I’ve had both Kuat and OneUp and I Definitely prefer the OneUp mainly for ease of use and its way lighter than the Kuat if you remove the rack often which is nice! NOTE: It may be hard to spot but I thought I was clever setting up a back hatch door stop on the one up rack! I used an old piece from a flat screen TV mount and it works well hitting the license plate before hitting any part of the rack when the rack is not in use and not loaded! Kinda important since the tailgate button is right next to the gas button.
Best 2 bike rack with a receiver pin that works?
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1Up standard (2 trays) here, it's way more solid (offroad) than the Kuat NV I used for years, though Kuat does make good racks. It also slopes upward a bit and drags less.
I had this one (4 bike model, they also have a 2 bike model) on a 4Runner I used to have. It was amazing. Their support was also amazing - I spotted a small crack in a weld at the hitch and they sent me an entire new rack free of charge. The new one worked flawlessly, hauling 4 bikes from PA to ME and PA to FL several times, plus shorter local trips.
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I have the Hollywood racks sportrider for Ebikes, works great for heavy Ebikes, even my 85LB cargo bike.
I’ve got a Kuat Piston Pro and the locking pin that came with the rack fits the hitch no problem.
I have had both Kuat and 1up. I love the customer service of Kuat, it's seriously one of the best companies I've ever dealt with. Broke a part? Call them, they'll send it to you likely at no charge. Great build quality, great rack. It doesn't fade, and has very few if any sharp edges. I do not like how the front tire holder can rub against MTB forks.
Having said that, I prefer the 1up if you offroad as it slopes up instead of straight back and I LOVE the way it folds for storage, plus it will not rub the forks. It does have sharp edges, channels that hold water, and it will fade if left outside or in the sun for extended periods.
Both hold their resale value very well.
If you really want to go down the rabbit hole, the founder of 1up started a new company that improved upon the 1up, albeit at a cost.
https://quikrstuff.com/shop/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgJa6BhCOARIsAMiL7V_fbhdFlT_deKx3mOUWkv9gZnn533VvRKdQCvN66nYB-tjfNk3S5Q4aAvyyEALw_wcB
I currently own 4 1up trays for my truck, a 1up 2 tray hitch rack, and (2) grip ski racks. Previously owned a Kuat NV 2.0 4 spot hitch rack which I really liked.
Having said that, I prefer the 1up if you offroad as it slopes up instead of straight back and I LOVE the way it folds for storage, plus it will not rub the forks. It does have sharp edges, channels that hold water, and it will fade if left outside or in the sun for extended periods.
Both hold their resale value very well.
If you really want to go down the rabbit hole, the founder of 1up started a new company that improved upon the 1up, albeit at a cost.
https://quikrstuff.com/shop/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgJa6BhCOARIsAMiL7V_fbhdFlT_deKx3mOUWkv9gZnn533VvRKdQCvN66nYB-tjfNk3S5Q4aAvyyEALw_wcB
I currently own 4 1up trays for my truck, a 1up 2 tray hitch rack, and (2) grip ski racks. Previously owned a Kuat NV 2.0 4 spot hitch rack which I really liked.
The cult of 1UP acknowledged, there are many good racks out there. This review from a trusted source provides some useful perspectives and tradeoffs.
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After 25 years of hauling every kind of bike across all kinds of terrain, these are the hitch racks I’ve tested and trust the most—for road, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes alike.
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+1 for 1up. I've had my single quickrack for about 10 years, and still flawless. I only have it on days I ride my MTB, and use the wheel lock for the hitch when needed.
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Just a comment. There is a long receiver pin that comes with the ball hitch accessory that some dealers toss in as a port added item. I think the total to purchase the ball mount independently is about $80. There might even be a replacement part for the pin. So perhaps worth it if you tow or also if you have ball mount racks of various sorts.
I haven't found a good option other that 1Up that supports license plates. 1Up has their own accessory that you can mount a plate too, but very few other companies do (Thule and Yakima, but only in select configurations)The cult of 1UP acknowledged, there are many good racks out there. This review from a trusted source provides some useful perspectives and tradeoffs.
25 Years of Hauling Bikes Around the World Taught Me This: These Are the 11 Best Hitch Racks
After 25 years of hauling every kind of bike across all kinds of terrain, these are the hitch racks I’ve tested and trust the most—for road, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes alike.
The Quikrstuff rack is like an evolved 1up rack and supports easy license plate swaps from the truck to any of the bike trays. This is what I have and highly recommend it. Only gap right now for them is support for lights but there are a couple of options to make up for that deficiency.
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ah yeah, the cops in NV will get you for not having the plate lit on a bike rack lol
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I thought about this "tag visibility" thing recently............. I wonder if the original tag was left where it's supposed to be and a laminated photo copy could be displayed on the bike rack. I wonder if law enforcement would have an issue because literally, the official tag would be 2 feet from the photo copy.
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