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 many others.
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 acquired again within the recreation to carry just a few new concepts to market.
The place 1UP has branched out into heavy obligation racks for motos, overland gear mounts, QuikrStuff is (for now anyway) centered on bicycles. Their single mannequin, the Mach2, begins with a 1-bike Single Rack base.
Then, you may by Add-Ons to extend capability as much as 4 bikes, however the trick is in how they connect.
For those who 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 succeed in all the best way beneath the rack to tilt it up.
It tilts down, too, letting you drop it all the way down to entry the again of your car. And the entire thing folds as much as the dimensions 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 score of 165lbs, however precise max capability depends upon your configuration:
1 bike – 75 kilos
2 bikes – 130 kilos complete
3 bikes – 165 kilos complete
4 bikes – 105 kilos complete
For e-bike customers, there’s additionally a quick-add Ramp that attaches to the rear of the rack in the identical method. 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 embrace wheel locks, wheel straps, cable locks, license plate mount, and extra.
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