Shuttle Your Entire Squad With the New 1UP Recon Bike Rack Lineup

From shuttling your squad to getting your family out riding, the overhauled 1Up USA Recon line of bike racks can carry up to six bikes on a 2-inch hitch.

The vertical hanging hitch rack comes in three configurations to hold four, five, or six bikes. Manufactured at 1UP USA’s Wisconsin factory, every part of the racks can be replaced or repaired independently, the company says.

“We tasked our world-class engineers with reimagining the Recon to embody the durability, serviceability, and versatility that 1UP customers expect,” said Kurt Barclay, Marketing Director at 1UP USA. “The result is a rack that sets a new benchmark for performance and longevity in vertical bike transport.”

Highlights of the new 2025 Recon line include:

• 15 Percent Weight Reduction: The 2025 Recon features a combined aluminum and steel construction that cuts weight without sacrificing ruggedness. The 4-bike configuration now weighs just 72 lbs, while the 5- and 6-bike models come in at 80 lbs and 84 lbs, respectively.
• Fully Bolt-Together Design: With no welds, the new modular frame is fully serviceable and swappable, ensuring every component can be replaced or repaired, not tossed.• Wedge-Style Hitch Connection: The newly integrated wedge hitch locks the rack into place, eliminating sway and rattle for a rock-solid ride every time.
• Upgraded Pivot System: A redesigned tilt mechanism with a heavy duty pin and easy-access lever makes it simpler than ever to get into the back of your vehicle, even when fully loaded.
• New Aluminum Baskets: The symmetrical baskets are lighter and compatible with a wider range of bikes—including MTB, gravel, and fat tires—without the need for adapters.
• APS Side Panel Compatibility: The Recon works seamlessly with 1UP’s APS (Accessory Panel System) Side Panel, allowing users to mount tools, gas, water, and other essentials right to the rack — ideal for trail builders and overlanders.
  

Specs Include:

• Weight: Recon 4: 72 lbs // Recon 5: 80 lbs // Recon 6: 87 lbs
• Receiver Size: 2 in
• Color: Black
• Road Rating: Pavement, Gravel, Off-road (with support straps)
• Vehicle Rating: Passenger Vehicle
• RV/Travel Trailer Rated: Recon 4: Yes, with support straps. Recon 5: No. Recon 6: No.
• Max Bike Capacity: Recon 4: Up to 4 bikes. Recon 5: Up to 5 bikes. Recon 6: Up to 6 bikes.
• Total Weight Capacity: Recon 4: 180 lbs (up to 45 lbs per basket). Recon 5: 225 lbs (up to 45 lbs per basket). Recon 6: 270 lbs (up to 45 lbs per basket).
• Weight Capacity Per Basket: 45 lbs per basket. 
• Max Wheelbase: 56"
• Wheel/Tire Size: Fits 24”-29” wheels, up to 5” wide tires
• Smooth Pivot: Rack pivots downward for vehicle access

Cost is $1,100 for the Recon 4, $1,300 for the Recon 5 and $1,500 for the Recon 6. More information is available at 1Up USA.