After I spoke to the 1UP USA crew on the Sea Otter Traditional this final April, we talked about racks, bikes, and even off-roading. For those who wish to go off-roading and take their mountain bikes with them, new 2″ Tremendous Obligation is completely suited to the duty. It was constructed for excessive off-roading from the drafting board, and it has some new options which can be price testing.
First Impressions
My quick impression after I noticed the Tremendous Obligation up shut was that it was very beefy. However, it’s rated for “excessive off-roading”, so naturally, it’s beefed up the place it must be. I don’t rock crawl in my Jeep, however the way in which the Tremendous Obligation is constructed, it seems prefer it may take it with no downside.
The rack is constructed from corrosion-resistant aluminum, which is used for the whole thing of the construct. I didn’t see any plastic getting used. As common, the rack helps bicycles with none contact with the body or fork, utilizing the load arms on the bike tires.
The brand new Tremendous Obligation has an adjustable tray size for bikes with a wheelbase as much as 58″. It additionally has extra spacing between the trays which provides additional room for vast downtubes and flat pedals.
Neat New Options
Non-compulsory Wheel Chock
Certainly one of my pet peeves with some tray-style racks is the continual motion of the entrance wheel by the steerer tube, even when the bike is “locked and loaded”. This phenomenon worsens because the bike will get heavier or the street will get rougher. These cases are the place the Wheel Chock is available in.
The Wheel Chock was designed to cut back the quantity of steerer tube rotation you get making the bike extra steady whereas on the rack. 1UP states that the wheel chocks are required for bikes over 75lbs, or intense off-roading. Nevertheless, anybody can use them below any circumstance in the event that they’d favor a extra steady bike connection.
There are two totally different sizes of the Wheel Chock, Normal (suits tires as much as 3″ vast) and Fats Tire (suits tires from 3″ to five″). They’re all aluminum and are offered individually for $110 every. Meaning in case you have a two bike rack and wished Wheel Chocks on each, it will be $220. Additionally, the Chocks are particular to wheel measurement so if you wish to run each customary and fats bikes on the identical rack with Chocks, you’d want to purchase two units.
True One-Handed Operation
A welcome addition to the 2024 SD Rack is the addition of true one-handed operation of the rack. there are two methods to actuate the arms of the rack. If you wish to use two palms to open the rack, simply press the crimson button, elevate the arm, load the bike, and alter it to acquainted ratcheting as you shut the arms onto your tires.
In the event you’d like to make use of one hand on the rack and one to carry your bike, merely press the crimson button whereas lifting the button housing. This eliminates the ratcheting side and you’ll transfer the arm in any course you see match. Releasing one hand to do no matter.
To re-engage the ratcheting, merely press the button housing again down.
Further Choices
Wheel Lock
I’m certain most of us lock our bikes to the rack when stopping for a pre-ride Cliff bar, or post-ride brew. And a few built-in locks are higher than others. I might say that the 1Up USA Wheel Lock 1/4 Flip (lengthy), is extra of a deterrent than a full-blown lock. I like that it doesn’t are available contact with the bike in any manner – in case you have a motorbike rack with an built-in cable lock, it’s not a good suggestion to drive with it locked since it may rub by the paint in your bikes (or worse).
However, after I cease for longer intervals with my bike on the Jeep, I normally have it in sight. So, I’m very snug with this stage of protection. 1UP USA states that the majority customers run one lock per bike, although in larger crime areas, two isn’t a nasty thought. The locks are $24 every, however in case you purchase multiple, you’ll get a 15% low cost.
For added safety, 1UP USA does provide larger ranges of safety with the Chain Lock and Cable Lock.
EZ Pull Deal with
This feature is a should for any 1UP USA proprietor. The EZ Pull Deal with is a straightforward addition that retains you from having to achieve below the rack to elevate or decrease the rack to entry the rear of your automobile. In comparison with earlier generations, the deal with has a greater design with out the flexibility to pinch your fingers. The EZ Pull is available in sizes for two,3, or 4-bike capability racks and is a further $99.
Set up
The meeting of the rack was very simple, and simple. It may be finished with out even studying the instructions, though full and easy-to-follow instructions are included.
I’ve a Jeep Wrangler and I want a swing adapter of some type to have the ability to entry the rear of the automobile. For that, I’m utilizing the Rig’d Provide RambleSwing, you might have learn my evaluate of that right here. It’s an excellent product and blends completely with the Tremendous Obligation Rack.
One of many highlights of utilizing 1UP Racks is their proprietary, built-in anti-wobble nook expander ball. The simplicity of it and the convenience of use and set up make it higher than most techniques I’ve tried. It comes with two proprietary safety wrenches, one I maintain in my store, and one within the Jeep.
Additionally, the precise hitch bar has a 3″ lengthy slot machined into the facet of it. Which means you’ve got as much as three inches of fore and aft adjustability when utilizing the included hitch bar lock.
In Use
As examined, the 1UP USA Tremendous Obligation two bike rack with all of the equipment would run $1,259.80 with free floor transport – the rack begins at $900 for the 2 bike model. This can be a premium rack, with a worth to match.
I’ve been up and down the mountain with it since putting in the Tremendous Obligation two weeks in the past. It’s simple to make use of, and the brand new options are a really welcome addition to the rack. I’ve but to take it off-road however will likely be doing so quickly.
When driving with a motorbike on the rack, even in sstrong wind, the bike didn’t transfer. The Wheel Chock makes an enormous and really noticeable distinction to the entrance wheel motion. When utilizing the chock, entrance wheel motion was not even noticeable from the motive force seat. It’s simply unlucky that it’s a $220 choice for a two bike rack.
Thus far, mountain bikes load on and off with ease, and the Wheel Chock is the right measurement to carry 2.6″ tires. I will likely be mounting the Salsa Moraine eMTB for a visit. That bike weighs within the neighborhood of 53lbs. However, with the Tremendous Obligation’s tray weight capability at 100 lbs per tray, this shouldn’t be a problem.
Wanting ahead to reporting again in just a few months with my opinion after placing some severe mileage on the rack. Keep tuned right here for the main points.
