1UP USA Quik-Rack Platform Bike Rack

Brief product overview of the 1UP USA Quik-Rack platform bike carrier

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[kameraguy]

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.

[dougMITCHELLus]

@kameraguy The U-Lock is a great idea. I know you'll appreciate the rack and have even more time to ride!

[kameraguy]

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?

[dougMITCHELLus]

@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...

[TheEdge008]

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!

[dougMITCHELLus]

@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.

[stnd4something]

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.

[pimpb0tt]

@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.

[dougMITCHELLus]

@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!

[pimpb0tt]

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.