Great review. I am also in the market fo rthe 1up quick rack. I understand the locking mechanism is a special hex design. Any idea of this hex key can be duplicated? It seems the rack can be stolen if another person with the same hex key (or another 1up owner) can steal this rack. Aside from breaking it down each time to store in the trunk during a ride, is there any other way to "lock" the rack to the car/hitch?
@kameraguy You are right about the hex key. I have spoken to a friend who works for a company that distributes hardware tools and construction material. He says he has not see a similar hex wrench. There is no hole in the shaft of the rack to put a hitch pin/lock through. My hitch receiver does have some loops to hook trailer chains on. I suppose some sort of locking chain could be looped through these holes as well as the body of the rack. That said, if someone really wants a rack...
Very nice video. You have a clear speaking voice. I'd like to see an old person load up an e-bike which is what I have. Too bad there isn't a ramp, but I guess that wouldn't work because one of the arms would get in the way.
Also, I noticed that a person has to be careful when folding down the last arm since it requires on hand on the red lever and another to fold the arm. No hands left if the bike start to fall!
@TheEdge008 I don't quite know what you mean. When folding the arms down to secure the bike only one hand is needed, the other hand can balance the bike. Unloading the bike does require two hands, one on the arm and one on the release lever. However, it is very easy to open the front arm completely and only open the back arm a little bit. The bike won't fall because the rear tire won't allow it, but the rear arm is open enough to pull the bike out.
Have had this rack for a month now and it is absolutely great. You can mount any bike in under 10 seconds. It is so easy to use and holds the bikes very secure. If you have full suspension bikes, you will find this is the best rack you can buy.
Another plus is that I just bought a tandem and it spreads wide enough to even carry the tandem.
I've been researching this issue to death. I think I'm shaking all of the other racks out and settling on this one.
I have a Thule T2 now, but it's stupid heavy and does not collapse down at all for storage. It won't fit in the trunk of my car unless I drop my rear seat. I had a Performance Bike XPort Flatbed I actually liked better, but sold it to get the T2. That was a mistake.
Yeah, I think a 1Up is in my future. Gotta save my pennies.
@pimpb0tt The weight of the Quik-Rack with one extension (for a total of 2 bikes) is about 45 pounds. I usually leave them attached and install the entire thing into the receiver. However, you certainly could mount them individually with the Allen key. Then you wouldn't have to carry the entire thing.
For both pieces to fit in the trunk of car you would have to detach them and fold the arms in.
You won't be disappointed. It is worth every penny!
Wow... 45 pounds for two trays? One of the main reasons I dumped my Thule T2 was that it was 56 pounds for two trays. Yes, this is lighter, but not a whole lot lighter in that case. Well, at least I can take off one tray when it's not needed... and that is 26 pounds, IIRC.
At least this folds up and fits in the trunk, unlike my T2.
This looks really neat...I am researching for a bike rack for a 1.25 hitch honda sedan and I like how this seems really compact and easy to use. I wondered if it comes with any kind of security mechanism for the bikes, which would be really handy if u gotta make a pit stop. Or have you figured a way to secure bikes ? Great video by the way.
@bfunkyfresh1 1UP does not include anything to lock your bikes to the rack. However, I picked up a Kryptonite Kryptoflex 1007 cable with a U Masterlock. The cable is 7 feet which is plenty to route around the bike's triangle, through the rack, and finally through the rear wheel. It works well for me.
@dougMITCHELLus Probably a good thing, too. Any bike lock that comes with a rack can be easily defeated. They just lead the owner into a false sense of security.
Best to use a fatty chain and fatty U-Lock and/or disc type lock like the hipsters use on their fixies. Those can be defeated too, but it takes heavier tools and more time.
This video helped persuade me to purchase the 1UP for myself. It is pricey, but worth it. One of my biking buddies got one for himself after seeing mine. My car is a 2011 Toyota Prius. I had a 2" receiver welded on. Works great!
@emessgeeable I'm glad you liked it. I will be posting a 6 month follow up review soon. It will also include one add-on rack so I can now carry two bikes.
If you don't already work for this company, they should consider giving you bonuses as your video is what sold my husband on the product. We are buying this and the add 1 also, therefore will be spending $500 with them.
@organizersrus I don't work for 1UP USA, but I will pass your message onto them somehow! I believe you will be very pleased with the rack. I need to pick up the add-on as well.
Thanks for doing the review. This is the best looking hitch rack I have seen. Up until I saw this rack, I thought I would be buying a Raxter rack which uses velcro to screw the wheels. My only concern with this rack is that I saw another Youtube video that showed some guy in a garage that had a bad cam lock (red lever) on this Quik-Rack which would bad. I wrote to 1UP and they said that the guy damaged the cam lock in an accident and that the cam locks have never failed
@carbonunit57 I saw the same video - 'for warranty purposes' I haven't experienced a single issue with this rack. After using it consistently I would absolutely buy it again. Yes it is a lot of money for a single rack, but the quality and service are excellent.
Thanks for doing the review. This is the best looking hitch rack I have seen. Up until I saw this rack, I thought I would be buying a Raxter rack which uses velcro to secure the wheels. My only concern with this rack is that I saw another Youtube video that showed some guy in a garage that had a bad cam lock on this Quik-Rack which would bad. I wrote to 1UP and they said that the guy damaged the cam lock in an accident and that the cam locks have never failed
@discoeddie17 Your welcome, thanks for watching. I REALLY like this rack. It is extremely easy, fast, and light enough for almost anyone to use. It just works.
Thanks Doug. I decided to buy the rack and just received it. Looks good! I'll use a u-lock to go between the rack and the hitch loops.
kameraguy 2 weeks ago
@kameraguy The U-Lock is a great idea. I know you'll appreciate the rack and have even more time to ride!
dougMITCHELLus 1 week ago
Great review. I am also in the market fo rthe 1up quick rack. I understand the locking mechanism is a special hex design. Any idea of this hex key can be duplicated? It seems the rack can be stolen if another person with the same hex key (or another 1up owner) can steal this rack. Aside from breaking it down each time to store in the trunk during a ride, is there any other way to "lock" the rack to the car/hitch?
kameraguy 1 month ago
@kameraguy You are right about the hex key. I have spoken to a friend who works for a company that distributes hardware tools and construction material. He says he has not see a similar hex wrench. There is no hole in the shaft of the rack to put a hitch pin/lock through. My hitch receiver does have some loops to hook trailer chains on. I suppose some sort of locking chain could be looped through these holes as well as the body of the rack. That said, if someone really wants a rack...
dougMITCHELLus 1 month ago
Very nice video. You have a clear speaking voice. I'd like to see an old person load up an e-bike which is what I have. Too bad there isn't a ramp, but I guess that wouldn't work because one of the arms would get in the way.
Also, I noticed that a person has to be careful when folding down the last arm since it requires on hand on the red lever and another to fold the arm. No hands left if the bike start to fall!
TheEdge008 2 months ago
@TheEdge008 I don't quite know what you mean. When folding the arms down to secure the bike only one hand is needed, the other hand can balance the bike. Unloading the bike does require two hands, one on the arm and one on the release lever. However, it is very easy to open the front arm completely and only open the back arm a little bit. The bike won't fall because the rear tire won't allow it, but the rear arm is open enough to pull the bike out.
It really hasn't been an issue.
dougMITCHELLus 2 months ago
Have had this rack for a month now and it is absolutely great. You can mount any bike in under 10 seconds. It is so easy to use and holds the bikes very secure. If you have full suspension bikes, you will find this is the best rack you can buy.
Another plus is that I just bought a tandem and it spreads wide enough to even carry the tandem.
stnd4something 6 months ago
I've been researching this issue to death. I think I'm shaking all of the other racks out and settling on this one.
I have a Thule T2 now, but it's stupid heavy and does not collapse down at all for storage. It won't fit in the trunk of my car unless I drop my rear seat. I had a Performance Bike XPort Flatbed I actually liked better, but sold it to get the T2. That was a mistake.
Yeah, I think a 1Up is in my future. Gotta save my pennies.
pimpb0tt 6 months ago
@pimpb0tt The weight of the Quik-Rack with one extension (for a total of 2 bikes) is about 45 pounds. I usually leave them attached and install the entire thing into the receiver. However, you certainly could mount them individually with the Allen key. Then you wouldn't have to carry the entire thing.
For both pieces to fit in the trunk of car you would have to detach them and fold the arms in.
You won't be disappointed. It is worth every penny!
dougMITCHELLus 6 months ago
@dougMITCHELLus
Wow... 45 pounds for two trays? One of the main reasons I dumped my Thule T2 was that it was 56 pounds for two trays. Yes, this is lighter, but not a whole lot lighter in that case. Well, at least I can take off one tray when it's not needed... and that is 26 pounds, IIRC.
At least this folds up and fits in the trunk, unlike my T2.
pimpb0tt 6 months ago
This looks really neat...I am researching for a bike rack for a 1.25 hitch honda sedan and I like how this seems really compact and easy to use. I wondered if it comes with any kind of security mechanism for the bikes, which would be really handy if u gotta make a pit stop. Or have you figured a way to secure bikes ? Great video by the way.
bfunkyfresh1 6 months ago
@bfunkyfresh1 1UP does not include anything to lock your bikes to the rack. However, I picked up a Kryptonite Kryptoflex 1007 cable with a U Masterlock. The cable is 7 feet which is plenty to route around the bike's triangle, through the rack, and finally through the rear wheel. It works well for me.
dougMITCHELLus 6 months ago
@dougMITCHELLus Probably a good thing, too. Any bike lock that comes with a rack can be easily defeated. They just lead the owner into a false sense of security.
Best to use a fatty chain and fatty U-Lock and/or disc type lock like the hipsters use on their fixies. Those can be defeated too, but it takes heavier tools and more time.
pimpb0tt 6 months ago
This video helped persuade me to purchase the 1UP for myself. It is pricey, but worth it. One of my biking buddies got one for himself after seeing mine. My car is a 2011 Toyota Prius. I had a 2" receiver welded on. Works great!
emessgeeable 7 months ago
@emessgeeable I'm glad you liked it. I will be posting a 6 month follow up review soon. It will also include one add-on rack so I can now carry two bikes.
dougMITCHELLus 7 months ago
No hitch pin ? Yikes.
ljr869 7 months ago
@ljr869 There is no need for a hitch pin because the Quik Rack Security Tool: 1upusa.com/1upusarackassembled.htm
dougMITCHELLus 7 months ago
If you don't already work for this company, they should consider giving you bonuses as your video is what sold my husband on the product. We are buying this and the add 1 also, therefore will be spending $500 with them.
organizersrus 8 months ago
@organizersrus I don't work for 1UP USA, but I will pass your message onto them somehow! I believe you will be very pleased with the rack. I need to pick up the add-on as well.
dougMITCHELLus 8 months ago
Thanks for doing the review. This is the best looking hitch rack I have seen. Up until I saw this rack, I thought I would be buying a Raxter rack which uses velcro to screw the wheels. My only concern with this rack is that I saw another Youtube video that showed some guy in a garage that had a bad cam lock (red lever) on this Quik-Rack which would bad. I wrote to 1UP and they said that the guy damaged the cam lock in an accident and that the cam locks have never failed
carbonunit57 1 year ago
@carbonunit57 I saw the same video - 'for warranty purposes' I haven't experienced a single issue with this rack. After using it consistently I would absolutely buy it again. Yes it is a lot of money for a single rack, but the quality and service are excellent.
dougMITCHELLus 1 year ago
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Thanks for doing the review. This is the best looking hitch rack I have seen. Up until I saw this rack, I thought I would be buying a Raxter rack which uses velcro to secure the wheels. My only concern with this rack is that I saw another Youtube video that showed some guy in a garage that had a bad cam lock on this Quik-Rack which would bad. I wrote to 1UP and they said that the guy damaged the cam lock in an accident and that the cam locks have never failed
carbonunit57 1 year ago
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carbonunit57 1 year ago
Thanks for the review. I am planning on buying a receiver mounted carrier and this helped.
discoeddie17 1 year ago
@discoeddie17 Your welcome, thanks for watching. I REALLY like this rack. It is extremely easy, fast, and light enough for almost anyone to use. It just works.
dougMITCHELLus 1 year ago