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1UP USA Releases New & Improved Beefed-Up Tremendous Obligation (SD) Hitch Rack Additionally for eBikes
Apr
Whereas strolling the cubicles at this 12 months’s Sea Otter Traditional, we made it over to the 1UP USA sales space to take a look at their new Tremendous Obligation hitch-mounted bike rack. Constructing on the success of the earlier model, the brand new Tremendous Obligation guarantees to be extra rugged, succesful, and versatile than earlier than.
The brand new Tremendous Obligation brings important updates to satisfy the increasing wants of cyclists. Designed to hold bikes as much as 100 kilos per tray, the SD is engineered to be sturdy and dependable.
“For the reason that unique Tremendous Obligation launched in 2016, it has been hailed as the most effective racks on the planet,” stated Kurt Barclay, Advertising Director for 1UP USA. “We’ve listened to suggestions, noticed how cyclists are pushing the boundaries of motorbike transportation, and sought methods to boost the already spectacular capabilities of the SD rack. The result’s what we contemplate the last word evolution of the 1UP USA Tremendous Obligation Rack.“
Tremendous Obligation (SD) Retail and Key Options
Retail: “The bottom value varies between $600 and $950 relying on tray configuration”
Extra Succesful
With thicker facet plates and pivot beams, tray capability now permits as much as 100 lbs for the primary two trays. Spacing has been prolonged between bike trays to offer further clearance between bike spots.
Off-road Prepared
The brand new Tremendous Obligation is rated for excessive off-road use. However now it’s appropriate with Wheel Chock. Wheel Chock is an adjunct that cradles the entrance wheel eliminating that annoying “wheel flop” when the steer tube rotates whereas the bike is within the rack.
This additionally stabilizes the bike, making it extra stout and higher for critical off-road use.
Clear and Tidy
The brand new Tremendous Obligation additionally folds as much as 90° when not in use, solely protruding 8″ from the hitch. The only bike possibility permits for many rear hatches to open with out reducing the rack.
One-handed Operation
Redesigned glide bars and levers supply a stronger connection to the arms that maintain the tires. This allows a press-and-lift characteristic that enables customers to disengage the ratchet and open/shut the arms with one hand, making loading and unloading the bikes simpler.
Moreover, the Tremendous Obligation is appropriate with the elective loading ramp, permitting uncomplicated mounting of heavy bikes onto the rack.
Adjustable Wheelbase
The brand new SD introduces adjustable-width trays, offering the choice for 4 completely different width configurations: commonplace at 54″, lengthy at 58″, and offset to both the driving force or passenger facet at 56″. The brand new SD is fats bike prepared for as much as 5″ tires straight out of the field
Constructed to Decorate
The SD makes use of the identical Add-On mounting system as 1UP’s Fast Rack system, making it reverse-compatible with present add-ons and most equipment.
Up To 4 Bikes
Out there as a single or double base rack with the choice so as to add two add-ons, the Tremendous Obligation is simply as modular as the unique.
All 1UP USA racks are American-made and backed by a lifetime guarantee. I any accidents happen, each part is accessible for buy on the 1UP USA web site.