While I can't compare this rack to others in use as it is the first I've owned, I can say it works very well. It holds up to three bikes and does so very well; I've had up to about 100 lbs on it total at once. The straps, while simple, work well to hold your bikes. The plastic bumpers work well to prevent your bike frames from rubbing. The lock, with a wedge-style system, works well to secure the rack within your hitch tube tightly. The rack also has a pin that indexes your hitch tube to help hold the rack in so it's not just using the wedge design. The unit comes with two keys. The quick-pin mechanisms work very well to lower both the whole unit so you can open your trunk and to fold the rack's arms down. There is an included adapter that bolts onto the portion that goes into the hitch to allow it to be used on 2" hitches.
A few things I wish the rack had:
- Long straps to hold the bike wheels straight and secure the bottom portions to the rack
- Some kind of padding on the main rack tube to prevent the bike closest to the car from rubbing it's frame on the metal as well as help space it away from the car some to prevent it's pedal from rubbing your bumper
- I wish there was a hole somewhere on the main rack tube to run a long cable-type lock through it. This would allow you to lock your bikes (see Python bike locks) to the rack while going into stores etc. You could probably get a lock long enough to run it to your car's safety chain rings but it would need to be longer than necessary for this. I may eventually weld a ring on myself at some point to make up for this.
All said this is an excellent rack and most if it's short comings listed above can be overcome with simple DIY solutions. I'd buy it again, this product seems to hit the sweet spot between quality and features available for the cost.
| Color | black |
|---|---|
| Brand | Allen |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 13.25 x 26.75 x 25.25 inches |
| Load Capacity | 105 Pounds |
| Mounting Type | Tie Down Mount,Bolt Mount,Hitch Mount |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00765271532109 |
| Manufacturer | Allen Sports USA |
| UPC | 765271532109 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24.66 x 14.25 x 6.54 inches |
| Package Weight | 10.2 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.25 x 26.75 x 25.25 inches |
| Brand Name | Allen |
| Warranty Description | If an Allen Rack fails to function properly due to a defect in workmanship or material over the lifetime of the original purchaser, simply return the product with your original receipt, and Allen will repair or replace the rack free of charge. This warranty does not cover damage or wear which occurs as a result of day to day use or general wear and tear |
| Model Name | 532RR-R |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Part Number | 532RR-R |
| Style | Deluxe |
| Included Components | Bike Rack |
| Size | 3 Bike |
| Sport Type | biking |
