I bought this rack based on your review! Great info and demonstration! I love this rack - simple, sturdy, well balanced, can't say enough about it. 1upUSA rack for the win!🙌🙌🙌
Saw this video before I bought my 1-up rack. I like the idea of the marks for various bikes. I also spent a lot of time walking behind the car to see if it was centered, so doing this little trick is nice and quick. Great job on the video. Thanks.
Just saw your tip to mark where the back wheel should go. Ingenious! I only have 1 bike so I only need to mark the positioning for that bike. Thank you for the video and sharing your tips. I really like my 1Up Quik Rack. Simplest out of all the ones I looked at during my search in 2015.
Great review, which influence my decision to buy. I have had my 1UpUSA rack for 19 months, and it is still is one of my favorite things. My Bacchetta CA2 has a 47" wheelbase, and the 1Up fits it perfectly. The bike ALWAYS feels secure in the rack, especially with a wheel guide on the front wheel. The locks are well-designed, though I only use them when the bike is left on the rack. With the Hitch Bar-Stop on the rack, installation is really fast. Great review on a terrific bike rack.
Good review. I’m debating between the QuickR rack and this 1up. I’ll probably go with the 1up due to price and availability. Thank you for the good review and thank you for your service as fire fighter
Great review Anthony. I’ve been looking to upgrade my bike rack and I have looked at the 1up many times but just haven’t pulled the trigger yet because I wanted to look at other bike racks. Quite honestly after I watched this video I don’t think I need to do any more shopping around. Thanks for a great review
Great video. I am a retired Firefighter and it is like being back at the firehouse asking for advice on almost anything. Thanks……..Dave PS just received my new rack......
Well done review nice insight man! Was deciding between Kuat NV 2.0 or Thule T2 Pro XT then earlier today came across the 1Up. I'll be going with the 1Up now thanks making the video!
Thank you Anthony for such a great review and the practical tips. It is really helpful. I bought a KUAT Transfer2 which I am not happy with and am looking for a replacement.
Great review, thank you. I own an ebike, pedal assist Townie, and have been looking for a good rack. I wanted it to have a ramp to avoid lifting. I called 1up and they do have a ramp option for $100. I just placed an order with them. I can't wait until it arrives!
Great job on the review and thanks for your services being a fire fighter! Great rack indeed and kudos to the inventor in Wisconsin! There is a new and improved rack available, but this one is just as nice too. Being a firefighter takes big stones coming from a little guy who loves ebikes!LOL
I search for 1up USA rack review and this was the first one to pop up! Pleasant surprise. FYI I have a Thelma 2. It does in fact work with 27.5 bikes. But fat bikes no. Also long wheel base bikes are tough too. For the money it's a nice rack but you definitely get what you pay for! I'll probably pick one of these up cause my brand new Switchblade is a little too much bike for the Thelma.
Thanks for the review. The part where you don't have to crawl under the car to install a pin, but rather tighten externally using a wrench was the big selling point for me.
@@Detroit3Pistons I haven’t heard of it failing but they provide a Velcro strap that you use as a backup. It goes around the back bar of the bike rack snd then through the hitch loop.
What I like about it is that when you install it in to the receiver hitch you can position it and fix it in anywhere so that you can have the rack very close to the bumper. So that when there is no bike on the rack and the rack is folded up it doesn't stick out much more than the bumper.
Karen Berry it takes a little practice. You need to pull up evenly on both sides. I found that sometimes I would pull up on one side but the other side wasn't fully disengaged.
I'm just a regular guy telling you how awesome your video is. Great points about the nature of upgrading. I've spent $$$$ on a new carbon bike, and now I'm going to haul it around on a piece of plastic? On the highway? FYI I'm coming to this rack from a Saris Thelma.
I use a master lock that fits into the security hole to lock the rack to the car. Then I use cable locks to secure the bike to the rack. I will try to do another video on that soon.
I have the double 1UP rack in black too. I also have that same Cannondale CAAD. Anthony speaks the straight talk, this rack can not be touched by anything on the market. I have several thousand miles on my rack, it is on back of a Class B RV. I personally looked at 20 racks for possibilities to work on my low hitch mount and not bottom out. This is the only rack that does not go straight back from the hitch some distance thus making bottoming out worse. Anthony may not know that they also sell locks that go through those holes on the tire bars thus locking the bike to the rack. The same lock is also used to lock the rack to the hitch.
Hey did you know that 1up now offers $18 super duty bars so you can carry two e-bikes up to 75lbs each? The bars are under replacement parts on 1up website.
Great review! I have the NSR 4 right now, and that thing hangs off the back so far and I usually only have one bike on it. I'm looking at getting a system like this, but came across the quick rack mach 2. Looks almost identical and comes out of the same city. Do you know anything about that system? It's about $100 cheaper on the single rack and will go up to 4 bikes.
Two most important point that I wanted to see: 1) how much does it weight? It's great that its steel but I like Thule's all aluminum. 2) how secure is the bolt connected to hitch? How can you prevent theft? Thanks
Hi Anthony! Great Video!!! Love it. Unfortunately, I don't have a hitch. Maybe you have any other recommendations? 2013 hyundai Sonata- Sedan Road Bike Would like to be able to carry multiple bikes Any help is appreciated. John
Thanks, this is a good review Did you consider the Thule T2 XT Pro? It is the only other bike rack I'm considering at this point (I'm almost set on the 1UP) On a minor note, the 1UP is NOT the most expensive bike rack. The Yakima and the Saris are cheaper, but the Thule and the Kuat are not. The 2 bike 1UP rack costs $529 in silver and $609 in black. The equivalent Thule is $580, and the equivalent Kuat is $627. I don't understand why a lot of reviewers in forums and TH-cam videos say that the 1UP is more expensive. It simply is not true.
Thanks Bruno. I don't think the Thule T2 XT Pro was out when I bought my rack. The Thule looks nice, but I have never used it. What I like about the 1up is that you can split it into 1 or 2 or 3 bike trays. So if you are only hauling 1 bike, you only need 1 tray. The other trays (if you bought those too) can fold up and go on a shelf or under a bed. Also if a friend also has a 1up, you can share trays between the two of you. I own two trays but when I need a third I borrow my friends and we are off!
This video answers my question, my gravel bike tires at 45c will fit. Can you tighten the wheels a bit more than what you demonstrated on this video? Just wondering. Thanks for the review👍💯
Love the rack... a couple issues. I heard they no longer cover theft, true? A non-supplied safety strap from the rack to the hitch is required by 1UP for them to cover the rack falling off. Does your bolt loosen from road vibration? I will miss a locking pin. Thanks for the vid. Thumbs up.
kraisy dave, I have not had issue with the rack coming loose. On longer trips I use a locking pin that helps keep the bolt from falling out and that also prevents theft.
How many inches away from the vehicle is the rack in loading position? I'm asking because Idk how long of an extender is needed to clear the back spare tire on my Honda CRV.
Nice review, bro. You hit nearly everything. Question: I have a Sprinter van with a rear step over my 2" hitch. I need the insertion bar to cover the 6" span between the end of my hitch and the end of my step. What size extension bar do you think I'd need?
Oh man. Don't know. You may need to fabricate something. I had to do a similar thing to my wife's SUV to make a cargo rack work. Found a local machinist to make something for me that worked.
Anthony S All good. I ended up buying a 7-inch extension from eTrailer (good folks, btw). I matched it up with my brand new 1-up USA carrier. It’s perfect. Cheers.
thx for the video. You didn't explain much about how the bar that goes into the hitch securely fastens and locks to hitch other than 5 turns of an allen key and a little bolt that goes into a hole in the hitch. Do all hitches have that hole? I can't tell how it stays secure. Does turning the allen key raise the bolt into a hole in the receiver?
I am considering buying this rack for my bikes and wondering if you've had any long term issues with locking mechanism on the rails starting to not hold or grip due the teeth wearing down?
Yes. The 1.25" can hold up to three racks total. What's nice is that if you have friends that also have this rack you can interchange the racks in between the two of you. I did some shuttle runs in North Carolina and by utilizing my rack and my friend's rack we were able to shuttle up and down the mountain without too much trouble. It was nice to just move the racks back-and-forth between cars.
Check your tongue weight if your concern is specific to what the hitch can support. 1up does mention this in their documentation. About to order one myself...
Great video and thank you for your service. Quick question - I have a family of five (2 adults and 3 kids). Any suggestions for hauling five bikes on a mini van? I usually have a cargo carrier on the top. Thanks!
It's been two years since your post, so I'm assuming you already figured out a solution, but in case you didn't, here are a couple options: 1) something like the Recon GEN2 5-bike rack (recon-racks.com/new-products/r5-5bike-shuttle-rack). I've never seen one in person, but my brother-in-law is considering getting this since he has a family of six (he'd get the six-bike rack obviously). 2) Get a 4-bike rack (whether it's the 1up or another brand) and put the 5th bike on the roof rack. I also have a cargo carrier on my Odyssey, and I slide that as far to one side as I can, which allows me to put a single bike rack on the opposite side.
@@kenkim8017 thanks for the lead on Recon. Still haven't pulled the trigger, but was researching again last week. I am looking at the Saris, but concerned about its overall durability.
@@ejpalm27 I'm not too familiar with the Saris racks, but I've done a good amount of research on the Thule, Kuat, and 1up racks, and the overall consensus seems to be that the 1up racks are clearly the most durable. So I'll be ordering that next week (currently backordered). Best wishes on your rack search!
You are the reason that i wanna order this online, without telling my Wife...wish me good Luck....
I bought this rack based on your review! Great info and demonstration! I love this rack - simple, sturdy, well balanced, can't say enough about it. 1upUSA rack for the win!🙌🙌🙌
Thanks Anthony for taking the time to do the video. I'm considering this to replace my budget Swagman XC2.
Great random details on usage. Brought light to other items I wouldn't have thought about shopping hanging vs platform racks.
Saw this video before I bought my 1-up rack. I like the idea of the marks for various bikes. I also spent a lot of time walking behind the car to see if it was centered, so doing this little trick is nice and quick. Great job on the video. Thanks.
Best video I’ve seen on the 1up yet. Solutions not whining. Thank you
Thanks for taking the time to make this review. Very informative and exactly what I was looking for.
Just saw your tip to mark where the back wheel should go. Ingenious! I only have 1 bike so I only need to mark the positioning for that bike. Thank you for the video and sharing your tips. I really like my 1Up Quik Rack. Simplest out of all the ones I looked at during my search in 2015.
EXCELLENT REVIEW! Drop the mic! I just ordered my Equip-D Single and can't wait for the delivery!
The "R" and "M" marks and the tape for insertion point are great ideas that I haven't seen before. Will be ordering a 1up rack!
Great review man! I appreciate the passion for quality products! Thanks for taking the time.
We need more reviews from Anthony! Awesome stuff dude. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Tristan!
I love your enthusiasm! trying to figure out what rack to get ..this was so helpful!
Great review. Marking R and M for the type of bike is a great idea! Thanks.
Fantastic review...just sold me on this amazing bike rack!
Great video! Clear concise points and good demonstration of the rack in use. Good job man.
Great review, which influence my decision to buy. I have had my 1UpUSA rack for 19 months, and it is still is one of my favorite things. My Bacchetta CA2 has a 47" wheelbase, and the 1Up fits it perfectly. The bike ALWAYS feels secure in the rack, especially with a wheel guide on the front wheel. The locks are well-designed, though I only use them when the bike is left on the rack. With the Hitch Bar-Stop on the rack, installation is really fast. Great review on a terrific bike rack.
Thank you for your wonderful comments! I’m glad to hear you are enjoying the rack!
Awesome review, the best review of the 1up Rack on TH-cam!
Good review. I’m debating between the QuickR rack and this 1up. I’ll probably go with the 1up due to price and availability. Thank you for the good review and thank you for your service as fire fighter
Great review Anthony. I’ve been looking to upgrade my bike rack and I have looked at the 1up many times but just haven’t pulled the trigger yet because I wanted to look at other bike racks. Quite honestly after I watched this video I don’t think I need to do any more shopping around. Thanks for a great review
Great video. I am a retired Firefighter and it is like being back at the firehouse asking for advice on almost anything. Thanks……..Dave
PS just received my new rack......
Sweet! Yes...we firefighters know EVERYTHING don't we! (or at least we think we do) ; )
Excellent review, very helpful and answered all my questions. Thanks for posting!
I opted for a 1up. No plastic. Nicely machined, well designed, I dig it.
Well done review nice insight man! Was deciding between Kuat NV 2.0 or Thule T2 Pro XT then earlier today came across the 1Up. I'll be going with the 1Up now thanks making the video!
You probably won't see this, but you totally convinced me that this is the rack for me.
Excellent video.
Thank you.
I am just seeing this. Busy Dad.
Thanks for the review/tutorial. I just got mine and everything you say is true!
Merry Christmas. Enjoyed the video. Good instructor.
Thank you Anthony for such a great review and the practical tips. It is really helpful. I bought a KUAT Transfer2 which I am not happy with and am looking for a replacement.
Thank you for the great video!!! Because of this review, I'm going to order one
Just ordered, love this system!
Thanks for the great review Anthony. I am getting one of these!
Hope you like it!
Thanks for the extra tips. Nice review!
Great review, thank you. I own an ebike, pedal assist Townie, and have been looking for a good rack. I wanted it to have a ramp to avoid lifting. I called 1up and they do have a ramp option for $100. I just placed an order with them. I can't wait until it arrives!
That’s pretty neat. I had no idea there was a ramp option!
great review. easy to hear and bright in the garage. So reviews you could hardly hear the person.
Nice job on the review and thanks for your service being a fire fighter!
Thank you.
Convinced...buying one. THANKS ANTHONY!
i''m totally getting a 1up....pretty good review Anthony
Awesome!!! Will be contacting you when I get my bike!
Terrific review, thank you!
Love these bike racks. Works great as a bumper protection gear here in nyc.
I know this video is pretty old, but this review was really helpful. Thank you.
Great! You just earned another subscriber!
Great job on the review and thanks for your services being a fire fighter! Great rack indeed and kudos to the inventor in Wisconsin! There is a new and improved rack available, but this one is just as nice too.
Being a firefighter takes big stones coming from a little guy who loves ebikes!LOL
Thank you for your kind words!
Nice, clear and concise review. Great product!
Thanks!
I search for 1up USA rack review and this was the first one to pop up! Pleasant surprise. FYI I have a Thelma 2. It does in fact work with 27.5 bikes. But fat bikes no. Also long wheel base bikes are tough too. For the money it's a nice rack but you definitely get what you pay for! I'll probably pick one of these up cause my brand new Switchblade is a little too much bike for the Thelma.
Thanks Chris! Such a surprise seeing you here. The Interwebs are a small world indeed.
Great review man, you may have changed my mind to one of these instead of a roof rack
This is an awesome video and great review
Thanks for the review - just like you, I've been watching TH-cam videos of this rack and decided to buy one today. Looking forward to it!
Great news!
Nice review. Thanks for sharing!
This is a great video review. Thank you.
Thanks for the review. The part where you don't have to crawl under the car to install a pin, but rather tighten externally using a wrench was the big selling point for me.
I’m worried about that failing possibly. Have you ever heard of this?
@@Detroit3Pistons I haven’t heard of it failing but they provide a Velcro strap that you use as a backup. It goes around the back bar of the bike rack snd then through the hitch loop.
great video. informative and to the point. thank you much appreciated
What I like about it is that when you install it in to the receiver hitch you can position it and fix it in anywhere so that you can have the rack very close to the bumper. So that when there is no bike on the rack and the rack is folded up it doesn't stick out much more than the bumper.
I agree. That is one of the best features of this rack.
Thanks for the exact info that I needed
just ordered mine! Thanks man!
What an awesome review. Your the man!
Thanks!
Nice video. Just ordered one.
Great information and good pointers!
Ordered a 1Up rack thanks to this video. I hope you got some kick back because of this video!! 😜
I just got a double 1Up rack. I unpacked it but I am having difficulty pulling the hitch part to lock in the first position. Am I missing a step?
Karen Berry it takes a little practice. You need to pull up evenly on both sides. I found that sometimes I would pull up on one side but the other side wasn't fully disengaged.
No Kickbacks...just good vibes.
@@anthonys6657 Please reach out to us.
1UPUSA will do.
Great Review! Thanks for making it.
Forgot to ask, what size is your rack.1 1/4 - 2" or 2'?
He says 1 1/4" at the beginning I believe
Thanks. Yes 1 1/4" but I also use this on a 2 inch hitch on my wife's car. It comes with an adapter when you buy it.
Just got mine!! Awesome!!!
I'm just a regular guy telling you how awesome your video is. Great points about the nature of upgrading. I've spent $$$$ on a new carbon bike, and now I'm going to haul it around on a piece of plastic? On the highway? FYI I'm coming to this rack from a Saris Thelma.
Great video! Very informative. Would like to see the security options offered by 1Up USA for this rack. I can't seem to find any videos of them.
I use a master lock that fits into the security hole to lock the rack to the car. Then I use cable locks to secure the bike to the rack. I will try to do another video on that soon.
Great item! Would highly recommend!
I have the double 1UP rack in black too. I also have that same Cannondale CAAD. Anthony speaks the straight talk, this rack can not be touched by anything on the market. I have several thousand miles on my rack, it is on back of a Class B RV.
I personally looked at 20 racks for possibilities to work on my low hitch mount and not bottom out. This is the only rack that does not go straight back from the hitch some distance thus making bottoming out worse. Anthony may not know that they also sell locks that go through those holes on the tire bars thus locking the bike to the rack. The same lock is also used to lock the rack to the hitch.
Thank you Richard for the comments and extra information!
This is a really good review
awesome... just ordered this
cool review. nice tips.
Thanks for the review! I really sold on this review. I am not sure if it can fit to other brand hitches?
Great video!
great review
I sur wish one of you guys reviewing this do a video on how to secure a bike on this rack!
Hey did you know that 1up now offers $18 super duty bars so you can carry two e-bikes up to 75lbs each? The bars are under replacement parts on 1up website.
As I get older I believe in paying more for a quality long lasting product than cheap junk.
Nice job Anthony
Echoing other comments. I'm going to buy this exact rack because of this review. Getting the HD 2". More good karma headed your way lol!
Great review! I have the NSR 4 right now, and that thing hangs off the back so far and I usually only have one bike on it. I'm looking at getting a system like this, but came across the quick rack mach 2. Looks almost identical and comes out of the same city. Do you know anything about that system? It's about $100 cheaper on the single rack and will go up to 4 bikes.
very thorough 👍🏼
Two most important point that I wanted to see:
1) how much does it weight? It's great that its steel but I like Thule's all aluminum.
2) how secure is the bolt connected to hitch? How can you prevent theft?
Thanks
This rack is pretty awesome.I was wondering if you have any inputs on locking your bike on this rack
I have an electric bike and I know that one day I will have that rack.
Thanks...this looks like the rack for me.
Hi Anthony! Great Video!!! Love it. Unfortunately, I don't have a hitch. Maybe you have any other recommendations?
2013 hyundai Sonata- Sedan
Road Bike
Would like to be able to carry multiple bikes
Any help is appreciated.
John
Thanks for the video
Thanks, this is a good review
Did you consider the Thule T2 XT Pro? It is the only other bike rack I'm considering at this point (I'm almost set on the 1UP)
On a minor note, the 1UP is NOT the most expensive bike rack. The Yakima and the Saris are cheaper, but the Thule and the Kuat are not. The 2 bike 1UP rack costs $529 in silver and $609 in black. The equivalent Thule is $580, and the equivalent Kuat is $627. I don't understand why a lot of reviewers in forums and TH-cam videos say that the 1UP is more expensive. It simply is not true.
Thanks Bruno. I don't think the Thule T2 XT Pro was out when I bought my rack. The Thule looks nice, but I have never used it. What I like about the 1up is that you can split it into 1 or 2 or 3 bike trays. So if you are only hauling 1 bike, you only need 1 tray. The other trays (if you bought those too) can fold up and go on a shelf or under a bed. Also if a friend also has a 1up, you can share trays between the two of you. I own two trays but when I need a third I borrow my friends and we are off!
Funny dude and good review
Really nice video thank you
This video answers my question, my gravel bike tires at 45c will fit. Can you tighten the wheels a bit more than what you demonstrated on this video? Just wondering. Thanks for the review👍💯
Yes, but you don't want to put too much pressure on your headtube/headset.
Love the rack... a couple issues. I heard they no longer cover theft, true? A non-supplied safety strap from the rack to the hitch is required by 1UP for them to cover the rack falling off. Does your bolt loosen from road vibration? I will miss a locking pin. Thanks for the vid. Thumbs up.
kraisy dave, I have not had issue with the rack coming loose. On longer trips I use a locking pin that helps keep the bolt from falling out and that also prevents theft.
Thanks for the info. I did go ahead and order one. I appreciate your time.
Anthony S so you mean you drilled a hole in the rack tongue so you can put a pin through the usual hitch receiver?
No. I meant to say that I use a masterlock to lock the bike to the hitch, and that keeps the bolt from coming out...if it ever did...which it hasn't.
How many inches away from the vehicle is the rack in loading position? I'm asking because Idk how long of an extender is needed to clear the back spare tire on my Honda CRV.
Nice review, bro. You hit nearly everything. Question: I have a Sprinter van with a rear step over my 2" hitch. I need the insertion bar to cover the 6" span between the end of my hitch and the end of my step. What size extension bar do you think I'd need?
Oh man. Don't know. You may need to fabricate something. I had to do a similar thing to my wife's SUV to make a cargo rack work. Found a local machinist to make something for me that worked.
Anthony S All good. I ended up buying a 7-inch extension from eTrailer (good folks, btw). I matched it up with my brand new 1-up USA carrier. It’s perfect. Cheers.
thx for the video. You didn't explain much about how the bar that goes into the hitch securely fastens and locks to hitch other than 5 turns of an allen key and a little bolt that goes into a hole in the hitch. Do all hitches have that hole? I can't tell how it stays secure. Does turning the allen key raise the bolt into a hole in the receiver?
It pushes a ball up into the hitch to secure. The hitch doesn't need a hole.
Hello Anthony! Have you had any problems with the black rack losing its color? I've heard it fades away over time.
I have not.
Will this rack work with a city bike 🚲 with fenders?
How safe and stable does that ball system work in the car's hitch?
I am considering buying this rack for my bikes and wondering if you've had any long term issues with locking mechanism on the rails starting to not hold or grip due the teeth wearing down?
I have not, but you can buy a replacement rail if needed. Easy pezzy.
Nice review! You mention that you can add on more racks. Does the 1.25" hitch support that?
Yes. The 1.25" can hold up to three racks total. What's nice is that if you have friends that also have this rack you can interchange the racks in between the two of you. I did some shuttle runs in North Carolina and by utilizing my rack and my friend's rack we were able to shuttle up and down the mountain without too much trouble. It was nice to just move the racks back-and-forth between cars.
Check your tongue weight if your concern is specific to what the hitch can support. 1up does mention this in their documentation. About to order one myself...
Is there anything else you can do to secure the rack to the hitch besides what you did with the Allen Key?
Yes, you can use a lock and/or a strap.
Well done
Great video and thank you for your service. Quick question - I have a family of five (2 adults and 3 kids). Any suggestions for hauling five bikes on a mini van? I usually have a cargo carrier on the top. Thanks!
Oh man...I think there is a five bike rack out there somewhere but never used one.
It's been two years since your post, so I'm assuming you already figured out a solution, but in case you didn't, here are a couple options: 1) something like the Recon GEN2 5-bike rack (recon-racks.com/new-products/r5-5bike-shuttle-rack). I've never seen one in person, but my brother-in-law is considering getting this since he has a family of six (he'd get the six-bike rack obviously). 2) Get a 4-bike rack (whether it's the 1up or another brand) and put the 5th bike on the roof rack. I also have a cargo carrier on my Odyssey, and I slide that as far to one side as I can, which allows me to put a single bike rack on the opposite side.
@@kenkim8017 thanks for the lead on Recon. Still haven't pulled the trigger, but was researching again last week. I am looking at the Saris, but concerned about its overall durability.
@@ejpalm27 I'm not too familiar with the Saris racks, but I've done a good amount of research on the Thule, Kuat, and 1up racks, and the overall consensus seems to be that the 1up racks are clearly the most durable. So I'll be ordering that next week (currently backordered). Best wishes on your rack search!