Save your bikes from becoming a tangled pile in the rear cargo area or from a low-clearance collision while riding on your roof. Instead, treat your cycles to the advanced bike-carrying features of Allen Bike Racks Deluxe Hitch Bike Carrier. This hitch-mounted Allen Bike Rack treats your bicycles to the comfort of patented Allen cradles which are safe on paint and employ a secure top tie-down strap. When the rack is empty, you can fold the 16” carrying arms flat with a push of Allen’s exclusive single-pin mechanism. And, Allen includes a separate tie strap for stopping your cycles from swaying in transit. The Allen Deluxe Hitch Bike Rack requires only minor assembly out of the box, and mounts in mere minutes. The included no-wobble hitch bolt halts any wiggling inside the receiver—a problem that plagues lesser racks. And, Allen arms your Deluxe Hitch Bike Carrier with something else the others don’t have: a Lifetime Guarantee.
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Features
Features a patented folding arm system
Tie-down system individually secures and protects bicycles
Included strap eliminates lower bicycle movement
Lifetime warranty on workmanship and materials
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19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Great bike rack May 03, 2007
By MindCreations I got this bike rack a couple of weeks ago and used it for the first time on a pretty long trip this past weekend and it worked great! The rack is easy to assemble out of the box and is also available in a 2 inch receiver if your hitch is slightly larger than the 1.25 inch receiver.
The reviewer below said that the way the rack bolts into the hitch is problematic- I had no problems at all. To secure the bolt all you need is a 9/16 wrench with a ringed end and a socket wrench. On the left side of the bolt hold it in place with the ringed in of the 9/16 and use the socket wrench to tighten the bolt through. Keep doing this until it won't go anymore and jerk on the rack a bit- it is extremely steady and will NOT sway back and forth. The bolt does not come loose either. I did not re-tighten it not once on a 3 hour road trip, though I did check to make sure it was still secure.
The straps are excellent on the hitch and really secure the bike to the frame. I wouldn't have had to to use any extra ropes or ties (though I did just to be safer than sorry in the first time using it). Male bikes load perfectly on the hitch whereas female bikes require a little extra work/positioning. Might want to tie the tires together with some twine just so they won't hit each other on bumps.
So this is the first bike hitch I've ever owned and I really like it. I highly recommend it to anyone who is considering purchasing one. You can't beat the price that Amazon has. These are at least $139-$150 in stores. Amazon gives you free shipping- free 2-3 day shipping if you are an Amazon Prime Member... which is pretty sweet.
19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Beware! May 20, 2008
By M. Appel I purchased this bike rack in January to carry bikes on the back of my travel trailer. I had been used 4 times successfully but the 5th time was not a charm. One of the bolts that the arms pivot up and down on broke as I was driving on the highway. I heard tire chirping and got out to see what the noise was, when I came around the back I saw my bicycle, which was on the outside, hanging down to the road and the back tire had been jumping up and down on the road as I was driving. The other two bikes were ok. One bolt had sheared in half and the other held.
If you have this rack or are thinking about buying it, you might think about removing these bolts and replacing them with hardened bolts (which these are not).
A bolt remover was unsuccessful. Retapping the threads doesn't look like an option. The option looks like buying a new rack.
Thanks for reading, I hop this helps someone.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
False claim about fitting all vans and SUVs Jul 26, 2007
By D. Osinga The rack itself appears sturdy and well made. I purchased it to fit a 2" receiver for my KIA Sedona Van. (The info online clearly stated specifically for SUV's and Vans.) After putting it together I attached it to my receiver and it knocks against the bumper. You cannot use the release pin because it is too tight up to the bumper. You would cause damage to the bumper. I am currently looking for an extension for the hitch, hoping it wont add alot of play to the rack when loaded. It is too much hassel to try and send it back.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Bike Rack Review Jul 09, 2006
By Carol J. Klar The rack overall is fine. The way it bolts into the hitch is problematic. Even if it is tightened very securely, it becomes loose after about 20 miles of driving and the rack wobbles seriously, side to side.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Best deal that I have found for under $100 Jun 04, 2007
By Daniel P. Kirk
"Dan"
I have been looking for an inexpensive 1.25-inch hitch rack capable of carrying up to three bikes for my smaller vehicle. I originally bought one made by Graber, but it wobbled too much for my liking. I returned the Graber rack, did some more research and decided to give the Allen rack a try. From the minute I opened the box, I noticed that the packaging and instructions were of far better quality then my previous rack. It was very easy to install, as long as you have two 9/16-inch wrenches to make bolt tightening go smoothly.
The rack is very solid, it does not wobble at all when attached to my car, the attached straps allow the bikes to fit securely, and the rack folds down to save space when not in use. In addition, you can swing it back to allow open you car's rear hatch without removing the rack from the hitch.
The biggest downside with this rack is that it lacks a way to lock your rack to the hitch. However, purchasing a new bolt that allows a lock to be attached can probably solve this issue.
This is probably the best rack available for under $100.
based on 58 reviews
Great bike rack May 03, 2007
By MindCreations
Beware! May 20, 2008
By M. Appel
