FAQ/Patents
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Current Shipping and Payment Questions
Cal Phillips was the original owner and the inventor and designer of the Quik Rack. He is no longer associated with (company name removed for legal reasons) and is now designing for QuikRStuff. Check out the full demo of his latest design, the Quik Rack Mach2:
Have you ever tried charging an iPad from 2010 with a cable from 2020? Our improved, no-tools coupling mechanism is not compatible with the older racks for a good reason. It’s out with the old and in with the new and improved! Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features and improvements:
It’s the rack you know and love, but Quikr.
14 new patents, modular, lightweight yet heavy duty, NO tools required, easy access release trigger (no more reaching blindly and dislocating a shoulder), quick Add-on addition/removal (did we say NO tools already??), easy wheel size adjustment, amongst other improvements that relieve your bike rack woes.
Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features & improvements:
Grand Junction, CO is where our secret lab is located – where unsung heroes solve America’s greatest bike rack crimes. 100% made in the US-of-A. Uncle Sam approves of this message.
The Mach2 Single Rack 2″ or 1.25” ($549) holds only one bike, hence the name.
You can add up to three Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack 2″ for a total of four bikes
OR…
You can add up to two Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack – 1.25″ Hitch for a total of three bikes
Check out the four-bike system in action!
At this time, it is delivery only.
Coordinating pickups would complicate the waitlist order and distract from production. We are only selling directly through the site at this time.
As we stabilize, we will address this, but not now.
We are fighting through the supply chain madness and our demand is so high, we need to focus on our stability and customers waiting on their purchases.
Aluminum, stainless steel hardware and some Delrin bushings.
With the inventor of the original Quik Rack in our corner, you can expect his latest model, the Mach2, to be the industry standard. It’s lightweight, modular, and can handle 300 lbs. Cal’s racks have stood the test of time and we know some of you are willing to invest in the best for your carbon fiber steeds and versatile eBikes.
We are only shipping to the USA, US Military, Canada and Mexico at this time.
When production gets further along, we will address shipping outside of North America.
The rack is mainly anodized aluminum with stainless steel fasteners (screws, bolts and nuts) some brass bushings, and a few Delrin parts.
The fasteners are torqued at the factory and because of the chemical properties of steel mated to aluminum, need no thread-lock solution.
It is a good idea to occasionally check the fasteners and other parts to make sure they are secure and tight. Any mechanical connection can vibrate and loosen, so make sure this doesn’t happen to you. This is normal wear and tear.
You can find our policy link on the footer of the website.
Here is the direct link – https://quikrstuff.com/Company-Policies/
Specs and Fitment Questions
Cal Phillips was the original owner and the inventor and designer of the Quik Rack. He is no longer associated with (company name removed for legal reasons) and is now designing for QuikRStuff. Check out the full demo of his latest design, the Quik Rack Mach2:
Have you ever tried charging an iPad from 2010 with a cable from 2020? Our improved, no-tools coupling mechanism is not compatible with the older racks for a good reason. It’s out with the old and in with the new and improved! Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features and improvements:
It’s the rack you know and love, but Quikr.
14 new patents, modular, lightweight yet heavy duty, NO tools required, easy access release trigger (no more reaching blindly and dislocating a shoulder), quick Add-on addition/removal (did we say NO tools already??), easy wheel size adjustment, amongst other improvements that relieve your bike rack woes.
Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features & improvements:
Grand Junction, CO is where our secret lab is located – where unsung heroes solve America’s greatest bike rack crimes. 100% made in the US-of-A. Uncle Sam approves of this message.
The Mach2 Single Rack 2″ or 1.25” ($549) holds only one bike, hence the name.
You can add up to three Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack 2″ for a total of four bikes
OR…
You can add up to two Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack – 1.25″ Hitch for a total of three bikes
Check out the four-bike system in action!
At this time, it is delivery only.
Coordinating pickups would complicate the waitlist order and distract from production. We are only selling directly through the site at this time.
As we stabilize, we will address this, but not now.
We are fighting through the supply chain madness and our demand is so high, we need to focus on our stability and customers waiting on their purchases.
Aluminum, stainless steel hardware and some Delrin bushings.
With the inventor of the original Quik Rack in our corner, you can expect his latest model, the Mach2, to be the industry standard. It’s lightweight, modular, and can handle 300 lbs. Cal’s racks have stood the test of time and we know some of you are willing to invest in the best for your carbon fiber steeds and versatile eBikes.
We are only shipping to the USA, US Military, Canada and Mexico at this time.
When production gets further along, we will address shipping outside of North America.
The rack is mainly anodized aluminum with stainless steel fasteners (screws, bolts and nuts) some brass bushings, and a few Delrin parts.
The fasteners are torqued at the factory and because of the chemical properties of steel mated to aluminum, need no thread-lock solution.
It is a good idea to occasionally check the fasteners and other parts to make sure they are secure and tight. Any mechanical connection can vibrate and loosen, so make sure this doesn’t happen to you. This is normal wear and tear.
You can find our policy link on the footer of the website.
Here is the direct link – https://quikrstuff.com/Company-Policies/
Features
Cal Phillips was the original owner and the inventor and designer of the Quik Rack. He is no longer associated with (company name removed for legal reasons) and is now designing for QuikRStuff. Check out the full demo of his latest design, the Quik Rack Mach2:
Have you ever tried charging an iPad from 2010 with a cable from 2020? Our improved, no-tools coupling mechanism is not compatible with the older racks for a good reason. It’s out with the old and in with the new and improved! Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features and improvements:
It’s the rack you know and love, but Quikr.
14 new patents, modular, lightweight yet heavy duty, NO tools required, easy access release trigger (no more reaching blindly and dislocating a shoulder), quick Add-on addition/removal (did we say NO tools already??), easy wheel size adjustment, amongst other improvements that relieve your bike rack woes.
Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features & improvements:
Grand Junction, CO is where our secret lab is located – where unsung heroes solve America’s greatest bike rack crimes. 100% made in the US-of-A. Uncle Sam approves of this message.
The Mach2 Single Rack 2″ or 1.25” ($549) holds only one bike, hence the name.
You can add up to three Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack 2″ for a total of four bikes
OR…
You can add up to two Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack – 1.25″ Hitch for a total of three bikes
Check out the four-bike system in action!
At this time, it is delivery only.
Coordinating pickups would complicate the waitlist order and distract from production. We are only selling directly through the site at this time.
As we stabilize, we will address this, but not now.
We are fighting through the supply chain madness and our demand is so high, we need to focus on our stability and customers waiting on their purchases.
Aluminum, stainless steel hardware and some Delrin bushings.
With the inventor of the original Quik Rack in our corner, you can expect his latest model, the Mach2, to be the industry standard. It’s lightweight, modular, and can handle 300 lbs. Cal’s racks have stood the test of time and we know some of you are willing to invest in the best for your carbon fiber steeds and versatile eBikes.
We are only shipping to the USA, US Military, Canada and Mexico at this time.
When production gets further along, we will address shipping outside of North America.
The rack is mainly anodized aluminum with stainless steel fasteners (screws, bolts and nuts) some brass bushings, and a few Delrin parts.
The fasteners are torqued at the factory and because of the chemical properties of steel mated to aluminum, need no thread-lock solution.
It is a good idea to occasionally check the fasteners and other parts to make sure they are secure and tight. Any mechanical connection can vibrate and loosen, so make sure this doesn’t happen to you. This is normal wear and tear.
You can find our policy link on the footer of the website.
Here is the direct link – https://quikrstuff.com/Company-Policies/
General Quik-Rack Questions
Cal Phillips was the original owner and the inventor and designer of the Quik Rack. He is no longer associated with (company name removed for legal reasons) and is now designing for QuikRStuff. Check out the full demo of his latest design, the Quik Rack Mach2:
Have you ever tried charging an iPad from 2010 with a cable from 2020? Our improved, no-tools coupling mechanism is not compatible with the older racks for a good reason. It’s out with the old and in with the new and improved! Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features and improvements:
It’s the rack you know and love, but Quikr.
14 new patents, modular, lightweight yet heavy duty, NO tools required, easy access release trigger (no more reaching blindly and dislocating a shoulder), quick Add-on addition/removal (did we say NO tools already??), easy wheel size adjustment, amongst other improvements that relieve your bike rack woes.
Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features & improvements:
Grand Junction, CO is where our secret lab is located – where unsung heroes solve America’s greatest bike rack crimes. 100% made in the US-of-A. Uncle Sam approves of this message.
The Mach2 Single Rack 2″ or 1.25” ($549) holds only one bike, hence the name.
You can add up to three Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack 2″ for a total of four bikes
OR…
You can add up to two Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack – 1.25″ Hitch for a total of three bikes
Check out the four-bike system in action!
At this time, it is delivery only.
Coordinating pickups would complicate the waitlist order and distract from production. We are only selling directly through the site at this time.
As we stabilize, we will address this, but not now.
We are fighting through the supply chain madness and our demand is so high, we need to focus on our stability and customers waiting on their purchases.
Aluminum, stainless steel hardware and some Delrin bushings.
With the inventor of the original Quik Rack in our corner, you can expect his latest model, the Mach2, to be the industry standard. It’s lightweight, modular, and can handle 300 lbs. Cal’s racks have stood the test of time and we know some of you are willing to invest in the best for your carbon fiber steeds and versatile eBikes.
We are only shipping to the USA, US Military, Canada and Mexico at this time.
When production gets further along, we will address shipping outside of North America.
The rack is mainly anodized aluminum with stainless steel fasteners (screws, bolts and nuts) some brass bushings, and a few Delrin parts.
The fasteners are torqued at the factory and because of the chemical properties of steel mated to aluminum, need no thread-lock solution.
It is a good idea to occasionally check the fasteners and other parts to make sure they are secure and tight. Any mechanical connection can vibrate and loosen, so make sure this doesn’t happen to you. This is normal wear and tear.
You can find our policy link on the footer of the website.
Here is the direct link – https://quikrstuff.com/Company-Policies/
Usage and Troubleshooting
Cal Phillips was the original owner and the inventor and designer of the Quik Rack. He is no longer associated with (company name removed for legal reasons) and is now designing for QuikRStuff. Check out the full demo of his latest design, the Quik Rack Mach2:
Have you ever tried charging an iPad from 2010 with a cable from 2020? Our improved, no-tools coupling mechanism is not compatible with the older racks for a good reason. It’s out with the old and in with the new and improved! Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features and improvements:
It’s the rack you know and love, but Quikr.
14 new patents, modular, lightweight yet heavy duty, NO tools required, easy access release trigger (no more reaching blindly and dislocating a shoulder), quick Add-on addition/removal (did we say NO tools already??), easy wheel size adjustment, amongst other improvements that relieve your bike rack woes.
Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features & improvements:
Grand Junction, CO is where our secret lab is located – where unsung heroes solve America’s greatest bike rack crimes. 100% made in the US-of-A. Uncle Sam approves of this message.
The Mach2 Single Rack 2″ or 1.25” ($549) holds only one bike, hence the name.
You can add up to three Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack 2″ for a total of four bikes
OR…
You can add up to two Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack – 1.25″ Hitch for a total of three bikes
Check out the four-bike system in action!
At this time, it is delivery only.
Coordinating pickups would complicate the waitlist order and distract from production. We are only selling directly through the site at this time.
As we stabilize, we will address this, but not now.
We are fighting through the supply chain madness and our demand is so high, we need to focus on our stability and customers waiting on their purchases.
Aluminum, stainless steel hardware and some Delrin bushings.
With the inventor of the original Quik Rack in our corner, you can expect his latest model, the Mach2, to be the industry standard. It’s lightweight, modular, and can handle 300 lbs. Cal’s racks have stood the test of time and we know some of you are willing to invest in the best for your carbon fiber steeds and versatile eBikes.
We are only shipping to the USA, US Military, Canada and Mexico at this time.
When production gets further along, we will address shipping outside of North America.
The rack is mainly anodized aluminum with stainless steel fasteners (screws, bolts and nuts) some brass bushings, and a few Delrin parts.
The fasteners are torqued at the factory and because of the chemical properties of steel mated to aluminum, need no thread-lock solution.
It is a good idea to occasionally check the fasteners and other parts to make sure they are secure and tight. Any mechanical connection can vibrate and loosen, so make sure this doesn’t happen to you. This is normal wear and tear.
You can find our policy link on the footer of the website.
Here is the direct link – https://quikrstuff.com/Company-Policies/
Future Plans Questions
Cal Phillips was the original owner and the inventor and designer of the Quik Rack. He is no longer associated with (company name removed for legal reasons) and is now designing for QuikRStuff. Check out the full demo of his latest design, the Quik Rack Mach2:
Have you ever tried charging an iPad from 2010 with a cable from 2020? Our improved, no-tools coupling mechanism is not compatible with the older racks for a good reason. It’s out with the old and in with the new and improved! Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features and improvements:
It’s the rack you know and love, but Quikr.
14 new patents, modular, lightweight yet heavy duty, NO tools required, easy access release trigger (no more reaching blindly and dislocating a shoulder), quick Add-on addition/removal (did we say NO tools already??), easy wheel size adjustment, amongst other improvements that relieve your bike rack woes.
Check out the full demo of the Quik Rack Mach2, highlighting all the new features & improvements:
Grand Junction, CO is where our secret lab is located – where unsung heroes solve America’s greatest bike rack crimes. 100% made in the US-of-A. Uncle Sam approves of this message.
The Mach2 Single Rack 2″ or 1.25” ($549) holds only one bike, hence the name.
You can add up to three Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack 2″ for a total of four bikes
OR…
You can add up to two Add-ons ($379 a piece) to the Mach2 Single Rack – 1.25″ Hitch for a total of three bikes
Check out the four-bike system in action!
At this time, it is delivery only.
Coordinating pickups would complicate the waitlist order and distract from production. We are only selling directly through the site at this time.
As we stabilize, we will address this, but not now.
We are fighting through the supply chain madness and our demand is so high, we need to focus on our stability and customers waiting on their purchases.
Aluminum, stainless steel hardware and some Delrin bushings.
With the inventor of the original Quik Rack in our corner, you can expect his latest model, the Mach2, to be the industry standard. It’s lightweight, modular, and can handle 300 lbs. Cal’s racks have stood the test of time and we know some of you are willing to invest in the best for your carbon fiber steeds and versatile eBikes.
We are only shipping to the USA, US Military, Canada and Mexico at this time.
When production gets further along, we will address shipping outside of North America.
The rack is mainly anodized aluminum with stainless steel fasteners (screws, bolts and nuts) some brass bushings, and a few Delrin parts.
The fasteners are torqued at the factory and because of the chemical properties of steel mated to aluminum, need no thread-lock solution.
It is a good idea to occasionally check the fasteners and other parts to make sure they are secure and tight. Any mechanical connection can vibrate and loosen, so make sure this doesn’t happen to you. This is normal wear and tear.
You can find our policy link on the footer of the website.
Here is the direct link – https://quikrstuff.com/Company-Policies/
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.