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Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
That sounds like the best idea yet.
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Ding Ding Ding!Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
That sounds like the best idea yet.
Won't bikes get in the way of your headlights with one of those front-mounted racks? That would suck...
OK. I think it's time for me to buy one of these as my kid's bike no longer fits in trunk and he's riding regularly. It looks like all the hitches available for my car (2007 XC70) are class 2, 1 - 1/4". Any reason I shouldn't buy this with an add on?
https://1up-usa.com/product/1-25-2-quik-rack-single
Is there a way I can determine if I need and extender before ordering? Thanks
Possibly. Lots of variables - different vehicles, different hitches, different racks, different bikes.Quote:
Originally Posted by skaredshtles
By extender do you mean an extension that places the bike rack farther away from the vehicle? If so, don't do that with a 1 1/4" hitch. They just aren't strong enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!
Where their going, the don't need headlights.Quote:
Originally Posted by skaredshtles
Or they can get put in the GOTOS and add all the extra lights on their rig.
You should buy the one that is for sale in another thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!
I doubt you need an extender unless you get a weird receiver.
To close the loop on this... For all those saying "just put the bikes on the roof of your car, Danno", you were correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
The rack wasn't 100% terrible, actually. It was really fiddly getting it adjusted for the bikes to sit on it and not hit each other or the rack itself, but once we got it set up correctly, it did kinda work ok. I never stopped being nervous about it but the bikes seemed secure and didn't seem to be rubbing or anything. That said, it was far from easy to use even once we got it sorted out, so a roof rack tray would be just as easy or easier, because all of the work is getting the bike up there but then there is no fiddling. PLUS, it was kind of a PITA to move the rack from the camper to the truck so we could drive to a trailhead, whereas the roof trays don't have that issue. So we're going to sell the rack and get trays. Conveniently, pegleg has 2 yakima trays that he's gonna sell me.
I bought the same rack back in the spring and just ordered the add on for my kid's bike. After a few months of use, it's a bomber rack and is very easy to use. All metal construction will last for years to come.Quote:
Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!
The only complaint is I'll need to buy an extra adapter kit for my fat bike.
We've used it a few times so far. Terrific design. Well made. Easy to install.Quote:
Originally Posted by HankScorpio
My only major complaint about the 1up is that the tilt mechanism is hard to use. You can buy a big heavy $$$ adapter to move the handle where it is easier to reach (or you can DIY an alternative), but even then it is kind of hard to operate and it is easy for it to bind up.
It is not hard for me to figure out how to give it a little jiggle or put some upwards/downwards pressure on the rack to get the lock to pop free, but my wife really struggles with the thing--combo of both strength and being less mechanically inclined and unable to see what is preventing it from moving. Luckily we can just store it slightly tilted back and she's still able to open the hatch without moving it.
They tried to fix that with the Equip D--haven't tried it myself but it looks like it would work better (but you lose out on folding for storage).
^^^^ I just went ahead and bought the adapter/ handle extender because I knew my wife would complain.
That's interesting because mine takes no jiggling to move. Pull the latch and it moves easily up and down. I wonder if a little file or grease strategically would ease that issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by singlesline
I considered the extender thing, but my wife doesn't touch the rack, so for me it's a forced nonbearing squat to put it up. [emoji16]
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https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/t/16942702 deal on the Kuat Piston Pro X
Is there any 2-bike rack more expensive than this one?Quote:
Originally Posted by alfajores
But it has KASHIMA! (Bro!)
And tail lights? Do they connect with a wiring harness to your brake lights?
Guessing it plugs into trailer hitch wiring.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarsB
Bro, it’s 99% metal and has a TIGER DRYLAC powder coat with IGUS bushings.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
Shit is the real deal
Like tiger blood?Quote:
Originally Posted by AK47bp
Charlie Sheen approves.
Posted Saris MTR rack for sale if anyone is interested
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I didn't see your post, but in case it's the 2-bike one - - and anyone was looking for a 4-bike tray rack - - REI has / had the 2-bike add on for really cheap. They don't have the 2-bike base though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robik
I do have both, 2-bike base and 2-bike add onQuote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
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I ended up buying the new Rocky Mounts AfterParty partly for that reason, it's the same tire hold style of rack like 1up but way more refined in all of its movements, especially the tilt mech (even more so than the new equip-d). Also bought it as it has the swingarm built into it instead of having to add a swingarm to the 1up, meaning it doesn't stick out as far out from your car/truck (which is clutch for off-roading purposes).Quote:
Originally Posted by singlesline
I appreciate that rocky mounts didn't use any plastic in their construction as well like thule, Kuat, etc. Big fan overall!
Anyone seeing any good deals on a single? 1Up has no BF sale going, Thule has the Helium on sale but shows as "Not Available Online" and not in stock in-store anywhere.
Performance has a good deal going on the Saris MHS 1: https://www.performancebike.com/sari...saris/p1390970
But, it's still only $15 less than a standard 1Up single. It's heavier and has more expensive add-ons, so I don't see a reason to buy it over a standard 1Up single.
Seems like the only deal 1up offers regularly is “buy it now before we raise the prices again”
I don't recall seeing sales for 1up. I checked around for used ones and even those were not much of a discount at all. As much as I hated paying full ride for an expensive rack that's what I ended up doing. Really needed the short/low profile since it would get plugged into the end of my moto carrier.
I’ve got a 1up single with small receiver I’m about to post up for sale locally.
Unless you’re planning to swing through Virginia in the next few months, I doubt I’m your Huckleberry.
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