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Current Shipping and Payment Questions
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the greatest features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the one-key anti-theft system. The Rack, Add-On(s), Ramp, and Wheel Locks all have blue push-button barrel locks. These lock the rack to your vehicle, lock any Add-Ons to the rack or to the Add-On in front of it, lock the Ramp onto the setup, and lock the Wheel Locks through your wheels to the arms of the rack.
In the photo above, you can see the red safety latch that connects the Add-ons together and the blue push-button barrel lock that protects it from being removed.
The same type of lock and key are used to lock the rack into the hitch. We will make sure that all of your locks are keyed the same, i.e., use the same key, even if you purchase additional products down the road from your original order. You will receive plenty of keys, but if you lose them or want more, additional keys can be purchased.
See it in action:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
Our Wheel Lock accessory (shown below) works perfectly to lock your bike to the Mach2 rack. For additional security, we suggest you weave a cable between the locks and the bike(s). Such cables are generally available at your local bike shop.
We recommend one lock per wheel, i.e. two locks per bike for quick security.
If you choose to ALWAYS use a cable, you could get by with one wheel lock.
For convenience, Wheel Locks are keyed the same as your rack, add-ons, and ramp. This happens if you order everything at the same time OR if you order accessories sometime later down the road.
We will look you up in our database (as long as you use the same email as your original order/account) and match the key(s) to your Mach2 and other accessories. You can also write your key number in the Order Notes when ordering and/or email us at support@quikrstuff.com to ensure that we get your components keyed the same.
Our Wheel Locks are proudly made in our Grand Junction, Colorado factory.
Example of a Cable:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the innovative features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the captive safety pin at the hitch (shown with the red knob in the photo below).
The captive safety pin serves as a fail safe if the rack were to become loosened and start slipping out of the receiver. The rack will only become loose if it isn’t tightened properly with the blue lever and periodically checked.
The captive safety pin was designed because, for whatever reason, there is no standard when it comes to hitch receivers and their hitch pin holes. We cannot rely on you being able to use a standard hitch pin so the captive safety pin solves this issue for most vehicles.
The captive safety pin can be removed entirely (though we don’t recommend it) and it can easily be switched to the opposite side. This is necessary with some vehicles due to space restraints and electrical connections in the area of the receiver.
Specs and Fitment Questions
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the greatest features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the one-key anti-theft system. The Rack, Add-On(s), Ramp, and Wheel Locks all have blue push-button barrel locks. These lock the rack to your vehicle, lock any Add-Ons to the rack or to the Add-On in front of it, lock the Ramp onto the setup, and lock the Wheel Locks through your wheels to the arms of the rack.
In the photo above, you can see the red safety latch that connects the Add-ons together and the blue push-button barrel lock that protects it from being removed.
The same type of lock and key are used to lock the rack into the hitch. We will make sure that all of your locks are keyed the same, i.e., use the same key, even if you purchase additional products down the road from your original order. You will receive plenty of keys, but if you lose them or want more, additional keys can be purchased.
See it in action:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
Our Wheel Lock accessory (shown below) works perfectly to lock your bike to the Mach2 rack. For additional security, we suggest you weave a cable between the locks and the bike(s). Such cables are generally available at your local bike shop.
We recommend one lock per wheel, i.e. two locks per bike for quick security.
If you choose to ALWAYS use a cable, you could get by with one wheel lock.
For convenience, Wheel Locks are keyed the same as your rack, add-ons, and ramp. This happens if you order everything at the same time OR if you order accessories sometime later down the road.
We will look you up in our database (as long as you use the same email as your original order/account) and match the key(s) to your Mach2 and other accessories. You can also write your key number in the Order Notes when ordering and/or email us at support@quikrstuff.com to ensure that we get your components keyed the same.
Our Wheel Locks are proudly made in our Grand Junction, Colorado factory.
Example of a Cable:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the innovative features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the captive safety pin at the hitch (shown with the red knob in the photo below).
The captive safety pin serves as a fail safe if the rack were to become loosened and start slipping out of the receiver. The rack will only become loose if it isn’t tightened properly with the blue lever and periodically checked.
The captive safety pin was designed because, for whatever reason, there is no standard when it comes to hitch receivers and their hitch pin holes. We cannot rely on you being able to use a standard hitch pin so the captive safety pin solves this issue for most vehicles.
The captive safety pin can be removed entirely (though we don’t recommend it) and it can easily be switched to the opposite side. This is necessary with some vehicles due to space restraints and electrical connections in the area of the receiver.
Features
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the greatest features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the one-key anti-theft system. The Rack, Add-On(s), Ramp, and Wheel Locks all have blue push-button barrel locks. These lock the rack to your vehicle, lock any Add-Ons to the rack or to the Add-On in front of it, lock the Ramp onto the setup, and lock the Wheel Locks through your wheels to the arms of the rack.
In the photo above, you can see the red safety latch that connects the Add-ons together and the blue push-button barrel lock that protects it from being removed.
The same type of lock and key are used to lock the rack into the hitch. We will make sure that all of your locks are keyed the same, i.e., use the same key, even if you purchase additional products down the road from your original order. You will receive plenty of keys, but if you lose them or want more, additional keys can be purchased.
See it in action:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
Our Wheel Lock accessory (shown below) works perfectly to lock your bike to the Mach2 rack. For additional security, we suggest you weave a cable between the locks and the bike(s). Such cables are generally available at your local bike shop.
We recommend one lock per wheel, i.e. two locks per bike for quick security.
If you choose to ALWAYS use a cable, you could get by with one wheel lock.
For convenience, Wheel Locks are keyed the same as your rack, add-ons, and ramp. This happens if you order everything at the same time OR if you order accessories sometime later down the road.
We will look you up in our database (as long as you use the same email as your original order/account) and match the key(s) to your Mach2 and other accessories. You can also write your key number in the Order Notes when ordering and/or email us at support@quikrstuff.com to ensure that we get your components keyed the same.
Our Wheel Locks are proudly made in our Grand Junction, Colorado factory.
Example of a Cable:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the innovative features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the captive safety pin at the hitch (shown with the red knob in the photo below).
The captive safety pin serves as a fail safe if the rack were to become loosened and start slipping out of the receiver. The rack will only become loose if it isn’t tightened properly with the blue lever and periodically checked.
The captive safety pin was designed because, for whatever reason, there is no standard when it comes to hitch receivers and their hitch pin holes. We cannot rely on you being able to use a standard hitch pin so the captive safety pin solves this issue for most vehicles.
The captive safety pin can be removed entirely (though we don’t recommend it) and it can easily be switched to the opposite side. This is necessary with some vehicles due to space restraints and electrical connections in the area of the receiver.
General Quik-Rack Questions
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the greatest features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the one-key anti-theft system. The Rack, Add-On(s), Ramp, and Wheel Locks all have blue push-button barrel locks. These lock the rack to your vehicle, lock any Add-Ons to the rack or to the Add-On in front of it, lock the Ramp onto the setup, and lock the Wheel Locks through your wheels to the arms of the rack.
In the photo above, you can see the red safety latch that connects the Add-ons together and the blue push-button barrel lock that protects it from being removed.
The same type of lock and key are used to lock the rack into the hitch. We will make sure that all of your locks are keyed the same, i.e., use the same key, even if you purchase additional products down the road from your original order. You will receive plenty of keys, but if you lose them or want more, additional keys can be purchased.
See it in action:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
Our Wheel Lock accessory (shown below) works perfectly to lock your bike to the Mach2 rack. For additional security, we suggest you weave a cable between the locks and the bike(s). Such cables are generally available at your local bike shop.
We recommend one lock per wheel, i.e. two locks per bike for quick security.
If you choose to ALWAYS use a cable, you could get by with one wheel lock.
For convenience, Wheel Locks are keyed the same as your rack, add-ons, and ramp. This happens if you order everything at the same time OR if you order accessories sometime later down the road.
We will look you up in our database (as long as you use the same email as your original order/account) and match the key(s) to your Mach2 and other accessories. You can also write your key number in the Order Notes when ordering and/or email us at support@quikrstuff.com to ensure that we get your components keyed the same.
Our Wheel Locks are proudly made in our Grand Junction, Colorado factory.
Example of a Cable:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the innovative features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the captive safety pin at the hitch (shown with the red knob in the photo below).
The captive safety pin serves as a fail safe if the rack were to become loosened and start slipping out of the receiver. The rack will only become loose if it isn’t tightened properly with the blue lever and periodically checked.
The captive safety pin was designed because, for whatever reason, there is no standard when it comes to hitch receivers and their hitch pin holes. We cannot rely on you being able to use a standard hitch pin so the captive safety pin solves this issue for most vehicles.
The captive safety pin can be removed entirely (though we don’t recommend it) and it can easily be switched to the opposite side. This is necessary with some vehicles due to space restraints and electrical connections in the area of the receiver.
Usage and Troubleshooting
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the greatest features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the one-key anti-theft system. The Rack, Add-On(s), Ramp, and Wheel Locks all have blue push-button barrel locks. These lock the rack to your vehicle, lock any Add-Ons to the rack or to the Add-On in front of it, lock the Ramp onto the setup, and lock the Wheel Locks through your wheels to the arms of the rack.
In the photo above, you can see the red safety latch that connects the Add-ons together and the blue push-button barrel lock that protects it from being removed.
The same type of lock and key are used to lock the rack into the hitch. We will make sure that all of your locks are keyed the same, i.e., use the same key, even if you purchase additional products down the road from your original order. You will receive plenty of keys, but if you lose them or want more, additional keys can be purchased.
See it in action:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
Our Wheel Lock accessory (shown below) works perfectly to lock your bike to the Mach2 rack. For additional security, we suggest you weave a cable between the locks and the bike(s). Such cables are generally available at your local bike shop.
We recommend one lock per wheel, i.e. two locks per bike for quick security.
If you choose to ALWAYS use a cable, you could get by with one wheel lock.
For convenience, Wheel Locks are keyed the same as your rack, add-ons, and ramp. This happens if you order everything at the same time OR if you order accessories sometime later down the road.
We will look you up in our database (as long as you use the same email as your original order/account) and match the key(s) to your Mach2 and other accessories. You can also write your key number in the Order Notes when ordering and/or email us at support@quikrstuff.com to ensure that we get your components keyed the same.
Our Wheel Locks are proudly made in our Grand Junction, Colorado factory.
Example of a Cable:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the innovative features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the captive safety pin at the hitch (shown with the red knob in the photo below).
The captive safety pin serves as a fail safe if the rack were to become loosened and start slipping out of the receiver. The rack will only become loose if it isn’t tightened properly with the blue lever and periodically checked.
The captive safety pin was designed because, for whatever reason, there is no standard when it comes to hitch receivers and their hitch pin holes. We cannot rely on you being able to use a standard hitch pin so the captive safety pin solves this issue for most vehicles.
The captive safety pin can be removed entirely (though we don’t recommend it) and it can easily be switched to the opposite side. This is necessary with some vehicles due to space restraints and electrical connections in the area of the receiver.
Future Plans Questions
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the greatest features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the one-key anti-theft system. The Rack, Add-On(s), Ramp, and Wheel Locks all have blue push-button barrel locks. These lock the rack to your vehicle, lock any Add-Ons to the rack or to the Add-On in front of it, lock the Ramp onto the setup, and lock the Wheel Locks through your wheels to the arms of the rack.
In the photo above, you can see the red safety latch that connects the Add-ons together and the blue push-button barrel lock that protects it from being removed.
The same type of lock and key are used to lock the rack into the hitch. We will make sure that all of your locks are keyed the same, i.e., use the same key, even if you purchase additional products down the road from your original order. You will receive plenty of keys, but if you lose them or want more, additional keys can be purchased.
See it in action:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
Our Wheel Lock accessory (shown below) works perfectly to lock your bike to the Mach2 rack. For additional security, we suggest you weave a cable between the locks and the bike(s). Such cables are generally available at your local bike shop.
We recommend one lock per wheel, i.e. two locks per bike for quick security.
If you choose to ALWAYS use a cable, you could get by with one wheel lock.
For convenience, Wheel Locks are keyed the same as your rack, add-ons, and ramp. This happens if you order everything at the same time OR if you order accessories sometime later down the road.
We will look you up in our database (as long as you use the same email as your original order/account) and match the key(s) to your Mach2 and other accessories. You can also write your key number in the Order Notes when ordering and/or email us at support@quikrstuff.com to ensure that we get your components keyed the same.
Our Wheel Locks are proudly made in our Grand Junction, Colorado factory.
Example of a Cable:
UPDATED JANUARY 2025
One of the innovative features of the Quik Rack Mach2 is the captive safety pin at the hitch (shown with the red knob in the photo below).
The captive safety pin serves as a fail safe if the rack were to become loosened and start slipping out of the receiver. The rack will only become loose if it isn’t tightened properly with the blue lever and periodically checked.
The captive safety pin was designed because, for whatever reason, there is no standard when it comes to hitch receivers and their hitch pin holes. We cannot rely on you being able to use a standard hitch pin so the captive safety pin solves this issue for most vehicles.
The captive safety pin can be removed entirely (though we don’t recommend it) and it can easily be switched to the opposite side. This is necessary with some vehicles due to space restraints and electrical connections in the area of the receiver.
Current Patents
Quik Rack Mach2 founder/designer Cal M. Phillips owns these 14 patents covering the new Quik Rack Mach2 design:
Canada Patent 2956005: Carrier for a two-wheeled vehicle
U.S. Patent 9902222: Captive pin apparatus for retention of a drawbar in a trailer hitch receiver
U.S. Patent 9956922: Carrier for a two-wheeled vehicle
U.S. Patent 10005329: Captive pin apparatus for retention of a drawbar in a trailer hitch receiver (continuation in part)
U.S. Patent 10011237: Bike carrier pivot mechanism division patent
U.S. Patent 10059276: Carrier for a two-wheeled vehicle
U.S. Patent 10065568: Bike carrier tray assembly with automatic tray position lock
U.S. Patent 10071695: Sliding pawl on a ratchet bar
U.S. Patent 10086769: Bike carrier tray assembly with automatic tray position lock
U.S. Patent 10099525: Trailer hitch draw-bar tightening mechanism
U.S. Patent 10106100: Secure latch for coupled assemblies
U.S. Patent 10124740: Bike carrier with automatic tray position lock
U.S. Patent 10150424: Adjustable retention arm for a bike carrier
U.S. Patent 10167887: Beam joining apparatus with bolt and threaded wedge
Also:
U.S. Patent 5833074: Fast-loading, protective bicycle rack (Patent for the original Quik-Rack) **Now expired**
U.S. Patent 6620081: Exercise stand and centrifugal resistance unit for a bicycle. **Notice of infringement filed**
Cal Phillips has 19 other patents that cover bicycle-related products.