Great review. Having some negative points then you telling it's the best rack you ever used is the best way to demonstrate that your opinion is objective.
I really appreciate your excellent reviews Clint. The QuikRStuff rack address some of the annoyances of the 1UP but at a much higher price and a much longer wait (approx 6 months currently). I thought I had decided on the QuikRStuff, but now I might go with the 1UP, considering the price difference and the wait time.
I'm glad I came across this today. Great review, and I came away with a great idea to place my rack on a device with wheels rather than carry it to it's storage place in the garage (saw yours in your garage where your racks are stored). I don't have the "muscle power" that you have. I'm a 73-year-old female and do the best I can loading/unloading my racks. I did buy the ramp but haven't used it yet. A "rack carrier on wheels" will make my life MUCH easier. Thank you for that great idea.
This was an excellent followup review. I think your criticisms are spot on and fair. The release mechanism looks like it needs to be more substantial (better hand hold at least) with an adjustment for smoothness. The screech of the aluminum parts rubbing is irritating but probably the tradeoff for light weight metal. All in all, It's a beautiful rack and I can't wait to get mine. Thanks for doing this!
Excellent review. Great to have another high-end competitor bike rack manufacturer selling to the consumer! You are starting to see several manufacturers' emulated the 1Up USA style of rack. It's worth noting as Clint mentioned the "rack" weight capacity, that most of not all high-end have similar weight restrictions. The main concern should be the "hitch" capacity. Hitch tongue weight capacity (downward weight) can be as low as 350 lbs and up to 2,000lbs. Horizontal hitch racks will put a ton of extra force on the hitch as you move outward. Do your research if plan on hauling 3 or more bikes. I've owned a 1Up USA rack (similar) so 3 trays will come close to 90lbs just for the rack (rack plus 3 MTB is close to 190lbs). On the 1up rack, a 3rd tray is close to 36" away from the hitch. At this point, your hitch capacity is cut in half if not more. If you plan on carrying 3/4 bikes in the horizontal position min Hitch Capacity for me would be 500lbs, and would rather have 700lbs. One major benefit of a vertical rack is the hauling capacity, it's much greater (all the bikes are closer to the hitch).
The Kuat piston pro X is a one handed load rack. (Tap) Crazy expensive though. You do need a tool to tighten it up to your receiver hitch. (Hex wrench included)
This bike rack is crazy expensive at around $1,000 for a two-bike version. And in an email response to my order inquiry this week, they told me 90 days to 6 months to get one. 1UP is a great bike rack as well. Also made in the USA. Ships in less than a week. $400 less for a two-bike rack. I went with 1UP.
Yeah, it's all about your own needs. For me it's worth the tools free install/ removal from the car since I do that a lot. And adding and removing trays in seconds is huge. But the 1Up is a great rack.
I love my new Mach 2. I did put tail lights on mine though because we had a 1200 mile trip and I didn’t like driving in the dark with tail lights obstructed. Worked perfect.
Great review here + the 'unboxing' video you did a while back... both very helpful. Looks like a solid piece of equipment and I can't wait to get mine. I'm about halfway down the wait list and the Mach2 looks to be entirely worth the wait. Thanks for posting these videos and for your help Clint.
Seems like they need some bushings to help smooth out the pivot lock/release mechanism. Curious how well everything is going to wear with aluminum on aluminum interfaces.
I have been waiting for this review since you got the rack. I'm in the market to replace a 10 year old Kuat rack and this is one of the top 3 I'm considering (others being 1up or the Kuat NV). Glad to hear this is performing well. All of these racks are expensive but I would rather the money into a rack that will perform well for 10+ years vs a cheaper rack that could damage the bikes or only last a few years.
I went with the 1up SuperDuty for 2 reasons. 1. I like how the SuperDuty has a locking pin that goes the whole way thru the lock and car reciever. To me, this seems like a better setup to ensure the rack stayed on the car incase the anti-wobble mechanism broke. 2. Honestly the main reason was the 6 month+ wait for the QuikrStuff Rack. My Kuat was only a 2 bike and I needed something with more capacity for a few planned trips this summer.
Yes, I most likely would have gone for the Mach2. I have 2 small kids and have every tire size imaginable. The totally tool free would of been great. Now I just carry a 1/2 inch wrench for when I need to move wheel holders while we are on the go
Thank you! Because of your videos (I watched several), I just ordered their rack. You did an exceptional job in the quality of the video and everything. I got the rack since we need it for ebikes. Thank you for your efforts!
Thanks for your informative video. My rack, identical to yours, just arrived today. I am beyond happy with the ease of use and design features. Much appreciation for explaining them clearly. - Tom in Delaware
another thing that is good about this design (like the 1up)....if you lose pressure in both tires or just one...the bike is still secure...enough that you will (hopefully) notice an resecure the arms. bike can't jump off the trays with flat tire....can move side to side.
@@ClintGibbs Thanks for the recommendation. My wife is liking the Kuat Piston Pro. It's a very finished rack but several hundred dollars more. I think my wife has a false expectation of the price of the Kuat rack.
Great video informative can't wait to see the full 4 tray review. I have a 4 tray 1up system (just arrived for Christmas) it's more or less for family time use. I have some mobility issues so the ease and functionality of a good rack is important to me. You have given me some good insights on a Quickstuff one rack for an ebike in the future though. Thank you for the Pro's and a Con's of owning one.
What I like best with the QuikR is it’s modularity. Goes from a one, two, or more very easily. For people that ride mainly solo, but occasionally with another it’s a great fit.
Yes, I like that too. I mainly ride solo, but do some biking vacations where I take both of my E-bikes and maybe another bike If my friend goes with me. It would be nice to have those options.
Thanks for the review. Seems like this is one of the better, heavy ebike racks. On a side note, what I’ve come to realize over the years is that aluminum is “sticky” compared to steel. Lithium grease helps tremendously.
what a great review.. I just placed my order primarily because of this video. I had ordered a different rack (swagman spec) and cancelled that for the QuikrStuff. Thanks.
Good choice. I’m still using this rack on a daily basis and for trips and is holding up as good as it did the day I bought it. The only downside is it’s very difficult to raise up and down with three or four trays on.
You convinced me on the Quikr Mach2. Ordered the base and 3 add-ons plus locks so the family could go too. $3000 ouch! They said 6 weeks.... I'm looking forward to it
Congrats. I had to wait almost a year! Glad to hear production and catching up. Shoot me a message when you use it and let me know how you like it. I mean, I already knew the answer but always good to hear 😉
Great review! I ordered one because I only carry one eBike. I bought the ramp, also. I can't believe I have to wait 6 months to get mine, because of supply issues of aluminum! But, it's worth the wait, because it's winter. Thanks for the great review! Because you did such a detailed review, I think QuikR should reimburse you for the full amount. They don't realize how valuable you are to their company!
You may wish to warn people to be careful about tongue weight for their hitch. Many Class 1 and 2 hitches, whether they are 1" or 2" can't handle the tongue weight, this includes most Tesla cars.
I have two 4" fat tire ebikes and my SUV rear lights can be obscured with both ebikes on the rack. I have a 2" hitch and 7-pin harness. I added the Curt 53201 Aux 4-way LED light strip with a 7-pin to 4-way adaptor to the QuikRack. I also purchased heavy duty velcro tape and put several strips on the rack (fuzzy velcro on the backside of the LED lights). I can move the aux LED lights for with the rack in the up or down position. I also put velcro on both racks so I can move and plug-n-play the lights with 1 or 2 racks on my SUV.
How do you keep parts of the rack from being stolen? Like the tool-less parts and each add-on? I have the 1up now; it is heavy and not as flexible but you would need at least a wrench to take it apart. Thanks.
Good review for sure however you featured only mtb bikes with no fenders. What about cruiser ebikes with rear fenders ? I have some of each and want a rack that I can use to load a heavy cruiser as well as my emtb.Also I saw another review that shows you can bring the arms down to the ground for use with a ramp. Would have been good to see this but then that was not your focus or experience.
I have a One Up Super Duty with add on trays and absolutely love it. This rack looks like it has a few more options for even more convenience. But a comparable model to my One Up is double the price and heavier.
Super Duty Single, Add-On, EZ Pull and tax is $765.60. It has a weight carrying capacity of 75 lbs for each of 2 bike positions and weighs 46.5 lbs. The QuikR Mach 2, Add-On and tax is $1,071.61 and has a weight carrying capacity of 120 lbs for each of 2 bike positions and weighs 53.4 lbs. So although the QuickR weighs 6.9 lbs more it has 90 lbs more weight carrying capacity and is totally tool free. I am on the list for the QuickR but might cancel my order if it doesn't come in time. I would then order a Super Duty 1Up. Both great racks.
Another reason the racks are tiered is so when you’re going up an incline, the back rack doesn’t drag. How do you rate this compared to the 1Up, where Mr Phillips of course started the design.
Looks like a nice rack. A quick search I found there is a 6 month delivery time due to supply chain problems. Snip-it from their website. NOTE: Delivery of products are delayed due to aluminum chain disruptions. We estimate a 6 month delivery time to be conservative, with progress updates being posted HERE.
Thanks for this video review. Question: You were talking about how it is nice that the Saris folds out while loading the trunk. How about when the Mach2 single tray is folded up? It looks pretty tight to the bumper. Is it comfortable to stand behind it to load the trunk?
There's a whole interesting legal battle there with the guy who originally designed the One Up and people who currently run the company. As I understand it, that guy went on to contribute to or flat out design this one. In my opinion, this one takes all the weak or known wear points out of the One Up design.
Well done, excellent video. I don't know if I could ever spend that amount of money, but I do love some of those features. Especially being able to set it up for one bike, which is the way I ride the majority of the time. Being able to tilt it up when not in use would be awesome so it doesn't stick out when you park in the garage. I have a luggage/bike rack that holds up to 500 pounds. It has metal tire holders and then you have to ratchet strap my bikes in place. I have total piece of mind going on a long trip with my bikes strapped down. Do you have total confidence that this rack will hold your bikes in place without ever loosening up? The video when you were riding looked pretty good.
Great review on a great rack. The only thing is that my bikes have fenders and this rack would interfere with them. I ended up getting a Hollywood bike rack that holds 2 bikes up to 80 pounds each. If I didn’t have fenders I would have thought about buying this rack.
Just heard a blogpost from bolton ebikes interviewing one of the heads of the company. For fenders. The guy said you can put the holders over the fenders and they are working on a modification to add padding. They are just testing with pipe insulation attached with velcro but there is a final design in the works.... at least at the time of recording.
Completely off topic but I see we both found the same issue with the PBJ, no built in chain tensioners. I wish TR had built in a simple chain tensioner arrangement.
It just tilts up and down. With 2 trays it’s really easy. With 3 trays it gets harder to pull the lever out. With 4 trays, it’s very very difficult to pull the lever out to release the rack. It’s one of the only shortcomings I’ve really noticed about it. I’m going to try putting some lube on the rack to make this easier.
I have two Radrovers and Radcity Step-thru with a Saris SuperClamp4 Freedom platform rack. Pretty much maxing out the rack weight with just two ebikes on the Saris rack. Planning to upgrade to Himiway Cobra or Cobra Pro with +90lbs of weight and 54" wheelbase. This rack looks like it could actually work instead of upgrading to a dirt bike rack! Any options like license plate plate holder or 4-way lights? Two fat tire ebikes with triangle and rack bags pretty much covers the entire rear end of my SUV (Acura MDX).
Please keep us posted on any issues or just general feedback as there are a lot of us who have these racks on order. Lots of new/ late entries from the big guys on a similar design like this one, so would love any feedback you see with those too (like if we should cancel out Quicker/ not so Quick rack orders)
Just purchased expensive ebike with fenders and racks.. looking for rack saw 50% of Saris. This looks like the cream of the crop and worth price though. SIX MONTHS WAIT for them. Ouch... going to need to get something else I think.
That’s a very good point and actually a great topic for a video. My guess is yes, but it will become a bit unstable until you adjust the arms. That is if the tire goes flat, he just push in the arms closer. But I think I’m going to do a video to test this!
@@ClintGibbs Thanks for the quick reply. If my partner had a flat while out alone, I want to know that the bike can still be mounted without having to fix the flat at the trailhead. Am guessing the bike may be very unstable, possibly not secure, with a flat considering how the bars use the wheels of the bike for securing to the rack.
@@MrUKokot mounting a bike with a tire that’s already flat will be very stable. I want to test what happens if the tire goes flat on a drive. The older style racks had the hook over the the front wheel had an issue with that.
Great video’s bro. I am planning on investing in either the 1up super duty (single with add on or double, not sure yet) OR the quickrstuff mach 2 with the add on. For now all I have is a size large analog 29” mtb with plans of investing in an e-mtb for myself and possibly an e-mtb for my kid which will be a smaller tire size for now I believe. I plan on not leaving the rack on my vehicle but I also don’t want to worry about it being stolen if I do leave it on. Which one should I go with? Thanks in advance. ALSO! Do u know if quickrstuff is coming out with a new model anytime soon? Have you had any problems with the locks on the quickrstuff?
I’ve had no problems with the Quickrstuff. If you plan to leave the rack on the car and you don’t plan to add or remove trays, the 1 Up is more economical. But the quickrstuff is an amazing rack with so much flexibility. I’ve not used a 1Up but I know people who have and really like it.
Hi, got mine today. Loved your video. Noticed a couple of things maybe you can help me understand: 1. Some videos show 2 red pins. I received only one already inserted. 2. Noticed the single rack lower on left side then on right side. Did the jiggle test and brought a level out to check. And can’t seem to get the rack nice and level. 3. Could you do a video on the installing the license plate holder. Can’t figure it out. Thank you!
Not sure which two red pens you were referring to? The one that go into the hitch receiver? As far as the license plate holder, I have not used that yet. Really just been so busy and I’m backed up on videos. I’ll get to it eventually!
What do you think of this rack compared to a hanging rack like Velocirax? I like the idea of the hanging rack but I also don't have much space for storage. I like the ideas behind both styles... but don't want to drop $1k on something I have zero space for off the vehicle.
The hanging rack is great for 3 or more bikes. For me it’s too big of a rack to just keep on my vehicle for daily use. And it really does take two people to remove it from the vehicle. I mean one person can do it but it’s definitely easier with two. And I’m taking my rack on and off the vehicle several times during the week by myself. So the velocirax is one that I use for trips where I’m carrying 3 to 4 bikes.
@@stoneybowmann If you don’t need it right away, it is a great rack! Another rack I’m impressed with is the Saris MHS. My full review comes out Sunday morning.
I notice you put a pin through the receiver and to secure the bike rack. My hitch receiver for my Honda accord is a 1.25” and it appears the 1.25” doesn’t have that pin option , you just have to rely on the ball expeanding to secure it . Is their pin options and is the ball only option secure enough? I just bought a 1 up quick single
I personally would not trust a rack without a pin. I’m surprised you’re hitch receiver doesn’t have a hole for a pin. I wonder if it could be modified?
@@ClintGibbs no, my 1.25 inch hitch receiver does have a whole, the 1 up quick rack doesn’t utilize a thru pin, the shaft doesn’t have a whole , neither does 1up provide one. They just focus on the ball expansion and a Velcro strap that loops around the receiver and rack. The rack is solid thought. Other competitor is kuat transfer v2 c which has thru pin design but rack is kind of not as premium and as good .. what would you get among 1up quick rack and kuat transfer v2?
I considered the one up but the quickerstuff had a few features that made me go towards it. First, you can add a remove trays with no tools in seconds. That’s the biggest reason. Also it does come on and off the vehicle with no tools. I also like the fact that the levers use friction and not teeth.
How hard is it to get bike closest to the vehicle out when you have three or four racks in place? It seems like you have to go up and over. Can you side load it or do the arms get in the way? Does the stepped nature affect how the rack folds up against the vehicle when when three or four racks are in place?
Three trays is no problem. Four trays there is a bit of a reach but you definitely can drop the arms all the way down and side load the bike. I had to do the same thing on my Kuat 4 bike rack
Thank you for the video. Does this rack come with a ramp? Since this is a tire arm clamp down, what if the bike has long fenders? Have you tested the rack with a heavy e-bike? 🤔
The rack does not come with the ramp. If you go on their FAQ section they will give some recommendations of how to carry bikes with fenders. I don’t believe that I have put an E bike on this rack but it would definitely support one. Also on the FAQ section is specifics of weight limits for various bike combinations.
Thanks for the review. Anyone with Mach2 experience with a Forester? Specifically; 1. problems with the tail pipe? and 2. Is the Forester hatch obstructed if you have 1 rack sitting in the up position?
This is a great review, but none of the reviews for this rack actually show it being used on a bike with fenders. Could anyone share any links that demonstrate it?
I'm sending my 1Up back. I'm within the 60 days. I'm sad about it cuz I really like the rack accept I can't usually tilt it by myself. It gets stuck and is very tricky. When putting on 4 bikes it makes it difficult, for myself and for a man with more muscles. Does the Quikr have the same issues of getting stuck and having to shake the rack a lot to release pressure and find the sweet spot where it will release and tilt? I noticed when u were making the video and talked about dropping it that part was cut out. Was that because it took some "fenagling?" thx!
Great review. But at over $1000 it's off the charts. How companies justify these stupid high prices is just insane. The whole bike industry has gotten market crazy and companies taking advantage with exorbitant prices
Hey Clint, My trigger bar is really hard to pull and inconsistent as well which is a bit frustrating. I emailed them about it. My glide bars squeak as well. Are you seeing any rust around the washers?
No rust anywhere. Actually I did notice after I posted the video that if you pull the edge of the trigger out ( so the right one you would pull to the right) It releases much easier. Try that and let me know if it works for you.
Regards to your bikes on the rack, was any of their tires touching the frame (like the forks) of another bike? I am curious to know if the 10" between the racks is sufficient so this doesn't happen. I have two fat tire e-bikes so I am hoping to avoid this issue with the rack. And nice job on the video. Thank you.
No, there was no contact at all between the bikes. That’s one thing I love about this rack is that you can position the bikes so that there is absolutely no contact.
So that key system lock the whole rack onto the car so it cannot be stolen? What is the best way to lock the bike to the rack to prevent being stolen? Thank you
I purchased two Mach2 racks and ramp attachment. I also purchased the QuikRack wheel lock assembly lock that inserts into the flip arm round holes to lock the rims to the tire arms. It is keyed to the same lock as the rack. I would still do a back up or even a third cable or chain lock system just to slow someone down with layers of protection if you need to leave unattended for hours. I use the QuikRack wheel locks for day trips and I'm within eyesight of the ebike at a stop (lunch break, quick stop at a corner store, etc...).
The wheel locks are good option for quick run into the store. As you probably know you never want to leave your bike locked up overnight on any bike rack.
If you're only going to carry one bike then the 1up is probably the way to go because of the price.. However, if you plan to take the rack on and off the vehicle frequently, which I do, the quickrstuff is hard to beat because of the tools free.
That's a nice rack. Do they accommodate 27.5 fat bikes?? Plus what's the behaviour of the mechanism in Winterror up north?? The ice and snow that sticks to everything would concern me, sliding metal doesn't do well in those cases..
@@ClintGibbs Thanx. The GWN crew always needs to consider the freeze performance.. I've had to almost bathe meet Kuat NV 2 with lithium spray to minimise the moving parts from freezing...
I’m really looking for something off-road ready. Not hardcore 4x4 but rough fire-road, logging road capable. Any thoughts on how it will perform under those conditions?
its interesting how you can see the pendulum starting to swing with product design. The interest in cheap Chinese products is dropping and all metal high quality products are regaining their ground. Hopefully they can be made competitively in North America in the future
The chinese make great products and the majority of manufacturing is done there for most things. I've had many crappy products made from mexico, thailand, vietnam, italy, and poland. Pretty ignorant to make such a blanket statement. It has been over 6 months and I'm still waiting on my fully paid quickr. Looks like a great rack despite all the drama with 1up.
@@ClintGibbs Thank you for your reply. Just one more question, doesn't holding rail never get any slippery? I'm just a little concerned because it doesn't have notches like the 1up.
@@takahashiyo663 no. I think it’s a much better design because there’s infinite adjustability. The way the mechanism works, there’s no way it’s going to slip.
Thank you for this evalutaion Clint. I had the first version of the 1Up bike rack and sold it after a period of not using it. In the mean time, I have started mountain biking and I can't fit the MTB into the back of my car unless I remove both wheels, so I need a rack. One of the things I disliked about my 1UP was the sticking sliders that you called out for this rack. My friend's new 1UP has a ratchet system that works better than the original. So I am torn between the 1UP and this rack. Decisions, decisions...
While this is a nice bike rack, if you try to buy one you will be told that it is a six month wait. Go for the OneUP bike rack. It is just as good as this one and available now!
Great review. Having some negative points then you telling it's the best rack you ever used is the best way to demonstrate that your opinion is objective.
I really appreciate your excellent reviews Clint. The QuikRStuff rack address some of the annoyances of the 1UP but at a much higher price and a much longer wait (approx 6 months currently). I thought I had decided on the QuikRStuff, but now I might go with the 1UP, considering the price difference and the wait time.
The wait time is actually shorter than you'd imagine, based on some user reviews. My rack was delivered two months after being ordered.
I have a friend that purchased one of these. That's how I found out about it. I ordered one of these a couple of days ago and can't wait to get it.
Awesome rack! I couldn’t wait till Thanksgiving to receive a quickR rack so I decided on the 1up which came in 6 days including 3 business days
I'm glad I came across this today. Great review, and I came away with a great idea to place my rack on a device with wheels rather than carry it to it's storage place in the garage (saw yours in your garage where your racks are stored). I don't have the "muscle power" that you have. I'm a 73-year-old female and do the best I can loading/unloading my racks. I did buy the ramp but haven't used it yet. A "rack carrier on wheels" will make my life MUCH easier. Thank you for that great idea.
This was an excellent followup review. I think your criticisms are spot on and fair. The release mechanism looks like it needs to be more substantial (better hand hold at least) with an adjustment for smoothness. The screech of the aluminum parts rubbing is irritating but probably the tradeoff for light weight metal. All in all, It's a beautiful rack and I can't wait to get mine. Thanks for doing this!
Excellent review. Great to have another high-end competitor bike rack manufacturer selling to the consumer! You are starting to see several manufacturers' emulated the 1Up USA style of rack. It's worth noting as Clint mentioned the "rack" weight capacity, that most of not all high-end have similar weight restrictions. The main concern should be the "hitch" capacity. Hitch tongue weight capacity (downward weight) can be as low as 350 lbs and up to 2,000lbs. Horizontal hitch racks will put a ton of extra force on the hitch as you move outward. Do your research if plan on hauling 3 or more bikes. I've owned a 1Up USA rack (similar) so 3 trays will come close to 90lbs just for the rack (rack plus 3 MTB is close to 190lbs). On the 1up rack, a 3rd tray is close to 36" away from the hitch. At this point, your hitch capacity is cut in half if not more. If you plan on carrying 3/4 bikes in the horizontal position min Hitch Capacity for me would be 500lbs, and would rather have 700lbs. One major benefit of a vertical rack is the hauling capacity, it's much greater (all the bikes are closer to the hitch).
The Kuat piston pro X is a one handed load rack. (Tap) Crazy expensive though. You do need a tool to tighten it up to your receiver hitch. (Hex wrench included)
Fantastic review. Clear, concise, good camera work. Top notch work.
This bike rack is crazy expensive at around $1,000 for a two-bike version. And in an email response to my order inquiry this week, they told me 90 days to 6 months to get one. 1UP is a great bike rack as well. Also made in the USA. Ships in less than a week. $400 less for a two-bike rack. I went with 1UP.
Yeah, it's all about your own needs. For me it's worth the tools free install/ removal from the car since I do that a lot. And adding and removing trays in seconds is huge. But the 1Up is a great rack.
I have a couple of Rad power ebike. Do you think Mach 2 will fit well? Thanks in advance.
@@DrPhuQLa yes, As long as they are not over 60 pounds you can put them in the first two positions
Hey Clint, I think a bit a white lithium lube on metal to metal parts would help the rack not stick as much
I love my new Mach 2. I did put tail lights on mine though because we had a 1200 mile trip and I didn’t like driving in the dark with tail lights obstructed. Worked perfect.
Great review, Pro's, Con's and most importantly, nuances... the little things. Good Job!
The minimal footprint while storing in the garage just Sold me.
Great review here + the 'unboxing' video you did a while back... both very helpful. Looks like a solid piece of equipment and I can't wait to get mine. I'm about halfway down the wait list and the Mach2 looks to be entirely worth the wait. Thanks for posting these videos and for your help Clint.
Seems like they need some bushings to help smooth out the pivot lock/release mechanism. Curious how well everything is going to wear with aluminum on aluminum interfaces.
Great job Clint!! Loved both videos on this rack! Thank you!!
I have been waiting for this review since you got the rack. I'm in the market to replace a 10 year old Kuat rack and this is one of the top 3 I'm considering (others being 1up or the Kuat NV). Glad to hear this is performing well. All of these racks are expensive but I would rather the money into a rack that will perform well for 10+ years vs a cheaper rack that could damage the bikes or only last a few years.
What did you decide on?
I went with the 1up SuperDuty for 2 reasons.
1. I like how the SuperDuty has a locking pin that goes the whole way thru the lock and car reciever. To me, this seems like a better setup to ensure the rack stayed on the car incase the anti-wobble mechanism broke.
2. Honestly the main reason was the 6 month+ wait for the QuikrStuff Rack. My Kuat was only a 2 bike and I needed something with more capacity for a few planned trips this summer.
@@michaelgower8577 the security for the 1up seems more robust I agree, if there wasn’t the 6month wait, you’d pick the Mach 2 then?
Yes, I most likely would have gone for the Mach2. I have 2 small kids and have every tire size imaginable. The totally tool free would of been great. Now I just carry a 1/2 inch wrench for when I need to move wheel holders while we are on the go
@@michaelgower8577 thank you for your feedback, much appreciated. Enjoy and stay safe out there friend
All in on Transition I see. Great choice
Thank you! Because of your videos (I watched several), I just ordered their rack. You did an exceptional job in the quality of the video and everything. I got the rack since we need it for ebikes. Thank you for your efforts!
Sweet. I enjoy mine as much as I did the day I got it, if not more!
Thanks for your informative video. My rack, identical to yours, just arrived today. I am beyond happy with the ease of use and design features. Much appreciation for explaining them clearly. - Tom in Delaware
another thing that is good about this design (like the 1up)....if you lose pressure in both tires or just one...the bike is still secure...enough that you will (hopefully) notice an resecure the arms. bike can't jump off the trays with flat tire....can move side to side.
Very good review. Thank-you. Trying to pick out the right rack for our family's EBikes.
Also check out Velocirax
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@@ClintGibbs Thanks for the recommendation. My wife is liking the Kuat Piston Pro. It's a very finished rack but several hundred dollars more. I think my wife has a false expectation of the price of the Kuat rack.
The Piston Pro Looks like a great rack. Kuot racks are very well-made. But you definitely will pay for it!
Excellent review, thank you! I’ve just ordered one and will be selling my OneUp as soon as this Quikr arrives
Was your "upgrade" worth it?
@@tristanwwsd yes
Great video informative can't wait to see the full 4 tray review. I have a 4 tray 1up system (just arrived for Christmas) it's more or less for family time use. I have some mobility issues so the ease and functionality of a good rack is important to me. You have given me some good insights on a Quickstuff one rack for an ebike in the future though. Thank you for the Pro's and a Con's of owning one.
What I like best with the QuikR is it’s modularity. Goes from a one, two, or more very easily.
For people that ride mainly solo, but occasionally with another it’s a great fit.
Yes, I like that too. I mainly ride solo, but do some biking vacations where I take both of my E-bikes and maybe another bike If my friend goes with me. It would be nice to have those options.
I wanted the best rack I could buy...and when I got my Quikr mach 2 I realized.... I did.
Thanks for the review. Seems like this is one of the better, heavy ebike racks. On a side note, what I’ve come to realize over the years is that aluminum is “sticky” compared to steel. Lithium grease helps tremendously.
what a great review.. I just placed my order primarily because of this video. I had ordered a different rack (swagman spec) and cancelled that for the QuikrStuff. Thanks.
Good choice. I’m still using this rack on a daily basis and for trips and is holding up as good as it did the day I bought it. The only downside is it’s very difficult to raise up and down with three or four trays on.
You convinced me on the Quikr Mach2. Ordered the base and 3 add-ons plus locks so the family could go too. $3000 ouch! They said 6 weeks.... I'm looking forward to it
Congrats. I had to wait almost a year! Glad to hear production and catching up. Shoot me a message when you use it and let me know how you like it. I mean, I already knew the answer but always good to hear 😉
I could see the blue barrel locks becoming problematic if they get dirty. Especially if they are spring loaded and get stuck open or closed?
Would like to see video with bikes that have fenders, i.e., Townie ebike.
Thanks Clint ❤! Great review as usual.
Great review! I ordered one because I only carry one eBike. I bought the ramp, also. I can't believe I have to wait 6 months to get mine, because of supply issues of aluminum! But, it's worth the wait, because it's winter. Thanks for the great review! Because you did such a detailed review, I think QuikR should reimburse you for the full amount. They don't realize how valuable you are to their company!
Thanks! I waited almost a year and it was worth the wait.
wanted to see if you could tilt the rack down w/ 3 bikes on it to open your back lid.
You may wish to warn people to be careful about tongue weight for their hitch. Many Class 1 and 2 hitches, whether they are 1" or 2" can't handle the tongue weight, this includes most Tesla cars.
I wonder with 2 or more bikes on the back if the rear tail lights are obscured too much?
I have two 4" fat tire ebikes and my SUV rear lights can be obscured with both ebikes on the rack. I have a 2" hitch and 7-pin harness. I added the Curt 53201 Aux 4-way LED light strip with a 7-pin to 4-way adaptor to the QuikRack. I also purchased heavy duty velcro tape and put several strips on the rack (fuzzy velcro on the backside of the LED lights). I can move the aux LED lights for with the rack in the up or down position. I also put velcro on both racks so I can move and plug-n-play the lights with 1 or 2 racks on my SUV.
Thanks for the review man. Great job.
This is perfect for me in every way but the 3-6 month wait is a HUGE bummer.
I agree, but I think it’s worth the wait (I just ordered and have gone into "Enlightened-Master-Patience" mode).
The modular system is so ingenious.
How do you keep parts of the rack from being stolen? Like the tool-less parts and each add-on? I have the 1up now; it is heavy and not as flexible but you would need at least a wrench to take it apart. Thanks.
Good review for sure however you featured only mtb bikes with no fenders. What about cruiser ebikes with rear fenders ? I have some of each and want a rack that I can use to load a heavy cruiser as well as my emtb.Also I saw another review that shows you can bring the arms down to the ground for use with a ramp. Would have been good to see this but then that was not your focus or experience.
This looks and functions a helluva lot like the 1-up rack, even how it opens and such. Some of their patents expire??
It’s actually the same inventor
I have a One Up Super Duty with add on trays and absolutely love it. This rack looks like it has a few more options for even more convenience. But a comparable model to my One Up is double the price and heavier.
Super Duty Single, Add-On, EZ Pull and tax is $765.60. It has a weight carrying capacity of 75 lbs for each of 2 bike positions and weighs 46.5 lbs. The QuikR Mach 2, Add-On and tax is $1,071.61 and has a weight carrying capacity of 120 lbs for each of 2 bike positions and weighs 53.4 lbs. So although the QuickR weighs 6.9 lbs more it has 90 lbs more weight carrying capacity and is totally tool free. I am on the list for the QuickR but might cancel my order if it doesn't come in time. I would then order a Super Duty 1Up. Both great racks.
Another reason the racks are tiered is so when you’re going up an incline, the back rack doesn’t drag. How do you rate this compared to the 1Up, where Mr Phillips of course started the design.
Great information; well-presented. Thanks for this video.
Looks like a nice rack. A quick search I found there is a 6 month delivery time due to supply chain problems. Snip-it from their website.
NOTE: Delivery of products are delayed due to aluminum chain disruptions. We estimate a 6 month delivery time to be conservative, with progress updates being posted HERE.
Thanks for the review Clint!
What about eBikes with fenders like the Gazelle C8 or C380? Does it work with bikes with fenders?
Check out the FAQ section on their website for that, as they address it
quikrstuff.com/faqs/?amp=
Thanks for this video review. Question: You were talking about how it is nice that the Saris folds out while loading the trunk. How about when the Mach2 single tray is folded up? It looks pretty tight to the bumper. Is it comfortable to stand behind it to load the trunk?
When the single tray is folded up it’s very much out-of-the-way and easy to access the trunk.
Good review, but this rack is just a One Up with a few modifications.
There's a whole interesting legal battle there with the guy who originally designed the One Up and people who currently run the company. As I understand it, that guy went on to contribute to or flat out design this one. In my opinion, this one takes all the weak or known wear points out of the One Up design.
I wonder if this rack would work on fat tire Lectric XP’s with fenders w/o modding or removing anything
Well done, excellent video. I don't know if I could ever spend that amount of money, but I do love some of those features. Especially being able to set it up for one bike, which is the way I ride the majority of the time. Being able to tilt it up when not in use would be awesome so it doesn't stick out when you park in the garage. I have a luggage/bike rack that holds up to 500 pounds. It has metal tire holders and then you have to ratchet strap my bikes in place. I have total piece of mind going on a long trip with my bikes strapped down. Do you have total confidence that this rack will hold your bikes in place without ever loosening up? The video when you were riding looked pretty good.
Yes, this rack is VERY solid and stable. When you add 4 bikes there is a little bit of flex but that’s by design.
Great review on a great rack. The only thing is that my bikes have fenders and this rack would interfere with them. I ended up getting a Hollywood bike rack that holds 2 bikes up to 80 pounds each. If I didn’t have fenders I would have thought about buying this rack.
Just heard a blogpost from bolton ebikes interviewing one of the heads of the company. For fenders. The guy said you can put the holders over the fenders and they are working on a modification to add padding. They are just testing with pipe insulation attached with velcro but there is a final design in the works.... at least at the time of recording.
Completely off topic but I see we both found the same issue with the PBJ, no built in chain tensioners. I wish TR had built in a simple chain tensioner arrangement.
Thanks for the review! How is it folding the bike rack up when there's more than on rack on it? Does it tilt outward as well?
It just tilts up and down. With 2 trays it’s really easy. With 3 trays it gets harder to pull the lever out. With 4 trays, it’s very very difficult to pull the lever out to release the rack. It’s one of the only shortcomings I’ve really noticed about it. I’m going to try putting some lube on the rack to make this easier.
I have two Radrovers and Radcity Step-thru with a Saris SuperClamp4 Freedom platform rack. Pretty much maxing out the rack weight with just two ebikes on the Saris rack. Planning to upgrade to Himiway Cobra or Cobra Pro with +90lbs of weight and 54" wheelbase. This rack looks like it could actually work instead of upgrading to a dirt bike rack! Any options like license plate plate holder or 4-way lights? Two fat tire ebikes with triangle and rack bags pretty much covers the entire rear end of my SUV (Acura MDX).
Please keep us posted on any issues or just general feedback as there are a lot of us who have these racks on order. Lots of new/ late entries from the big guys on a similar design like this one, so would love any feedback you see with those too (like if we should cancel out Quicker/ not so Quick rack orders)
I'm actually going to post a little update video in the next week or two. Still recommend it!
@@ClintGibbs Awesome, thanks Clint! Cant wait to see it
Just purchased expensive ebike with fenders and racks.. looking for rack saw 50% of Saris. This looks like the cream of the crop and worth price though. SIX MONTHS WAIT for them.
Ouch... going to need to get something else I think.
Really enjoy your reviews!
So...when is Kuat Piston Pro X's review coming?
I really should reach out to Kuat about getting one to review
Great channel... Could this rack safely and securely carry a bike with a flat tire? Very curious about that.
That’s a very good point and actually a great topic for a video. My guess is yes, but it will become a bit unstable until you adjust the arms. That is if the tire goes flat, he just push in the arms closer. But I think I’m going to do a video to test this!
@@ClintGibbs Thanks for the quick reply. If my partner had a flat while out alone, I want to know that the bike can still be mounted without having to fix the flat at the trailhead. Am guessing the bike may be very unstable, possibly not secure, with a flat considering how the bars use the wheels of the bike for securing to the rack.
@@MrUKokot mounting a bike with a tire that’s already flat will be very stable. I want to test what happens if the tire goes flat on a drive. The older style racks had the hook over the the front wheel had an issue with that.
Great video’s bro. I am planning on investing in either the 1up super duty (single with add on or double, not sure yet) OR the quickrstuff mach 2 with the add on. For now all I have is a size large analog 29” mtb with plans of investing in an
e-mtb for myself and possibly an e-mtb for my kid which will be a smaller tire size for now I believe. I plan on not leaving the rack on my vehicle but I also don’t want to worry about it being stolen if I do leave it on. Which one should I go with? Thanks in advance. ALSO! Do u know if quickrstuff is coming out with a new model anytime soon? Have you had any problems with the locks on the quickrstuff?
I’ve had no problems with the Quickrstuff. If you plan to leave the rack on the car and you don’t plan to add or remove trays, the 1 Up is more economical. But the quickrstuff is an amazing rack with so much flexibility. I’ve not used a 1Up but I know people who have and really like it.
@@ClintGibbs I appreciate the response bro. Do you have problems with the space between the trays and the bikes rubbing up against each other?
Hi, got mine today. Loved your video. Noticed a couple of things maybe you can help me understand:
1. Some videos show 2 red pins. I received only one already inserted.
2. Noticed the single rack lower on left side then on right side. Did the jiggle test and brought a level out to check. And can’t seem to get the rack nice and level.
3. Could you do a video on the installing the license plate holder. Can’t figure it out.
Thank you!
Not sure which two red pens you were referring to? The one that go into the hitch receiver?
As far as the license plate holder, I have not used that yet. Really just been so busy and I’m backed up on videos. I’ll get to it eventually!
What do you think of this rack compared to a hanging rack like Velocirax? I like the idea of the hanging rack but I also don't have much space for storage. I like the ideas behind both styles... but don't want to drop $1k on something I have zero space for off the vehicle.
The hanging rack is great for 3 or more bikes. For me it’s too big of a rack to just keep on my vehicle for daily use. And it really does take two people to remove it from the vehicle. I mean one person can do it but it’s definitely easier with two. And I’m taking my rack on and off the vehicle several times during the week by myself. So the velocirax is one that I use for trips where I’m carrying 3 to 4 bikes.
@@ClintGibbs I think this helps make up my mind... the Quikr rack setup seems to be a great solution for me.
@@stoneybowmann If you don’t need it right away, it is a great rack! Another rack I’m impressed with is the Saris MHS. My full review comes out Sunday morning.
is there a hardened loop to lock bikes to the rack with a chain?
Not a dedicated loop but there are definitely places to put a cable through that are secure.
I notice you put a pin through the receiver and to secure the bike rack. My hitch receiver for my Honda accord is a 1.25” and it appears the 1.25” doesn’t have that pin option , you just have to rely on the ball expeanding to secure it .
Is their pin options and is the ball only option secure enough? I just bought a 1 up quick single
I personally would not trust a rack without a pin. I’m surprised you’re hitch receiver doesn’t have a hole for a pin. I wonder if it could be modified?
@@ClintGibbs no, my 1.25 inch hitch receiver does have a whole, the 1 up quick rack doesn’t utilize a thru pin, the shaft doesn’t have a whole , neither does 1up provide one. They just focus on the ball expansion and a Velcro strap that loops around the receiver and rack. The rack is solid thought. Other competitor is kuat transfer v2 c which has thru pin design but rack is kind of not as premium and as good .. what would you get among 1up quick rack and kuat transfer v2?
Waiting time is 6 months. Not like 1 up it’s available in 5 days
Do you have an opinion of Quikr vs 1UP. I'm having difficulty choosing between the two brands. They seem extremely similar
I considered the one up but the quickerstuff had a few features that made me go towards it. First, you can add a remove trays with no tools in seconds. That’s the biggest reason. Also it does come on and off the vehicle with no tools. I also like the fact that the levers use friction and not teeth.
How hard is it to get bike closest to the vehicle out when you have three or four racks in place? It seems like you have to go up and over. Can you side load it or do the arms get in the way? Does the stepped nature affect how the rack folds up against the vehicle when when three or four racks are in place?
Three trays is no problem. Four trays there is a bit of a reach but you definitely can drop the arms all the way down and side load the bike. I had to do the same thing on my Kuat 4 bike rack
Thank you for the video. Does this rack come with a ramp? Since this is a tire arm clamp down, what if the bike has long fenders? Have you tested the rack with a heavy e-bike? 🤔
The rack does not come with the ramp. If you go on their FAQ section they will give some recommendations of how to carry bikes with fenders. I don’t believe that I have put an E bike on this rack but it would definitely support one. Also on the FAQ section is specifics of weight limits for various bike combinations.
@@ClintGibbs Thank you for the quick response. 🙂
Does this come with a ramp to load heavier Ebikes?
Thanks for the review. Anyone with Mach2 experience with a Forester? Specifically; 1. problems with the tail pipe? and 2. Is the Forester hatch obstructed if you have 1 rack sitting in the up position?
This is a great review, but none of the reviews for this rack actually show it being used on a bike with fenders. Could anyone share any links that demonstrate it?
I'm sending my 1Up back. I'm within the 60 days. I'm sad about it cuz I really like the rack accept I can't usually tilt it by myself. It gets stuck and is very tricky. When putting on 4 bikes it makes it difficult, for myself and for a man with more muscles. Does the Quikr have the same issues of getting stuck and having to shake the rack a lot to release pressure and find the sweet spot where it will release and tilt? I noticed when u were making the video and talked about dropping it that part was cut out. Was that because it took some "fenagling?" thx!
Great review. But at over $1000 it's off the charts. How companies justify these stupid high prices is just insane. The whole bike industry has gotten market crazy and companies taking advantage with exorbitant prices
Hey Clint,
My trigger bar is really hard to pull and inconsistent as well which is a bit frustrating. I emailed them about it. My glide bars squeak as well. Are you seeing any rust around the washers?
No rust anywhere. Actually I did notice after I posted the video that if you pull the edge of the trigger out ( so the right one you would pull to the right) It releases much easier. Try that and let me know if it works for you.
Regards to your bikes on the rack, was any of their tires touching the frame (like the forks) of another bike? I am curious to know if the 10" between the racks is sufficient so this doesn't happen. I have two fat tire e-bikes so I am hoping to avoid this issue with the rack. And nice job on the video. Thank you.
No, there was no contact at all between the bikes. That’s one thing I love about this rack is that you can position the bikes so that there is absolutely no contact.
@@ClintGibbs Thank you for the quick feedback. I am going to order one today now knowing that touching between bike is not issue.
with an F150, can you open the tailgate with the rack on the up position?
So that key system lock the whole rack onto the car so it cannot be stolen?
What is the best way to lock the bike to the rack to prevent being stolen?
Thank you
Correct, all the trays locked to each other. I use a cable to lock the bike to the rack.
I purchased two Mach2 racks and ramp attachment. I also purchased the QuikRack wheel lock assembly lock that inserts into the flip arm round holes to lock the rims to the tire arms. It is keyed to the same lock as the rack. I would still do a back up or even a third cable or chain lock system just to slow someone down with layers of protection if you need to leave unattended for hours. I use the QuikRack wheel locks for day trips and I'm within eyesight of the ebike at a stop (lunch break, quick stop at a corner store, etc...).
After I waited over a year' and kept emailing i received an email saying the price would increase and I canceled. Going with the new kuat piston pro x
Clint, do you recommend the Quikrstuff wheel locks or their tie down straps? Any other thoughts before I submit my order for a new Mach2 rack?
The wheel locks are good option for quick run into the store. As you probably know you never want to leave your bike locked up overnight on any bike rack.
How about tail light blockage
Hey Clint, I was wondering if you'd recommend this rack over any of the 1up racks (Equip-D, quik rack, super duty)
Just depends what your needs are. For me, yes. I take my rack on and off of vehicle a lot and add remove trays a lot.
Great review, I am buying me one, thank you!!
how has this been holding up 2 years later?
🚨✌🏻 I'm stock between 1Up or Quikr, just for 1 road bike (16 lb). Which brand you would pick? TIA
If you're only going to carry one bike then the 1up is probably the way to go because of the price.. However, if you plan to take the rack on and off the vehicle frequently, which I do, the quickrstuff is hard to beat because of the tools free.
That's a nice rack. Do they accommodate 27.5 fat bikes?? Plus what's the behaviour of the mechanism in Winterror up north??
The ice and snow that sticks to everything would concern me, sliding metal doesn't do well in those cases..
Yes, it fits fat bikes. I'll need someone else to respond regarding ice and snow
@@ClintGibbs Thanx. The GWN crew always needs to consider the freeze performance.. I've had to almost bathe meet Kuat NV 2 with lithium spray to minimise the moving parts from freezing...
I like this (very expensive) rack. To free up the sticky control, try lubricating them. The metal-to-metal contact is causing the problems.
quikr owners manual specifically say to not any lubricant.
🤔 to me it seems like that friction has a purpose. I wouldn't mess with it.
@@lisat9707 Correct!! Do not lubricate this rack or you will void the warranty. It is designed this way😃
I’m really looking for something off-road ready. Not hardcore 4x4 but rough fire-road, logging road capable. Any thoughts on how it will perform under those conditions?
I’ve seen some extreme testing with the velocirax. But that is a vertical rack and not as easy to take on off the vehicle.
Got one on order...Decemberish
It will be worth the wait
Got it...amazing! I'd send you a pic but it won't let me.
its interesting how you can see the pendulum starting to swing with product design. The interest in cheap Chinese products is dropping and all metal high quality products are regaining their ground. Hopefully they can be made competitively in North America in the future
The chinese make great products and the majority of manufacturing is done there for most things. I've had many crappy products made from mexico, thailand, vietnam, italy, and poland. Pretty ignorant to make such a blanket statement.
It has been over 6 months and I'm still waiting on my fully paid quickr. Looks like a great rack despite all the drama with 1up.
How is the condition of bike rack after two year? Have there been any signs of deterioration or wear?
As good as the day I got it. Seriously. It’s made very well.
@@ClintGibbs Thank you for your reply. Just one more question, doesn't holding rail never get any slippery? I'm just a little concerned because it doesn't have notches like the 1up.
@@takahashiyo663 no. I think it’s a much better design because there’s infinite adjustability. The way the mechanism works, there’s no way it’s going to slip.
@@ClintGibbs Frankly, which one do you recommend, 1up or Quiker?
@@takahashiyo663 I prefer the Quickrstuff because of how easily it comes on and on the vehicle and how easily I can add and remove other trays.
Very informative. Love it.
Would you prefer this over the Piston Pro X?
Yes because of the ability to run it as a single rack and then just add trays as needed. Game changer in my opinion
Kühl. Also, it's made in the USA. Hey, hey!😀
how easy is it to access the trigger when its loaded up with 3 bikes and tilt up/down?
Easy. The trigger is always on the outside. So when you attach another tray it links up with the trigger.
Thank you for this evalutaion Clint. I had the first version of the 1Up bike rack and sold it after a period of not using it. In the mean time, I have started mountain biking and I can't fit the MTB into the back of my car unless I remove both wheels, so I need a rack. One of the things I disliked about my 1UP was the sticking sliders that you called out for this rack. My friend's new 1UP has a ratchet system that works better than the original. So I am torn between the 1UP and this rack. Decisions, decisions...
Where is there a bike with fenders?
The flex in the movement to the bike is intended by the manufacturer. Their explanation being that rigid = potential snapping of parts.
Put heavy duty grease in the places that stick.
While this is a nice bike rack, if you try to buy one you will be told that it is a six month wait. Go for the OneUP bike rack. It is just as good as this one and available now!
One Up is a great rack for sure. I wish you could add and remove trays tools free in seconds like you can on the Mach 2.