Color | Black |
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Brand | Allen |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 30 x 17 x 5 inches |
Load Capacity | 175 Pounds |
Mounting Type | Hitch |
Manufacturer | Allen Sports |
Model | 552RR-R |
Item Weight | 20 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 30 x 17 x 5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 552RR |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | 552RR-R |
Special Features | Foldable |
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Color | Black |
Brand | Allen |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 30 x 17 x 5 inches |
Load Capacity | 175 Pounds |
Mounting Type | Hitch |
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About this item
- Hitch insert fits either 1 1/4 inch or 2 inch receiver hitches (2 and 3 bike models) or 2 inch receiver hitches (4 and 5 bike models)
- 28 inch long carry arms individually secure bicycles with Allen's patented tie down system
- Folding carry arms quickly drop out of the way when rack is not in use
- Rack sets up and installs in less than 5 minutes
- Sturdy steel construction with black powder coat finish; Lifetime
- Allen's warranty does not cover items purchased through third-party sellers
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Easy to assemble | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Lock Feature | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
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compatible vehicles | Car, Bicycle | Car, Van, Bicycle, Truck, SUV | SUV, Truck | Car, Bicycle, Truck, Minivan, SUV | Car, Van, SUV | Car, Bicycle |
material | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Metal | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
load capacity | 175 Pounds | 150 pounds | 165 pounds | 150 pounds | 120 pounds | 105 Pounds |
foldable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
weight | 20 pounds | 25.44 pounds | 27.56 pounds | 26.73 pounds | 24.47 pounds | 10 pounds |
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From the manufacturer
Deluxe 5-Bike Hitch Mount
An easy to use, rugged rack to safely transport your bikes
Carry up to five bicycles on road trips or camping excursions with the Allen five-bike carrier hitch. The hitch insert--which fits 2-inch receiver hitches--is easy to operate and super secure for your bikes. Just attach it to your hitch, then use the tie-down cradle system to individually secure and protect the bikes. The carry arm accommodates a wide range of frame sizes and designs, so you can carry your kid-size mountain bike or adult road bike with equal confidence. And you don't have to remove your bikes to access the back of your truck or SUV, as the rack tilts back for easy lift-gate access and folds out of the way completely when not in use. Also equipped with a no-wobble bolt to keep the rack from moving inside the hitch, the five-bike carrier is colored with a black powder-coated finish.
Quick assembly and easy install
With only three bolts needed to assemble your Allen Deluxe Hitch Rack, your rack will be out of the box and have you on the road in minutes.
Key Feature List
- Folding carry arms
- Individual tie-down cradles to secure and protect bicycles
- Tilt-away main mast for easy lift-gate access
- Easy assembly
- No-wobble hitch installation
Allen Deluxe Hitch Rack features
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Folding carry armsThe carry arms on your rack can be easily folded down out of the way when not in use. This allows for greater flexibility in using your vehicle with the rack installed. |
Individual Tie-Down SystemAllen's individual tie-down system secures and protects your bicycles. The tie-downs are fixed in position on the carry arm, but rotate so that the can engage a wide range of bicycle frame sizes and styles. |
Tilt-away main mastThe main mast on the rack can be quickly tilted back fro easy lift gate access when the rack is in place on your vehicle. |
No-wobble hitch installationAllen Deluxe Hitch Racks include the hardware to securely install the rack into your receiver hitch. The included No-Wobble Bolt will allow you to fully tighten the rack in place. |
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Capacity | 5 Bike/ 175 LB | 5 Bike/ 175 LB | 5 Bike/ 175 LB | 5 Bike/ 175 LB | 5 Bike/ 175 LB |
Installation | 2 in. Receiver Hitch | 2 in. Receiver Hitch | 2 in. Receiver Hitch | 2 in. Receiver Hitch | 2 in. Receiver Hitch |
Quick install locking hitch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Quick fold carry arms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Quick secure straps & dual compound cradles | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Rapid tilt-away mast | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Individual tie-down cradles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Folding carry arms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Rear Vehicle Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
No-wobble hitch installation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
About Allen Sports
Richard Allen (pictured left in 1972) started Allen Sports in his garage in 1967. Since its founding, the company has been committed to producing the highest-quality, easiest-to-use bike racks and bicycle-related products on the market. Allen, a onetime aerospace engineer, opened Allen Sports after building a prototype bike carrier in his Lincoln, Massachusetts shop in his free time. The first-ever trunk-mounted bicycle carrier made of electrical conduit, metal strapping, and fire hose casings (for padding) was refined on weekend excursions to Cape Cod. Shortly afterward, Allen took his design to market, and by 1971 had established a national presence for his product.
Today, the family-owned company owns more than three dozen patents, operates four warehouses nationally, six factories abroad, and sells products in countries around the world including USA, Mexico, Canada, and China.
Product Description
Product Description
Deluxe 5-Bike Hitch Mounted Carrier. Richard Allen (pictured left in 1972) started Allen Sports in his garage in 1967. Since its founding, the company has been committed to producing the highest-quality, easiest-to-use bike racks and bicycle-related products on the market. Carry up to five bicycles on road trips or camping excursions with the Allen five-bike carrier hitch. The hitch insert--which fits 2-inch receiver hitches--is easy to operate and super secure for your bikes. Just attach it to your hitch, then use the tie-down cradle system to individually secure and protect the bikes. The carry arm accommodates a wide range of frame sizes and designs, so you can carry your kid-size mountain bike or adult road bike with equal confidence.
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Carry your bicycles securely and avoid the hassles of piled bikes or high threshold rooftop mounts, with the Allen Deluxe 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack. Fitting vehicles with a 2-inch trailer hitch, the Allen Deluxe Hitch Mount Rack is both easy to operate and super secure for your bikes. Constructed out of steel with a durable black powder finish, the rack is built to last and is backed up by a lifetime warranty by Allen.
The Allen rack boasts a patented tie-down system and individually cradles up to five bikes in the 28-inch carry arms. As easy to install as it is to use, the rack sets up in less than 5 minutes with a no-wobble bolt that holds it still within the hitch. When the rack is not in use, the carry arms quickly drop out of the way and fold down flat with a patented single pin mechanism and the rack tilts up to allow easy access to the lift gate.
Specifications:
- Fits vehicles with a 2-inch trailer hitch
- Holds up to five bikes
- 28-inch carry arms
- Individual bike cradles
- Steel construction
- Black powder coat finish
- Patented single key release system
- Tie down strap
- Minor assembly 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.
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ASIN | B00TRTT178 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #21,483 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #32 in Bicycle Car Racks |
Date First Available | January 1, 2007 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, value, and performance of the transport rack. For example, they mention it's a solid piece of equipment, easy to mount and remove, and a great value. That said, opinions are mixed on fit and stability.
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Customers like the quality of the transport rack. They say it's a solid piece of equipment, with sturdy straps. The rack holds up well, and is made of thick gauge metal. It's easy to mount and very usable. Customers are happy with the bike rack, and find it practical and a great value for the price.
"...The versatility to carry multiple bikes adds to its practicality, and the durability stands up to various weather conditions...." Read more
"...about all the weight 5 bikes would put on this rack but it held like a Champion and seemed to have no major distress...." Read more
"...DO NOT ATTEMPT when fully loaded!QUALITY: This is made of decent quality materials (Steel, aluminum, thick plastic, and strong straps)...." Read more
"Easy to use. Good price. Very sturdy. Great capacity and size. Folds down when not in use or to access rear hatch...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the transport rack to be simple. They mention that it's easy to assemble and attach, mount on their Lincoln Navigator, and put on and off. Customers appreciate the no tools hitch install and the quick release features. Overall, most are happy with the ease of installation and use of the rack.
"...It is Easy to put on and off...." Read more
"...Installation is a breeze, and the secure grip ensures my bikes stay in place during travel...." Read more
"...Putting this rack on the car is extremely quick and easy. With the included anti wobble bolt, I hear no rattling or wobbling...." Read more
"...Positives:SIMPLE: This was easy to assemble and attach (you do need a socket wrench), and easy to load with five bikes...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the bike rack. They mention that it is an economical bike rack that works on a Honda Odyssey and Toyota.
"...I love this rack, especially at the killer price. We have had it for over three years with excellent results...." Read more
"...The Allen Sports 5 bike Deluxe hitch mount bike rack is a great value for a driver who wants to bring 5 bikes on the road for some group fun on two..." Read more
"...I recommend this as a good value for families that want to transport bikes casually for vacations or weekend trips." Read more
"Easy to use. Good price. Very sturdy. Great capacity and size. Folds down when not in use or to access rear hatch...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the bike carrier. They mention that it works well, it gets the job done, and it has no issues. Customers also appreciate the rubber tie downs and straps, which work well to secure their bikes. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It works fine with the locking pin, but for my own piece of mind I want to minimize the sway on long trips...." Read more
"...Everything went great. I did use a couple of straps to tighten up the load, but there was no sway, rattling or any other noise...." Read more
"...It turned out not to be a problem. Overall they work fine, but take a little more time to put on and especially to take off than the rubber stretch..." Read more
"...On the back of our Suburban it works GREAT, easily holding our three adult bikes and two kids bikes...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the transport rack. For example, they mention it's well-thought-out, and has convenient design features. Some say it'll be a good value for the price.
"This bike rack is incredible! The sturdy construction and user-friendly design make it a standout choice...." Read more
"...Overall: This is sturdy rack and a good value with some convenient design features...." Read more
"...Overall, well built and designed and I would still recommend it as it is without improvements." Read more
"...As you can see from the photos, there is an amazing difference in quality. (Old one is on top!)..." Read more
Customers like the tilt of the transport rack. For example, they say it's a plus, allowing them to access items in the back of their SUV. They also appreciate that the brackets swivel 360 degrees and that it works easily. Customers also mention that the rack tilts away from the liftgate.
"...We love the ability to tilt the rack so that we can open the hatch without taking the rack off...." Read more
"...1 allows you to tip the hitch down away from your vehicle. That mostly comes in handy when you need to get inside the back of a van or SUV...." Read more
"...OPTIONS: The mounting brackets rotate on the bars so that you can mount the bikes and attach at any angle (see pictures and video)...." Read more
"...The KEY HERE: modify orientation of the bikes. They can NOT all go straight left and right...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the transport rack. Some mention that they were able to fit five bikes on fairly easily, while others say that it isn't very snug in the hitch receiver.
"...The Bikes fit nice and secure with the straps.I do use a Ratchet strap to further secure the bikes, again for my piece of mind...." Read more
"...The versatility to carry multiple bikes adds to its practicality, and the durability stands up to various weather conditions...." Read more
"...I have the 5 bike premiere version. It is tight to fit five bikes, but like almost every bike carrier, they are a tight fit...." Read more
"...It seems like the compact design improves safety and streamlines your vehicle aerodynamics so the bikes don't get too much wind shear and the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the bike rack. Some mention that it was secure and didn't move during transport, while others say that it does have the very slightest wobble. That said, some complain that the rack sits loosely in their hitch and rattles and sways.
"...The Bikes fit nice and secure with the straps.I do use a Ratchet strap to further secure the bikes, again for my piece of mind...." Read more
"...Installation is a breeze, and the secure grip ensures my bikes stay in place during travel...." Read more
"...Even after tightening all bolts with socket wrenches, the rack rattles and sways...." Read more
"...I did use a couple of straps to tighten up the load, but there was no sway, rattling or any other noise...." Read more
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I've had the rack for about a month and have used it at least once every weekend before writing the review.
As stated, I've loaded 5 adult bikes on the rack and braved the Houston freeways with no issues.
I've also lowered the rack fully loaded to get into the hatch and had no issues raising it back and replacing the pin. I had help lifting it back to position with 5 bikes, but if there are 5 bikes on it there SHOULD be plenty of helping hands around. I did drop my wife off to shop and when I picked her up lowered and raised the rack by myself With Zero Difficulty.
I haven't used the supplied No Wobble bolt as I had purchased a locking pin before using the rack. There is some sway without the No Wobble bolt, but that is no fault of the rack itself. I cannot say if the No Wobble bolt functions well because I have not used it. I do t want to go off into to woods and come back to a missing rack. I have purchased a locking Silent Hitch Pin and that should tighten up the rack to the hitch reciver and remedy the situation. It works fine with the locking pin, but for my own piece of mind I want to minimize the sway on long trips.
It is Easy to put on and off.
The Bikes fit nice and secure with the straps.
I do use a Ratchet strap to further secure the bikes, again for my piece of mind.
I am happy with this rack. It does the job it says it will do. I would recommend this rack.
Positives:
SIMPLE: This was easy to assemble and attach (you do need a socket wrench), and easy to load with five bikes. It took me only 25 minutes to un-box, assemble, attach and mount all five bikes the first time!
OPTIONS: The mounting brackets rotate on the bars so that you can mount the bikes and attach at any angle (see pictures and video). Also, you have the option to lower the bar (see picture with it tilted and our van gate open) by removing the retaining pin. This is a great feature but only practical when the bikes are not attached to the rack. DO NOT ATTEMPT when fully loaded!
QUALITY: This is made of decent quality materials (Steel, aluminum, thick plastic, and strong straps). The paint isn’t powder coated, which was the only disappointment and will lead to scrapes and eventually corrosion if you use this all the time.
Negatives:
- Even after tightening all bolts with socket wrenches, the rack rattles and sways. I watched the bikes in the rear view and saw them obviously moving the entire trip. I don’t think it’s a serious issue, but I wish the tubes fit tighter together. I wrapped painters tape around the inside pipes To fill the voids and so far it’s heavily reduced the movement.
I recommend this as a good value for families that want to transport bikes casually for vacations or weekend trips.
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
Positives:
SIMPLE: This was easy to assemble and attach (you do need a socket wrench), and easy to load with five bikes. It took me only 25 minutes to un-box, assemble, attach and mount all five bikes the first time!
OPTIONS: The mounting brackets rotate on the bars so that you can mount the bikes and attach at any angle (see pictures and video). Also, you have the option to lower the bar (see picture with it tilted and our van gate open) by removing the retaining pin. This is a great feature but only practical when the bikes are not attached to the rack. DO NOT ATTEMPT when fully loaded!
QUALITY: This is made of decent quality materials (Steel, aluminum, thick plastic, and strong straps). The paint isn’t powder coated, which was the only disappointment and will lead to scrapes and eventually corrosion if you use this all the time.
Negatives:
- Even after tightening all bolts with socket wrenches, the rack rattles and sways. I watched the bikes in the rear view and saw them obviously moving the entire trip. I don’t think it’s a serious issue, but I wish the tubes fit tighter together. I wrapped painters tape around the inside pipes To fill the voids and so far it’s heavily reduced the movement.
I recommend this as a good value for families that want to transport bikes casually for vacations or weekend trips.
Onto the Review.
Overall: This is sturdy rack and a good value with some convenient design features. There are some design drawbacks that limit it's viability for some vehicles.
Being able to carry five bikes on a trailer hitch rack is a big deal when you need as much cargo space inside your vehicle as possible and you don't have roof rack options at your disposal. This seemed like a good option and it carried 4 full-size adult bikes and one 24 inch girls youth mountain bike . 2 were Trek hard tail Mtn Bikes 2 were Diamond Back Trail bikes. So it worked as advertised and didn't fold under the pressure. The ability to lean it back away from the bumper was a good convenience feature that came in very handy a couple time when we needed to open the back hatch of the SUV!
CONS:
Okay there are some definite drawbacks to this design.
· Horizontal length is long enough but barely! So the bikes are situated very close to your vehicle if your hitch receiver is not sticking out far behind your bumper. To fit 5 bikes on, One of the bikes must mount behind the post next to your vehicle/bumper. So this requires some careful planning of putting your bike on so you don't scratch the back of your car. This hitchrack isn't long enough to make it stick out enough to EASILY fit all 5 bikes on it. And there's no way you're opening the back hatch of your van or SUV. Without using the tilt down feature of the rack. On a pickup truck there is obviously no problem unless you have some desire to open the door on the bed of your truck. If your hitch sticks out really far behind your vehicle bumper then you should also be in pretty good shape and have some extra space to fit the bike on the front of the rack and the back of your vehicle.
· Low clearance.
For my SUV it was sitting pretty low to the ground and when the bikes were mounted they were also relatively low. The rack could have a taller post to raise the bikes for low sitting SUVs or vans. If you have a pickup truck or a high clearance vehicle where your hitch is more than 12 inches off the ground then you will have a lot more clearance for bikes. There was one moment when I heard the bottom of this rack scrape the ground going into a parking lot with a big dip. But we were moving a little too quickly. Other than that ground clearance was not a problem. I did worry sometimes so I was careful over bumps.
· Hitch fit:
If it easily into the two inch receiver. But when we hit any terrain that caused us to yaw you could hear the hitch rattling in the receiver quite a bit. You could try to do something like wrap some thin padding around but it's not a completely snug fit.
The hole for the Bolt is smaller than standard therefore I could not use my lock to lock this rack into the receiver. The bolt that it comes with works but seems a little strange the way it is made. You will see.
Basically the cons for this have to do with fit and clearance concerns found in the design.
PROS: Nice features. Great value. Sturdy rack. Secure mounts.
The two features that stand out are the pins which are securely wired/attached at key hinge points. 1 allows you to tip the hitch down away from your vehicle. That mostly comes in handy when you need to get inside the back of a van or SUV. It doesn't really help you load or unload bikes at all in my opinion. And there's a pin that allows you to lower the horizontal bars that your bikes are mounted on. This just comes in handy when you don't have the ability to take the rack out while you're on a trip yet you are not carrying bikes at all. It sits on your rig in a more tidy compact way when not in use.
The rack is not Ultra long so it doesn't add too much length to your rig or but it can be difficult to put 5 bikes on this rack. All of your bikes must be really closely placed together because of the spacers between each set of rack mounts. When we first left I loosened the handlebars on the four adult bikes sitting on the back. Allowing the handlebars to turn parallel to the frame and wheels was helpful required more careful mounting to avoid cable damage on brakes and shifters. This was a moderate inconvenience because ultimately the bikes were still tough to fit in place so I don't think it was worth it. Plus it required having to deal with retightening and adjusting the handlebars after we arrived at our destination. You couldn't just get there and go fir a ride immediately or even walk the bikes around easily.
Returning home I mounted the bikes without loosening the handlebars and all 5 bikes fit on the rack by alternating their orientation with handlebars facing opposite directions on each adjacent bicycle . This was a little more difficult to fit them on. You have to adjust pedals and handlebars to make sure the bikes sit well and strap down properly into the velcro straps and mounting brackets. I have had a trunk rack for years that has the same kind of set up so even though it can be difficult to figure out it's easy once you do. You just have to keep adjusting bike parts around each other. The reason I consider this a positive thing is because once you have the bikes all on and seated properly these velcro straps hold them very securely and I never felt like the bikes were going to fall off or come loose from the rack. It's also really easy to just loosen the velcro straps and pull them off when you're ready to go for a ride. So it takes time getting bikes on but getting them off is super convenient and easy. I do suggest having two people put the bikes on especially when you mount the very front bike that sits closest to your vehicle. It's very difficult for one person to mount that 1. I like the fact that your 5 bikes don't stick out more than 4 - 5 feet away from the vehicle. It seems like the compact design improves safety and streamlines your vehicle aerodynamics so the bikes don't get too much wind shear and the potential problems that could cause.
It's very sturdy and I think steel Construction. I was a little worried about all the weight 5 bikes would put on this rack but it held like a Champion and seemed to have no major distress. I even tilted it down several times with all 5 bikes mounted on and it held just fine so that is a great feature allowing access to cargo.
Summary:
The Allen Sports 5 bike Deluxe hitch mount bike rack is a great value for a driver who wants to bring 5 bikes on the road for some group fun on two wheels. The rack is sturdy and big enough to get the job done while still being small enough to be convenient. It's not for professional cycling crews who have big expensive bikes that are competition ready. This is a great family vacation or weekend warrior rack for those who don't have pickup trucks or roof mounts that allow them to carry a lot of bikes easily. For the price it's definitely worth it just be ready to put in a little work to get the bikes on board. Getting them off and other uses are very well oriented in this system. It helps if your hitch is a little higher off the ground but if you're a careful driver you should have no problems.
Smaller youth bikes will fit on this rack without a problem. This is a very good option for those who need to get their family bikes on the road and want to keep a tight budget.
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A few modifications made as I do long trips and rough roads regularly
- Prevented any wobble with packing and also ordered a 2” tow hitch anti rattle bracket which will strengthen it further. I have a very heavy e-bike to carry.
- Added an extender to get it past my rear tire. This will be permenantly attached to the device and avoids any potential faff of fitting and unfitting the hitch.
Just did a 1000km trip with two bikes and no wobble visible at all.
All in all v happy and already have ideas for adapting another one into a second spare wheel carrier.
Update. I clipped a hidden wall v lightly but it was enough to dislodge the mechanism. I was able to continue but when took it off today decided that it was not viable to continue using it as designed. Instead I have removed the entire locking mechanism and fitted bolts. This will be more secure going forward. I’m still happy with the product but I suspect most customers would not be happy having to do this type of adaptation, I really don’t mind tbh. Star rating remains for now.
Reviewed in Germany on April 22, 2023
A few modifications made as I do long trips and rough roads regularly
- Prevented any wobble with packing and also ordered a 2” tow hitch anti rattle bracket which will strengthen it further. I have a very heavy e-bike to carry.
- Added an extender to get it past my rear tire. This will be permenantly attached to the device and avoids any potential faff of fitting and unfitting the hitch.
Just did a 1000km trip with two bikes and no wobble visible at all.
All in all v happy and already have ideas for adapting another one into a second spare wheel carrier.
Update. I clipped a hidden wall v lightly but it was enough to dislodge the mechanism. I was able to continue but when took it off today decided that it was not viable to continue using it as designed. Instead I have removed the entire locking mechanism and fitted bolts. This will be more secure going forward. I’m still happy with the product but I suspect most customers would not be happy having to do this type of adaptation, I really don’t mind tbh. Star rating remains for now.
Reviewed in France on May 20, 2022