Thule Vertex 4-Bike Bike Rack

Thule Vertex 4-Bike Bike Rack Review

Thule Vertex 4-Bike Bike Rack Feature

• Hold Fast Cradles
• Anti-Sway Cages
• Hitch Switch

The Thule Vertex 4-Bike Bike Rack offers an easy and safe way to transport your bikes. With its newly designed Arc Design you'll have no trouble loading and unloading your bike from the Vertex. Hold Fast Cradles help cushion the bike and provide the highest level of security and Anti-Sway Cages makes the possibility of the bikes coming in contacting with one another or one of the bikes scratching your car a virtual impossibility. The Hitch Switch tilts the carrier away from the vehicle so you have greater accessibility to the trunk or your tailgate. The Hitch Switch also folds the arms down for convenience when not in use. Stop fussing with bike carriers and relieve the fear of transporting your bike to cool new locations and start using the Thule Vertex 4-Bike Bike Rack. . Product ID: 265629, Shipping Restriction: This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States.

Thule Spare Me 2 Spare Tire Carrier - Bike

Thule Spare Me 2 Spare Tire Carrier - Bike Review

Thule Spare Me 2 Spare Tire Carrier - Bike Feature

• T3 Cradles
• Locking Cable and Locking Knob
• Attaches to Spare Tire Bolt Pattern
• Patented No-Sway Cage

Your spare tire is no longer blocking your vehicle's bike-carrying capabilities. Secure your bikes to the Thule Spare Me Bike Rack and let the people behind you check out two of your sickest bikes (instead of the cartoon print of your favorite cowboy on your spare-tire cover).

Product Features

• Bike Capacity: 2
• Compatibility: spare tire
• Recommended Use: bike travel
• Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
• Locks Included: yes, 1 One-Key

Allen Premium 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver)

Allen Premium 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) Review

Allen Premium 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) Feature

• 5-bike rack fits vehicles with a 2-inch trailer hitch and features the new Quick Carry Arm Release
• 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 warranty

Carry your bicycles securely and avoid the hassles of piled bikes or high threshold rooftop mounts, with the Allen Premium 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack. Fitting vehicles with a 2-inch trailer hitch only, the Allen Premium Hitch Mount Rack boasts the new Quick Carry Arm Release, making it 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. A separate tie down strap is included with the rack and eliminates lower bike movement completely. 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.

Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime warranty

Premium 5 bike carrier for 2" Hitch

Allen Premium 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Rack

Allen Premium 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Rack Review

Allen Premium 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Rack Feature

• Three-bike, spare tire-mounting rack comes fully assembled, and sets up in seconds
• 17-inch Quick Set carry arms easily accommodate wide range of bike styles, and snap into place right out of the box
• Patented design mounts to variety of external spare tires, including those with "over the tire" third brake lights
• Padded lower frame keeps bikes safely away from vehicle; patented, dual compound tie-down system individually secures and protects each bike
• Includes limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty

When it comes to transporting bikes on your car for the next outdoor adventure, you just want your rack to work well and be hassle-free. With this mission in mind, Allen Bike Racks created its Premium 3-bike Spare Tire Rack, with 17-inch carry arms that easily accommodate a wide range of bike styles. These Quick Set arms snap into place, right out of the box, and the rack's patented design mounts to a variety of external spare tires, including those with "over the tire" third brake lights. A padded lower frame keeps bikes safely away from the vehicle, while a patented, dual compound tie-down system individually secures and protects each bike for the journey ahead. The rack comes fully assembled, and sets up in seconds.

Warranty
Allen bike racks feature a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

About Allen Bike Racks
In 1967, after years of working on aerospace technology for the Apollo missions, Harvard-trained physicist Dick Allen transformed his garage hobby into a new industry. A cycling enthusiast and inventor, he had a personal need for a bike-carrying device for family trips. In his Lincoln, Massachusetts garage, Allen searched for a more efficient way to transport bikes. Finding the first trunk-mounted rack to be a success, he started Allen Bike Racks. By 1971, the company's products were sold nationally through a number of major bicycle distributors, and today, Allen Bike Racks owns over three dozen patents and offers a wide-ranging line of bike racks. 17" long carry arm easily accomondates a wide range of bicycle styles Qwick set carryarms "snap" into placeright out of the box Patented design fits wide range of external mounted spare tires including those with "over the Tire" third brake lights Padded lower frame keeps bicycles away from vehicle Comes fully asssembled sets up and installs in seconds Patented dualcompound tie-down systemindividually secures and protects bicycles.

Thule Raceway - 2 Bike Carrier

Thule Raceway - 2 Bike Carrier Review

Thule Raceway - 2 Bike Carrier

Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack

Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack Review

Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack Feature

• Pre-assembled, foldable trunk rack carries up to three bikes securely
• Classic design created and used since 1973
• Multi-position hinges for fast and simple installation
• Installs easily on most cars, vans, and SUVs
• Limited lifetime warranty

REVIEW:Designed in 1973, The F1B 3-Bike Rack from Hollywood Racks is the original fully pre-assembled and foldable trunk rack that works on most sedans, vans, and SUVs. Featuring multi-position hinges, this classic design offers a versatile fit for most vehicles with a high-quality build backed by a lifetime warranty. Equipped with an integrated tie-down strap for extra security, the F1B Rack holds up to three bikes with generous 14.5-inch spacing in between to prevent bike-on-bike damage. The economically priced rack folds flat for storage.

Specifications:

• Carries up to three bikes
• Fits most vehicles
• Easy to use multi-position hinges
• Comes fully pre-assembled
• Folds flat for easy storage
• Integrated tie-down strap for extra security
• Distance between bike support arms: 14.5 inches

Our original 3 bike folding trunk rack, the F1B, is the virtually indestructible rack we designed back in 1973. Completely user friendly, this models multi-position hinges lock into place to fit practically any car, van or SUV.

Hollywood Racks T970 Fork Block 1 Bicycle Fork Mount

Hollywood Racks T970 Fork Block 1 Bicycle Fork Mount Review

Hollywood Racks T970 Fork Block 1 Bicycle Fork Mount Feature

• Allows secure transport or storage of 1 bike
• 9-mm skewer firmly grips bike's fork
• Heavy-duty base bolts to any solid surface
• Use in van or truck, on floor or wall
• Limited warranty against defects

This one-bicycle fork block allows a bicyclist to securely transport a bike in a van or in a truck or to securely store a bike just about anywhere, including on a wall. It has a 9-mm skewer that firmly grips a bike's fork and a heavy-duty base that bolts to any solid surface.

About Hollywood Racks
Hollywood Racks started in 1973 when they began making trunk racks in the back of our bike shop in Hollywood, CA. As a retailer, the company knew exactly what people needed: good quality products that were easy to use. They earned a great reputation fast and began selling racks to other dealers, and later to the bike companies. Today, Hollywood Racks builds racks the only way they know how: simple, strong, and secure.

Hollywood Racks are built with top-quality materials including high-strength steel, aircraft-quality fasteners, and thick powder coats to withstand the elements. Generous amounts of padding protect bikes and cars, and all of their products are fully covered with a limited warranty. The company's products continue to receive accolades from all the major outdoor sports magazines, and are in demand by everyone from recreational cycling families to weekend warriors to race teams on the road and off.

Holds one bike. Bolts to just about anything.

Allen 103S Premium 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack

Allen 103S Premium 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack Review

Allen 103S Premium 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack Feature

• Fits most sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and SUVs, including some vehicles with spoilers
• Quick set-up design pops into place right out of box; can be folded down using one hand
• 15-inch long carry arms easily accommodate up to three bicycles
• Comes fully assembled and can be set up and installed in minutes
• Lifetime warranty on workmanship and material

The Allen 103S Premium trunk-mounted, 3-bike carrier snaps easily into place right out of the box and can be folded away with one hand. Featuring 15-inch long carry arms, it also offers added internal clearance to fit most sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, SUVs, and vehicles with rear-mounted deck spoilers. A patented dual compound tie-down cradle system individually secures and protects your bicycles. It comes fully assembled, and it's backed by a lifetime warranty on workmanship and material defects.

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.

Premium trunk mounted 3-bike carrier

Thule Raceway 3 Bike Mount

Thule Raceway 3 Bike Mount Review

If the idea of a trunk-mounted bike rack brings to memories of rusty hinges and that dreaded AAAoh my gosh is this really going to stay attached to my carAAA feeling. Then you are in for a pleasant surprise. The Thule Raceway 3 Bike Mount uses features like rubber molded pads, a Fit Dial, and secure cables to set your mind at ease.

Product Features

• Bike Capacity:
• Compatibility: trunk
• Locks Included: yes, cable
• Recommended Use: bike carrier
• Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime

Thule 914XT Roadway 4 Bike Hitch Carrier

Thule 914XT Roadway 4 Bike Hitch Carrier Review

Thule 914XT Roadway 4 Bike Hitch Carrier Feature

• Transports up to 4 bikes via vehicle's 1-1/4 inch or 2 inch hitch receiver
• Stay-Put cradles and anti-sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
• Hitch Switch lever tilts carrier down and away from vehicle for hatch or tailgate access
• Durable high-strength steel construction
• Optional locking functional mechanisms available (sold separately)

The Thule 915XT Roadway 5-Bike Hitch Carrier has the largest transporting capacity in Thule's popular Roadway product line. A great all-around hitch carrier, it is designed to support and transport up to five bicycles, weighing up to a maximum total weight of 150 lbs, conveniently at the rear of your vehicle using your 2 inch hitch receiver. Features include: carrier arms with the capability to fold down when not in use as well as away from the vehicle to allow access to vehicle back openings, heavy-duty construction and carrier arm cradles with detachable anti-sway components built in for each bike mounted.

5 bikes - the largest capacity in Thule's Roadway product line.
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Hitch Switch functionality folds arms up tight to your vehicle when not in use.
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Hitch Switch also allows you to angle the upright structure of the carrier back for access to hatchbacks
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The New Standard for Performance and Ease of Use

Designed for maximum load carrying, the Roadway 5-Bike Hitch Carrier accommodates up to five bikes utilizing 2 inch hitch receivers at the tail end of your vehicle (1¼ receiver connections not supported). It is also incredibly strong, stable and full featured, with durable high-strength steel construction and varied standard components, including: Stay-Put cradles with detachable anti-sway cages that prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact which dramatically reduces the chance of scratches to vehicles and bikes.

In addition, by way of its easy-to-use Hitch Switch lever, the Roadway 5-Bike Hitch Carrier has the ability to fold its carrier arms down at the push of a button when not in use and even tilt the carrier's upright structure away from vehicle, allowing for hatch or tailgate access (bikes must be removed first). This means that you can get to every corner of your vehicle when you want to, without having to remove the carrier. This ability to fold carrier arms also makes it unnecessary to remove an unloaded carrier in order to effectively perform everyday driving tasks like parking. Also impressive is the Roadway's virtually tool-free assembly. This makes installation a breeze and removal just as fast when the need to do so eventually comes.

Key Features

• Transports up to 5 bikes via a connection to your vehicle's 2 inch hitch receiver (1¼ receiver connections not supported)
• Stay-Put cradles with detachable anti-sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
• Hitch Switch lever tilts carrier away from vehicle for hatch or tailgate access
• Available in 2-bike, 4-bike and 5-bike hitch racks
• Durable high-strength steel construction
• Optional locking functional available with 6 ft. braided steel cable (#538) that locks bikes to the carrier or the Snug-Tite receiver lock which virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receivers and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle (both sold separately)

Specifications

• Load Capacity - 5 bikes
• Fits 1¼ inch Hitch Receivers - No
• Fits 2 inch Hitch Receivers - 1
• One-Key System Compatible - Yes
• Fits Most Bikes with Disc Brakes - Yes
• For Tandem Bikes - No

What's in the Box

Thule 915XT Roadway 5-Bike Hitch Carrier, all necessary mounting hardware/tools, and instruction guide and warranty information.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

Durable hanging hitch carrier with antisway cradles and convenient Hitch Switch lever releases to fold arms and carrier.

Yakima HoldUp Plus 2 Bike Rack

Yakima HoldUp Plus 2 Bike Rack Review

Yakima HoldUp Plus 2 Bike Rack Feature

• HoldUp with 2 inch receiver required (sold separately)
• Loads in 10 seconds or less
• StrongArm technology
• Lifetime Warranty

If your looking to get more out of your HoldUp for 2 inch hitches then add the HoldUp Plus from Yakima to be able to carry twice as many bikes. This bike rack addition is like adding an addition onto your garage but for bikes instead of cars. The add on goes onto the end of your existing HoldUp right out of the box and fits another 2 bikes with the same comforts as before. . Product ID: 188125, Shipping Exclusion: This item is only available for shipment by UPS to the lower 48 United States. APO, FPO, PO BOX, Hawaii, and Alaska shipments may not be possible for this item. (Please call prior to purchase.), Special Order: This is a Special Order item, will be shipped from the manufacturer, and is not stocked in our warehouse. All Returns/Exchanges are subject to a 20% restocking fee. This item does not qualify for our Price Matching Policy. Order processing time may vary.

Allen Premium 3-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25 or 2-Inch Receiver)

Allen Premium 3-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25 or 2-Inch Receiver) Review

Allen Premium 3-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25 or 2-Inch Receiver) Feature

• 3-bike rack fits vehicles with either a 1.25 or 2-inch trailer hitch and features the new Quick Carry Arm Release
• 16-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 warranty

Carry your bicycles securely and avoid the hassles of piled bikes or high threshold rooftop mounts, with the Allen Premium 3-Bike Hitch Mount Rack. Fitting vehicles with a 1.25 or 2-inch trailer hitch, the Allen Premium Hitch Mount Rack boasts the new Quick Carry Arm Release, making it 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 three bikes in the 16-inch carry arms. A separate tie down strap is included with the rack and eliminates lower bike movement completely. 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 1.25 or 2-inch trailer hitch
• Holds up to three bikes
• 16-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.

Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime warranty

Premium carrier for 1 1/4" or 2" Hitch

Saris Solo Single Bike Rack

Saris Solo Single Bike Rack Review

Saris Solo Single Bike Rack Feature

• Trunk-mounted rack holds one bike of up to 35 pounds
• Easy installation with no mechanical frame adjustments needed
• Built with 100 percent recyclable, non-rusting materials
• Compatible with most vehicles; compact uni-body frame is easy to store
• Built in Madison, Wisconsin; one-year warranty

The Solo Single Bike Rack from Saris was created to make it simple and affordable to get your bike from point A to B. With a compact, uni-body frame, the Solo mounts on a large variety of vehicle types with zero mechanical adjustments needed for a secure fit. As easy to store as it is to use, the Solo fits neatly in a trunk or closet. When you're ready to carry your bike on the car, just place it, tighten the straps, secure your bike, and go. The Solo Bike Rack is built in Madison, Wisconsin and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

Whether you need to safely transport your bike to and from your local bike shop or annual charity ride all while keeping the inside of your car clean solo is a convenient solution. Just place it, tighten the straps, secure your bike, and go. Its compact uni-body frame fits a variety of vehicle makes and models, just like bigger bike racks do, minus the adjustments. It also fits neatly in a trunk or closet, making solo as easy to store as it is to use. Solo delivers the simple experience that so many cyclists are looking for from a rack. Low cost, so you can invest more in a bike. Easy installation, so you can grab and go. Compact size, so you can store it almost anywhere. Stability, with reliable straps and hold-downs designed to keep both the bike and the rack right where you want them. It should come as no surprise that the idea for solo came from innovative designer Fabio Pedrini, the genius behind legendary Saris racks like bones and Thelma. Solo features the same heavy duty, 100% recyclable plastic found in our bones rack, making solo as strong as it is . The injection molded uni-body frame won't rust and can carry the same kinds of bikes other racks can. And like other Saris racks, solo is built in Madison, WI, and carries a limited lifetime warranty. So no matter how often you use solo, you know you're covered. Features weighs 2-Pounds. Bike weight limit 35-Pounds. Uni-body frame requires no frame adjustment for fast, easy installation. Ratcheting straps keep the bike stable and secure. Compatible with most vehicles consult the Saris fit guide for approved fits. Low cost, easy installation, convenient size. Built with 100% recyclable, non-rusting materials. Carries 1 bike up to 35-Pounds. Warranty limited lifetime warranties product instructions Saris fit guide.

Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack for Vehicles with Rear Mounted Spare Tire (2-Inch Receiver)

Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack for Vehicles with Rear Mounted Spare Tire (2-Inch Receiver) Review

Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack for Vehicles with Rear Mounted Spare Tire (2-Inch Receiver) Feature

• 4-bike rack specifically designed for vehicles with externally mounted spare tires and a 2-inch trailer hitch
• 22-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 warranty

Specifically designed for vehicles with externally mounted spare tires, the Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack allows you to carry your bicycles securely and avoid the hassles of piled bikes or high threshold rooftop mounts. Fitting vehicles with an external spare tire and 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 four bikes in the 22-inch carry arms. A separate tie down strap is included with the rack and eliminates lower bike movement completely. 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 four bikes
• 22-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.

Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime warranty

Deluxe 4 Bike carrier for 2" Hitch Vehicals with spare tire

Thule 9003 Raceway Platform 2 Bike Carrier

Thule 9003 Raceway Platform 2 Bike Carrier Review

Thule 9003 Raceway Platform 2 Bike Carrier Feature

• Super stable 2-bike platform and frame clamp for ultimate bike security and telescopic aluminum wheel trays for custom fit to bike
• SureTight ratcheting cable system provides superior mounting force vs. traditional nylon straps, plus no loose straps to manage
• Quick release bike arm assembly allows them to be lowered when not in use
• Independent, anti-sway bike cradles for maximum bike stability
• Integrated cable system lock secures carrier to vehicle while bike arm locks secure bikes to carrier

The Thule 9003 raceway platform 2-bike carrier is a rear mounted platform bike rack that takes the ease of transporting bikes to new heights by blending the stability of features commonly found in a platform hitch rack, with the ease of use options found in a trunk mount carrier. Features include: a bike tray mount design that allows for fast, easy bike loading, Sure-Tight ratcheting cables with locks that provide maximum fastening security to your vehicle trunk or rear hatch, adjustable bike frame clamps to keep bikes separated and secure, the ability to fold the rack flat when not in use and locks for piece of mind when leaving bikes and your rack on your vehicle.

Rear mounted design that combines the best elements of platform and trunk mount rack models.
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Revolutionary New Rear Mounted Platform Carrier Design

The Thule 9003 raceway platform 2-Bike Trunk carrier represents a revolutionary new rack concept that merges the ultra-easy bicycle loading convenience of a trunk mount rack with the transport stability of platform-style hitch mount rack. The raceway 9003 includes Thule's patented FitDial technology, which allows for fast, easy use with a wide range of vehicles. To fit the carrier to varying trunk configurations simply lift the unit's release lever and open the frame position to the desired opening, locking it into place with a push of the release lever. Molded rubber pads at the ends of arms provide firm hold to vehicle and protect against scratches. Each possible position of the frame opening is marked by a number. Noting this makes future fittings of the carrier even faster. Next the 9003 raceway secures to the trunk of vehicles via Sure-Tight high strength cable attachments that provide a hold that is much better than anything possible with the straps commonly used in trunk mount carriers. Four cables extend from the core of the rack, two at the top and two at the bottom. Cable tension is released at the flip of upper and lower levers. Cables can be pulled out to the exact length needed for your vehicle configuration and once hooks at the end of cables are in place, they are then tightened using the side-by-side large and smaller dials at the side of the carrier. Although rigid, cables are padded, meaning they will not scratch vehicles.

Once the rack is securely mounted on a vehicle, the loading of bikes is easy. The Raceway 9003 holds up to two bicycles, securing each via the combination of an integrated bike tray from below, and an adjustable frame clamp from above. The bike trays are compatible with all kinds of bikes with tires up to 3" in width and ensure effortless bike loading and unloading by way of their lower level, compared to many other trunk mount bike carriers. Once bikes are placed in the rack's wheel trays, they are secured to with a wheel strap at each wheel. Stability is further ensured for each bike with an adjustable frame clamp, located on the upper bike rack arms. These clamps are lowered down to make secure contact with bike frames and then are locked in place. Final security comes as arms close firmly around bike frames using an ergonomic knob that can be locked. When bikes are removed, the Raceway 9003 can also fold up and out of the way, with clamp arms folding down until inline with the main body of the rack and the bike trays folded up.

Retractable bike frame clamps keep bikes stationary, well-separated and can be locked.
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Folds up flat for convenient storage and ease of driving and parking when not in use.
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Two-way Locking for Security

The Thule 9003 raceway platform 2-bike carrier features locking security on two levels. First, it is packaged with a Thule lock integrated into each bike clamp to secure bikes to the carrier and protect them from theft when bikes are loaded and users are away from their vehicle. The carrier itself is also protected by the inclusion of locks and keys for securing the Sure-Tight ratcheting cables in place, which locks the entire bike carrier to your trunk or hatchback.

Key Features

• Convenient tray mount design allows for fast, easy and lower bike loading
• Sure-Tight ratcheting cables with locks provide maximum fastening security to your vehicle
• Patented FitDial guarantees a "perfect fit" to your vehicle
• Molded rubber pads provide firm hold to vehicle and protect against scratches
• Adjustable bike frame clamps with integrated locks keep bikes well separated and secure for ultimate stability
• Bike arms and bike trays fold vertically against the back of your for convenient storage when not in use
• Stylish, but durable injection molded construction ensures long life of the rack

Specifications

• Capacity - Two bikes
• Fits tire dimensions - Up to 3"
• One Key system compatible - No
• Fits bikes with disc brakes - Yes
• For tandem bikes - No

What's in the Box

• Thule 9003 raceway platform 2-bike carrier (including integrated locks for cables and knob clamps)
• Instruction guide and warranty information

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

2 bike platform trunk mount carrier delivering the ultimate in safety, strength, convenience and style