I've seen quite a few 1UP racks fail now because the aluminum reached its fatigue limit and or the welds were bad. I think I will end up getting this rack because they are built to last. Great review, thanks for taking the time to make videos not only on bikes, but what we use to haul them everywhere we go :)
Something that should be mentioned as a big positive for this rack is how easy it is to remove and install each bike rail. You do need to use the security torx provided but it’s only one easy reach bolt and off/on it goes. So when I install or detach the rack I never have the rails on, so in pieces weight is not an issue and storage is much better than many racks (except quikr stuff) as everything can stand vertical or lay flat on shelf. And installing on hitch without rails is so simple and not banging head or back on heavy rails. And the fact that you can add a carrier for coolers and camping gear and still carry a bike or two (depending on base) make this one of the most versatile racks in the market. Ands what’s up with the ratchet is a bit loud comment as a negative? To me, the loud tic-tic-tic, is a good audio indicator of a secure ratchet mechanism. My Turbo Levo alloy has never been so secure as when it’s been travelling on my MHS. It’s da bomb. Oh and ramps are pretty unnecessary. Just tilt the rack to low position, clamp rear brake and raise front wheel into either rail. Then just lift the rear of bike. Lock it in and raise the rack to level. Easy peasy. One improvement I’d say saris could add to the one handed ratchet mechanism is a lock in the ratchet. A lock at each arm would be even better than the included cable lock ( which does store nicely btw). Lastly, and most think this is a con, but to me is positive, the arms have holes for the tire cross brace. Why this is a positive is even if the tightening nut breaks loose, the tire and bike is still secure as the brace cannot slide along the arm. Unlike some other brands that have slotted holes, if the nut(in the tool less arm) loosens on a trip (say on an uphill logging road shuttle) with a lot of bouncing, it’s an awful way to have a bike brake free from the rack.
Another Great Video on racks. I’m sold on your 1UP Extreme Duty rack. I have the Saris MTR and 1 of the trays failed on the road and I almost lost my Oso bike. Cheers Dave
IMO the design is stupid. If you get the 3 or 2 base, it will ALWAYS be as long as the 3 or 2 due to the base length never changes. Also this rack is stupidly heavy...and obscenely long. I would NOT want to trust even a class 3 hitch with this.
It's a very good, reliable rack. We have three in our riding group transporting several heavy ebikes many times a week. It's not space efficient and very modular for sure. Hopefully on the update
I've seen quite a few 1UP racks fail now because the aluminum reached its fatigue limit and or the welds were bad. I think I will end up getting this rack because they are built to last. Great review, thanks for taking the time to make videos not only on bikes, but what we use to haul them everywhere we go :)
Love to hear it. What kind of riding do you like to do?
@@SarisOfficial anything with a bike, but MTB has my heart ❤️
Something that should be mentioned as a big positive for this rack is how easy it is to remove and install each bike rail. You do need to use the security torx provided but it’s only one easy reach bolt and off/on it goes. So when I install or detach the rack I never have the rails on, so in pieces weight is not an issue and storage is much better than many racks (except quikr stuff) as everything can stand vertical or lay flat on shelf. And installing on hitch without rails is so simple and not banging head or back on heavy rails. And the fact that you can add a carrier for coolers and camping gear and still carry a bike or two (depending on base) make this one of the most versatile racks in the market. Ands what’s up with the ratchet is a bit loud comment as a negative? To me, the loud tic-tic-tic, is a good audio indicator of a secure ratchet mechanism. My Turbo Levo alloy has never been so secure as when it’s been travelling on my MHS. It’s da bomb. Oh and ramps are pretty unnecessary. Just tilt the rack to low position, clamp rear brake and raise front wheel into either rail. Then just lift the rear of bike. Lock it in and raise the rack to level. Easy peasy.
One improvement I’d say saris could add to the one handed ratchet mechanism is a lock in the ratchet. A lock at each arm would be even better than the included cable lock ( which does store nicely btw). Lastly, and most think this is a con, but to me is positive, the arms have holes for the tire cross brace. Why this is a positive is even if the tightening nut breaks loose, the tire and bike is still secure as the brace cannot slide along the arm. Unlike some other brands that have slotted holes, if the nut(in the tool less arm) loosens on a trip (say on an uphill logging road shuttle) with a lot of bouncing, it’s an awful way to have a bike brake free from the rack.
Another Great Video on racks. I’m sold on your 1UP Extreme Duty rack. I have the Saris
MTR and 1 of the trays failed on the road and I almost lost my Oso bike.
Cheers Dave
if you actually use your 4x4 the only rack is the One up period.
Whats the white eBike you're loading? Have you tested Aima Big Sur Sport yet?
It's this one, the TST Dreamer ua-cam.com/video/lU4LN_tPwYA/v-deo.html
There seems to be a lot of movement from the bike as well as the whole rack.
IMO the design is stupid. If you get the 3 or 2 base, it will ALWAYS be as long as the 3 or 2 due to the base length never changes. Also this rack is stupidly heavy...and obscenely long. I would NOT want to trust even a class 3 hitch with this.
It's a very good, reliable rack. We have three in our riding group transporting several heavy ebikes many times a week.
It's not space efficient and very modular for sure. Hopefully on the update
@EMTBReview sadly these generic companies like Thule, yakima, rockymounts and saris just don't get it....