The QuikrStuff Mach 2 hitch rack popped on our radar by way of AWOL’s Overland Digest, and it’s fascinating in a number of methods. This new LV (actually “Longer Model”) simply launched with an extended stinger to assist it clear bumpers, tailgates, and so on.
For starters, there’s the eerie similarity to 1UP USA’s racks. And that’s as a result of QuikrStuff’s founder Cal Phillips initially based 1UP USA with the Quik Rack, too. He offered that firm, and after the unique patents expired, he received again within the sport to deliver a couple of new concepts to market.
The place 1UP has branched out into heavy obligation racks for motos, overland gear mounts, QuikrStuff is (for now anyway) targeted on bicycles. Their single mannequin, the Mach2, begins with a 1-bike Single Rack base.
Then, you’ll be able to by Add-Ons to extend capability as much as 4 bikes, however the trick is in how they connect.
If you happen to skipped the video above, right here’s the way it works:
Unbox and set up base rack
Click on Add-On into place
Load bikes
Putting in every Add-On takes simply 5 seconds and 0 instruments. It’s simply as simple to take away, merely maintain the discharge lever that locks it into place, tilt it up, and pull it off. Even higher, every Add-On has a launch lever, so that you by no means have to achieve all the best way underneath the rack to tilt it up.
It tilts down, too, letting you drop it right down to entry the again of your car. And the entire thing folds as much as the scale of a small carry-on suitcase, making it simple to stow in your trunk or storage when not in use.
The brand new LV mannequin has a complete weight ranking of 165lbs, however precise max capability is dependent upon your configuration:
1 bike – 75 kilos
2 bikes – 130 kilos whole
3 bikes – 165 kilos whole
4 bikes – 105 kilos whole
For e-bike customers, there’s additionally a quick-add Ramp that attaches to the rear of the rack in the identical approach. This makes it tremendous simple to move with out having to shove it in your car (or create manufacturing complexity by attempting to slip it into the rack).
QuikrStuff Mach2 LV Specs & Weights:
Weight: 30.9 kilos
Delivery weight: 35.2 kilos
Tray size: 56.3″
Folded measurement: 28-½” x 17-¾” x 7-¾”
Delivery dimensions: 31”x19”x9”
Base racks vary from $799 to $879 and are available in 2″ and 1.25″ variations. Add-Ons are $699 every, ramps are $299. Choices embody wheel locks, wheel straps, cable locks, license plate mount, and extra.
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