QuikrStuff Mach 2 Bike Rack: Could this be the ultimate rack?
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- čas přidán 23. 10. 2021
- In this video I install my new QuikrStuff Mach 2 rack and show the REALLY COOL features.
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I actually like that it's available as a single rack. 99% of the time I'm taking my bike somewhere I'm going solo.
After having this rack for one year, I am very happy with it, and I made a good decision to get this. It works perfectly for me for one bike. I get the bike on and off really quick. I made a ramp out of wood that works perfectly. It is nice not to have to lift my e-bike anymore. At first, I was a little nervous because my bike does wiggle a bit when I drive, but it is being held at the tires and it is not going anywhere. I also like the way it folds up when you are not using it. I got the license plate holder too, it works great. Yes, it was expensive, but I love it and think it is a great rack.
there really is something beautiful about all metal no plastic construction. nice review clint!
I does look like it is an evolution of the 1UP, but what caught my eye was the little dolly he put the NV rack on. Seems like you have been on a quest for a while to find the perfect bike rack. Exhaust clearance looks good. Man with 4 trays that thing is huge. Looks good.
4 trays is big on any rack, but yeah…big!
I had a 1up and changed over when I saw QuickrStuff - Serial number 4...had it for almost a year and added 3 trays to it on a trip from NC to CO and back again with no issues at all. It is a badass rack!
Which model 1Up did you have and how does it compare?
I have a Saris Superclamp 2x and while I love it for the most part this addresses some of the weaknesses it has including the full-length tray so the tires aren't locked into cups, the all-metal construction as that is one of the biggest weakness of the Saris (especially on the lever which broken once and was replaced under warranty), and ability to fit a wider range of tire heights and widths. The extensibility on the QuikrStuff going from 1x to 4x is pretty awesome too. Most of the time I only need a 1x so it'd be nice to take off the extra slot when not needed.
Nice. All the nits I would love to see improved on my 1UP USA rack have been addressed here. If I ever have a need to buy a new rack system, this will be at the top of the list!
Good job explaining the features of this rack. I'm really looking forward to your user experience review.
Been running LOLO rack for 2 years. Six bikes on or off in under 2 minutes. Never had a scratch from my rack, and have had everything from a balance bike to a downhill beast on there.
It’s just about 2024 and a single Mach 2 is on backorder from Quickrstuff. It does look like a really cool rack though. I hadn’t heard of them before, so thank you very much for the video.
I am looking for a rack and was looking at the one up and now after seeing your video I think I found the one for me. Gonna have to go order it now. Thanks for the heads up!
Oh man, that is a nice looking bike rack. I have the 1UP racks for almost 8 yrs. now and still holding up great, but this Mach 2, a complete makeover and slick looking. QuikrStuff still lacking accessories, I am looking for Cargo Carriers tray only 1Up carries it. Thanks for review and sharing!
On second wave of shipping.Soon and improvements worth waiting for. Will mate to my one up swing out hitch. America needs to support the small biz innovators!
Nice rack I have the OneUp and am totally happy with it. About those included cable locks on some racks?? They just give bike owners a false sense of security. They can be cut with anything above nail clippers. I have the wheel locks and use those if stopping for lunch or post ride refreshments and I’m in a very safe area, otherwise I use a very heavy duty New York Fogetaboutit chain with its shackle lock, the whole thing weighs 30lbs. Short of an angle grinder and a lot of time, no one is getting through that and stealing my bikes. Nice preview!
LPL can pick it in less than 90 seconds 🤣
I have a QuikRStuff 4 bike. It’s amazing. Nothing compares.
I've been having the Kuat NV2, with the add-on, for a couple of years and loved it so far. Placed an order on QuikrStuff 1+1 add on a few days ago. It's now roughly 2-month wait time.The obvious advantage would be the 1 bike only setup, which I use most of the time. It drastically cuts down the weight and would be much easier to put away with its foldability. Once it comes in and be used to my satisfaction, I may order more addons and sell the Kuat.
I have a 4 inch fat tire ebike and this rack along with the ramp they sell looks like the perfect one for me.
Love the Kuat dolly Clint, great idea for stow away. Im gonna keep my trusty ol Thule for the 4 bike kit .
Cargo shorts for life. I like it!! Good review too thanks.
Really neet bike rack! I purchased a North Shore rack (vertical holding rack) two years ago hand I don't intend to change any time soon!
Pretty excited. Mine is due around Christmas!
This rack is better than I thought. There are some quirks, like the tilt lock not clicking into place (maybe it needs to be lubricated?) and all racks this style let the front wheel flop a little too much. I wish they would make a sliding wedge you can click into place to hold the front wheel steady. I'll probably wait until availability isn't ridiculous to check one out.
This a very useful and informative video. Thank you.
reminds me of the crew over at Patriot Campers in Australia who seem to win camper/trailer of the year a lot, and how they think of every little practical improvement they can make out of a product.
Love the no tool set up👌cool video🤙🏾
Clint: This rack is the only rack that can be used for my (3) Sondors E-Bikes because of their weight. I thought and thought about this rack and 1UP. QuikrStuff is my rack of choice. I am currently waiting for my base rack, plus two add on's and loading rack. I too love supporting small business. It will take a while to get but I'm all paid up. I am at three months of waiting.
By the way CLINT "THANKS" I watch you all the time and you give great info. I learned how to get my Sondors Rockstar suspension from you, along with MTB tips!! Semper Fi Vic
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I went on a 2 1/2 year journey to get my Mach 2. It was very much worth the wait and expenses (especially at the intro price). I’ll never have to buy another rack.
Great video, my rack arrived yesterday, and I only waited 6 months. Watched your vid and I am off to open it up and install it.
Nice!
Nice video, Clint. I was an early adopter and waited a year as well. I got a two bike set up and a buddy bought the 4 bike. It’s really a solidly built rack with a lot of easy to use features. Best rack I’ve ever owned. I would say my only complaints would be that the tilt pin gets a little “sticky” with add-on trays, and the blue tray-fold button is a little awkward to use without setting the tray on the ground (which I try to avoid so I don’t scratch the tray).
Regarding integrated locks and extras like other racks may have, I have found that they really aren’t that secure and just add cost and weight to the system. I’d rather have a super easy and bombproof rack like the Mach 2 and use external cables or stands of my choice.
Finally, as you can hear in this video, the solid build of QUIKR rack is evident every time a lever or button or lock is used. The sound of machined CNC aluminum is 👌
Wow. There can’t be anything better on the market. 😳
Very cool set-up
I just sold my 1up equip D. Now I’m ready to order this rack. Thanks for making this video. 👍
Anything you didn't like about the equip D? I'm debating between the Quikr and equip D.
That’s a awesome design. I ended up buying the black superduty from 1up but this one was the rack I really wanted. It just cost a few hundred bucks more. I always seem to settle than get what I really want when it comes to most things (including my bike).
I bought my 1UP before I knew about this one and I don't have any regrets after seeing this review, especially factoring the price for this one. Both are badass products that are light years above the crappy trunk racks that most cars on the road use.
I ordered one this summer, so waiting, but the features it has over the 1Up are the reasons I went with it. I have a Yakima HoldUp (it's fine) and Northshore 6 (love it, but too big). This will probably replace both due to how easy it is to move from car to car and how much less space you need for storing. But it's def a LONG wait, but like you said I like supporting US based start ups.
Ordered this rack to replace my +70lbs Saris SuperClamp4. I like the lighter weight, no tools needed, ease of use, and flexibility of using with my fat tire ebike or the wife's plus size tire ebike without any adjustments.
Great looking rack. I will NEVER use another cable lock, nor would I ever recommend the use of one. I just had 2 cables cut off a rack loaded on my van at a Cracker Barrel. I now sadly have a 3/8" chain I sleeved in tubular nylon with a heavy duty padlock.
Beautiful rack. I’ve debated the receiver rack a lot. Right now I’m roof fork mounted. My reservation is blocking the lights and license plate and getting a ticket or the safety of a car not seeing brake lights. The other concern is having $10K wiped out from someone texting behind me. I do love the receiver concept though.
My reservation would be driving into the garage or any other low ceiling encloser. Take a look at the Kuat Piston Pro X, it has brake lights. I know it is anecdotal but in 25 years I have never been pulled over with my hitch mount. and neither has Clint. 99% of those using hitch racks don't relocate the LP
Nice unboxing and setup video. I'm still waiting on mine. Looks like December for me. Couple of thoughts. Cable locks are about worthless so I won't miss that feature. I wouldn't leave my bikes on my rack with just a cable lock even if going into a store for a few minutes. I've got the NV and don't even use my cable lock at all. I don't leave my bike out of sight. The license plate holder is neat but I'd be afraid someone would steal my plate. It's a sad state of the world to have to worry about these kinds of things. Anyway, can't wait for mine and looking forward to the modular design of this rack.
@@Pens4Life85 you're ignorant. I see stolen bikes reported almost daily.
@@Pens4Life85 Well you should see my tinfoil helmet :)
Your plate can easily be
Stolen with a screwdriver
I have a 1Up it’s ok the bikes jiggle because it needs a yoke to keep the bikes stable the handle bars can hit and break your rear window on a bumpy road also the bike trays are close together so you must bungee the pedals so they don’t damage the bike next to it, this is about the 1 up!
Thanks for the first review. Eager to see your video after some real world use. I ordered my racks 3.5 months - hoping to see them soon.
Not a mt biker. Just here for the unboxing.
Looks
Killer. Damn that price for extra tray seems steep but that rack looks like a solid choice. Definitely at the top of my list. Especially with the wheel base on the newer bikes
I went all in with a 4 bike 1Up rack set this past early spring. At the time I was aware of QuikrStuff, was really impressed, but boy when I priced it out for 4 bikes I about fell out of my chair. Its a pretty big price jump compared to even 1up which is not a cheap system itself. Now that I've owned my 1up for half a year, I can see how all those little improvements add up though....
Not requiring the special hex wrench that 1up requires is really nice. I'm always afraid of loosing that thing.
Theres nothing special about the hex wrench, they can be bought. FYI the Quikr is quite a bit heavier and still ~4.2 inches longer with 4 bikes, which is quite a bit more load on a hitch, and makes it even more annoying with 4 bikes. I think the 1Up is the better buy for 3-4 bikes, but then I would be inclined towards a Velocirax after carrying 5 bikes with my 1up setup.
@@Pens4Life85 because it's much too long of a rack
@@Pens4Life85 The NV is quite a bit longer tray to tray, and hitch to tray than the Super/Heavy duty. Kuat is 34 5/8" from hitch to end with the double, 1UP is 25.1" minimum. Kuat is 13" between bikes, 1Up is 9.3" between bikes. With 4 bikes, Kuat is 57.5" from hitch to end of rack, 1Up is 43.8"
@@Pens4Life85 You need to understand how the load is applied though. A loaded trailer doesn't have the sheer that a free hanging rack does off the back. Also, no problems with 800mm bars for 4 bikes off the back of my 1up, just stagger the bikes.
@@Pens4Life85 because kuat has plastic and rubber parts
Thanks for the sharing. I like your diy trolley.
It's actually made by Cactus Brothers:
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Just installed the 1Up and never heard of Quickr. The tool free removal would be great and easy add-on of additional rack would be nice. Would also be nice to carry my fat bike without an extra kit. But extra weight, length, and almost double the cost definitely keeps me happy with the 1Up. Nice video!
I agree for all the same reasons you covered. I live off the mainland in the U.S. territory of Pierto Rico. 4 trays plus the shipping costs and wait
time just puts it out of reach for most folks. Until I find the need to carry a 120 pound ebike my 1up with it's four 75 pound weight limited trays is fine.
@@Index-o1234 My comment didn't age too well. The 1Up that i had was a 1 1/4 hitch that included the 2" adapter. We ended up getting a car with a 2" hitch and after moving the rack to that car, it looked like there was a lot more flex and movement in the rack. We ended up ordering the Quikr and love it. We often keep the single base on there, but it is so easy to add or remove an attachment without any tools. It is really heavy duty and don't need any adapter for fat bikes.
Looks like a great rack. I still prefer the Kuat NV 2.0 to this one for my personal needs, however. Nice review!
Looks like a 1 up rack
I've had the 1up rack for 7years it's great
nice, i still have a Thule from 10 years ago, quality does resist !
Great video, Clint! I also waited almost a year to receive my Mach2 base and one add-on. Have now been using them for about 2 months and can’t say enough good things about this system. Built like a brick sh*thouse. Completely stable even with my ebike approaching 80lbs. Still awaiting the integrated loading ramp (ordered much later) which will save my back with the ebike. One clarification for Clint - you WILL still be able to tilt rack back for rear hatch access even with 4 bikes loaded - each additional rack steps up enough in height to allow this. Bottom line - if you want one, order now so you’ll have it for spring riding!
Can you compare it to any other racks youve owned?
@@DblA760 I can’t do an apples-to-apples comparison because this is my first hitch mount rack. Have had roof mount (Yakima) as well as generic trunk and hatch mount racks - none can hold a candle to the quality, stability, and robustness of the QrS Mach2.
Great video.
Very nice rack.
Only issue might be the brake lights are not very visible.
A plug in brake light would be awesome.
Great, now I see this a week after I received my 1up!
This is the rack I wanted to buy but the wait time for the order was just kind of nuts. I ended up with a 1up which I've loved but what I do want to get eventually
You should have just bought one, and just budget and used a budget rack until it arrived.
Nice review and the system looks great. My only question goes to the the length of the tongue that slots the rack to the towbar. I have a Pajero with a spare tyre mounted on the back of the vehicle. This means that the rack has to be positioned at least another foot or so back from where it would normally be in order for the bikes to clear the tyre. Does the tongue come with additional length or can the mounted be changed to fit a towball on an existing extended tongue?
My Kuat NV has served me so long without issue but damn if this doesnt make me want to try something different. Oh well, if it aint broke I guess. still, very cool rack and nice video
Have had a 1-up rack for nearly ten years, works like new still, big fan! On the QuikrStuff rack, how do you unlock the blue levers that you pushed the buttons in on? Kind of curious how that part of the design works. Clever design/engineer for sure, great designs on both versions of racks.
You use the included barrel key. The key looks similar to u-lock keys.
I love the look and engineering of these racks. My only observation, and something I can see being a little cumbersome is getting the wheel over the arm initially and also ratcheting down to the tire since the bike is just free to move until it hits a stop. Looks like it adds a couple extra movements and checks to be sure the bike is really locked down....Still, I'd grab one if the Kuat wasn't so affordable in comparison.
To solve that don't extend the front tire arm to full open, that way when you are pushing the back tire arm over the tire you are pushing the front tire into that arm.
How much clearance is there between the rear axle and the fork ? I am not sure weather it is sufficient for long hauls over bad roads...
Do you know how this compares to Equip D and if the hitch trays can also be mounted on a roof rack?
Have you considered using a D lock versus a cable for security reasons. Yes you will have to put some foam around the Lock to prevent scratching and rubbing.
This is amazing, but the improvements over the 1IP rack... I can't justify the additional spend. But man! That's nice.
Ordered mine with 1 addon several months ago...patiently waiting ;-) Thanks for the unboxing...nice to see them in the wild.
You won’t regret it!
All your videos are great. Thanks for putting them out. After watching a lot of you tube videos, I went ahead and ordered one of these single racks last week. The website says I should get it in up to 8 weeks. I hope that happens, we will see.
Congrats. I’ve never regretted getting this rack and still enjoy it every day.
Nice lookin rack, very well built. How’s the car ride loaded down with gear and all the bikes? My Highlander would be leaning back with all that weight.
I have the 1UP for 2 bikes and no doubt that is an improvement. I saw you show keys but where is the lock? Looks like it can just be removed. Good job on video. Ty.
Locks are barrel locks on the handle
Who got the ramp too? I figured why the hell not, if I'm bat shit crazy enough to spend what I spent on this why not just add to the insanity at checkout lol
7:07 You need tools for that? lol just kidding. Great video. thx
Nice rack but the 1up USA really fits the ticket for a bit less money and can get you the rack much much quicker. To each their own. Certainly a nice rack but their customer service is most probably much slower in shipping replacement parts as well if you are waiting 6 months or longer for new builds still.
Great video. It looks like a great rack. I didn’t get it because my bikes have fenders. This rack won’t work for some bikes with fenders
I think for two ebikes the Thule Easyfold XT2 is a better choice. Thule has less hardware connections to worry about, doesn’t have all the levers and buttons to push. The Thule locks with key lock to car and locks bike on rack.
Owned the Thule before. The process to secure the bike was very slow. I would not recommend. The process to attach a modular system to vehicle may be longer on mach2 since not 1 unit, but loading and unloading bikes add up to more time many times over.
@@IThinkNowListenUp It is kind of how often do you remove from car for me. I have the 1UP and Thule and use both for different use cases. I do feel the Thule is really good for two bikes behind the RV where I remove it often.
You just mentioned all the reasons I picked this rack up ! It's fantastic, no extra tools needed. One very important feature not often mentioned : No plastic or rubber parts that can crack or deteriorate over time due to sun exposure. my order is in process and will take a while but like you said it's worth it ! besides the competition is also suffering the supply chain disruption.
Just ordered an extra tray for my 1UP. Arrived in 2 days flat while during a holiday. It seems they are in a much better place than they were last year with shipping delays. This new design definitely meets or exceeds the 1UP with it's new and refined features. I consider these racks as a "buy it for life" purchase.
The real perfect rack is one that you buy just the base receiver hitch that can stay on as a flat piece of metal you cannot bang your shins on. Then all the bike racks are add on pieces. That way when I go out I just quick snap on the trays, if I need the hitch I quick remove the bike hitch and throw it in the trunk. My wife always complains the racks being left on when getting groceries. I know it has a tool less removal but make the whole thing modular, less parts and easier use
Quickrstuff should give you an affiliate promo code to use. Great unboxing. Looking forward to the first review
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Any suggestion for buying a hitch that is a perfect match for this rack?
I dislike is the weight and additional length compared to the 1up Super/Heavy duty, which is the most compact between bikes. As someone that loads up 5 bikes (one on roof) I dislike the additional force on the hitch, enough so I have welded more material to my 4runner hitch setup to fram.
Nice rack, how’s the side to side stability when the bikes are loaded ? I have the Kaut Nv2.0 which is very solid but heavy. Any rattling yet, with no bikes on and with ?
Bikes are very stable and there is no rattling at all.
what is the maximum weight per bike? does it accommodate fenders?
What is the weight capacity of the rack system?
Dude this thing is awesome. Great video. Have you considered doing a review on a budget one. I just bought the Swagmann XCT and it is $147 on Amazon. It is a hitch rack and a coaster one like this one. It is pretty burley and overbuilt. Great for someone on a budget and you can get one in two days no wait time. Check it out maybe for a budget bike rack that is a solid one.
Swagman racks are pretty decent, especially for the price. The Swagman style is also ideal for bikes that have fenders installed. I ended up selling mine and buying a 1UP rack. The main benefit to these style racks is zero frame contact. This was sort of an issue on a new bike with a top tube that slopes at an angle.
@@josephphillips865 I have the XC2 and am currently looking at a non-contact one like this, my bike recently fell off my swagman after hitting some bumps and I have lost a lot of confidence in it since then, plus the wear on my top tube is not rubbing me the right way
@@mattcm32 That really sucks. I had the Swagman Chinook. I think it is a bit better design since you strap the wheels into the trays and the ratcheting arms had a key lock which locked things into place and helped to deter theft. I always wrapped a small microfiber cloth around the top tubes of my bikes to prevent scratches. After your incident though I would definitely consider upgrading.
Are they looking to scale up production? The lead times and conversion to Canadian dollars is a bit of a killer.
I have a separate 4 bike rack and a 2 bike rack. Does this one covert easily to 2 and 4? How heavy is the rack with all 4 modules together?
Like I showed in the video, you would add trays as you need. Takes about 20 seconds to add a tray.
Based on the weights that I showed in the video, as a 4-bike rack it would be around 90 lb.
Does QuikrStuff have a rack for an upright delta adult electric trike? BTW, this looks strong enough to hold an electric bike (60 lbs). Is it? Thanks.
If you choose the 2" hitch the first bike can be 120lbs
I like that rack, I just wish the companies would rig brake lights on them or at least make a place that's neat looking where I can add them myself.
The new Kuat one coming out next year has break lights
@@brandonmartin1239 thanks, I've never owned one except those cheap jobs. I have a home-made set up in a truck bed but my main bearing has started leaking oil so I've switched to my car and have been looking for one. The bike shop has a few but want over $500 and it blocks the tail lights. I will look into the one you mentioned. I can tell you one thing, another truck is out of the question. The rate in N.C. is around 25 grand for 150,000 mile truck even if one could be found. Crazy. Again, thanks for your reply.
1-up has a break light/lighted plate holder.
That looks like a really nice rack. Thanks! I have a Kuat now but installed mounts on my truck bed over my tonneau. And I am always amazed at how many guys don't own a REAL knife to open things :-(
Nice bikes
How do you get around fenders on 4" tires ?
I was recently rear-ended and my passenger side tray along with the 15-degree plate was damaged, no bike on the rack thankfully. The nice feature of the original 1UP's is they are repairable, for $100 I was able to order the replacement parts. I really like the improvements on this version, especially the hitch pin, tool-less blue locking device, and the ease of install of the add-ons. 99% of the time I have it as a single so it's not something I have to deal with regularly, but can be a pain. They also hold their value over time.
Do you still have the Velocirax? When you do your review of the quikr stuff rack please do some compare/contrast when possible to the Velocirax etc. I know they are different with one is a tray style and one being vertical.
Yep, still have the velocirax and we'll do some more videos with it in the future. The comparison between the two racks would be good.
300lbs for a 3 bike rack set up on their 2 inch option is the best I have seen. These bikes can be very heavy and with that capacity, you are probably way under the limit. Nice to see that.
Are you saying this rack is rated for 100 lb bike, per ad on?
@@michaelohara5703 no
@@michaelohara5703 their website gives different load ratings based on how many racks you have on. 3 racks is rated at 300 but I think 4 racks is rated at 185lbs. I. Guessing it's due to how far out you are going leverage wise and the fact that the connections on the first rack would be stressed extra.
After having this rack for a while would you buy this or the first one on your car? It looks pretty sweet.
The Mach 2 is definitely my favorite bike rack I've ever used.
Bikes with fenders and/or racks?
I have a 1up with 3 banks for 10 years and love it. Built like a tank, I can even stand on it. But I wish the newer features were on the older rack system now that I have seen it.
It seems like this new one doesn't have a glide bar that can wear. I agree these new features are kind of nice.
Clint, how do you lock the rack itself onto the car securing against removal of the rack while you are riding? I know you showed some locks but if you know the rack you might be able to remove it.
From memory when I was deciding between the two, The spring loaded pin can be removed and a standard locking pin can be used.
After tightening the blue knob to secure it into the hitch receiver, you push in the button which locks the blue knob so it cannot be turned. Then you just unlock it with the barrel key.
when unloaded, driving around without bikes...is there any noise, rattle etc?
No rattling at all
Does it have a lit license plate bracket rear of the load and taillights so it is legal?
Yes, it has one that is easily removable and has a bracket for your vehicle so you can move it back and forth. I actually have not taken advantage of that picture yet.
Looks like the locking bolt with spring could loosen and a whole tray could fall off going over a bump. Is that bolt welded in place to prevent it ?? If it is or at the very least RED locktited well then I guess I'd perhaps trust it. But I'd check bolts often until im convinced. Not trying to be negative but it'd be a shame if a bike fell off.
On these types of racks the pins really don't do anything at all to hold the rack into the receiver. Once you tighten the wedge, the rack is secure. The pin really just lines it up before you tighten it.
"You gotta pay now". You're not kidding! $1800 for a 4 place rack? The Thule is, arguably, a better rack and for 4 trays, you're at $1150 or almost another whole 2 place Thule. No thank you.
My only thing with these style racks are what if you're out on a ride and get a flat? Will the rack still hold the bike as well?
Yes. But could get loose if tire goes flat on a drive. I’m planning to test this.
Will this hold a 52"inch wheel base two wheel semi recumbent Day6 bike?
This is from FAQ section of their website:
The bike rack can be used with a wheelbase of 56″ with wheel sizes from 12″ to 29″, and up to a 5″ wide tire with no adapters needed.
What is the max weight per bike rack. I have pretty heavy ebikes am wondering if it will even hold them. They are 100lbs each.
According to their FAQ section on their website, for the 2-in receiver model it's 120 lb for the first two bikes. Check that out for more info.
@@ClintGibbs tyvm
Nice video, Clint. Does it wobble a lot with 2 bikes? I’m worried that it will not be as secure as a rack that has 2 permanent bike trays, like the 1up super duty double. If anyone has any input, please let me know. Thanks!
No wobble. It's actually very tight and secure.