Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) from Allen Bike Racks
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Product Description DELUXE 4 BIKE CARRIER FOR 2" HITCHES. Patented tie-down system indivi- dually secures and protects bicycles. 22" long carry arms easily accomodate up to 4 bikes. Minor assembly required. Sets up and installs in less than 5 minutes. Included strap eliminates lower bicycle movement. For 2" Hitches Only.
Product Description This Deluxe Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier by Allen holds four bikes and is ideal for weekend biking trips with friends and family outings. A tie-down system securely holds and protects each bicycle while 22-inch carry arms drop out of the way when not in use. Appropriate for two-inch hitches, this carrier includes a strap which eliminates lower bike movement. Minor assembly and simple set up of the carrier is 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.
Customer Reviews
Not a Bad Way to Take Bikes to Trail Posted 20 October 2007
This is a probably one of the best bike rack choices. It fits into the hitch and folds out of the way for access to the rear of the vehicle. The only thing I did not like is the bikes are secured with a strap. I would have preferred a mechanic clamp or even something that locks. However it still is one of the better racks.
Pro's
-it folds out of way
-pretty easy to put bikes on
-holds 4 bikes
-basically does the job
-solid frame and design to support weight
Con's
-does not fit female bikes well without an adapter
-attaches to receiver with none slip bolt instead of
standard 5/8 -I drilled hole bigger; it does not lock
to receiver without buying extra
attachment (that's why I drilled mine)
-straps seem secure but for longer
distance a mechanical device would be better
-no way to lock bikes into rack
-bikes are put on rack alternating pedals;
they are about 5 to 6 inches apart
I know I was tough with my critic but I give it 4 stars because even with its faults it still is a good bike rack and well worth the money.
Great Family Bike Rack Posted 19 October 2007
This is a fantastic bike rack for a family. Fits 4 bikes (provided they're adult size....kid size bikes aren't wide enough for both braces to fit inside the frame). Rides without rattling. Kinda heavy but not unmanageable. Amazon price was over $100.00 cheaper than the bike shop. Hard to beat that!
Good Rack Posted 10 October 2007
The Rack is well made and plenty sturdy. I like the fact that I don't have to take it off to lower my tailgate. I do wish it had different ties than the nylon straps and that it came with a locking hitch pin. The hitch pin that comes with it is not quickly removable without tools. Other than those minor details it's a great rack for the price.
fast delivery... box crushed Posted 06 October 2007
I got my rack yesterday by UPS and the box was crushed and torn as if someone had tried to open it or carry it by the stapled ends. LUCKY for me NO parts were missing and it was not scratched. Assembled real nice and looks sturdy. Hope it works as we tow a SUV behind our motorhome and sometimes we go for hours before we stop to check. Did place a strap around SUV trunk and rack so as to prevent the rack from dropping down.
Be careful for Spare Tires Posted 06 October 2007
So excited to get this, went to put it on and it won't fit. I have a spare tire on my back door. Granted it's a huge full size tire but because of it I can't get the rack mounted - the receiver isn't far enought out. With exception to that I was easy to put together and while playing with it seemed really easy to use.
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