1UP bike rack

The question was for 2 60# e-bikes.

1 word of caution.. be sure to check the tiny allen head screws that hold the spring loaded locking lever. Mine fell out when folded up not carrying bike. And that was on the front of the truck, less movement than the back of the TT.

@pau hana, yes rated for two for trailers. Cars/pickups can handle up to four with the 2" hitch. This includes e-Bikes that weigh upwards of 50lbs.  My two bikes are light weight gravel bikes that weigh less than 20lbs each.  I suspect I could put a third rail on but I won't risk it.  Not worth it.

@Slotown.  What are all those icons that show up under the title of your post?  Do you install them?   Why are they there? 

Nice rack install.

@Capt PJ, I see nothing under my title.

@Slotown posted:

@Capt PJ, I see nothing under my title.

@Slotown, I believe @Capt PJ is referring to the Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.... icons just under the title of your post.  I grabbed another post to show the difference. I don't remember having seen those social media icons placed like that before.

We have the exact same rack. Best rack that money can buy. Kind of spendy, but you get what you pay for.

Do you use an anti rattle on the hitch?
Do you have a bike cover?

@BlueSky, the anti rattle is built into the hitch, tightened with a tamper proof large allen wrench.  There is zero movement in the bike hitch when tightened.  Yes, I ordered a bike cover.

@KS Farm Girl posted:

@Slotown, I believe @Capt PJ is referring to the Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.... icons just under the title of your post.  I grabbed another post to show the difference. I don't remember having seen those social media icons placed like that before.

@Slotown

    YES!   Why are those icons there???

@Capt PJ,  I did not put them there.  But I am guessing that LOA has found a new funding source.

I have noticed on any other postings from others!   HUMMM!!!   

That's a sweet stable of bikes! As a bike guy myself I have to imagine there are others where those came from 😉. Fun to see a fellow graveler here on LOA.

I just can't get my head around hanging mine way back there on the tail. I have to guess that the 1UP would be my choice if I could ever get over it. Did you make any modifications to the receiver? My sweetie can only be tricked into an occasional spin, so we generally travel with only one bike. It rides in the back seat of the truck (or on a moving blanket on the bed in a pinch) 😊. We do have a tandem, but it will fit in the bed of the truck so is hauled there.

Thanks for the 1UP info. Many happy rides ahead for you!
Henry

@henrypretz, no what you see is what we have.  After 25 years of not riding my son got us back into it.  These are gravel bikes.  I don't ride on gravel but the larger tires give a 'easier' ride for these old bones (70 years old).

I did noting to the hitch.  It's rated for 300lbs.  With rack and bikes I think I tip just a bit over 100lbs.  I have ordered a cover.  I suspect in rain it will get pretty dirty back there.

@Slotown posted:

@henrypretz, no what you see is what we have.  After 25 years of not riding my son got us back into it.  These are gravel bikes.  I don't ride on gravel but the larger tires give a 'easier' ride for these old bones (70 years old).

I did noting to the hitch.  It's rated for 300lbs.  With rack and bikes I think I tip just a bit over 100lbs.  I have ordered a cover.  I suspect in rain it will get pretty dirty back there.

Props to you for getting back on the bike! (and great that you are doing it together!) The fatter tires and lower pressures we ride on today's gravel bikes do a great job as "suspension" for our aging selves. Don't rule out getting out on the "gravel" (aka dirt roads 😊). Far less traffic and generally prettier scenery than you see on the roads.

Here are some pics from one of our recent rides

Very nice!  I have to be very careful on loose ground.  I have 'tipped over' twice now.  Ironically both times were coming to a stop and I lost my balance.

Here is what I did to add some stability to the bike rack hitch. I used 4” square u-bolts to clamp the receiver hitch 2” adapter to the square bumper. Drilled a couple of holes in the webbing of the 1-1/4 receiver and used the u-bolts to attach to the bumper