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Allen Premium 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver)
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- 5-bike rack fits vehicles with a 2-inch trailer hitch and features the new Quick Carry Arm Release
- 28-inch long carry arms individually secure bicycles with Allen's patented tie down system
- Folding carry arms quickly drop out of the way when rack is not in use
- Rack sets up and installs in less than 5 minutes
- Sturdy steel construction with black powder coat finish; Lifetime warranty
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Product Description:
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Premium 5 bike carrier for 2" Hitch
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Carry your bicycles securely and avoid the hassles of piled bikes or high threshold rooftop mounts, with the Allen Premium 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack. Fitting vehicles with a 2-inch trailer hitch only, the Allen Premium Hitch Mount Rack boasts the new Quick Carry Arm Release, making it both easy to operate and super secure for your bikes. Constructed out of steel with a durable black powder finish, the rack is built to last and is backed up by a lifetime warranty by Allen. The Allen rack boasts a patented tie-down system and individually cradles up to five bikes in the 28-inch carry arms. A separate tie down strap is included with the rack and eliminates lower bike movement completely. As easy to install as it is to use, the rack sets up in less than 5 minutes with a no-wobble bolt that holds it still within the hitch. When the rack is not in use, the carry arms quickly drop out of the way and fold down flat with a patented single pin mechanism and the rack tilts up to allow easy access to the lift gate. Specifications: - Fits vehicles with a 2-inch trailer hitch
- Holds up to five bikes
- 28-inch carry arms
- Individual bike cradles
- Steel construction
- Black powder coat finish
- Patented single key release system
- Tie down strap
- Minor assembly required
About Allen Bike Racks:
In 1967, after a few years of working on the aerospace technology for the Apollo missions, Dick Allen was out of a job. Government cutbacks led Allen, a Harvard-trained physicist, to transform his garage hobby into a new industry. A cycling enthusiast, inventor, and family man, Allen had a personal need for a bike-carrying device. On weekends, he would take his sons and wife to Cape Cod or the White Mountains of New Hampshire. What proved difficult time and again was the transport of his family's bicycles. Rather than fight through inconvenience with twine and a dinged car, Allen sought an answer for himself as well as a market in which he foresaw major growth possibilities. Always a pathfinder, Allen took to work in his Lincoln, Massachusetts garage in search of a more efficient way to transport bikes. Drafting designs during the day and constructing them throughout the night, he put together a model made of electrical conduit, metal strapping, and fire hose casings (for padding). At first, the Allens tested the prototype on weekend excursions. Finding the first trunk-mounted rack to be a success, Dick started Allen Bike Racks. Dealer acceptance came quickly, and by 1971 Allen Bike Racks were sold nationally through a number of major bicycle distributors. Today, the company owns over three-dozen patents and offers a versatile product line of bike racks while Dick's son Alex now owns and operates the business. What started out as a small garage run operation now operates three warehouses nationally, two factories abroad, and has products sold in more than a dozen countries around the world. Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime warranty
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 Would highly recommend this rack to anyone., July 7, 2010
By G. Henry (Pennsylvania)
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Perspective: I am a mother of three young boys ages 8, 6 and 3. So when we go out as a family we have an adult men's bike, an adult women's bike and, at the moment, 2 youth boys bikes. We are not avid bicyclists, so we don't have any of the fancy, lightweight, more thin-framed bikes. Just your run of the mill Wal-Mart brand, bulky kids and adult bikes. This is our second 5-bike bicycle rack in as many years and I LOVE this one so much more than our last for multiple reasons. We attach it to our Honda Odyssey with a 2" hitch.
1) This rack not only has a ball joint (for lack of a better word) to hold the pivoting arm in place, but it also has a locking pin. DOUBLE the protection. I feel much safer with this mechanism should I ever repeat my previous mistake with our first bike rack, although not likely. :)
-------------------------Bought our first bike rack off eBay for about $60. Although it certainly held our bikes, albeit with little room to spare, it wobbled and shimmied like CRAZY when we drove, making the longer trips for vacations a little more anxiety ridden. I was constantly looking in the mirror to make sure it wasn't about to come crashing down or wobble so hard that it would break. It never did, mind you, but I once forgot to replace the locking pin for the part of the rack that pivots out of the way so you can access the tailgate without having to remove the rack entirely. Made it the entire trip (2 hours) without it falling...amazingly...but one mile from our destination we hit a pothole and the rack was jostled just enough to cause it to pivot out of sight and come crashing down behind us with all the bikes on it. Stayed intact and the bikes were unscathed, but the steel upright of the rack was forever bent which caused the bikes to ride too low to the ground to make it safe anymore.
2) The cradles that the bikes rest on swivel 360 degrees making it VERY easy to connect the bikes just about any way you need to.
------------------------Our old bike rack had cushioned (rubber) cradles, but they did not move, so to get the kids' bikes attached they were sitting in the rack at all sorts of crazy angles! Rear wheel way in the air with the front end of the bike facing the ground, etc. The youth bikes now-a-days have some very THICK frames. They LOOK cool, but aren't the most efficient when trying to mount them to a bike rack. The Allen bike rack allowed us to attach the bikes not just along a horizontal plane, but we could attach the left cradle to the vertical column at the handle bars by turning the cradle to the left and the right cradle to the horizontal bar going across the bike...or any other way necessary! love, Love, LOVE it! It's especially easy with the smaller bikes that don't have enough space between the front and back vertical pieces to allow BOTH arms of the rack to pass between them. (hope this makes sense)
3) Arms very quickly and easily swing down and out of the way for storage when bikes aren't loaded.
4) Thought it would be a little weird having one bike mounted BETWEEN the car and the rack the other four on the other side of the rack. Wasn't sure how it would all fit and whether or not there would be enough room to get the bike in there easily.
------------------No problem. The rack sits about a foot from the car. Does not look odd. Bike easy to maneuver in there.
5) Women's bikes do NOT require the cross bar attachment so often recommended to mount to the rack. Why? See reason #2. I actually bought one when I purchased the rack and it sits unused. Didn't use it even once and we've already taken our bikes on 4 outings. So, save your money.
6) Hitch pin really DOES cause the rack not to wobble one bit! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! That rack is in there tightly and securely. Of course, their special anti-wobble pin doesn't have a method to lock it into place, so you lose that option. Not so much a concern for us, but if you are in an area where these types of racks get stolen, you may need to invest in another anti-wobble option that has a locking aspect to it. I was truly amazed, however, at how the pin they provided really did keep the rack from moving in the hitch. It didn't look that different from any other pin, but works great!
Con: Can't lock the bikes into the cradles, but just buy a long enough bike lock that it can wind between all the bikes and you're good to go.
Hope this helps! Kids bikes are able to be attached without much trouble at all! After figuring out how they best fit the first time around, thereafter it's a cinch.
42 of 42 people found this review helpful
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Very pleased, July 5, 2009
By P. Prokop (Cleveland, OH)
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After comparing features and prices of different bike racks, we went with the Allen. I was pleasantly surprised that it does, in fact, accommodate 5 bikes. A little jockeying is necessary to get seats and handle bars to fit with each other when the bikes are different sizes and styles, but they all go on - and it is much much easier the second time. Do not attempt to lower the rack with the bikes already on it. The lowering feature is good for gaining access to the back of the car, but you have to have the bikes off in order to bring it back up again and get the pin inserted. The convenience features of the premium model are well worth the few extra bucks. Rather than wrestling with a pin for each function, the latches that come with the premium model make it much easier.
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
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Good value, November 15, 2010
By MSW (SoCal)
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Just got this rack to replace a Yakima 4-bike carrier with the swing away feature. The Yakima rack was outstanding. Here's how this one stacks up (IMO)
Initial impression:
Looks okay, overall construction is not nearly as stout as the Yakima which weighs probably 15-20 pounds more. Release levers, pins, etc. don't feel as solid.
Attaching to vehicle:
Pretty straight forward. Slide the rack into the receiver and tighten with 2 3/4" sockets. Yakima was slightly easier as you only need one wrench to tighten.
Rack does not sway side to side, but does have some up and down play, as did the Yakima. One downside is that the lock for this rack is quite pricey. Don't forget the lock is only a deterrent. A smart and determined thief can walk away with most of your rack even if it's locked.
Loading bikes:
Quite a bit easier with this rack. The Yakima cradles are significantly larger and use bulky rubber straps. It's easier to maneuver small bikes on to this rack. No problem loading men's women's or kids' bikes. Although the Yakima rubber straps made loading the bikes more difficult, they do feel much more secure once snapped in to place. The nylon "backpack style" straps on this Allen Rack seem like they could loosen, time will tell whether that's really the case. Fit 5 bikes on the rack with no problem at all. Bike closest to the vehicle gets pretty close, so make sure it doesn't sway and bump into your car.
Tilt down feature:
Works well, but if your back door swings sideways instead of up, you may not be able to open the door completely (innermost bike will probably get in the way). Speaking of lowering the rack when bikes are loaded, you're going to need a strong arm and back especially if you're doing it by yourself. You'll be squatting under the rack, pulling the pin with one hand and supporting the weight of almost 5 bikes with your other arm. Getting the rack back up into position is actually easier than lowering it. This is where the Yakima really shines. The swing away feature works great no matter which way the hatch on your vehicle opens, and is easy for one person to do. Unfortunately, I need space for 5 bikes and such a rack doesn't exist.
Overall:
This rack does seem like a great value. It does what it's supposed to and is very easy to use for the most part. Will update after we've had a chance to take it beyond just the neighborhood.
Update:
Fully loaded the rack with 5 bikes for a 4 day trip to Joshua Tree National Park. Worked great on the street, freeway, and even over a few miles of dirt road. Rack stayed secure, bikes stayed secure, I'm bumping my rating up to 5 stars.
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
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 Nice Bike Rack, missing machining, August 4, 2009
By Mac (Canton, oh United States)
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Purchased through Greenfish Adventure Sports. Its a really nice bike rack. However, It was missing a drilled hole for the quick release pin. Contacted Greenfish which in turn had to contact Warranty dept at Allen Racks to get a replacement. The problem was I waited till night before to put rack together before we went camping with the family and discovered this hole was missing. So my advice is assemble as soon as you get it in case you run into the same situation. Not wise to use without quick release pin!
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
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Great bike rack for the money, September 9, 2009
By Jake (PA)
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This bike rack is a great rack, especially for the money. We are able to lug our family's 5 bikes to our vacation spots. The rack was purchased for a 2006 Ford Freestyle with a 2" hitch receiver. The rack is easy to install and remove with the locking bolt. Our 2 adult bikes and 3 childrens bikes are easily mounted on the rack. Even my son's bike with front and back foot pegs fits easily. There is plenty of room between bikes when mounted on the rack. I had to tighten bolts to reduce the play in the rack after my first time using it now there is no play with everything tight. I am fully confident using this rack for our 200 mile plus vacation trips. Amazon shipped this quickly and it was packed very well.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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 Frustrating Pin, May 28, 2010
By Janine (NJ)
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I have the worst time getting the pin secured that holds the bike rack upright. I now try to avoid going into the back of my car and I keep a hammer in my car to help bang the pin back when necessary. It is also difficult to get 5 bikes on this rack because there just isnt't enough space.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Excellent bike rack, June 20, 2011
By vicstan
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Excellent bike rack. Very solid. Easy to assemble. You get what you pay for in the great quality.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Allen 5 Bike Hitch, May 7, 2009
By shore guy (Brick, NJ United States)
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Great product... order, had it delivered in 2 days... hauled 5 bikes to SC from NJ w/ no problems....
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Wonderful accessory. Easy and useful., April 7, 2011
By Charlitos
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The Allen sports 5 passenger rack fit our suburban likev a glove. We are able to out up 5 bikes in less than 10 minutes. And because of the neat pull down knob, we can open the rear door with minimal effort even with 5 bikes on it. Loved the security features/accessories to prevent theft. We took it for a 500 mile ride without vibrations. Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Decent Rack - Excellent Value for the Money, May 11, 2010
By Timmy (Long Island NY)
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For the money, this rack delivers. It is almost the least expensive 5 bike rack I found. The rack is perfectly suited to 5 bikes: 2 adult mountain bikes & 3 kids bikes fit with little to no issue. The quality of the build is decent.
Pros: Fits 5 bikes no problem even on the hangar closest to the truck (Suburban), this hangar is on the "other side" of the upright - provides a good weight balance.
Cons: I have a slight problem with the finger triggers that are used to fold the rack down, but I have loaded this rack up and not babied it while driving with 5 bikes. One of the finger triggers gets hung up when I try to fold the rack after it's been unloaded...but this is more a symptom of my abusing the rack than anything else. Abuse means driving with the fully loaded rack over dirt roads without concern about bumps & jolts.
If I spent 2x the money, I would want a smoother fold-down.
I would totally buy this rack again & recommend it to anyone who needs 5 bikes & wants to save a few dollars. One thing: practice loading 5 bikes and don't forget to be mindful of pedal/handlebar/seat interference.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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 Allen's Premium 4-bike Hitch Mount Rack, 1 1/4 inch receiver, October 14, 2009
By Donalie P. Guin (Raleigh, NC)
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The Allen Premium 4-bike hitch mount rack, 1 1/4 inch receiver was easily assembled in a few minutes. It attaches snugly to my receiver without wobble with bikes attached. Different styles of bikes all attach easily and securely. I am unhappy with the strap that has to attach to the top of my rear door making it virtually impossible to lower the rack to open the door especially since I am vertically challenged. I definitely recommend the Allen line of bike hitches but would recommend another model without the strap.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Good Buy, August 18, 2010
By NV
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The hitch is good. The only problem is, I need to carry a hammer to unpin or pin the carrier to open the trunk.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Great for kids bikes, October 12, 2011
By MW (Ahoskie, NC USA)
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Nothing really to add to the other reviews other than we are very pleased with this product. I compared to Yakima and Thule, more expensive brands and just really didn't see any worthwhile advantage. We have 3 kids bikes to mount and having the attachments that rotate makes mounting much easier. Read the other reviews and you'll find what you need to know. This is an excellent value. Have fun!
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Rock Solid, September 29, 2011
By BigBoy (LC, CA USA)
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Bought this since my wife and I like to ride bikes on the beach. We have one kid and probably more on the way so I wanted the 5 rack system although we only need 1 at the moment. From other reviewers I decided to buy the premium and it worked great. It is bit heavy but mounting it on the hitch was easy and once I place our tandem bike on my wife's 2008 to local beach about 40 minutes away. Rav4 it didn't go anywhere, didn't see the bike swingint, no noises.
Works well, probably will try to take some bikes to 4-5 hour drive to Yosemite next year.
Only reason for 4 star is when I was at Yosemite this year, I saw a rack with what seems easier way to lower the rack. Premium Rack, I carry a mallot so I can hit the pin out of the hole so I can lower the rack so I can access the rear door. I didn't get to see what brand the rack I saw in Yosemite was but for the price I'm very satisfied.
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Very good,Versatil., September 8, 2011
By tilibrijas
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It is very good bike rack,good quality,even kids and women bikes fit in to this rack,easy to assembly and fast shipping.very good value.
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Just got it, September 5, 2011
By E. Snyder (Phoenix, NY United States)
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Just got it, seems to be very well made. One thing confuses me - there is a quick release that you pull up release the rack to tilt the whole rack back/down. It stops at around 30 to 45 degrees. Do people use the pin/shaft (with the safety pin on the end) and the quick release mechanism? What's the use of the quick release mechanism if you have to also use the pin/shaft?
This is very misleading: "Patented single key release system". Not sure what they mean by that - you have to remove the pin/shaft that goes through the rack as well as pull on the quick release mechanism.
My wife is not going to want to mess with that safety pin every time she needs to put something into the van. The directions don't state if the quick release suffices if no bikes are on the rack. It ought to suffice, but...
And what if bikes are on the rack? They wouldn't include the pin if it wasn't needed, so I guess they expect you to use both.
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great rack and price, August 31, 2011
By evan
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I spent a lot of time reading everybody's reviews about the various bike rack products available and purchased this product based on those comments. I am very happy with the product. It is very sturdy (even though the horizontal brackets bounce a bit when loaded with bikes - which I think is normal....similar to watching the wings on an airplane bounce in flight). I loaded the rack up with 5 bikes (2 tanker mountain bikes and 3 heavy Walmart kid bikes) and drove a total of 1,200 miles to and from California without any problems. I love the fact that the individual mounting brackets swivel so it is easy to connect any frame type without having to purchase special adapters. Easy installation and super simple mounting of the bikes. Also it was a great price!
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Good bike rack for the price, August 22, 2011
By Black Pearl (Chicago)
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Bought this rack and installed on a 2002 Honda Odyssey. One large nut and bolt is all that holds it on, I actually put it on the van, and took it off yesterday just so we could take a quick, local trip with the bikes. With two 3/4 inch wrenches, it literally took 60 seconds to install, and then uninstall. Assembling the rack from the shipping box took about 15 minutes.
Build quality is solid, it does not sway or wiggle. It titls down by removing a large pin, then pulling up a large locking knob. It simple to tilt/fold down when empty, wife and kids all know how to do, not much of a hassle, if you want to leave the rack on your vehicle for extended periods. I did tilt it down with it loaded with 5 bikes, to get into the back of the van. Tilting down was no problem, but lifting it back up required a second person to help me lift the weight of 5 bikes.
We have carried 3 adult and 2 kid mountain bikes at once. The rack has one bike slot/position on the vehicle side of the support post for one bike, which works fine (no clearance problem) that helps balance the top rack, as opposed to having all 5 bikes on the outside of the vertical support post - a nice design feature. Loading the bikes is not a problem, but requires some wiggling and lining up pedals, but they all get on their nice holding slots, and the straps are plenty long to go around two frame bars if needed. Some bikes don't hang with both support arms under the top tube, due to the size and shape of the frame tubes. We simply raise the bike and have the carrier support undernearth the down tube (i.e. the bike is pointed up a bit, rather than looking level). But its no problem, no adapter posts or tubes needed, that some other brands require. It takes my wife and I about 3 minutes to load or unload all 5 bikes. Fairly quick, easy. On our first trip we ran a strap through all of the wheels to squeeze them together, but it really is not needed when its full. Maybe with just one or two bikes you might get some sway (forward and back) but not loaded with 5. A strap is included, and all of the straps are of high quality and the locking clips work great.
We have taken the bikes on two 800 mile trips already, plus local travel. So we have about 2000 miles on the rack, and we load and go. 80 mph and no problem, but I do notice the weight of the bikes back there when we go over bumps in the road (note our shocks/suspension are old and tired, need replacement).
I would recommend the purchase of this rack without hesitation. My only caveat is that a swing-away rack would provide easier access to the back of the vehicle, but 4 bikes is the maximum number for swing-away models, and we needed capacity for 5.
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Solid Product, A little overpriced when compared to Non-Premium., August 15, 2011
By rariti
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Delivered in a timely manner. Was fairly easy to install on 2000 Xterra 2" hitch. We have 2 mountain bikes with weird frames, and was able to mount bikes to full capacity of 5 bikes. I found that mounting the heavier bikes closest to the vertical pole reduced bounce. The non-wiggle bolt didn't move once set. No rattling whatsoever. The strap cylinders were rotatable which made mounting bikes easier, if not possible. I doubt I would have been able to if they weren't. If they were to improve on the design, they should make the straps 2-3 inches longer. I gave it 4 out of 5 due to it being overpriced. The Premium is double in price over the Allen deluxe model. If it were only 50% more, it would have gotten a 5 out of 5. All-in-all, seems pretty solid and I would recommend to others.
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Easy to use! Stable, August 14, 2011
By FourBoyMom (Hospitality State)
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Used this bike rack to carry 5 bikes on my Suburban (mens, women's, and kids). There are tons of 4-bike racks but few 5-back racks. Happy to find this one.
Easy to assemble and install. Feels very secure.
If you are unsure about needing/wanting the Premium vs. the Deluxe model, go to Allen Sports website and watch their video that shows difference.
The biggest difference for me was the ease of tilting the rack away from vehicle so you can access the back door. Also the bar that holds bikes lowers more easily on this Premium rack.
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Great rack if you need to haul 5 bikes, August 12, 2011
By A.B. Blake (Charlotte, NC USA)
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I had been looking for a bike rack that can accomodate 5 bicycles and it came down to this one and Thule costing at least $100 more. After reading the positive reviews here I decided to go with the Allen.
Having just completed a 1600 mile roadtrip with multiple stops along the way, I can attest that this rack works very well. While it isn't easy to put all the bikes on the rack (requires a little advanced planning, especially when you have a mix of road and mtn bikes), they all fit securely and we were very comfortable having the rack on the car the whole time.
Some key items to consider with this rack:
1. The easy latch mechanism to tilt the rack down so you can access your hatch works great!
2. The tie-downs, while looking skimpy, really do work!
3. This is a sturdy rack but does sway a bit by design. Nothing to be concerned about but a little freaky when you first look out your rear view.
4. Due to the modular nature of the tie-downs, kids bicycles fit on this very well (basically you can rotate the tiedown to fit angled bottom tubes)
5. Since the bicycles do hang from their top tube, there is the potential for the bikes to bang each other when you drive over rough surfaces. As a result, I suggest investing in some cheap pipe insulation (available at Lowes or HD) and covering your tubes.
Overall, very good product at a can't beat price.
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Family of 5 bike rack, June 14, 2011
By K. Carlozzi
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I have never owned a back rack before and I researched a lot prior to buying this bike rack. I have been very happy with it so far! We are a family of 5 and the bikes fit nicely on it. I definitely recommend this bike rack.
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Great Deal, June 4, 2011
By Mr.Recyclables (Charlottesville, VA)
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Best value I could find for the number of bikes it carries. It was a bit difficult to seat the no-wobble bolt, but that's okay. For assembly and installation, you'll need an SAE socket set (3/4" and 9/16" if I remember correctly) and a crescent wrench. It works well enough and seems pretty stable. Remember, you can only lower the rack to access the trunk if the rack is empty - Do not lower the rack with bikes on it!
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Does the job, March 18, 2011
By PlaySportsReader
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It does the job. The whole unit wiggles a little bit (because of the bottom hinge), which looks a little scary while driving, but you can tie it down for peace of mind. I recommend additionally securing the bikes/wheels with a straps or ropes to keep them from banging. It's surprisingly light and easy to remove, so we can store it inside the truck while we go ride to keep someone from just taking it.
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Excellent Bike Rack, July 5, 2010
By Smart Shopper
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Recently took this rack on a camping trip and it performed flawlessly. I easily fit an adult mountain bike and two kids bikes with training wheels. A fourth bike would have been possible without too much trouble, even with all the training wheels. The rack is built more sturdy than I expected and rode smoothly behind our minivan. No problems at all and I'm very glad I bought this rack over the other two "name brand" racks. Excellent quality and value with this purchase.
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Solid, April 29, 2010
By psychicbloodbrother (porterville, ca USA)
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The 2-inch receiver is solid and the 5th Bike mount allows room for a beach cruiser. The Hitch is very well made and is many times better than the cheaper racks with the smaller hitch mount. You get what you pay for and this rack will be the first and the last one you buy. Quality & Stability.
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EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND WORKED WELL, November 7, 2011
By rpglamisdunes
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I really enjoy this product, one thing to note is that the 5th bike is right next to the vehicle so you have to be carefull that it does not touch. they give you a strap to hold all of the bikes together at the bottom which broke the very first time I used it. I now use a tie down just so I don't have to worry about any dings or scratches. everything else is really working well for us.
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Premium is the way to go, November 22, 2011
By jcm217
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Purchase the Premium over the deluxe, it has more options if you have a hatch on your vechile. Would have given it 5 stars, but you'll probably need to purchase a 1/2in pin and lock for it. The standard 5/8 pin will not fit. Overall very happy with this purchase.
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Worth the money, July 7, 2011
By Cindy Teixeira
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This hitch carrier was definitely worth the money we paid. I wasn't crazy about the shipping cost at all. Outrageous, actually, but we needed it quickly and there weren't any available at local dealers. We used it the day we got it and it performed as advertised. If you are looking for one, try locally or order it with the lowest shipping cost you can get.
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Great Deal, June 4, 2011
By T. Canu
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Best value I could find for the number of bikes it carries. It was a bit difficult to seat the no-wobble bolt, but that's okay. For assembly and installation, you'll need an SAE socket set (3/4" and 9/16" if I remember correctly) and a crescent wrench. It works well enough and seems pretty stable. Remember, you can only lower the rack to access the trunk if the rack is empty - Do not lower the rack with bikes on it!
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Excellent bike rack, easy to assemble....works great!, May 6, 2012
By globetrotter
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This is my first bicycle rack I've ever ordered for a car. I didn't have a trailer hitch on my car so I ended up going to U-Haul and had one installed so I could use this bicycle rack.
It's very easy to install and very functional. I had it installed on an Audi Q7 and it is perfect. There is even room to open the back door on my Q7 without putting down the lever to tilt it back. Probably on other cars there might not be room but the nice thing about this is there is a lever on the back that you can remove a pin and you can tilt it back so you have room to open your car gate/door.
It's very sturdy and made very well. I wasn't sure if I should get this premium model or the cheaper model but I read people kept saying how they wish they went with the Premium edition so I thought it would be best to go with this one and I'm glad I did. It's very easy to raise/lower the actual rack by squeezing two pins so it easily goes up and down. The entire thing can easily be put together with a socket wrench along with a Crescent wrench. It's probably easier if you had two people but I could easily do it myself with the socket wrench and the Crescent wrench to hold the screw while it was turning.
It says it fits 5 bikes. I didn't try 5 but we had 3 and it easily fit. 5 seems like you'd really have to cram them in. We have 2 Specialized Mountain bikes and a child's bike and there was plenty of room. I'd recommend to get some bungee cords (I bought a container of Master Lock Bungee cords on Amazon) and they were great. You can use a few to hold the wheels so they don't move around if you go on the highway. The bikes actually sit on two small arms that you attach with tie down cords. It's very secure.
Even going about 90 MPH on the highway we couldn't hear anything at all and the bikes were secure. I'd highly recommend this product if you're looking for a quality bicycle rack for multiple bikes.
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Well built and easy to use., April 16, 2012
By TJD
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Exellent bike rack and highly recommended! Heavy duty construction and comparable to Thule etc at 1/3 the money. From what I've read of other reviews it's worth it to buy this one and not the lighter, marginally cheaper model.
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not a premium bike rack, March 8, 2012
By sleepyslug (San Carlos, CA USA)
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I bought this liking the high ratings in reviews and the low price. It arrived, I opened the box, and decided I wanted something higher-end, so I shipped it back without even trying it out. I can't comment on its operation one way or the other, but here are the things I felt were lacking compared to a nicer rack (say, Yakima or Thule): 1) stabilizers to keep bikes from swaying front to back; 2) quick on/off tie downs (the Allen rack has webbing that threads through a buckle, sort of like the straps of a backpack); 3) softer cradles for the bike frame (the Allen cradles were a hard plastic with a rough seam that looked like it would rub/scratch the bike). In overall appearance, the Allen rack was ok, but not attractive. So, basically, it may be a perfectly good rack, but it falls short of what I expected from the 'premium' in the name.
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