Product Description

Deluxe Hitch Mounted 3-Bike Carrier for 1 1/4-Inch hitch

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34213 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: 1.25-Inch Receiver
• Color: Blk/ Silver
• Brand: Allen Bike Racks
• Model: 430RR

Features

• Model 430RR
• Patented folding arm system.
• Patented tie-down system indivi- dually secures and protects bicycles
• Included strap eliminates lower bicycle movement.
• Lifetime on workmanship and materials

Customer Reviews

Great bike rack
I got this bike rack a couple of weeks ago and used it for the first time on a pretty long trip this past weekend and it worked great! The rack is easy to assemble out of the box and is also available in a 2 inch receiver if your hitch is slightly larger than the 1.25 inch receiver.

The reviewer below said that the way the rack bolts into the hitch is problematic- I had no problems at all. To secure the bolt all you need is a 9/16 wrench with a ringed end and a socket wrench. On the left side of the bolt hold it in place with the ringed in of the 9/16 and use the socket wrench to tighten the bolt through. Keep doing this until it won't go anymore and jerk on the rack a bit- it is extremely steady and will NOT sway back and forth. The bolt does not come loose either. I did not re-tighten it not once on a 3 hour road trip, though I did check to make sure it was still secure.

The straps are excellent on the hitch and really secure the bike to the frame. I wouldn't have had to to use any extra ropes or ties (though I did just to be safer than sorry in the first time using it). Male bikes load perfectly on the hitch whereas female bikes require a little extra work/positioning. Might want to tie the tires together with some twine just so they won't hit each other on bumps.

So this is the first bike hitch I've ever owned and I really like it. I highly recommend it to anyone who is considering purchasing one. You can't beat the price that Amazon has. These are at least $139-$150 in stores. Amazon gives you free shipping- free 2-3 day shipping if you are an Amazon Prime Member... which is pretty sweet.

Bike Rack Review
The rack overall is fine. The way it bolts into the hitch is problematic. Even if it is tightened very securely, it becomes loose after about 20 miles of driving and the rack wobbles seriously, side to side.

Best deal that I have found for under $100
I have been looking for an inexpensive 1.25-inch hitch rack capable of carrying up to three bikes for my smaller vehicle. I originally bought one made by Graber, but it wobbled too much for my liking. I returned the Graber rack, did some more research and decided to give the Allen rack a try. From the minute I opened the box, I noticed that the packaging and instructions were of far better quality then my previous rack. It was very easy to install, as long as you have two 9/16-inch wrenches to make bolt tightening go smoothly.

The rack is very solid, it does not wobble at all when attached to my car, the attached straps allow the bikes to fit securely, and the rack folds down to save space when not in use. In addition, you can swing it back to allow open you car's rear hatch without removing the rack from the hitch.

The biggest downside with this rack is that it lacks a way to lock your rack to the hitch. However, purchasing a new bolt that allows a lock to be attached can probably solve this issue.

This is probably the best rack available for under $100.