Allen Sports Premier Locking Quick Release 2-Bike Carrier for 2 in. & 1 4 in. Hitch, Model QR525 , Black

So after over 2 years of using this 5-6 days a week and having the rack bake in the Arizona sun every day, I figured it was a good time to give my perspective. First the rubber straps on the premiere are as rubbery as the day I got the rack. The sun and heat have not ruined them yet. I have a heavy mountain bike with larger wheels and tires. The rubber straps are excellent at holding my bike and preventing sway by themselves. Skinnier frame bikes like my spouses require an extra strap. So instead of strapping the front tire to bike frame, I strap the front tire to the rack frame (see photo). Problem solved. I have a 1.25in receiver. The rack goes in easily and tightens up to where my 350lb body cannot wiggle it in the frame. This rack has held up extremely well. I wash my rack when I wash my car. It is important that my rack looks clean otherwise why even detail my car. The rack has some rust spot here and there, but rust isn't really an issue in our dry heat and the rust is on the non black areas and not really visible. Rust may be an issue in humid climates though. I like how close the bike rack is on my car. I can park my car in the garage with a bike on my car and still have plenty of clearance to close my garage door. see photo. I take speed bumps faster than I should. My bike doesn't move much. I don't know if my hitch and vehicle are perfect for the rack or if other reviewers had installation issues, but I am so happy with how stable the rack is. I have had trouble with Thule and Yakima in the past, but I have not had one issue in the past 2 years with the Allen rack. I honestly did not expect this to last a year, but I am pleasantly surprised. I came onto Amazon to upgrade to a 4 bike rack and will be purchasing an Allen again, but I just felt I needed to add my experience as I just don't understand some of the reviews. If your hitch doesn't have a hitch pin hole, that isn't Allen's fault. 95% of all personal vehicle hitches have pin holes. Anyway. Great hanging rack that has served me well.

I had a hard time choosing a bike rack hitch mount, but I'm glad I chose this one. The main reason for my hesitation was how it impacted my ability to use the tailgate on my truck. I found very little information about this on Amazon. I drive a Honda Ridgeline and am delighted to report that this mount tilts enough for my tailgate to be used normally. I do not have to worry about removing the mount every time I need access to my truck bed/ compartment. The Ridgeline has a shorter (height) tailgate compared to other trucks. If you have a standard size tailgate then YMMV. The mount itself is very easy to install. It works flawlessly. My bike does not wiggle or shift at all when driving, even over rough terrain or when driving fast. 2 minor qualms I have with the product. 1. I have not found a place to lock my bike to the hitch to prevent bike theft. A decent sized hole would've been appreciated to run a average size bike lock through. My bike lock may be the issue, however. 2. The rests that support the bike frame are too loose. I frequently have to fiddle with them while lifting my bike into place. I don't know if this was intentional, but I do not see why they would be turned in any direction other than "up". All in all, you will not be disappointed with this mount. P.S. I did splurge for the more expensive model. While I believe the price is too high for what you get, the included features are definitely nice.

Very pleased how easy it was to assemble and the quality. Rack is very well built and solid. After installed, bikes were easy to load, a bit high on my SUV (Murano) and I’m not very tall, 5’7”. Bikes are hybrids, so weigh about 20-25 lbs each. Lifting to load wasn’t difficult for this 69 y.o. Lowering rack to open the rear lift gate is very easy. Highly recommend this carrier. Only wearing, if you have an automatic rear lift gate where you use your foot to activate, between the hitch and the rack it may not work as mine didn’t; have to use the exterior button.

I spent hours reading reviews and features of countless bike racks for my SUV & step-thru bike. In general, this one hit all the features, came with a great warranty from Allan, and had overall positive reviews. The assembly was simple & easy to follow. The rubberized straps hold my bike well and feel secure. The tilting feature works well to get the tailgate open. My only issue is that the post the bike sits on is a bit wobbly. I hoped that once the weight of the bike was on it, this would resolve but it didn’t. There is definitely some play in the post where the release for the tilt feature is, which gives me some worry while transporting my bike, but beyond that it’s a great rack. I have used it for over 1,000 miles at highway speeds & driving and it has held up well. I added straps to stabilize the wheels, and an additional strap to wrap the bike, top tube arm, and rack together for peace of mind.

Set up: Installation was pretty easy. As long as you know how to use a wrench, you’re good. You need 2 9/16 or adjustable. It’s a 4 step process. A novice can do it. It might require them a solid 45 min. For someone who is savvy with tools, it’ll take no more than 20 min. Ease 4.5/5 In terms of performance, I’d say it does wobble. If properly secured and everything tight, it’s pretty minute and almost indistinguishable. The reason I mention it at all, is because I was almost subverted from buying this rack due to a video review. That said, it’s there but it’s really not bad at all. I don’t believe that person secured it well. If it gets worse, I’ll update this review for sure. Also, I suggest upgrading to the premier. It’s so easy to take the bikes off and tie them down. Yet they’re very secure. Sturdiness: 4/5 Overall, I am pretty happy with this bike rack. It sucked putting these inside my car. Dirt is for outside only. The feature of it being easily dropped for the ability to open the trunk is definitely convenient. Also, if you don’t want this eyesore on your car, removal and reinstalling is super easy too.

Bought the Premiere Locking version. Glad I did. Super easy assembly. Just need a few wrenches to tighten bolts. Very solid construction with good attention to detail. I had no issues with mine at all - just use your brain and you’ll do great. Love the twist-to-secure hitch feature. Locks very well. Just a nifty feature. The tilt-away quick-lever is a very nifty feature! Love it. Glad I got the one with that instead of the “U-pin”. Bike did not wobble at all. Transported super safely. Will still always put an extra strap to make sure it can’t accidentally fall off the rack while driving. It comes with a nice extra strap to secure your wheels, etc. Would definitely recommend for the price.

I love this product. At this price point it is hard to beat. Many reviews said that it won’t lock well in place and I thought I had the same problem but going through the Instructions again I realize that it was my fault and after following the instructions, they fit very well with no movement in my 2 inch hitch. Now the issue... one of the features this rack has Is the arm that holds the bikes can be put down and won’t stick out when not in uses. There are these sections that would hold the arms down and in place when it is not in use that when it is in use, they stick out and interferes with the bike placed closest to the vehicle. I have a mountain bike and so am sure if I had a road bike this would not be a problem. I ended up cutting off the side that contacts my bike and created a little bit of a distance so it won’t damage my bike. The only other issue I have with it was rust. I live on a tropical island and it has been raining a lot lately. I have kept my rack on my vehicle Since I received it. It started to rust in some areas and required me to sand and repaint. Do note that rust is an issue where I live but I didn’t think that this would be a problem within a month of me having this. It’s really no big deal for me but worth pointing out.

I gave three stars only because some items arrived damaged. There’s a deep gouge on the hitch insert (the part sticking out so it’s noticeable) and broken plastic on the inside of the spine pad. But other than that it’s a great product. I have a 2in receiver, and this rack locks into it firmly. There’s no shaking at all whatsoever. I was a bit skeptical to purchase at first because I saw quite a few reviews stating the rack shakes. But after installing it myself, I’ve come to realize that those individuals likely didn’t install it properly. I’d give it five stars if none of the pieces arrived damaged. Everything was packed very well, so it leads me to believe it was a manufacturer defect. I’d send it back for a replacement, but I’ll have no way of transporting my bike during that process.

It shakes hard during driving specially when bike it hock in it. The Allen customer service says that normal.

El producto tiene buena presencia, los materiales son de calidad y van de acuerdo al precio. El inconveniente que encontré fue que al colocarlo al Tiro, el tamaño del poste es un poco más grande y hay que rebajarlo para que entre.

i really wanted something i could take on and off quickly and i noticed many of these required you to have a ratchet handy... I wasn't sure how this one would work but i've used it a few times now and the system works quite well to hand tighten the wheel to secure the rack into the hitch. Unit seems quite solid as well. Only things to keep in mind is that the 'locking' mechanism only locks the rack, not the bike so you'd need to buy a cable if you need to lock the bike too. Also, the pictures showed blue but they shipped black - that was fine with me but you should know it's not blue (which I thought would have been cool but oh well)

This rack seems very high well quality, durable, and is easy to assemble and install. Would definitely buy it again.

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