Allen Sports activities Premier Locking Fast Launch 4-Bike Provider for two in. Hitch, Black
$249.99
Worth: $249.99
(as of Jan 23, 2025 01:13:03 UTC – Particulars)
This Allen Sports activities Premier Fast Set up Locking Bike Hitch is the final word rack for you and your bikes. It delivers the entire options to soundly and securely get you and your bikes out for adventures.
Options. Fast set carry arms snap into place and fold out of the way in which when not in use. Twin compound tie-down cradles & fast set straps individually safe and defend bicycles.
Inside tilt-away launch permits for simple carry gate entry. Padded backbone defend protects bicycles throughout transport. Made in China.
Mannequin: QR555.
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Clients discover the bike rack well-built and durable. They discover it straightforward to assemble and use, with safe straps that do not wobble. The locking options work effectively and securely fasten bikes throughout transport. Clients admire the performance and capability of the rack, which may maintain a number of bikes securely.
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11 reviews for Allen Sports activities Premier Locking Fast Launch 4-Bike Provider for two in. Hitch, Black
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JWSyers –
Stable, secure, easy to use
Dont have a lot more to say, this bike carrier performed exceptionally well for all the activities asked of it. It carried 3 bikes up and back on a 5 hour weekend trip. We have taken it camping and visiting family. Really happy with how easy it is to use to fit multiple bikes on the rack and how quickly you can pack it up and go. The locking mechanism is very clever and secure. And the tilting mechanism makes it easy to still access the lift gate while all of the bikes are still mounted to the rack. Will be recommending this product to any family and friends interested in moving their bikes around.
roger in Cinci –
Very stable and clever design
I was impressed with the locking features which work very well. The locking feature also takes up the looseness between the rack and the hitch. The ability to lower the support arms and incline the vertical post to open the hatch, without tools, is a very useful design.It does weigh a bit but this provides a stable arrangement. Very happy.
Victor –
Very Happy with this Bike Rack!
I really like this 4-bike rack. This one has the easy tilt down knob and easy drop down bar. Both are well worth spending a little extra if you’re going to use this rack very often. It’s sturdy and hefty, weighing in at 25.5 pounds. The hitch tightening system works great and the lock is essential to keep the rack from getting stolen. I had to call the Allen support line because I couldn’t get the key to turn. It turns out that the key will not turn when the knob is in certain positions. So it just had to be rotated relative to the shaft, which I held with pliers. Likely not an issue once rack in installed.Assembly is easy but does require two wrenches, as others have noted because you need to get the longer bottom bolt tight. You want to tighten this bolt enough that there is no movement between the two parts, yet not so tight that it won’t drop down easily.The individual bike mounting brackets rotate to accommodate various frame shapes and angles, so I can get my mountain bike on. While the rubber straps are secure, I add bungees as backup in case one breaks. The bikes are very secure side-to-side, but will still rock forward and backward on the rack, so this requires a little extra work to secure them so they don’t bang each other up. Might cut up a pool noodle to strap on between bikes. It sill seems like one of the best systems available. I have carried three bikes easily, and four will fit with some planning.Note that the bar does slant upward away from the car, which is good because otherwise the last bike can end up hitting the road on steep driveways and ramps.
Mark Suzy –
Solid and Well Made in Every Way. You Get What You Pay For!
I normally do not write reviews unless a product is exceptional or garbage. This product is exceptional. I got the Premiere Locking 4-Bike for $210 and could not be happier that I did. Assembly was 5 minutes at most. During assembly I thought numerous times this is as sturdy as a bike rack could possibly be yet it was not bulky at all. I tightened and locked it into the hitch in less than 30 seconds and was convinced this sucker wasn’t going anywhere. The tilt down feature and the squeeze pins to fold the horizontal rack are engineered perfectly. Completely sturdy and ergonomic at the same time.I drove 200 miles with the rack empty to pick my daughter and her bike up for the summer. I forgot the rack was there. Not a single rattle. I also forgot her 20″ mountain bike had the step-through bar so I had to flip it upside down (it was the only bike on the rack) to make the spacing of the mounts work. I was incredibly hesitant that her bike wouldn’t stay in place going 75+ mph as well as taking curvy mountain roads. It never moved an inch on the return trip. Full disclosure, I did secure it with 2 additional velcro straps(Super-Stretch Wrap-It Storage Straps, 12″) on the mount because I listened to a few bad reviews. I don’t think they were needed but they were an additional piece of mind. I also used a bungee to stabilize the front tire to the post of the rack because it was upside down. Her bike did not move even though it was completely awkward and felt off-center. Not a single rattle either.I bought this rack to eventually haul our 3 bikes including my fat tire bike. I have ZERO qualms about this rack handling the other 2 bikes. However, I will be buying the step-through bar rack adapter to negate the upside down bike.In conclusion, I can’t imagine there being a better bike rack for the price. It is easy to assemble, sturdy as I could have ever imagined, and intuitive in it’s design. I would buy this rack 100 times over.
Beanâs mom –
Good Rack for Adult Sized Frames
Overall a nice and affordable rack, however, it doesnât quite work for small bikes. My sonâs 24â frame BARELY fits the rails so itâs tricky for smaller bikes. It wonât matter in a few years when he gets a bigger bike but something to consider if you have little bikes to transport also.
Eric Butler –
Amazing value for the money
I was a bit skeptical of Allen bike racks because a bike shop owner told me they were not good products, but after reading the reviews here, I decided to give it a try because it fit my budget. And I have to say, it has worked great. I’ve only used it twice so far, and I was able to get all three of my family’s bikes on the rack. It does take a bit of effort to get women’s bikes and childrens bikes on it, but with a little imagination, I got it working. The straps are long enough to wrap around some pretty complicated frame parts. And they are nice and stretchy for added tightness.The lock mechanism is also really great. The rack slides right into the receiver and clicks in place, then you tighten the screw from the rear with the key in place. Once done, you take the key out and your rack is safe and secure.The fold down mechanism is great too and easy.So far, I have had no issues, and this was a great buy!
Raj Patel –
We compared a lot of similar products and went with this a few months ago. Took a while to arrive, but when it is it came undamaged and with all parts. Had the hitch professionally installed by a mechanic who put it up on a hoist and had the key tools for a tight fit ($80 CAD). the rack is built solid, easy to assemble and install and holds strong. Bikes are super easy to mount and dismount given the rubber strap design. We drove it over 200km on one of our 4 trips with it so far, and had no issues. We used the included additional strap and our bike lock for additional stability. The locking mechanism makes for super convenient trips given you donât have to worry about someone stealing the rack when left overnight in a hotel parking lot. Folds away smoothly, is light and stylish.
Sherk –
I was looking for a platform style carrier from the major manufacturers and was ready to spend $1000 to $1200 on a unit because I wanted something easy, quick to load/unload and sturdy. Fortunately, due to covid everything was sold out. I always thought that the hanging carriers looked like a pain to set up. I WAS WRONG! I can insert the rack, load 2 adult bikes and 2 kids bikes, run bungee cords through the tires and put on the safety straps in just over 4 minutes. Thatâs start to finish! The rack is built extremely well and so easy to assemble.So far we have used this rack about 5 times and have travelled anywhere from 20 to 100 km with it on the back. So glad we made this purchase! Thank you Allen sports for making such a great product.
Stan –
Happy with the purchase. The item is high quality, was easy to install and use.
QPZ –
Easy to set up, solid build and steady. Time will tell how long it will last as a good rack.
Creto Theisen –
Couldn’t recommend more! We carry 3 adult and 1 youth bike with no worries at all. They barely touch, just have to be smart when loading them. It comes with a strap so you can tie them all nicely together so it wont shake and rattle when on the road. Amazing product so far.