Best value hitch platform bike rack?

[Robik]

Posted Saris MTR rack for sale if anyone is interested

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[El Chupacabra]

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.

[Robik]

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.

I do have both, 2-bike base and 2-bike add on

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[bamboocoreONLY]

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 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).

I appreciate that rocky mounts didn't use any plastic in their construction as well like thule, Kuat, etc. Big fan overall!

[Dantheman]

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.

[Dantheman]

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.

[singlesline]

Seems like the only deal 1up offers regularly is “buy it now before we raise the prices again”

[evdog]

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.

[jm2e]

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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