Can I Purchase a Larger Bike Saddle for My Fat Tire Electric Bikes on My Yakima HoldUp # Y02445?

Updated 08/03/2021 | Published 08/01/2021

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Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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Question:

I have two electric bikes one has a fat tire on it a four and a quarter inch mine will not fit on the Yakima HoldUp # Y02445 rack the one that has a 3 inch tire does fit fine I know its a heavy duty rack but I need a wider saddle for the fatter tires to fit in do you make replacement parts for that if so can you ship them to me and what are their costs

asked by: Stanley S

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, I confirmed with my contact at Yakima that they do not make fat-tire cradles for the Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches # Y02445. The only other option for transporting your fat bikes is to purchase a rack that has cradles that are wide enough to fit your 4-1/2 inch wide tires.

While this information may be understandable frustrating to hear, we do have some great bike racks that can carry 2 electric fat-tire bikes. For a great option, I recommend the Saris Freedom for Fat Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # SA4412B-FB. The Saris Freedom comes with the same 60-pound per-bike weight capacity as the HoldUp. In addition, the Saris Freedom comes with soft rubber cradles that adjust independently along the upright masts to hold bicycles of various shapes and sizes. This is a great feature because it eliminates the need for a bike frame adapter bar for bikes that are alternative frame styles, women's bikes, step-throughs, or children's bikes. The Saris Freedom will accommodate fat-tire bikes up to 5 inches wide.

expert reply by: Bob C