1UP USA Bike Rack Review | 5 Years later
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- čas přidán 28. 10. 2020
- I have had this bike rack for over 5 years now. Many say it is the best bike rack you can get. After buying it 5 years ago and still using it for my adventures, do I agree with hailed word of mouth from other actual customers?
Note: I am not sponsored by 1UP USA in any way to make this video. I purchased this bike rack with my own money after much research in 2015.
Here is the actual rack I own and review in this video:
www.1up-usa.com/product/2in-h...
This bike rack may seem expensive, well it is, but it is solid and one bike rack you will purchase and never have to purchase again. It stays solid in the hitch and does not move side to side, even in touch road situations.
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I have that same rack. It’s perfect everytime! Great video. Mine is so old it needs to be reannodized
Great review, very thorough and clear. Thank you
Great review! Convinced me to order one today, thanks!
You probably don't want the hold down bar contacting the smaller bike's frame. You can adjust the tire spindles lower so they grab on to smaller tires.
You know, I meant to detail this in the video and forgot to do that. I also meant to discuss that I put a thick towel to keep the paint from coming off. Good comment, I missed that, thanks for bringing this to light. Ride on...
Awesome Review Bro! I'm gonna buy it right away! Greetings from Ecuador !
Appreciate you watching, you won't regret buying that rack.
Thanks for this. I have one of the on order, as well as two e Bikes.
Think this will be my next rack. Great review!
It will last a lifetime.
If you buy the super duty bar $18.00 for 1up quick rack it will convert to a super duty rack allowing up to 75lbs per bike. Check under replacement parts on 1up website.
@honestnewsnet-THANK YOU!!
This is awesome news! I thought I was going to have to get a new rack for an ebike.
@@whynot2934 I actually ended up opting for the Kuat NV 2.0 and it’s amazing. Holds two e-bikes on back of 4 cyd Honda Accord.
Great video. With Covid you can't find an acceptable rack anywhere in Ottawa, Canada. Soldout of 2" ones everywhere. Unless you want a cheapo one. I have a shot at a 5 year old 1 up tomorrow. Hardly used. This review helped with my concern of the age of the rack. Well done and much appreciated from up here in Ottawa.
Fantastic, glad I could help. You're going to love that rack.
Great and thorough review!. Love this rack. Wish I could find one in stock somewhere.
Did you call 1up USA? Thanks for the comments and for watching.
@@travelthenarrowtrail8660 I'm on the waiting list! Thanks for the video.
I borrowed a buddys rack it was a older Thule, he is pretty hard on things like me and it was in poor condition. I checked out newer Thule reviews and they still had all the same problems like 8 years later.
Watched some reviews on these 1 ups for confirmation bias and it seems to be the right decision to buy as they are on another level of quality
I have the 2 bike rack. Best rack available. Note: you make look lighter than it really is the way you hold it on your knees and fold arms in and out. You must be pretty strong.
I’m ordering two add on,s so I can carry 4 bikes when needed. Total is about 800 for original rack and another 600 for two add ons. Very expensive but worth the money.
Very nice review! You would have sold me on one... Except I already did!
Fantastic, thanks for watching.
NICE HAVENT REALLY SEEN NO ONE FOLDED UP FOR STORAGE YOU SOLD ME GOING TO 1 UP USA WEB AFTER TODAY EASTER THANKS MAN.
Thanks for watching, you won’t regret your purchase. No wd40 maybe unless you leave it on all the time in the rain and snow.
I got this rack and love it, I also got the optional addons which are great, I usually have it set up for three bikes but occasionally for four, so I like the ability to adjust based on how many bikes I need to take. With the addons I also added the extended handle to pull the bar making it much easier to tilt when having the addons in place. Wanted to ask though I think I messed up one of the springs and am ordering a replacement, have you experience any issues with any of the springs for the red levers?
First off, thanks for watching. No I haven't seen any issue with the springs. I was rear ended by someone and had to replace one of the pivot bolts, which I got over at Lowe's. Easy fix, but nothing with the springs. The extended handle bar I should just get as I hate squatting down to reach it. Overall great rack though.
For those who use the two bike setup, is it difficult to put on a heavy bike on the platform closest to the vehicle? I figure with a 2 or even 3 or 4 platform setup, it's really tough to drag a 60lb ebike onto the platform closest to the car, especially with 1, 2, or 3 platforms in your way. How do you do it without a ramp? Do you put it on the farthest platform first and then move it in one at a time wheel at a time?
Thank you for your review! It is very helpful. I notice that you may have a hitch extender, could you tell me which extender you are using? How do you like it? Does it rattle at all? Thank you for your help!
That's the standard hitch receiver on the Touareg.
Hi there! Great review! One question: I saw a different written review (and only one thus far) that mentioned being unable to use a conventional locking hitch pin (5/8" diameter) through the receiver and this 1UP rack, because the slot in the post of this rack is too narrow. Is that truly the case? If this reviewer is correct, that is a terrible design flaw! I need to be able to use my AMPLOCK U-HLP58 | 5/8" Hitch Pin Lock to secure something this expensive. The lock you showed that can be put in a vertical position in front of the allen wrench slot looks cheap and easily breakable by a thief. I've had an expensive tow hitch stolen before when using a much cheaper hitch pin --- don't want to do that again! Thanks!
Thanks!
I really loved the part where you told us you were dressed warm because it's a little cold outside
Has anyone had experience using this on a front hitch mount setup? If you have the add-ons (3 or 4 bikes) does it impede vision fiven the stadium design?
I saw a few online sites say that the black finish fades / changes color over time. Have you noticed any issues with the black powder coat finish?
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Would this rack be good for long-distance travel? I am looking to get a single for my 4runner. Planning about 1500 miles over the course of summer.
Oh easy... I've taken mine to many places with many miles and zero issues.
what city a7 state are you in?
Good rack overall but not the best for use with fat tire bikes with tires wider than 3.0 inches. There is a kit to add longer spindles to accommodate wider tires but the ramp they sell is only 3.0 inches inside width and if the tires rides along the edge of the ramp then it flips up as there is no way to secure the end of the ramp to the 1up bike rack. Buyers should forget about the 1up bike ramp and buy a wider motorcyle ramp instead.
The ramp also blocks the license plate holder sold by 1up and putting a motorcycle ramp inside the vehicle avoids this problem. I still needed to add a 4" x 40" x 0.1875 piece of aluminum sheet to provide a way to mount the license plate.
What about Ebikes with fenders and a ramp? Thanks
They make larger diameter to fit larger wheels.
Nice TDI Touareg!
Ahh, you saw that. Thanks...
@@travelthenarrowtrail8660 I have one as well with a 1-Up rack for the bikes.
Does it have an anti-theft lock for each slot?
No lock comes with it. Many people buy lock separate.
Okay, thanks, @@travelthenarrowtrail8660.
It may be the best rack but it is out of stock. Put myself in the waiting list.
I just used my new super duty 2" hitch rack. IT REALLY NEEDS A BETTER WAY TO UNLOCK AND SWIVEL. 1up wants you to spend $90 more, on top of the $665-$715, for their extremely poor implementation of a latch and positioning thereof, that allows swinging rack up and down!
JUST WONDERING IF IT NEEDS ANY WD 40
Boeshield.
What do you think of this rack if you have a bike with fenders?
It won’t be an issue because the bar that pushes into the tires is not on the tire in the 12 o’clock position, where fenders sit.
It’s more like the 9-10 o’clock position. Plus, most fenders have about an 1.5 - 2 inches gap over the tires. The bar that touches the tires can also be adjusted lower too so it can hit the tire directly at 9 o’clock spot or for smaller bikes.
www.1up-usa.com/product/fender-cushion/
Looks like new Mexico
Um, Cal has designed his newer version of this rack (he's the original inventor). Check out a comparison video here: czcams.com/video/k5FVVPlipd8/video.html
Problem is the Quikr is quite a bit heavier per rack, AND it is spaced even tray to tray. The Equip-D is also like that, hence why I prefer the Super/Heavy duty as it is quite compact.
My bike weighs 75 lbs and tires 26x4.9. guess I'm out of luck. 🤔
Actually, I think their new rack fits those size tires. Check their website.