{"id":17335,"date":"2016-11-25T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-25T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/11\/25\/upside39s-innovative-design-brings-versatility-to-bike-carriers-r5869\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:25:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:25:46","slug":"upside39s-innovative-design-brings-versatility-to-bike-carriers-r5869","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/upside39s-innovative-design-brings-versatility-to-bike-carriers-r5869\/","title":{"rendered":"Upside&#8217;s innovative design brings versatility to bike carriers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A group of passionate riders and engineers have turned the bike rack on its head with a simple yet ingenious idea. Meet the Upside Rack.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full aspect-video\">\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m6a4XeTmec0?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This innovative design fixes all bike types on normal roof racks in just seconds, with no pre-assembly required and no need to leave it on your car between rides. It\u2019s so small and portable that you can even ride to work with it in your pack (or strapped to your bike frame) and catch a lift home.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-39007300-1480075112.jpg\" data-fileid=\"848335\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"848335\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-39007300-1480075112.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-39007300-1480075112.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In seconds, the Upside Rack is open and on your bike. From there, it\u2019s onto your roof racks. Then one simple, strong clamping mechanism finishes the job and has you ready to go.<\/p>\n<p>Its secure but soft grip promises to safely hold your bike no matter the shape of the frame or the size of the tyres. It\u2019s the only rack that fits your road bike, mountain bike, fat bike, kids bikes or commuter without adapters, wheel removal or frame contact.<\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive at your riding destination, your bike is off in seconds and you are ready to ride.<\/p>\n<p>It can easily be switched between vehicles. And &#8211; not being a permanent fixture on your car\u2019s roof &#8211; the Upside Rack saves you from wind noise and extra fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-15790700-1480075113.png\" data-fileid=\"848336\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"848336\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-15790700-1480075113.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-15790700-1480075113.png\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe unique design of our bike rack brings portability and the ability to carry nearly any type of bike,\u201d says Sean Stoney, co-founder of Upside Racks. \u201cIt solved a problem that most avid bike riders have faced at one point or another, quickly installing a second or third bike on your roof. I also see non-riders owning one, be it parents or even grandparents, without having a permanent installation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe really went back to first principles with the design, threw out all our preconceived ideas of what a bike rack should be capable of, how it holds the bike and especially how it should look,\u201d says Stefan Wrobel, co-founder of Upside Racks. \u201cThe user is always front of mind for us, whether it how easily it can be used, how after-sales care will work, how will it be stored and especially, can I trust this rack for durability and safety.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Upside Rack team is obsessed about quality. Having worked for companies like Siemens, GM, Nissan, BMW and Tesla, the Upside Rack\u2019s creators know all about speed, innovative design and engineering. Having managed major operations and programs they also know how to deliver multi-million dollar projects on time. After months of refinement, the concept is ready to go and the highest quality suppliers have been sourced to craft this exceptionally strong, clean and easy-to-use solution.<\/p>\n<p>The Upside Rack team are taking their product to Kickstarter now, offering supporters the chance to get their hands on the newest and most revolutionary bike rack the market has ever seen with limited edition models, discounted early-bird pricing and prizes.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-34365800-1480075147.jpg\" data-fileid=\"848337\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"848337\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-34365800-1480075147.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-34365800-1480075147.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A group of passionate riders and engineers have turned the bike rack on its head with a simple yet ingenious idea. 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