1UP Heavy/Super Duty Bike Rack Long Term Review

[@ZillaYT]

You're supposed to set the rack in the open position before folding the arms, LOL.

[@matthewsorrentino8476]

Maybe I'm the only one that has zero issue with grabbing that black bar to be able to rotate the rack to another position lol. The rack is awesome tho!

[@rezenclowd3]

Loosen the nut to make the rack easier to fold. Also, unload the weight of the rack when pulling the handle to fold up for storage against the bumper....

[@jmor7707]

You are right. I would be embarrassed if I posted a video saying this was a difficult bike carrier to use even one handed. Poster just sounds inept.

[@MonsterChuck]

@@jmor7707 The tilt function is a valid complaint. Seems pretty clunky and while you might think the simple answer of unweighting it will suffice, what happens why you have over 100lbs of e-mtbs on there? Maybe it is a little easier if you have their extended pull handle which is a $99 add-on. But if it is still clunky, that is a deal breaker for me. I have to be able to lean the rack down to access the back door of our Jeep to put gear on.

[@tristanwwsd]

@@MonsterChuck Has anyone even tried a shot of silicone spray on the surfaces to see if it works smoother?

[@steveshepard9430]

I keep seeing folks trying to release the locking bar with a load on it and it won’t come out easily. Seems if you picked up the rack slightly that the bar would move easily. 🤷‍♂️

[@AZDUGAN1955]

The only thing I can say that 1UP should have included is a release handle on the outside of the tray to make it easily accessible to tilt the tray up and down. However, that handle is an option from 1UP.

[@JoeS97756]

The greatest benefit, no plastic parts to decay and break and find out you can't get replacements.

[@tomtripptree5079]

I own the heavy duty bike rack. Only used it once or twice Yes it’s stiff,hopefully over time it breaks in I don’t recall taking out that Allen key bolt for removal from the hitch Try spraying a lubricant on the lever that adjusts the angle of the rack I also brought the black finish and it scratches. When you were trying to collapse the rack. All I was thinking about was the scratches your putting on it. Rest it on a towel or something to try and prevent that I wish I brought the aluminum finish with no coating

[@elroobike]

It didn't even cross my mind about scratching up the rack - but you make a great point. I only bought the black because it matched the truck, silver might age better!

[@willbrink]

I ordered same with ramp as my ebike is 90+ lbs and I'm tired of lifting it and old injured don't appreciate it. The other minor annoyances are true too.

[@michaelfontaine5612]

Your not closeing it up correctly

[@TRG36]

Looking for stuff to gripe about. Amazing, long lived rack with great resale if you need it.

[@choukhang4248]

I like both of my 1up racks. The 1st version 1 1/4” quick rack that I converted to 2” for 3bikes and most recently the Equip-D 1 bike rack. If you don’t like the 2 hands operation of the 1UP, you should look into the Kuat piston Pro X. Yep, I think the negative is just you. It seems like you want a rack that is the most easiest to operate.

[@elroobike]

Thanks for the suggestion on the Kuat Piston X! I will check into it.

[@mark-c]

I wanted to add a few additional features. I have the same Tacoma truck and 1up rack. 1. If you have a camper shell, you can tilt the rack down, with your bike attached, lock it into position, and open up your camper shell. 2. I purchased an add on rack, so if a friend wants to go with you, you can attach the second tray and lock it in place. 3. Purchase all the locks from 1up at the same time (Hitch lock, wheel locks, and cable lock) that way the locks are keyed alike. I forgot that you can fold the rack for storage, thanks for the reminder.

[@elroobike]

Thanks!

[@acmanwwjd1]

Put a kickstand on the bike or by one of those portable bike holders throw in the back of your truck that illuminate you holding your bike while you’re doing that

[@elroobike]

I love the kickstand idea! To be honest that never crossed my mind. I'm going to try that!

[@adlercarreon7035]

I back my rear wheel of the bike (front wheel facing away from the rack) onto the completely open rack while it’s still on the ground. That way both of my hands are free.

[@beautifulbabyelise]

@@adlercarreon7035or, here me out, put the bike between your legs or even on the ground! It is a mountain bike!

[@frankbernard836]

You sir need a kick stand ,when loading and unloading your bike to free up your hands🎉

[@Deus-Too]

I have the 1Up single bike, heavy duty rack. Assembling it and installing it on the back of my truck was simple. I tightened everything up using the special tightening wrench that came with the rack. However, I noticed after only half dozen trips, all under 30 miles, that there was significant wobble in the rack on my truck. I had to re-tighten using that special wrench. Not a really big deal, as long as I keep an eye on it, but I hope this doesn’t become an issue.

[@elroobike]

I'm always looking in my rear view mirror to see if the bike is behaving back there. That special bolt is easy to tighten, but not the most secure design for sure.

[@guillermoflores4095]

Quick rack mach2 by quickrstuff is similar to the 1up same inventer and no tools required to install . excellant video thumbs up

[@elroobike]

Thanks for sharing! I hadn't heard of the Quick rack mach2 before. I see that it has a ramp for easy loading - super cool! It looks so similar to the 1up too.

[@KnittedSchnauzer]

I also have a Tacoma and am looking for a single bike rack that will allow me to open the tailgate completely. Are you able to lean the rack forward so you can open the tailgate down flat? Thanks for a great video. Love your comment about not bothering to read directions.

[@elroobike]

@KnittedSchnauzer - I made a short that may help answer your question. You have to tilt the rack all the way down in order for the tailgate to clear. Learned that one the hard way. Lol. Thanks for watching, here’s the short. OUCH! 1 Up bike rack strikes again! kzbin.infosg6kWUJ2qBI?feature=share

[@KnittedSchnauzer]

I should have clarified that I meant to ask whether you could lower the tailgate flat when you have a bicycle in the rack. Thanks, Bill@@elroobike

[@elroobike]

@KnittedSchnauzer - Ok yeah. It does clear, check out this short instead. kzbin.infoMg--OtguEfU?feature=shared

[@KnittedSchnauzer]

Thanks That also answers a question I didn't have about the Tacoma bumper step.

[@GeRom831]

So do you have the "heavy duty" or the "super duty"? They are two different models however you show both in your video title.

[@elroobike]

@GeRom831 - Great question. Since I made that video I've sold the 1Up rack and upgraded to another that works much better for me. Not sure I can easily find my sales receipt on the 1Up rack, but from what I can remember the heavy and super duty at that time were the same except for weight capacity.

[@jesselyles2468]

What did you upgrade to?

[@jorgemartinez6729]

Agreed all the negatives have to do with you sorry 😢😂

[@elroobike]

I accept that! LOL!

[@TheWarwicklax24]

can the tailgate fold down with the rack in the up position? i have a tacoma too and was curious

[@elroobike]

I put two dents in my tailgate before I noticed that it doesn’t clear enough. You have to drop the rack down if you put any weight on the tailgate

[@JustJORGE21]

I'm planning on buying one now and looking at "issues". Random thought... for the red tab releases, do you think maybe adding some sort of cinch strap could tie down the red tabs in a released position to easily move the arms off and folding them in/out when returning to it?

[@elroobike]

@JustJORGE21 - I will test this out and get back to you asap. You might be on to something.

[@elroobike]

@ JustJORGE21 - Your idea worked! - adding a cinch strap in the right place allows you to lift the retention arms with one hand - check out the vid for it here: kzbin.infopYSOV0wm78k?feature=share

[@JustJORGE21]

@@elroobike Nice! Just ordered mine last night. Now the wait…

[@gj0628]

Did you want to sell it

[@elroobike]

Lol, already did!

[@shanerogers787]

You don’t remove the bolt. You just loosen it. It will slide out . The bolt is for the ball on the part the that slides in the hitch tube. When you tighten the bolt it pushes the ball out which pushes against the inside of the hitch tube , that tightens it so it doesn’t slide out or wobble. One or two turns is all you need to slide it out usually. Keeps you from losing the bolt.

[@elroobike]

Good tip! Not sure I want to chance losing the bolt. Thanks!

[@ibmixin]

@@elroobikeyou don’t drive or store it with it loose… it’s meant to take up the slop on the hitch, the last commenter was saying you don’t take it out completely to remove the rack. The whole difficulty on loading while holding your bike was seriously painful to watch. This rack is so easy to use. Tilting handle is only hard because you did not unweight the rack. This is metal on metal you need to shimmy it so it doesn’t bind.

[@snowsue1973]

Can you use the 1Up ramp with this rack?

[@elroobike]

@ Sue Feist - It appears so - I found this pdf one the 1Up Site showing it in use. www.1up-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SD-RAMP.pdf

[@drumsac3004]

Kuat piston pro is way easier to use. I’ve owned both.

[@nytiger]

Thanks for the review! I have the same truck, 2020 Tacoma, is it possible to put the tail gate down when this bike rack is on the up position w/o the bike??

[@elroobike]

@NY Tiger - Not really. I recently had to put the tailgate down with the bike rack up in the “closed” position. I stepped on the tailgate to get in the bed, and heard a crunch. The rack made two perfect little dents in the tailgate. So, yeah it hits for sure.

[@deserttaco7597]

@@elroobike what about when you tilt it back with the bike on the rack? Can you stand on the tailgate or does it hit the bike?

[@elroobike]

@Desert Taco - It looks like the tailgate still hits unless the rack is all the way flat - check out the short I made on it. kzbin.infosg6kWUJ2qBI?feature=share

[@ceciljohn09]

I was looking at this Super Duty 1Up and The Mach2. The Mach2 has a tool free hitch release but the unique alan wrench for the 1Up is another layer of theft deterrent, and can just keep it in the glove box. The 1Up super heavy duty single is $460 and the Mach2 is $679. The add on is also a few hundred more expensive for the Mach2. I think your main gripe was trying to operate the bike rack while holding your bike, and I wouldn't have a problem laying the bike down. I just ordered the Super Duty 1up. I like how heavy duty is is. Might also try using some oil if a few places. I think the 1up is such a great value you can't go wrong. Look at the other bike rack reviews where they rusted apart in less than a year that cost more. And you can add another bike trey and the quick release option. But in all fairness I could only justify the extra $400 for the Mach2 if I planned to remove the rack every time and add and remove a trey once a week or so. The 1up still seems very functional, practical, and heavy duty. Thanks for the review. I din't know how much the tailgate pads scratched up the truck.

[@elroobike]

@John C - You're right, the 1Up cost is a big plus, these racks get spendy real quick. You'll have to let me know how you get on with yours once it arrives. Take care for now!

[@ceciljohn09]

@@elroobike I love it! Super easy to install. It took longer to unbox it. Incredibly good quality. I got the single Superduty one. Loading and unloading bike is also easy. It's all so functional. I love the simplicity and durability. I didn't have any trouble operating it with bike leaning against me but would be easier to just lay the bike down. I'm so glad I got this super duty one. Although could see how some people, maybe girls, might prefer the more user friendly model, which I was also first looking at, but for me the super duty is perfect. I would have no problems at moving this to another vehicle a few times a week.

[@ZackaryWood-bx4wm]

When the rack is in the storage position, will the tailgate clear it? I cant find the answer to this question anywhere! thanks

[@elroobike]

Sorry I missed your question earlier; Recently I had to put the tailgate down with the bike rack up in the “closed” position. I stepped on the tailgate to get in the bed, and heard a crunch. The rack made two perfect little dents in the tailgate. So, yeah it hits for sure.

[@the_black_arts]

@@elroobike If the rack is in the down position and ready to accept a bike, is there contact with the tailgate?

[@elroobike]

@@the_black_arts There is no contact when the rack is in the down position - I made a short showing it - you can see it here: kzbin.infosg6kWUJ2qBI

[@the_black_arts]

@@elroobike Right on, thank you 🤙🏼

[@AKCobra1120]

Why don't you just put a kickstand on the bike to free up your hand?

[@elroobike]

Love that idea. It’s on my to-do list, thanks!

[@TimothyStidham]

Nice job on the video and good honest opinions. Thanks. From what I understand you only need to loosen that bolt a couple times to remove the rack. Also, more importantly the hitch portion folds so the arms can come together and it’s extremely compact for storage. I promise you it weighs a LOT less than any similar bike rack. However I agree with you on two hands being required after a long ride. The difficult fold up lever is also a weird design. My guess is they traded the convenience for the off-road or heavy bike stability. You make a good point about the price and size kind of making up for these trade-offs. Thanks again for showing the details you did.

[@elroobike]

Thanks, I appreciate it! I recently found (thanks to a viewer) an easy work around for being able to operate the arms one-handed after your ride - here's a short I made on it. kzbin.infopYSOV0wm78k?feature=share

[@TimothyStidham]

@@elroobike awesome thanks!

[@patrickclark9909]

All things call for some effort.

[@frankbernard836]

Get a kick stand

[@youling1997]

Now with their pattern expiring a lot of other brands with better lever and arm design are popping up. I will probably go with rocky mounts one. But my 1up probably will last years so I don’t see myself buying bike rack in decades

[@elroobike]

It will be interesting to see how companies integrate levers into their designs moving forward. Rocky Mounts has the GuideRail that looks interesting, but I'm really interested in the Kuat Piston Pro-X.

[@solidstream13]

Great quality. Poor ergonomics

[@stephenkennedy2013]

Wow drama queen. I've used mine almost daily for 5 years. None of these things have bothered me. Quickest and easiest on and off ever.

[@elroobike]

@stephenkennedy2013 - Thanks for watching!