Allen Sports Premier Locking Quick Release 2-Bike Carrier for 2 in. & 1 4 in. Hitch, Model QR525 , Black

So after over 2 years of using this 5-6 days a week and having the rack bake in the Arizona sun every day, I figured it was a good time to give my perspective.First the rubber straps on the premiere are as rubbery as the day I got the rack. The sun and heat have not ruined them yet. I have a heavy mountain bike with larger wheels and tires. The rubber straps are excellent at holding my bike and preventing sway by themselves. Skinnier frame bikes like my spouses require an extra strap. So instead of strapping the front tire to bike frame, I strap the front tire to the rack frame (see photo). Problem solved. I have a 1.25in receiver. The rack goes in easily and tightens up to where my 350lb body cannot wiggle it in the frame. This rack has held up extremely well.I wash my rack when I wash my car. It is important that my rack looks clean otherwise why even detail my car. The rack has some rust spot here and there, but rust isn't really an issue in our dry heat and the rust is on the non black areas and not really visible. Rust may be an issue in humid climates though.I like how close the bike rack is on my car. I can park my car in the garage with a bike on my car and still have plenty of clearance to close my garage door. see photo.I take speed bumps faster than I should. My bike doesn't move much. I don't know if my hitch and vehicle are perfect for the rack or if other reviewers had installation issues, but I am so happy with how stable the rack is. I have had trouble with Thule and Yakima in the past, but I have not had one issue in the past 2 years with the Allen rack. I honestly did not expect this to last a year, but I am pleasantly surprised.I came onto Amazon to upgrade to a 4 bike rack and will be purchasing an Allen again, but I just felt I needed to add my experience as I just don't understand some of the reviews. If your hitch doesn't have a hitch pin hole, that isn't Allen's fault. 95% of all personal vehicle hitches have pin holes.Anyway. Great hanging rack that has served me well.

Bought the Premiere Locking version. Glad I did. Super easy assembly. Just need a few wrenches to tighten bolts.Very solid construction with good attention to detail. I had no issues with mine at all - just use your brain and you’ll do great. Love the twist-to-secure hitch feature. Locks very well. Just a nifty feature. The tilt-away quick-lever is a very nifty feature! Love it. Glad I got the one with that instead of the “U-pin”.Bike did not wobble at all. Transported super safely. Will still always put an extra strap to make sure it can’t accidentally fall off the rack while driving. It comes with a nice extra strap to secure your wheels, etc.Would definitely recommend for the price.

I had a hard time choosing a bike rack hitch mount, but I'm glad I chose this one.The main reason for my hesitation was how it impacted my ability to use the tailgate on my truck. I found very little information about this on Amazon. I drive a Honda Ridgeline and am delighted to report that this mount tilts enough for my tailgate to be used normally. I do not have to worry about removing the mount every time I need access to my truck bed/ compartment.The Ridgeline has a shorter (height) tailgate compared to other trucks. If you have a standard size tailgate then YMMV.The mount itself is very easy to install. It works flawlessly. My bike does not wiggle or shift at all when driving, even over rough terrain or when driving fast.2 minor qualms I have with the product.1. I have not found a place to lock my bike to the hitch to prevent bike theft. A decent sized hole would've been appreciated to run a average size bike lock through. My bike lock may be the issue, however.2. The rests that support the bike frame are too loose. I frequently have to fiddle with them while lifting my bike into place. I don't know if this was intentional, but I do not see why they would be turned in any direction other than "up".All in all, you will not be disappointed with this mount.P.S. I did splurge for the more expensive model. While I believe the price is too high for what you get, the included features are definitely nice.

I spent hours reading reviews and features of countless bike racks for my SUV & step-thru bike. In general, this one hit all the features, came with a great warranty from Allan, and had overall positive reviews.The assembly was simple & easy to follow.The rubberized straps hold my bike well and feel secure.The tilting feature works well to get the tailgate open.My only issue is that the post the bike sits on is a bit wobbly. I hoped that once the weight of the bike was on it, this would resolve but it didn’t. There is definitely some play in the post where the release for the tilt feature is, which gives me some worry while transporting my bike, but beyond that it’s a great rack.I have used it for over 1,000 miles at highway speeds & driving and it has held up well. I added straps to stabilize the wheels, and an additional strap to wrap the bike, top tube arm, and rack together for peace of mind.