| Allen 102S Premium 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack |  | Brand: Allen Bike Racks
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $75.01
as of 3/21/2010 10:13 CDT details
You Save: $14.98 (17%)
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Seller: Amazon.com
Color: Black/Silver
Size: NA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.2
Dimensions (in): 23.5 x 15.7 x 4.2
MPN: 102S
Model: 102S
UPC: 076527123003
EAN: 0765271123000
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| Features:
| - | Extra-long carry arms easily accommodate up to 2 bicycles | | - | Snaps into place right out of the box, and can be folded away with one hand | | - | Internal clearance on the rack to fit most vehicles with rear-mounted deck spoilers | | - | Patented tie-down system individually secures and protects bicycles | | - | Comes fully assembled |
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Product Description
Quick set up rack snaps into place right out of the box, and can be folded down with one hand. Patented tie-down system individually secures and protects bicycles. Features Allen's new dual-compound tie-down cradles. Fully assembled.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Allen 102S Premium trunk-mounted, 2-bike carrier snaps easily into place right out of the box and can be folded away with one hand. Featuring 12-inch long carry arms, it also offers added internal clearance to fit most 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.
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| Customer Reviews:
 GREAT BIKE RACK November 22, 2009
RedskinsFan
I drove cross country from Richmond VA to San Diego California and I did not have one problem with this bike rack. When I was going through the desert and my constant speed was between 85-95 mph I decided to tie the bike straps to each other might sound confusing but you will figure it out and I did not have to tighten them for the rest of the ride. I have a 2004 Taurus and it fit perfectly and I am the worst with assembling things but it literally took me 5 minutes and I did it by myself. I only brought out one bike though so I can only comment on this using on bike but I fell in love with it and I use it all the time when I ride around CA. AWESOME RACK HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Awesome bike rack October 6, 2009
Harry Potter (San Francisco, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was looking around for my first ever bike rack and finally settled on this one because of the numerous solid reviews it recieved. Couldn't be happier with my choice! The rack is very sturdy and has plenty of room for two bikes. The points of contact between the bike frame and rack have thoughtfully covered by some black plastic tubes so no metal to metal rubbing. The thing that was worrying me most when i was thinking of purchasing this was the pedal of my bike rubbing against the trunk. However, the way the rack is designed actually keeps the pedal from coming close to the trunk. You just have to simply turn the inside pedal to the 12 o'clock position so that it rests against the bar.
The rack is perfect for normal shaped adult sized bikes but would be a bit problematic for smaller frame bikes such as kids bikes or womens bikes that have a slanted upper tube (there's a bar you can buy that'll easily solve this issue). So far the rack's tie downs on the car and on the bike are super sturdy and don't come loose or sway around during a drive and over speed bumps (i wasnt flying over those bumps of course). Best of all...the foamy parts of the rack that touch the car didn't scratch or dent my car. It could mostly be bcause I always follow the manufacturers advice and wipe down the area on the trunk where the foam touches.
A few more things:
-It may seem a bit obvious but since the rack literally takes seconds to install and remove I would highly recommend not leaving your bike(s) attached to the rack while you're away. Locks will be useless with this rack design.
-you will definitely need some rope/bungee cords/Velcro straps to tie down your front wheel to keep it from swinging and bouncing and ultimately damaging your car
-for those of you who would be concerned about this the rack makes it hard to see your rear license plate. Mine sits on my 2008 corolla with the bottom foam resting right on the lower third of my license plate.
Allen 102S Premium 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack September 29, 2009
M. Rosene (New Haven, IN)
Good quality product for the price. The rack quickly and easily attaches to the car. You will need a couple of bands to secure the front wheel and the bike to the rack so that it doesn't hit the car while driving. The rack is sturdy, and when attached properly, the bike is secure and moves very little while driving.
 Allen 102S 2-Bike Rack September 26, 2009
Rich Ramirez
This bike rack is a very good value. The 4 straps are adequate enough to keep 2 bikes in place without the worry of the bikes shifting or moving around. I've had them for a short period of time, but it looks solid enough to last a number of years. It fits many different vehicle models, but check their website to make sure it fits yours. It manages to actually look pretty cool too. It's definitely a great alternative to more expensinve brand models, but does the same thing without breaking the bank.
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