I was an early adopter of 1UP hitch racks. Very robust design, works great overall. I've had it for 5 years or so, and do leave it on my vehicle year round in Wisconsin. :nono:
My 9yo son finally took an interest in biking (dad's dream!!), and I got him his first nice bike. So I will need to adjust the rack do fit his new bike's wheel size. Well, the parts that need to be moved are seized tight. No amount of non-destructive measures have been able to remove the hardware (heat, penetrant, bfh).
I contacted 1up, who did advise me that corrosion was not covered under warranty, and that with enough work I should eventually be able to remove the hardware. They suggested drilling the bolts out, and replacing.
I am not happy, but are my expectations of it lasting more than a few years without being corroded beyond use unreasonable? Part of the reason I bought the rack was for it's versatility and future proofing as the kids grow older and wheel sizes change.
My 9yo son finally took an interest in biking (dad's dream!!), and I got him his first nice bike. So I will need to adjust the rack do fit his new bike's wheel size. Well, the parts that need to be moved are seized tight. No amount of non-destructive measures have been able to remove the hardware (heat, penetrant, bfh).
I contacted 1up, who did advise me that corrosion was not covered under warranty, and that with enough work I should eventually be able to remove the hardware. They suggested drilling the bolts out, and replacing.
I am not happy, but are my expectations of it lasting more than a few years without being corroded beyond use unreasonable? Part of the reason I bought the rack was for it's versatility and future proofing as the kids grow older and wheel sizes change.
