I use the same method as John R for my fendered bikes on my 1up and have had good results. You could even replace the nylock nut for the bolt that holds the 'spool' with a wingnut to make it quicker to move. I agree a strap over the rear rim is necessary with the arm/spool beneath the fender.
Unfortunately I don't think there is a perfect rack for racked/fendered/swept back handlebar bikes. They all present inherit challenges to carrying your bike on a car. The 1up style rack is about as good as it gets IMO. One big advantage it has to other styles is the ability to adjust the bikes placement on the rack tray to eliminate interference between bikes, as well as being able to run the bikes in either direction. I often run bikes with the handlebars on the same side, which is not an option on other racks. brian On Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 1:39:00 PM UTC-5 John Bokman wrote: > Much obliged for the info John. Makes sense. > > John > > On Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:25:57 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey John, Yes, the front wheel roller is at maximum height and grabs the >> wheel solidly. At the rear, the spool is slightly above the rear axle >> level, but still too low for my comfort. I always put a Voile strap around >> the rear wheel and the rack tray. The danger is that a bump in the road >> will lift the rear wheel beyond the rack spool. My experience with the rack >> over the past 2 years makes me confident that the strap does its job in >> this regard. We've traveled some rough roads and so far, so good. >> >> Cheers, John >> >> On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:49:36 AM UTC-7 John Bokman wrote: >> >>> John, thanks for the photos. It appears you are not concerned about >>> placing the arms of the rack at the minimum height than 1UP deems "safe"? >>> Unless I'm mistaken, they argue that where the arms grab the tire/fender >>> should be at least at axle level, better above axle level, for properly >>> securing bike to rack. Maybe your front rack arm is higher? Or is it also >>> just grabbing the wheel below the level of the fender? >>> >>> Thanks! >>> Befendered Sam rider John >>> Portland, OR >>> >>> On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:50:16 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: >>> >>>> I have no new information, but I can confirm that the 1UP racks are >>>> entirely suitable for fendered bikes. I'll also second Johnny Alien's >>>> sentiment about less plastic- the 1UP racks are all metal, of superb >>>> design, and very easy to use. >>>> [image: IMG_3685.JPG][image: IMG_3686.JPG] >>>> While it may not be necessary, I do place a strap on the wheel and rack >>>> tray...just because I like straps! >>>> >>>> Cheers, John >>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/341b8df1-e0a7-4734-a330-db779ec91919n%40googlegroups.com.
