The killer feature of the standard 1Up is that you can run it as an extremely low-profile single. There's also a total absence of plastic and rubber, so the racks don't fade in sunlight or become brittle. I do think this Kuat has a more elegant loading process, but at the cost of parts (like that gas strut) that will eventually need replacement. I'd look hard at the Quikr Mach 2 in this price range.
Aug. 10, 2022, 6:55 p.m. - Alex D
The killer feature of the standard 1Up is that you can run it as an extremely low-profile single. There's also a total absence of plastic and rubber, so the racks don't fade in sunlight or become brittle. I do think this Kuat has a more elegant loading process, but at the cost of parts (like that gas strut) that will eventually need replacement. I'd look hard at the Quikr Mach 2 in this price range.