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This lightweight, platform-style carrier holds 2 bikes by the wheels with ratcheting hooks and sliding wheel trays. 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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Specs:
Note: May interfere with bikes with front fenders.
The SuperClamp EX has padded, ratcheting hooks that secure your bikes by the wheels - not by the frame. This prevents the rack from scratching and scuffing your bike's paint or damaging the frame, which makes the SuperClamp EX an excellent choice for transporting bikes with carbon fiber frames.
The hooks adjust independently - just press the gray button and slide the hook up or down. This adjustability allows you to carry any combination of full-size adult bikes, women's bikes, children's bikes, and alternative-frame bikes.
Injection-molded plastic wheel trays slide along the rack's horizontal arms to accommodate bikes with different wheelbases. These trays secure in place with twist knobs.
Use the included ratcheting straps to secure your bike's rear wheel to the wheel tray.
If you want to carry a fat bike with tires wider then 4-1/2", you can replace the rack's wheel trays with fat bike cradles (SA4419 - sold separately).
The masts are located at opposite ends of the base, making the SuperClamp EX easy to load and unload. Because these masts are at each end of the base, instead of in the middle like most platform racks, they won't interfere in any way with your bikes as you load or unload them. Instead, they simply fold out of the way, giving you a clear path to the wheel trays.
These masts lock into the upright position for use, then fold down for storage and access to your vehicle's rear cargo area. Just press down on the gray button and rotate the mast to the desired position. The masts pivot on strong, case-hardened steel brackets that ensure long life and smooth operation.
There is an integrated lever that lets you tilt the rack down with bikes loaded for access to your rear cargo area or fold the rack up against your vehicle for storage. And it means you can leave the rack in your hitch without it interfering with your cargo hatch or backup camera. The compact design lets you easily store the rack in your garage when it's not in use. There is also a built-in bottle opener over the lever.
The SuperClamp EX includes locks to deter theft of your bikes and the rack. A braided, 10-mm stainless steel cable lock built into the base secures your bikes to the rack. The cable has a vinyl coating to prevent it from scratching your bikes. Simply thread the cable through the bike frames and attach it to the lock body at the other end of the base.
When not in use, the lock stores inside the rack's arm. A push-button releases the lock, so it won't accidentally slide out and drag on the ground during transport.
The HitchTite lock fits over the end of your threaded hitch pin to secure the rack to your hitch. The threaded hitch pin serves as an anti-rattle device to minimize movement and noise in the hitch.
Both locks have push-to-lock bodies that make them easy to secure and help to prevent accidental locking. Integrated dust caps keep the lock cores clean and dry. And the locks are keyed alike, so you can use the same key for both locks.
The included adapter sleeve ensures the SuperClamp EX will fit both 1-1/4" and 2" hitches.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (123 Customer Reviews)
This lightweight, platform-style carrier holds 2 bikes by the wheels with ratcheting hooks and sliding wheel trays. The rack tilts down with bikes loaded for cargo area access and folds up for storage. Includes hitch and bike locks.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.
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.
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.
I have owned another version of the Saris bike rack and decided to upgrade to this version. We upgraded to this version so we could carry either our bikes or ebikes. Very pleased with the carrier.
The EX 1.25" is not as stiff as the 2" HD, know that first. The bike-mounting portion is the same as the HD, and excellent and durable, but the 1.25" hitch-mount rocks a little from side-to-side. Still, with the mounting, locking and adjustments (and pricing!) I prefer the SuperClamp to the others I'd researched: One-Up, Thule, Kuat, Yakima. I had no problems transporting two 30+ lb. trail mountain bikes 40+ hours on the road.
For the best mounting success, I suggest upgrading to the 2" hitch HD version if you need more mini-van window clearance, or have very wide MTB bars, as the 2" HD is more stiff. I'll probably need an 8" extender to fit my 2001–06 Honda CR-V, but the 1.25" worked just fine on a Subaru Outback due to its sloped window.
I'd rate the SuperClamp EX as a 5 for securing bikes, locking, and ease of use. It gets a solid 3.5 for the hitch mount on the 1.25" from me (the HD rates a 5,) because I'm not in love with the rocking, though it is just play in the mechanism, and did not concern me a bit with regard to securing or transporting bikes.
The company support was what drives this to a solid 6 rating! Saris never talked down to me when I contacted them about the "looseness" of the 1.25", which doesn't work with my mini-van, but, as mentioned, was fine with the Subaru. Saris support took care of me, discussed options, sent me replacement parts and exceeded expectations. etrailer also helped with their concise sales page, pricing, and other bits of assistance. Both are excellent.
The SuperClamp also looks great with orange Moab dirt on it!
In summary: if you have a sloped-window vehicle with room for the rack to rock a little, the 1.25" is a super value. If you have a tighter tolerance for rack/bike movement at the hitch, get the 2" HD. Also, consider an anti-rattle hitch clamp which adds extra security because a potential thief would have to spend time to remove it, in addition to the Saris' included, lockable, hitch pin. It also helps stabilize any rack on a "loose" hitch.
Excellent customer service and very fast shipping ! Our electric bikes are 60lbs each and one has fat tires and this bike rack is perfect. We put it on our 2000 Lexus LX470. When you move the rack down we can still open both doors in the back ! Hitch is 2”. Can’t say enough good things about this company and the rack
Easy to put on the car and get the bikes installed on the rack. The bikes are stable and one it works fine with one of my bikes which has a fender. My hitch is 2" which requires to me to use a socket wrench to tighten the rack to the hitch. It is easy to do and the rack is secure. I just have to remember to keep the wrench in the car if traveling and I want to remove the rack. We have used the the locking cables when we are parked in a lot. It's a nice feature but not essential since we have other locks too.
Love this hitch, easy to use, great quality! The folding option when not in use is very convenient and the tilt away makes its easy to use the truck bed.
Best bike rack I've ever owned. Works perfect with our carbon fiber as the design of this rack is 100% touchless! Secure and sturdy.
This holds my bikes securely without scratching them. It’s easily adjustable for different bikes. It doesn’t block my backup camera, a real plus. However, the connection between the hitch and the rack worked loose as I drove until I added a Blue Ox immobilizer. Now it’s stable. It’s a relief not to see the bikes swaying in the rear view mirror.
I am happy with the bike rack, especially at the price. I am very very happy with the service I got at etrailer. The trick is to keep asking questions because they got the answers. It did take a couple extra tools to put it together that I had. The big drawback for me is the bar that cinches the wheels sticks out too far because of my fenders. I haven’t decided whether I want to cut the fender down, or figure out different way to secure the bike. I was really impressed with the steel cables to secure the bikes. I was a little leery on whether a thief could just take a couple bolts off and defeat the whole locking security systems? I’m still working on that too.
I've only used the rack once so far, but I really like it. I used it on a 29er carbon mountain bike. Part of the trip was on a dirt road and also on rough and curvy paved roads. There is some play to the rack (from the hinge point of the rack), but it was quiet, and I don't recall ever hearing it. Nor did it look at any time like my bike was getting shaken to death. To be clear, the attachment of the rack to the hitch is rock solid.
One of the things I really like this rack, and why I chose it over others, is that the integrated bike lock is a pretty beefy cable, and more importantly, it allows me to lock up both wheels and the frame. Many of the integrated locks on other racks only lock up the frame or one wheel, maybe a frame and one wheel, but not all three. I haven't tested the locks trying to lock up the frame and both wheels on two bikes, but it definitely works for one bike.
This rack doesn't fold up as flat as other racks that I've seen, but the security was more important to me.
All in all, I'm really happy with the rack so far. It seems well made and everything moves and operates smoothly.
Brian J.
1/4/2020
After a year, I still really love this rack. Ive had my bike on it on some pretty rough roads and it worked great. Not too long ago I got rear ended by a semi not hard and the rack got bent up a bit. The guy who hit me ended up paying for a new rack, which gave me the opportunity to get something different but I replaced it with the same one. So yeah, Id buy it again.
I love the Saris Superclamp EX bike rack…so quick and easy to transport two bikes without any hassle’s. With a little more added modifications to security (on my part), I made it nearly impossible for my 6,000 dollar bikes to be stolen faster off the Saris bike rack itself and also with the receiver, so a lot of hard work and noise has to be made from Potential bike thieves (like from there cutting tools). It’s mostly for the purpose of when I have to leave my bikes for short time periods like stopping to eat at a restaurant ect. I also love how it folds more compact to my car when stowed till needed again later for my bike rides.
Love it. Easy to attach and detach, and I am not handy!
I purchased this rack because It stated it would support the weight of my 2 electric bikes. The first trip with the rack installed on our motor home it failed after crossing a railroad crossing at 25 mph. The manufacturer told me to read the small print on the rack where it says not for use on any RV. They charged over a $100 for parts to repair it. Using the rack on my jeep or the motor home shouldn't matter. In my opinion the rack is under designed to carry the weight of the bikes as advertised.
In good conscience I can not recommend this rack.
Mike L.
3/4/2019
The reason Saris does not recommend using this rack on a motorhome is the extended rear overhang distance between rear axle and rear bumper typically found on motorhomes. This subjects any hitch mounted accessory to greater jarring and bouncing that would be experienced if the rack were used on the rear of a regular passenger vehicle. This extra bouncing exerts forces on the rack that it wasnt designed to withstand. Remember riding in the back seat of the school bus when it went over a big bump when you were a kid? Same principle. We do show in the product description above that the rack is not recommended on motorhomes or towed trailers.
I am pleased with this bike rack. I bought it for my eBike so I could transport it to trails around my state. It is light weight and easy for me to put on and take off. The clamps must be placed at 10:00 and 2:00 like directions recommend, to avoid bouncing. If placed differently such as 11 and 1, the rack has more bounce.
I transported bikes to FL and back without issues and feel I got a good rack for a good price.
very nice product easy to install and perfect for my 44 pounds bike !
it is secured compared to other bike racks.
This rack doesn't work with Lectric bikes and etrailer won't let us return it. We've tried to sell it but no one wants it so now we're stuck with a $[XX] rack we can't use....
Love this bike rack! It is super simple to use and accommodates both mine and my husband's bike. I can easily install it by myself (I'm small, 5' 120lbs) and load the bikes on without any help. The bikes feel very sturdy. I like that I can still open the hatch (with the bikes off). Would highly recommend!
This is a great bike rack. It is very easy to load my bike and my bike is super secured. It also provides the lock feature so I can park my car with the bike locked and go shopping or dinning. I love it!
Overall, I have been very happy with this rack. I originally bought it for use with a 2018 Honda CRV and have since transferred the rack to a 2021 Toyota 4-Runner. The rack works well with both vehicles. My normal load is one mountain bike and one e-bike and it handles the heavier e-bike quite well. The only complaint I have is the straps used to secure the tires tend to flop over the tire trays and impede the loading of the bikes. One must thread the straps through the lower infrastructure of the bikes before loading the bike. The only other minor issue I have had is the lifting/pealing of the reflective tape placed on the tire trays for the rear bike.
Love the ease of attaching to hitch , ease of use with 3 hold downs and locking system.
Product seems to work well, but I have a few issues I would like to note:
The rack, loaded with 1 or 2 bikes has a lot of movement from side to side. It makes me worry about how it will wear over the long run.
Wheel crab does not function with a bike that has a fender.
Doesn't allow two small e-bikes to be mounted.
Sierra K.
1/21/2022
A stabilizing strap like Item # 18050 will help with the sway. If your e- tires are wider than 4.5 inches then you will need item # SA4419 adapter. The bikes are pretty close together once on, so make sure that you are facing the front of one bike to the right and the front of the other bike to the left to get the best fit.
Easy installation. Seemed like most of it was already assembled just coming out of the box. After installation I put my 29er and Trek road bike on it. Like others before me, it seemed that another 12-15" of length on the bike cable locks would be handy. Being able to lock the front and rear wheels in addition to the frame with the cable locks would make a great rack even better. I was very satisfied with the carrier construction quality and ease of operation. Liked being able to use two hooks for each bike. I would definitely recommend this rack. etrailer shipped very promptly as always and were very helpful with dimensional information regarding hitch set backs to make sure adequate clearance was available to fold various racks up when not transporting bikes.
I recently just purchased my first hitch bike rack and chose the Saris Freedom 2 and it delivered! It’s super easy to use, secures my bikes, and folds out of the way when not in use. I feel at ease driving around town or the highways knowing my bike is secure. The hitch lock and rack lock features add extra security too. Definitely hope I’ll have this rack for years to come! 100% recommend for regular bikers or families!
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Mike A.
7/17/2023
This product has been everything my wife and I hoped it would be. Easy to use, easy to store and built with structural integrity. I’m proud to have bought American!