1UP USA Rack Review

[MikeD]

My rack is doing this IMG_3725.jpg

don't know why. Narrow or wide tires, doesn't matter, same thing happens.

[eddief]

till you indent it a bit, then no move no more.

Originally Posted by MikeD

My rack is doing this Attachment 1697978645

don't know why. Narrow or wide tires, doesn't matter, same thing happens.

[Ralph]

Originally Posted by eddief

till you indent it a bit, then no move no more.

This....put some force into it. it will stay in place.

[MikeD]

Originally Posted by Ralph

This....put some force into it. it will stay in place.

No, tried that. Works sometimes, sometimes not.

[schwa86]

My commuter bike has fenders ... I suspect I could loosen the rear one up if I ever want to put it on this rack and perhaps get the arm to slide under the fender. That said I mounted the rack for the first time today on the hitch. It took all of 60 seconds and was incredibly stable with the road bikes. Really well designed.

[Monthly Payment]

Originally Posted by kppolich

I have not seen the new pin, have a link?

I am on their email list and an got an email about it. You can also see the design here (last picture - see slot in insertion bar):
https://www.1up-usa.com/product/2in-...gle-bike-rack/

[FierteTi52]

Originally Posted by Monthly Payment

I am on their email list and an got an email about it. You can also see the design here (last picture - see slot in insertion bar):
https://www.1up-usa.com/product/2in-...gle-bike-rack/

I believe this is only offered in the 2” version

[fmradio516]

At this point, ive only looked at the double heavy/super duty, but I havent pulled the trigger because i live in a city and my apartment is 3 floors up with not a lot of space, so the idea of lugging a heavy bike rack up and down every weekend isnt that appealing to me.

But i never thought of just getting the single + an add on. Most of the time im riding by myself anyways; i just wanted the double to future proof it. Any downside to using the add on?

[MikeD]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

At this point, ive only looked at the double heavy/super duty, but I havent pulled the trigger because i live in a city and my apartment is 3 floors up with not a lot of space, so the idea of lugging a heavy bike rack up and down every weekend isnt that appealing to me.



But i never thought of just getting the single + an add on. Most of the time im riding by myself anyways; i just wanted the double to future proof it. Any downside to using the add on?

The second tray is easy to remove and replace. I use one most of the time because I don't need the extra tray and the second one obscures the rear license plate, which can be a problem with law enforcement. My neighbor got pulled over once. I leave my rack on all the time.

[fmradio516]

Originally Posted by MikeD

The second tray is easy to remove and replace. I use one most of the time because I don't need the extra tray and the second one obscures the rear license plate, which can be a problem with law enforcement. My neighbor got pulled over once. I leave my rack on all the time.

Cool. How is the lock on these racks? Do they ever get stolen? I guess I could just leave it on all the time.

[MikeD]

I just ordered a pair of wheel savers. Hope they keep my wheels centered in the rack https://www.1up-usa.com/product/wheel-saver/

[MikeD]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

Cool. How is the lock on these racks? Do they ever get stolen? I guess I could just leave it on all the time.

I have the older rack which isn't as secure as the new ones, but my car is in a garage in my home.

[happycampyer]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

Cool. How is the lock on these racks? Do they ever get stolen? I guess I could just leave it on all the time.

I have the 1.25" rack, which has holes for the small hitch bar lock to block the retention bolt. The newer design has a slot and the lock runs through the hitch. The locks could be defeated by someone who is determined and has the right tools, but that could probably be said about pretty much any rack.

I have toyed with the idea of supplementing the velcro strap with a cable lock for added security (slippage, not theft). It would also add another thing for a thief to have to cut.

With the rack folded up, it would fit in the trunk/back cargo space, so you wouldn't necessarily have to bring it indoors.

[fmradio516]

Originally Posted by happycampyer

With the rack folded up, it would fit in the trunk/back cargo space, so you wouldn't necessarily have to bring it indoors.

This might be the answer!!

[MikeD]

Check out https://www.quikrack.com/ if you want a 1 up rack. It's by the designer of the 1 up rack and appears to be an improved design. The site says they are sold out though.