # HR1400Z. Ground clearance is just about even and it should not be an issue for either carrier. The HoldUp is going to be easier to use in terms of folding it up and down since it has integrated spring loaded pull pins...
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