A metal tool marked with "RACK & STASH" on a wooden surface, accompanied by screws and washers. The tool features cutouts and mounting points, suggesting it is used for assembly or installation purposes.

What do you do with your bike rack when you’re not using it to haul bikes to the trailhead? This is a question I’ve asked myself many times over the years.

The 1UP USA Rack Stash is a simple wall-mounted accessory that is designed to store your bike rack when it’s not in use. The mount fits either a 1.25″ or 2″ receiver, so it works with any rack, and installation is simple.

A black bike rack mounted on a wooden fence, featuring two horizontal arms for holding bicycles. The rack has a handle at the top and is installed securely into the ground. The background shows natural wood grain and a few green plants.

Fits any hitch rack

1UP USA is known for producing high-quality hitch-mounted bike racks, and over the years, the brand has developed a cult following with their no-touch Quik Rack. But the Rack Stash is designed to fit any standard hitch-mounted bike rack with either a 1.25″ or 2″ shank. As you can see in the photo above, it holds this Inno rack just fine.

Three lag bolts secure the Rack Stash to any wall or vertical surface. You’ll want to make sure the bolts are anchored to a stud to support the weight of a heavy rack. I mounted mine to the outside of a storage shed for easy access to my vehicle. 1UP says the Rack Stash can hold racks that weigh up to 90lb, which is enough to support the company’s four-bike rack.

To adjust the Rack Stash to fit a 1.25″ shank instead of a 2″ shank as shown in these photos, simply remove the bolts on either side of the mount, flip the red metal inserts, and re-secure them with the bolts.

Metal bracket mounted on a wooden surface, featuring the words "RACK STASH" cut into the material. The bracket has an arrow design and multiple cut-out shapes.
Close-up of a black metal tool or fixture featuring red components inside, set against a wooden background. The image shows intricate detailing, including openings and screws, highlighting its mechanical design.
A close-up view of a black and red rack attachment mounted on a wooden surface, designed for outdoor use. The attachment features cutouts for securing equipment and is connected to a cylindrical component, with earth and foliage visible in the background.

Depending on your garage situation, you can either store the rack horizontally as shown here, or vertically to free up additional wall space. There are cutouts on the sides of the Rack Stash to hold various hitch accessories, like a hitch ball shank. The cutouts could also be useful for looping a cable lock to keep your rack secure if it’s stored outdoors like mine.

Compared to my old solution — hanging the rack on a set of ladder hooks mounted to the wall — the 1UP Rack Stash is a much cleaner solution. Since it works just like the hitch receiver on my car, it’s easy to move from the mount to the vehicle and back again without setting the rack down.

The 1UP Rack Stash is priced at $65 and is available for purchase on the 1UP USA website.