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Ive always been skeptical of anything on a 1.25”.
For real.Quote:
Originally Posted by Name Redacted
Hmm maybe I ought to consider replacing that piece on the freebie Oneup I got a decade ago from someone who was passing it on after it got bent when they were rear-ended. I hadn't really considered it but have treated that thing like a rented mule for a lot of miles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Name Redacted
It isn’t an attack on your rack’s girth or anything man…. Did you watch the video above?Quote:
Originally Posted by John_B
Anyway. My 2” oneup has been holding up pretty well through some pretty rough 4 wheelin. It is on a pivot rack too.
I have a 15+ yr old 1up 1.25 rack (comes with a 2.0 shim for when I use it on the truck). But the video is about the Quik Rack. Yes they are similar but that doesn’t mean they have the same issues.
Maybe I worded that poorly. I do have a 1.25" Quick Rack where that piece that broke in the video has had a bend in it due to being rear ended. My point was that maybe it would be wise to replace that piece since it's been damaged even though it's lasted so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by Name Redacted
I had a 1.25”-2” base unit from 2016-2021 because the 2” shank didn’t come in a single tray rack when it was first released. But you can buy both the 2” shank directly from 1Up and essentially upgrade any 1.25” rack to 2”, which is what I did.Quote:
Originally Posted by John_B
If you have a bend then I would just buy the 2” shank kit. Super easy swap job. And you get an extra security Allen wrench out of it.
All that said, I had used the 1.25” shank with the L-shim for years with 2-3 bikes, sometimes on not good roads, and it was fine (and borrowed a friend’s 1.25” QuickRack for years before that). I bet the poster of that video had a production issue that was outside of manufacturing parameters, and I bet he gets a warranty replacement.
I also have a backstage(for atleast 4/5 years now) and Ive abused the shit out of it, 4xing has broke the lil blue handle on the swingout a couple of times but other than that its been great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dumbest Known Time
I saw a Mazda cuv the other day that was rocking a 1.25" receiver, into a long 1.25->2" adapter extension, into a mediocre 2-bike rack with a fairly long shank, with a big heavy e-bike sitting on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Name Redacted
Whole thing looked super sketchy...was sticking way out from the back of the car and hanging down at an uncomfortable angle.
The golden bullet that extends the ball into the hitch broke on my rack (9 years old) last week. I had to use tie downs to secure the rack to the hitch. They're sending me some replacement parts.
I just saw this thread and could go on and on regarding the various setups I've had for bikes (and skis/boats) over since the 80's with Yakima & now 1Up racks AND cars, trucks, toppers, pop-up trailer roofs & breaking rear trailer bumpers with receiver hitches.
I've had a 1Up hitch rack (1 1/4") since they first started making them and still use it with the added swing arm now....and always boat or ratchet strap the bikes. I beefed it up for our eBikes and have had no problems, but there is some undesirable wobble at times. Especially with the swing arm, coupled with the 1 1/4" to 2" hitch 'shim'. Never have I been concerned with a failure and 1Up has always been responsive for questions and customer service.
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Due to the failing trailer bumper approach, for a while I used 1Up van trays across the bed of the truck so I could keep the bed free. After getting a Tonneau cover and an Adarack system, I cut out (2) of the van tray troughs to seat the front tires better, 3d printed some rack rail attachment 'wedges' and Jerry rigged a removable rear wheel system to sit on the cover. Remove it when I take the bikes off and have bed access. With a couple boat straps, the bikes do not budge and are not dangling off of the rear trailer bumper out of sight.
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Edit: .....and as an added benefit, I drilled holes in the rack supports to mount my bench bike stand for a bomber maintenance option.
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Does anyone other than 1up do a single tray that can easily and quickly add 1 or 2 additional trays? Would like to have a single for my after work rides and then add the 2 trays on for weekends with the family
You literally just described what’s great about 1up racks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duffman
…….. plus durability, reliability, simplicity, serviceability, warranty, aesthetics, and lack of plastic or rusted steel. There is no rack sexier than a single 1up folded up against your bumper.
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I did 1up roof racks for my Outback. I know everyone goes hitch now, but the thing came with a 1.25" hitch, and I go in and out of the back of my car a lot for work. I was impressed with how heavy duty and low profile they are. Even with the stupid integrated rails they barely stick out and it looks like I should be able to throw my ski pod on without taking 1 off, too. Awesome.
They are legit heavy. I kinda wonder if they are messing with my cars handling. Or does the 15 to 19 generation Outback just have a point where it gets tippy, especially with the 17" wheels. I mean, it's got raised suspension; it's not a sports car. The Impreza wagon was a little tippy too and I had way lighter racks on it. A tree had other ideas for my personal transportation and gear hauling.
That's what I figured, just with some of the updates on other racks discussed here vs the 1up ,was curious if there was any improved alternative in a 1 bike easily swapped to 2 or 3 bike system regularly nowQuote:
Originally Posted by jm2e
Decided to pull the trigger on the 1Up. Since bike 2 or 3 will vary between a 24+ and a 29 depending on who's riding, leaning toward a Single Heavy Duty with 2 add ons.
Question for those that regularly switch between 1-3 bikes with add-ons and have the easy pull handle. Can the handle be left on for 2 bikes and then the 3rd add on be put on without having to disassemble the handle ? From looking on the site I'm not seeing how going from 1 or 2 to 3 is particularly usable with the EX Pull ,but 3 bikes without it seems like a nightmare
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IME the EZ pull handle isn't really necessary for two bikes. I would set up the EZ pull for three bikes and then just add the handle for those times you add the third tray. You won't be able to leave the entire EZ pull assembly installed with only two bikes, but it's relatively painless to install/uninstall the handle after the initial setup (adds probably 5 minutes).Quote:
Originally Posted by Duffman
My 1up was stolen last night. It was ulocked to the hitch but they took it apart at the main pivot and left the hitch part. Posting as an fyi and contemplating what’s next.
Bummer.
Where are you in the world?
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Seattle land of criminal right and evil property owners.
I’ll have to post how my mechanic “took my rack off…”