Technical
If your bent arms are sticking or not operating smoothly, you may just need a slight adjustment made. If the nut is too tight or the bolt is binding in the hole, it will apply top pressure on the cam-locking mechanism not allowing it to function prop
From Raw Aluminum to Road-Ready: How 1UP USA Racks Are Made in the USA. Since day one, our bike racks have been proudly designed, manufactured, and assembled right here in the United States. Now, for the first time, we’re giving you a behind-the-scen
If your rack is dirty, squeaking, or just been on your vehicle for a while, it’s a good idea to bust out the tools to keep your racks and accessories functioning like new.
Which rack is right for you? We break down the main differences between our bike racks by asking a few simple questions to help narrow down which rack best fits your lifestyle.
Our patented 2" Hitch Bar has some unique features including an expander ball that stabilizes the rack in the receiver, and the machine slot which allows movement flexibility while locking the bike rack to the vehicle.
Does your heavy-duty truck have a 2.5" or 3" hitch receiver? We offer adapters — made from steel angle with a black powder-coat finish — designed to sit on the bottom right-hand corner of the receiver.
Our Accessory Panel System (APS) mounts directly to the RakAttach swing-away arm and allows you to mount off-road recovery gear and accessories securely utilizing a MOLLE mounting pattern. Store your off-road jacks, jerry cans, traction boards, and o
The expander ball is what keeps the rack from wobbling in your receiver tube and may need maintenance from time to time. If the ball has fallen out of the hitch bar pocket, re-insert the ball and re-peen the pocket as shown in the diagram below. You
Don’t worry about unwanted movement! Our Anti-Wobble Locking Pin will take care of that and comes with our RakAttach and all 2" steel hitch accessories.
We can make your bike tires fit any rack! Once installed, the Fat Tire Spacer Kit increases clearance to 5 inches and is compatible with all bikes, from fat tires to plus tires, mountain tires, gravel tires, and even road tires.
Not all hitch extenders are created equal. At 1UP USA, we recognize the differences and want them to be used appropriately.
We get in an in-depth walkthrough on how to properly load and unload your bikes on the Quik Rack, Heavy Duty, Equip'D, and Super Duty racks.
We dive into how to raise or lower your bike rack to make accessing the rear of your vehicle easier, or leaving a smaller footprint when stowed.
When hauling heavy bikes or venturing off-road, the Wheel Chock securely holds the back of the front tire, reducing steer tube rotation and minimizing bike movement.
Need to make a quick stop at a restaurant, gas station, or coffee shop? Our Wheel Lock is a quick deterrent you can add that doesn't touch any part of your bike.
Wheel Saver increases the contact patch of the rack arm to add stability to the front wheel while adding some protection for high-end wheels.