The Best E-Bike Rack with Ramp (1Up Racks)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2021
- We got this1Up bike rack for my mother and it is by far the best one on the market.
For reference, her bike is a 29er. 
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Actually you can use this rack with bikes that have fenders. You just remove the bolt on the side where the spool will hit the fender. Next select a lower location where spool placement will not hit the fender and reinsert the bolt to mount the spool at this new location. Finally, place a strap around the wheel to fix it down on the rack if the spool is below the wheel. This will prevent the wheel from bouncing up if you hit a bump. I use elastic TPU tensioning straps with metal buckle, but many other straps will work.
Have two ebikes without fenders and about to get a fat tire one that does. However, the new bike has a rear rack like the one in this video so I will immediately remove the rear fender since the rack will serve the purpose. If there is not a rear rack, a tire-hugging rear fender can be replaced with one of the numerous inexpensive ones that clamp to the seatpost and provides plenty of room to clamp the tire. You don't need to forgo the best bicycle rack just for the sake of a rear fender.
Thanks for your review - it really helped when setting up our 1UP super duty rack for two bikes - love the ramp! Our bikes weigh 74 lbs each (they are monster fat-tire e-bikes) and with the ramp system, I can load and unload them by myself - and I'm a 67-year-old mom.
I was e-biking with 6 friends today. They were in 3 vehicles and had 2 bikes per vehicle. I loaded my 75 pound bike on the 1up rack in just a couple of minutes. They had racks with several parts, tie downs, etc. It took them at least 15 minutes to load their bikes. This was the first time they had seen the 1up, and were really impressed. I don’t have a ramp and that’s my next purchase.
I agree. Just bought one a month ago. So easy and secure. So happy I found it.
Thank you so m7ch!! I'm 62, 5 foot 4 like your mom. I just got my first ebike and ha e been searching for something that might work for me, really appreciate showing how the ramp worked. Thanks again
Great review as I was in the same situation as your Mom not being able to lift my new heavy eBike onto the rack I already have so I just ordered this rack in black and the ramp. I also ordered the foam Fender Cushion accessory to protect my back fender and 2 wheel locks! Your detailed review helped me make my final choice on what rack to buy so thank you! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚴♀️
Found this sooo helpful! Thanks. I'm in the same demographic as your mom, with the same heavy bike dilemma. Ordered my 1UP rack and ramp this morning.
This would’ve been perfect for my E bike but I have a rear fender. Any chance you could put some sort of cushion underneath that?
Thank you for the review, I'm buying one today!
Thanks for the nice review!
You did your mom and me a solid. This helps me for sure
Great little review! Very helpful.
Good information even today. Thanks.
Nice video and lesson. Thank you.
I will be getting this! Great video!
Thank you!!!!!!!! I just ordered this. Super nice people, too!!!!!
Thank you sooo much for this video. I am under 5’ with an ebike. I researched all the major brands. This checked off all the boxes for me, from lightweight, tilt, ramp, USA product, lifetime warranty, foldable, simple, easy. Your video sealed the deal for me! Didn’t want anyone to help me on and off load my 24”, 46-54lb Pedego Comfort Cruiser.
Just what I have been looking for. Would you mind providing model #? Their website isn’t quite so easy to navigate. Also, I think you said the loading ramp was extra? Is there a model # on that? Really appreciate how thorough you were in the video.
Nice work.....The ramp is a good idea.
I have a Specialized Valdo electric bike and it has a back fender. The arm does fit on the fender and keeps it secure if you don’t mind the scratches on the fender. I’ve driven on long rides and the bike held in place.
Very cool, thanks
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!
I like that it is made in the USA
Thanks for the great video. I just got a single 1UP rack with ramp. What kind of bolt does the pin require?? Thanks.
You can still use this rack if you have fenders. It will just affect the back fender. You just have to adjust the spool a little lower, so it clears the fender when you swing the arm up to the tire. I have a Juiced E-bike with fenders and I just ordered a Quickrstuff Mach 2 bike rack.
Just to add to your comment about fenders. They have accessories for fenders. Both my ebikes have fenders and one is fat tire with fenders. Accessories work great.
Cool, I'll check them out.
"They have accessories for fenders" that's what I need to know-thanks.
What a wonderful son you are and great TH-cam. I have watched many TH-cams on this rack but this one hit close to home.... I am the same size as your mom. Presently I am a road bike rider now but wanting this to be my last bike rack I buy and thinking at some point in my life the Ebike is in my future. With all that said.....I am curious the ease of the release handle and what it would be like with 2 bikes on the rack? The EZ pull on the Equip D is very appealing to me as is the ratchet system BUT the weight limit is a deterrent. A case of wanting my cake and eating it too. Any insights you might have would be appreciated.
There is another bike rack made by the designer of the 1up I believe called “quicker racks” or something like that. Maybe give them a look?
Here is the site:
quikrstuff.com/
We have fenders on our bikes and this rack works fine.
Do you position the spool on the fender itself, or farther down the arm so that it contacts the tire beneath the fender?
Good video. I do have one correction for you, this can be used with bicycle with fenders.
After paying $$$ the rack, I'm not going to let a fender keep me from transporting my bike, so saying it won't work isn't true, especially now with the bumpers they sell that go over the fender.
@5:18, looks like the stopper can be adjusted a few notches down to accommodate the fender. I'm just guessing.
No need to guess. I've moved my "stopper" down to the 4th hole from the top to accommodate the rear fender on my ebike. Works great by loosely clamping the rear wheel first with proper positioning under the bottom 1/2" of fender, then loosely clamp the front wheel. When both clamps are in proper position, I tighten each in turn by holding the frame and gently pushing the guide(s) onto the tire to slightly depress the tire, ensuring a tight fit. I use a ramp, my tired back doesn't complain at all! Great rack!
This bike carrier seems perfect for me so I tried to find one in Australia by searching eBay but I couldn’t find one. Do you know if they are sold in Australia?
I live on Vancouver Island and would like to know where you purchased the rack. Thanks Al
Appreciate the review but I would have liked to see your mother do it. It would be more meaningful to watch an older person without your strength or height.
🚴 Thank you so much! This look wonderful. I do want to ask~
Is this rack strong enough to Lock the bikes to? In other words is it strong enough to keep bikes safe to it if needed? Thank you! 🙏🏼
Yes it is
What is the cost and who sells them
I have a 1Up Bike rack and agree it is a GREAT Rack but it is far from light.
how do I buy this!!! I have the same problem as your mom. I need help getting my boomerang on and off rack
Does this rack work with an ebike that has fenders? Seems like no
It looks nice, but not $400 nice.
Me and 2000 other low income qualified Colorado residents are buying an ebike in the next 60 days with a rebate from the state. My rebate is for a cargo bike, so I'm probably going to get an Aventon Abound. It's 80 pounds or so.
I expect to pay $400 for the bike (not counting accessories of any kind) after the rebate.
My plan is to use a dirt bike ramp to load it right into the back of the Prius v. Hopefully with the back seats folded down, the bike diagonal, the front tire turned sideways (maybe taken off), the steering tube folded down, and maybe the seat post removed, it'll fit.
How heavy is your bike? The spec for 1.25 quick rack says it holds 50lb. My ebike is 55lb. Is it safe to use this?
Hers is exactly 50lbs.
If she goes for a longer drive she takes the battery off.
Their "Heavy Duty" rack has a limit of 50lbs per bike, they also sell a "Super Duty" version that has a max capacity of 75lbs per bike.
We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!
Yea what brand is it
Colin, What model rack did you choose for your mom's electric bike? Was it the 1.25" to 2.00" single?
1.25 single.
If you plan on carrying two bikes you would want the 2”.
Will a smaller wheel (20") ebike fit on this rack? Does this manufacturer sell the ramp too?
What I found online:
1Up claims it fits wheel diameters from 16-inches up to 29-inches and tires up to 3.1-inches wide. In its standard configuration, it doesn't work with fat tires bikes, although 1Up sells a Fat Tire Spacer Kit for tires between 3.1 and 4.9-inches.
sorry if you have fenders its not practical
I have a e bike and it’s very heavy it’s the samebike the 750 volts . Do you think this will hold for my bike
Is it more than 50lbs? If yes, then you may want to look at the 1up super duty single rack. It can take a bike that is 75lbs but requires a 2” hitch.
How do I buy this rack
I get nothing when searching for a 29er ebike. Would you be able to post the website or provide a link? Thank you.
29er simply refers to the wheel size of the bike shown. The bike brand is Liv.
Do you ever get pulled over for blocking the license plate with the mount?
If you check out their accessories, they sell a "License Plate Holder 2.0" that will provide a place for the plate.
What kind/type of ebike is that?
Liv
Wouldn't a fender in the back work out if you put the spacer lower, causing the back rack to rotate more to the right and downward?
I'd guess it depends on how far down the tire the fender covers. You'd need the spacer to engage above the 3:00 (or 9:00) position on the tire to have any resistance to upward movement. I may email 1 Up and see if the rear fender on this bike is short enough to work. A lot of touring bike fenders come down lower.
It does - that's how we accommodate our fenders on our two e-bikes - it's easy-peasy!
Yes I have one bike with a rear fender and I moved the spacer down. Make sure you have it ratcheted tightly against the rear wheel. I alway double check that wheel making sure it will not pull out. Have driven several hundred miles 70 mph no problem.
Have had 1up rack about 5 years. Love it.
On the 5-star system...
Appearance: 5 stars
Design: 5 stars
Ease of use: 5 stars
Fitment for my Himiway Cruiser: 0 Stars. I doubt it will fit, the machine has huge tires and fenders.
$365 is too much I made the same thing out of bed rail and hooked to the hitch and it also has a ramp that goes up once used and hold my electric scooter, cost ? nothing to me.
Unloading is easy. However, loading would be more of a challenge but you did NOT show it!
I would argue that loading is actually easier. If the ebike is really heavy you can use the walk assist mode which most bikes should have.
Whats the brand ????
1Up bike racks
www.1up-usa.com/product-category/bike-racks/
@@colchilibeck is there a site for the ramp??
Great for ebikes that are not fat tire ebikes. Not strong enough.
1Up has versions of thos rack for bikes that weigh up to 75-lbs, and up to 150-lbs!
Pretty expensive
The 1UP ramp is poorly designed. It will stay in place only if on perfectly flat ground and it is too short for use with a heavy e-bike. Even with the walk assist mode of my fat tire e-bike the ramp was too steep due its short length. It is also too narrow for tires 3.0 inches or wider. I returned the 1UP ramp and bought a motorcycle ramp from an Amazon seller and used conduit clamps to hook the end to the 1UP rack which has been modified using the 1UP kit for wide tires. There are also folding motorcycle ramps if you do not have room for a long ramp inside your car.
The 1Up ramp attaches to the back of the 1up rack but if this is done then there is no way to attach the 1UP license plate holder to the rack. I added a piece of aluminum to the rack and a stainless steel piano hinge so the license plate is visible both when the rack is raised up and also when it is in the down position to transport bicycles.
As a side note, Hollywood sells a Rack Valet that is the best way to keep the rack for storage when not on the car.
Which is the motorcycle ramp you purchased?
Just a suggestion on the bike being so heavy. Mine is around 80 lbs. but I take the battery off for loading/unloading and travel and don't have any trouble.
I bought this rack and I’m having a nightmare of a time with it. You really kind of oversimplify it in your video which I’m not sure is doing anybody any favors? It’s SO MUCH more complicated than that. I still cannot use this rack with my bike. And I’ve had it for months. Super frustrated.
The 1up ramp is a terrible design. The linchpin is poorly integrated and readily falls off, causes the rail to not function properly and is subpar to the rest of the rack design, fit and finish. Really a POS.
Good to know the- good and the bad, well back to the QuikrStuff Mach 2 Bike Rack: there are apparently only a few racks that will accommodate fat tires and have a good ramp system too
RockyMounts single Mono-rail.
@@bennyhill6161 I don't see any ramps made by RockyMounts.