Saris SuperClamp
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Saris SuperClamp. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
12 reasons to buy
- Saris’s SuperClamp comes in two versions: EX (two or four-bike) and the RV-compatible HD (two-bike).
- This rack supports 4" tires, 20" to 29" wheels, and 50" wheelbases. An adapter can be purchased for tires wider than 4".
- Reviewers find the SuperClamp easy to install.
- Experts and owners say the rack holds bikes securely while driving.
- Bikes are clamped at the wheels, meaning zero frame contact.
- The two-bike SuperClamp versions are lightweight for the platform hitch category.
- Loading and unloading bikes is easy, according to reviewers and buyers.
- The tilt feature allows access to most trunks.
- Integrated cable locks add basic security but shouldn’t be relied on fully.
- The rack folds up to reduce rearward protrusion when installed and not in use.
- The SuperClamp EX four-bike is more compact than most platform racks, protruding just 50” from the vehicle’s rear when open.
- Long-term users find the SuperClamp durable.
6 reasons not to buy
- Installing or removing the hitch pin requires a 3/4-inch (19mm) wrench.
- Buyers report a slight wobble at the hinge. Saris claims this design isn’t a risk to the rack.
- One tester complains that two 20” kids’ bikes with different wheelbases don’t fit on the same tray.
- Bikes sit close together and may touch when the rack is fully loaded.
- Backup sensors on some vehicles may be blocked by the rack.
- The outer tray of the SuperClamp EX four-bike only supports 35lb per bike.
Bottom line
The Saris SuperClamp is a platform hitch rack available in two versions: EX (two or four bikes) and HD (two bikes). The EX two-bike is compatible with 1.25” and 2” hitches; the HD is suitable for RVs but not when used with the fat tire adapters. Reviewers praise the ease of use, durability, low weight, and compact design. However, the compactness means loaded bikes sit close together. Other complaints are minor. Overall, experts and owners consider the Saris SuperClamp good value.BikeRide finds and shows you the best prices of the bikes you want to buy. Prices constantly change and it’s impossible to compare them all yourself.
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