FAQ/Patents
Current Status Questions
Buying a new bike rack is like welcoming a new family member. Let’s make sure the Mach2 “fits” into your family!
The new hitch design uses two aluminum pads instead of one steel ball. The pads are stronger, smoother and more stable, as the old steel ball version could deform the hitch over time.
Note: that the Captive Spring Pin can be removed with one screw for vehicles that don’t have clearance for it.
Here are the dimensions for the Hitch assembly.
The bike rack can be used with wheel sizes from 12″ to 29″ and up to a 5″ wide tire.
Here is an image of the bike size range dimensions.
Quik Rack Mach2 with Add-Ons: Loaded for vacation
The rack can accommodate tires as wide as 5” with no adapters needed.
Quik Rack Mach2: 5″ tire
This is the one-key system that locks the Mach2 into the hitch and the Add-ons together.
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 lock and key are used to lock the rack into the hitch.
You will receive 2 keys with the Mach2 hitch rack. If you purchase more Add-ons later down the road, we can look up what variation of lock you already have and match it to your existing keys. Additional keys can also be purchased.
There are two types of fenders: Plastic and Steel.
Our suggestions are:
- For plastic, the spool will push down the fender to the tire for a snug fit.
- For steel, you could take foam pads, and cut it to wrap around the spool so that the fender will not get scratched.
NOTE: Sorry, but we are not responsible for any damage to fenders due to these suggestions and your usage of them.
Yes, you can remove it with one screw and use a standard hitch pin bolt with cotter pin or lock.
Yes! We suggest a 1.25 to 2 hitch adapter stabilizer for a tight fit.
Yes! It clears by about an inch without a hitch extender. But it was only on one 2019 model, so you must check it yourself.
See this post by one of our testers – https://www.facebook.com/matt.brenner.75/posts/10158448921359329
Easy!
Remove it with one screw and use your own lock or hitch pin.
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Specs and Fitment Questions
Buying a new bike rack is like welcoming a new family member. Let’s make sure the Mach2 “fits” into your family!
The new hitch design uses two aluminum pads instead of one steel ball. The pads are stronger, smoother and more stable, as the old steel ball version could deform the hitch over time.
Note: that the Captive Spring Pin can be removed with one screw for vehicles that don’t have clearance for it.
Here are the dimensions for the Hitch assembly.
The bike rack can be used with wheel sizes from 12″ to 29″ and up to a 5″ wide tire.
Here is an image of the bike size range dimensions.
Quik Rack Mach2 with Add-Ons: Loaded for vacation
The rack can accommodate tires as wide as 5” with no adapters needed.
Quik Rack Mach2: 5″ tire
This is the one-key system that locks the Mach2 into the hitch and the Add-ons together.
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 lock and key are used to lock the rack into the hitch.
You will receive 2 keys with the Mach2 hitch rack. If you purchase more Add-ons later down the road, we can look up what variation of lock you already have and match it to your existing keys. Additional keys can also be purchased.
There are two types of fenders: Plastic and Steel.
Our suggestions are:
- For plastic, the spool will push down the fender to the tire for a snug fit.
- For steel, you could take foam pads, and cut it to wrap around the spool so that the fender will not get scratched.
NOTE: Sorry, but we are not responsible for any damage to fenders due to these suggestions and your usage of them.
Yes, you can remove it with one screw and use a standard hitch pin bolt with cotter pin or lock.
Yes! We suggest a 1.25 to 2 hitch adapter stabilizer for a tight fit.
Yes! It clears by about an inch without a hitch extender. But it was only on one 2019 model, so you must check it yourself.
See this post by one of our testers – https://www.facebook.com/matt.brenner.75/posts/10158448921359329
Easy!
Remove it with one screw and use your own lock or hitch pin.
Load More
General Quik-Rack Questions
Buying a new bike rack is like welcoming a new family member. Let’s make sure the Mach2 “fits” into your family!
The new hitch design uses two aluminum pads instead of one steel ball. The pads are stronger, smoother and more stable, as the old steel ball version could deform the hitch over time.
Note: that the Captive Spring Pin can be removed with one screw for vehicles that don’t have clearance for it.
Here are the dimensions for the Hitch assembly.
The bike rack can be used with wheel sizes from 12″ to 29″ and up to a 5″ wide tire.
Here is an image of the bike size range dimensions.
Quik Rack Mach2 with Add-Ons: Loaded for vacation
The rack can accommodate tires as wide as 5” with no adapters needed.
Quik Rack Mach2: 5″ tire
This is the one-key system that locks the Mach2 into the hitch and the Add-ons together.
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 lock and key are used to lock the rack into the hitch.
You will receive 2 keys with the Mach2 hitch rack. If you purchase more Add-ons later down the road, we can look up what variation of lock you already have and match it to your existing keys. Additional keys can also be purchased.
There are two types of fenders: Plastic and Steel.
Our suggestions are:
- For plastic, the spool will push down the fender to the tire for a snug fit.
- For steel, you could take foam pads, and cut it to wrap around the spool so that the fender will not get scratched.
NOTE: Sorry, but we are not responsible for any damage to fenders due to these suggestions and your usage of them.
Yes, you can remove it with one screw and use a standard hitch pin bolt with cotter pin or lock.
Yes! We suggest a 1.25 to 2 hitch adapter stabilizer for a tight fit.
Yes! It clears by about an inch without a hitch extender. But it was only on one 2019 model, so you must check it yourself.
See this post by one of our testers – https://www.facebook.com/matt.brenner.75/posts/10158448921359329
Easy!
Remove it with one screw and use your own lock or hitch pin.
Load More
Current Patents
Quik-Rack Mach 2 founder/designer Cal M. Phillips owns these 14 patents covering the new Quik-Rack Mach 2 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.