Color | Black |
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Brand | Allen |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 26 x 14.2 x 3.5 inches |
Is Foldable | Yes |
Load Capacity | 140 Pounds |
Mounting Type | Hitch |
Manufacturer | R. A. Allen Co., Inc. |
Model | QR545 |
Item Weight | 25.4 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 26 x 14.2 x 3.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | QR545 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | QR545 |
Special Features | Foldable |
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Allen Sports Premier Locking Quick Release 4-Bike Carrier for 2 in. Hitch, Black
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Color | Black |
Brand | Allen |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 26 x 14.2 x 3.5 inches |
Is Foldable | Yes |
Load Capacity | 140 Pounds |
Mounting Type | Hitch |
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About this item
- Features. Quick set carry arms snap into place and fold out of the way when not in use. Dual compound tie-down cradles & quick set straps individually secure and protect bicycles.
- Internal tilt-away release allows for easy lift gate access. Padded spine shield protects bicycles during transport. Made in China.
- Model: QR555.
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Easy to assemble | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Lock Feature | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Sturdiness | — | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | — | 4.8 |
Easy to lock | — | — | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
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compatible vehicles | Car, Bicycle | Car, Bicycle, Truck, Minivan, SUV | Bicycle, Car, Minivan, Truck, SUV, Jeep, Trailer | SUV, Truck | Car, Bicycle | Car, Bicycle |
material | Alloy Steel | Metal | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Iron | Alloy Steel |
load capacity | 140 Pounds | 150 pounds | 140 pounds | 165 pounds | 75 pounds | 175 Pounds |
foldable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
weight | — | 26.73 pounds | 34 pounds | 27.56 pounds | — | — |
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From the manufacturer
Premier Quick Release Locking Hitch Mount Rack
The ultimate rack for you and your bikes
The Allen Sports Premier QR model delivers all of the features to safely and securely get you and your bikes out for adventures. The rack offers easy assembly, tool-free vehicle installation, folding carry arms, quick lift-gate access, and a dual compound Spine Shield to protect your bicycles.
Quick Assembly and Easy Vehicle Installation
With only three bolts needed to assemble, your rack will be out of the box and have you on the road in a matter of minutes. The locking quick-install hitch insert delivers a no-wobble, tool-free installation onto your vehicle.
Key Features List
- Quick install locking hitch insert
- Quick secure straps and dual compound bicycle cradles
- Quick fold carry arms
- Rapid tilt away main mast
- Dual compound spine shield protects your bicycle during transport
- Included strap with padded cam buckle to secure your bicycles
- No wobble hitch installation
Premier QR Rack Features
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Quick Install Locking HitchThe locking knob on the QR models allows the rack to be tightened into the receiver hitch with a wobble-free installation, and the rack can be locked in place for added security. |
Quick Secure Straps And Dual Compound CradleDurable, UV resistant rubber cradle straps quickly secure your bicycle in place and work with a wide range of tube sizes. The tie-downs include a soft cradle bed to fully protect your bicycles during transport. |
Quick Fold Carry ArmsAllen Premier Hitch Racks incorporate a patented easy fold arm design which allow the carry arms on the racks to be dropped out of the way when not in use by simply squeezing the two red release buttons on the carrier. |
Rapid Tilt-Away MastAllen Premier Hitch Racks feature an easy to use rapid tilt away main mast. A rugged internal mechanism keeps the rack securely in place during use, but allows for single handed tilt-away if you need access to the inside of your vehicle. |
Premier Locking | Deluxe | Deluxe Locking | Deluxe+ Locking | Premier | Premier Locking with Spare Tire | |
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Capacity | 4 Bike/ 140 LB | 4 Bike/ 140 LB | 4 Bike/ 140 LB | 4 Bike/ 140 LB | 4 Bike/ 140 LB | 4 Bike/ 140 LB |
Installation | 2" Receiver Hitch | 2" Receiver Hitch | 2" Receiver Hitch | 2" Receiver Hitch | 2" Receiver Hitch | 2" Receiver Hitch |
Quick Install Locking Hitch Insert | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Quick Fold Carry Arms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Quick Secure Straps & Dual Compound Cradles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Rapid Tilt-away Mast | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Individual Tie-down Cradles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Folding Carry Arms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Rear Vehicle Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
No-wobble Hitch Installation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
About Allen Sports
Dick Allen (pictured left in 1972) started Allen Sports in his garage in 1967. Since its founding, the company has been committed to producing the highest-quality, easiest-to-use bike racks and bicycle related products on the market. Dick, a onetime aerospace engineer, opened Allen Sports after building a prototype bike carrier in his Lincoln, Massachusetts shop in his free time. The first ever trunk-mounted bicycle carrier-made of electrical conduit, metal strapping, and fire hose casings (for padding) - was refined on weekend excursions to Cape Cod. Shortly afterward, Allen took his design to market, and by 1971 had established a national presence for his product.
Today, the family owned company operates four warehouses nationally, six factories abroad, and sells products in countries around the world including USA, Mexico, Canada, and China.
Product Description
This Allen Sports Premier Quick Install Locking Bike Hitch is the ultimate rack for you and your bikes. It delivers all of the features to safely and securely get you and your bikes out for adventures.
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ASIN | B079C6PNYM |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,463 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #2 in Bicycle Car Racks |
Date First Available | February 4, 2018 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, lock and performance of the bike rack. For example, they mention it's solidly built, made of high quality material and the rubber bike straps are pretty strong and thick. That said, opinions are mixed on stability.
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Customers like the quality of the bike rack. They say it is solidly built, made of high quality material, and engineered perfectly. The rubber bike straps are strong and thick. It fits a standard 2" hitch. Customers are impressed with the design and quality of this bike rack, saying it has a nice solid feel and works solid while driving. They also mention that the rack is easy to assemble and has securing straps. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's sturdy and hefty, weighing in at 25.5 pounds...." Read more
"...Easy to assemble and use. The rubber bike straps seem pretty strong and thick. Fits a standard 2" hitch...." Read more
"...Everything seems decently sturdy and the ability to sure it up in the hitch means there's no rattling or bouncing around...." Read more
"...feature and the squeeze pins to fold the horizontal rack are engineered perfectly. Completely sturdy and ergonomic at the same time...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the bike carrier to be easy. They mention that it takes just a minute to insert and lock the rack in the hitch. They also say that the rack is easy to mount and adjust on the hitching. Customers also say it's easy to put on and take off their car, and that the swing arm is easy use. They say the bikes are easy to load and unload, and it'll fit most SUVs.
"...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..." Read more
"I bought the 4 bike model with the lock. Easy to assemble and use. The rubber bike straps seem pretty strong and thick. Fits a standard 2" hitch...." Read more
"...Super easy to take off and put on." Read more
"...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." Read more
Customers like the lock on the transport rack. They say it works great, is easy to install, and is more secure than they could have hoped for. Some say the rack is solidly built and has a tight lockup in the hitch. Overall, customers are satisfied with the lock and key design of the rack.
"...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..." Read more
"...Everything seems decently sturdy and the ability to sure it up in the hitch means there's no rattling or bouncing around...." Read more
"...It is nice that you can access the lock from the rear, instead of needing a lock for the pin that some bike rack setups or even trailer setups..." Read more
"...The lock mechanism is also really great...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the transport rack. For example, they say it works great, has no problems, and is sturdy. Some mention that the 2 fold-down levers work well. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's performance and recommend it to others.
"...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...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...I could Barely fit two adult and one child’s bike. Otherwise it’s a very good and sturdy rack." Read more
"It looks good, it works perfect. Holds 4 of our bikes, total weight about 110 or les sounds. No sweat for this thing...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the bike rack. They say it's the best bang for your buck, and it has great features. Customers also mention that it'll last a long time and is sturdy and hefty.
"...It's sturdy and hefty, weighing in at 25.5 pounds...." Read more
"This rack is a great value, with a lot of good features...." Read more
"...Pros: The price. Ease of installing. I do not leave the rack on the car. I put it on and remove it after every use. It's easy to install...." Read more
"...First of all, the bike rack is well built and reasonably priced...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the transport rack. They mention that it is a good-looking and functional rack. The holders that hold the bikes on are fantastically designed so that they fit everything. They also say that the rack is sturdy and looks sharp.
"...And they are nice and stretchy for added tightness.The lock mechanism is also really great...." Read more
"The rack is nice and sturdy, just did 450 miles round-trip with three bikes – no issues...." Read more
"It looks good, it works perfect. Holds 4 of our bikes, total weight about 110 or les sounds. No sweat for this thing...." Read more
"...The unit seems very sturdy and well designed. I recommend it, even if you are planning to haul only 2 bikes...." Read more
Customers like the length of the transport rack. They mention that it's easy to flip down out of the way of their SUV's rear hatch, has a great fold down mechanism, and can fold the rack down without removing the bikes. The controls that allow you to fold down and to pivot the whole rack down are easier than having to deal with a pin. The rack folds down when not in use, bar tips back with vary easy release when opening back, and has an easy tilt down knob.
"...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...." Read more
"Fits 3 BMX racing bikes without any fuss. I'm able to pull it forward and access the cargo area of my SUV with the bikes attached, which is a nice..." Read more
"...The tilt down feature and the squeeze pins to fold the horizontal rack are engineered perfectly...." Read more
"...The fold down mechanism is great too and easy.So far, I have had no issues, and this was a great buy!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the transport rack. Some mention that it does not wobble in the hitch, while others say that it wobbles and the whole bike rack is prone to shaking and wobbling.
"...with the mounts and angling kids' and women's bikes, but the mounts swivel and it really wasn't hard to balance things the right way...." Read more
"...I'll update later with photo's.2. it's a little flimsy. I feel like it will bend with time...." Read more
"It is easy to mount and to adjust on the hitch. No slack at all.The rubber straps are easy to adjust for adult and kids bikes." Read more
"The rack is solidly built and has a tight lockup in the hitch (no wobble). I’ve traveled on both city roads and highway without issue...." Read more
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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.
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.
The mechanism for lowering the hitch for access to the back of our Grand Cherokee is also nice, very solid and I have no doubt this will hold up with regular use.
Unfortunately, this is not a rack that will accommodate four full-size mountain bikes. We can fit two 26" and one 24" bike, or my 29" and my son's 26" bikes due to the width of the handlebars. You might be able to cram four bikes on here if you removed the front wheels so you could turn the handlebars parallel with the frame, but I am not really even sure about that. My younger son's 24" bike BARELY fits on here, and even the 26" bikes are a little tight with the spacing of the two horizontal bars that the bikes sit on. We have to turn the plastic pieces that the frame sits on, so it takes a little patience and problem solving to get the bikes loaded.
Having said this, we are overall happy with this purchase. We also bought a bracket that allows us to mount this on the back of our travel trailer, which will alleviate the frustration of trying to get bikes into the trailer's narrow door. The rack is well made and I anticipate having it for a long time.
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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.
Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2020
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.