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1 UP USA Quick Rack Review

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#1 ·
I have been researching for some time for the best possible hitch rack out there, and i think i found it...

http://www.1upusa.com/product-quikrackblack.html

Its a tray type of hitch rack, can hold up to 4 bikes with a 2'' receiver, 3 bikes with a 1.25''. Build quality is insanely good, incredibly sturdy, will fit all types of bikes, and nothing ever hits the frame. What really sold me is if you are someone like me who doesn't like to leave the rack on the truck all the time, it folds up nice and small and can be stored very easily in the trunk not taking up too much space. Anyone in the market for a hitch rack must look at 1 up. Here is a picture of my bike on the 1 UP.

 
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#2 · (Edited)
Looks great, but holy cow....$350 for 1 bike! $609 for 2, and then additional $249 for each after that?! I guess maybe if my bike were worth $thousands, but it probably wouldn't be worth it to haul my kid's $59 bicycles.
 
#4 ·
Yes it is expensive, but you do get what you pay for. The build quality if amazing. Also some big advantages this rack has over others is..

1. What if you always travel by yourself, like me, and you want a low profile single bike rack, there are no others out there...

2. If you want it to be easily stored in a trunk and not have it take up too much room, this is the rack for you. Please see below picture.

 
#11 ·
Reviving an old thread here. I've been researching a new bike rack and have pretty much narrowed down my choice to the 1Up. I want something compact, light and more often than not, only for my bike. If I want to add another bike I know I can with this system. What I'm wondering is, with the OEM hitch, you guys that have them, do you recommend the single bike with adapter for 2" hitch or should I go right for the 2"? What I'm trying to avoid is wobble/noise and ensure stability. 2 bikes are the most I can see myself ever needing to haul. I appreciate your thoughts.
 
#12 ·
I've had both, I recommend going straight for the full 2" hitch rack. The 1.25" with adapter was strong enough to easily support my 200 lbs sitting on it, but it bounced a bit when hauling bikes. I got rear ended in the rack and replaced it with the 2" single rack they sell now. Much more stable IMO. I also have one bike addition when my wife decides to go along.
 
#13 ·
Thanks for the response I ended up ordering the Super Duty 2" hitch, single bike. I wanted to minimize wobble as much as possible right from the start. I must say this is one well built piece of equipment. What's interesting is it's the only rack I found in my research to haul one bike only. Price wise, not much more than or in line with some of the hanging styles which don't provide as much support of the bike.

My most important criteria were: stability of the bike, stability in the hitch, compact storage. I was torn between this or a Kuat. I kept coming back to 1Up because more often than not I'll be hauling one bike, two at most. I can keep this rack compact with 1 bike and storage will be a breeze. Add on another tray if I need to.

The only con I see to this is the expense. It's not for everyone but if you want an exceptional build, flexibility to haul different #'s of bikes, appreciate Made in the USA by small business, it is an outstanding option.
 
#14 ·
It looks to me like tray mounts would, over time, put a fair amount of lateral stress/torque on the bike's wheels, hubs and dropouts - stresses for which they're not designed - from the starting and especially the stopping of the vehicle. Is that not a matter of any concern? (I'm still using a 25-year-old Softride hanger.)
 
#16 ·
Well I did once break a Gary Fisher aluminum frame in half, right in the middle of the top and down tubes. Never thought about how I carried it maybe being a factor, thought it was just because I "ride heavy." Interesting.
 
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