Allen Deluxe 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack
- Price: $59.99
- Today: $39.96
Allen Deluxe 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack
Works well for the price…
I’ve been pretty nervous looking for a decent but affordable bike rack. After initially getting an Outback Rack from Target, I was disappointed by the flimsy construction and had to return it. I did some more researching and wasn’t able to find any reviews for low-mid-priced racks online. Found a Bell 3-bike rack from Walmart and later on a Bell 2-bike rack from Sports Authority. These were a lot sturdier but also quite heavy.
I have a mountain bike that weighs about 35lbs. A friend of mine has a road bike that weighs about 25lbs. I kept looking and finally settled on the Allen because of the price, design and construction.
(I took a star off for aesthetics. The foam supports are grey. The top and bottom struts are unpainted silver aluminum, and the caps at the end of the rack are white.)
A couple of things I learned:
* cloth/nylon strap tie downs are better than plastic or rubber which become brittle after repeated use and exposure…
Product Details
- Simple, sturdy bike carrying system
- Fits most sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and SUVs
- Single configuration design eliminates setup hassles and headaches during installation
- 12-inch long carry arms accommodate two bikes, and patented individual tie-down system secures and protects
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Customer Reviews
High quality, easy to use, great buy.
Update — 2008 Honda Accord SE sedan.
Works just as well with this vehicle as it did with the Jeep.
Honda’s have a hook underneath, near the gas tank, but the angle is a bit “off” for this strap. So, you have to come in from the side, and REALLY crank it down tight. But again, no problems PA to NC & back.
Jeep Liberty — mounted the rack solely to the spare tire. It was tough to get the back portion of the rack below the rear windshield wiper at first, but with the right angle (come in high) it can be done. Once mounted, the rack was as solid as could be. Straps/tie downs were all very easy to use.
Putting the bikes in the rack couldn’t have been easier. There are receivers for two bikes on the rack, with integrated tie downs. Just drop the bike frame into the receivers, pull the straps through, and flip the little buckles. No bungees or additional straps are necessary.
The frame itself is of good quality tube steel, and it folds down…
No Worries Rack
This thing is great. Relatively simple to set up (do a dry run before your first trip), functional for two mountain bikes, no extra strapping or tying needed. You will have to watch out that your pedals don’t scrape your car, but the rack itself is totally sturdy. A nice product at a nice price (with lots of buying options).
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