| | Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) |  | Brand: Allen Bike Racks
Category: Sports
List Price: $239.99
Buy New: $90.00
You Save: $149.99 (62%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  101 reviews
Color: Blk/ Silver
Batteries Included: No
Size: 2-Inch Receiver
Shipping Weight (lbs): 28.2
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.2 x 0.3
MPN: 45614
Model: 540RR
UPC: 076527540008
EAN: 0076527540008
ASIN: B000ELUXGG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Carry Bikes for less Bucks September 22, 2008
NOTE: MY VERSION WAS THE 2-INCH. CAN'T VOUCH FOR THE SMALLER HITCH VERSION.
This bike carrier is definitely in the "thrifty" line. No particular bells or whistles- just simple straps holding the bikes down. HOWEVER, it worked really nicely on the back of my '08 Chevy Silverado.
LIKES:
1. The fold-down aspect allowed me to full open the tailgate. I was able to get stuff in and out without having to remove the bikes.
2. Simplicity. The straps are stupid-proof.
3. The fold-down carrying arms is nice when the bikes are off the rack and you don't want people walking into the carrier in a parking lot.
DISLIKES:
1. It's a little wobbly. Not bad- you're not going to lose a bike. It's just worrisome for a person who likes nothing wiggling at 65 - 70 mph on a highway.
2. The straps are stupid-proof...but they do loosen a little in transit. Not enough to let the bikes bounce, but enough that there's more of that wiggle. I used a bike cable to lock the bikes in place, not to mention lock them to the whole hitch mount.
3. Security. It wouldn't be that hard for a truly inspired thief to pull out two bolts and take off with most of the whole contraption, sans hitch insert. If you're really worried, you'll need to figure out how to thief-proof those two bolts.
For the money- great! It's a sturdy, heavy son-of-a-gun that has no problem holding the bikes (even with the wiggle and extra security stuff). And here on Amazon, with the free shipping (which for once shipped the product quickly!) it saved me 30 - 60 bucks off local prices. Which I loved. :)
 bike rack September 21, 2008
Received the bike rack on time and it was very easy to put together. I haven't used it yet, but so far so good
Sturdy rack at a great price! August 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I tried a couple of other racks before and they had the wobbling problem. This rack came with the anti-wobbling bolt. It does require 2 wrenches, but well worth it. Once tightened, the rack did not wobble at all! The rack seems very sturdy and well made. I have used it and felt very confident and very happy with it.
Room for improvement August 26, 2008
This is a good product, but don;t like the bolt method of attaching to tow mount. Would rather use tow bar lock insted, so I'll have to drill out the hole o make it bigger.
Great bike rack August 24, 2008
This is a great bike rack for adult bicycles. I originally bought a Thule for $300 but ended up taking it back because of the price. This has all the features of the Thule for less than half the cost. It is lighter, folds down when not in use, and tilts away from the vehicle for easy access to my minivan's rear hatch. Child bicycles don't fit as easily, but it still works. The strap that came with it isn't very sturdy. The plastic piece broke when my husband was tightening it. If you want a locking pin to secure the rack to your hitch you have to buy Allen's brand or drill a bigger hole on the bike rack. Overall, I'm very happy with this rack.
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