Product Dimensions | 41 x 18.5 x 9 cm; 3.3 Kilograms |
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Item model number | MT-2 |
Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
Colour | Black |
Size | 2-Bike |
Style | 2-bike |
Frame Material | steel |
Height | 10 Centimetres |
Length | 41 Centimetres |
Weight | 2.72 Kilograms |
Material | Metal |
Sport | biking |
Included Components | Bike rack |
Batteries Included? | No |
Brand | Allen Sports |
Maximum Weight Capacity | 70 Pounds |
Item Weight | 3.3 kg |
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Ultra Compact Trunk Mounted Bike Rack
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Colour | Black |
Vehicle service type | Car |
Material | Metal |
Brand | Allen Sports |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 41 x 18.5 x 9 Centimetres |
About this item
- Ultra-compact 2-bike carrier for traveling and commuting
- Folds up small and fits inside carrying bag or backpack
- 3 padded legs rest against vehicle; 3 adjustable security straps
- Tie-downs and padding keep bike secure and separate from vehicle
- Fits sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and SUVs
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ASIN | B00TRTS0JS |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,361 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #9 in Bicycle Car Racks |
Date First Available | June 22 2015 |
Manufacturer | Allen Sports |
Place of Business | London, ON N5W 0B4, CA |
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Amazon.ca Product Description
Need an on-the-spot two-bike carrier but don't want to carry a full-sized rack around? Turn to the Allen MT-2 ultra-compact two-bike carrier, which folds up small and fits in almost any bag, including your backpack. Ideal for traveling, commuting, and other occasions when a portable bike rack might come in handy, the rack is small yet secure, with three padded legs that rest against your vehicle and three adjustable straps that secure to your car's hatchback or trunk gaps. Just as importantly, the rack holds your bikes in a safe position thanks to the tie-downs and padding, which combine to keep your bikes from rocking or making contact with your vehicle. And when you're done using the rack, simply fold it up and store it inside the included carrying bag. The two-bike rack--which sports a gray powder-coated finish--is designed to fit sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and SUVs.
From the Manufacturer
Need an on-the-spot two-bike carrier but don't want to carry a full-sized rack around? Turn to the Allen MT-2 ultra-compact two-bike carrier, which folds up small and fits in almost any bag, including your backpack. Ideal for traveling, commuting, and other occasions when a portable bike rack might come in handy, the rack is small yet secure, with three padded legs that rest against your vehicle and three adjustable straps that secure to your car's hatchback or trunk gaps. Just as importantly, the rack holds your bikes in a safe position thanks to the tie-downs and padding, which combine to keep your bikes from rocking or making contact with your vehicle. And when you're done using the rack, simply fold it up and store it inside the included carrying bag. The two-bike rack--which sports a gray powder-coated finish--is designed to fit sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and SUVs.
From the manufacturer


MT-2

Super Compact Design
The Patented design on the AL and MT Racks makes them extremely compact when folded, but extremely stable when installed on your vehicle. These are incredibly easy to transport when not in use. They are truly the ultimate commuter rack.
Allen Sports Model MT-2 2-Bike Rack
An ultra compact 2-Bike carrier
The Allen MT-2 Ultra-compact 2-bike carrier delivers all of the benefits of a full featured bicycle carrier, with the ease of use and convenience of Allen's patented folding design. Built on a rugged steel frame, the MT-2 offers easy transport and storage when not in use. Dual compound tie-down cradles protect and secure your bicycles. All backed by Allen's exceptional customer service and lifetime warranty.
- Patented ultra compact folding design
- Dual compound cradles protect and secure bicycle
- Padded spine pad protects bicycle and your vehicle
- Patented design fits wide range of vehicles
- Side straps for added lateral stability
- Fully assembled for easy installation
- Carry bag included
- Backed by Allen's lifetime warranty
Allen Ultra-Compact Rack Features
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Patented Ultra-Compact DesignThe patented design of the AL and MT racks fits most sedans, SUV's, hatchbacks and minivans, and allows you to fold your rack down to a size smaller than a shoe box. This delivers great benefits in terms of transporting and storing your bike rack when not in use. |
Patented Tie-Down SystemAllen's patented individual tie-down system secures and protects your bicycles. The tie-downs are fixed in position on the carry arm, but rotate so that the can engage a wide range of bicycle frame sizes and styles (Note: AL Rack shown). |
Padded spine to protect bicycleAllen Ultra Compact Racks feature a large soft TPR landing pad on the main spine to protect your bicycles during transport and to keep the bicycles away from your vehicle (Note: AL Rack shown). |
Carry bag includedA nylon carry bag is included with your Ultra Compact Rack. This provides a handy way to transport and store your rack when not in use. |
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Model MT-1 | Model MT-2 | Model 102DN | Model S102 | Model 103DN | Model S103 | |
Capacity | 1 Bike/ 35 lb | 2 Bike/ 70 lb | 2 Bike/ 70 lb | 2 Bike/ 70 lb | 3 Bike/ 100 lb | 3 Bike/ 100 lb |
Quick secure cradle straps | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Dual compound cradles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Single configuration for easy installation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Side straps for lateral stability | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Wide profile feet to distribute load | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Individual tie-down cradles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Patented ultra compact design | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Fully assembled | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Includes carry bag | ✓ | ✓ |

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 thoroughly tested 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 owns more than three dozen patents, operates four warehouses nationally, six factories abroad, and sells products in countries around the world including USA, Mexico, Canada, and China.
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Pros:
Affordable
Quick install/takedown
Very compact
Low profile even with two bikes.
Did not block the licence plate at all on my vehicle
Reasonably secure mounting
The rack stays in place at highway speeds but I did notice the straps weren't quite as tight at the end of my hour drive.
Cons:
Bikes are secured to the rack with nylon straps and plastic loop-through style fasteners. They work but it's a bit annoying that you have to undo the strap completely each time. I wish it had more of a clamp style fastener with quick release.
I also worry about security if I have to leave my vehicle with the bikes on the rack because it would be super easy to cut the straps. Basically the best you can do is lock the bikes together to make them harder to steal.
All in all I'm very happy with this purchase so far!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 12, 2022

The only other minor itch has been the way the arms snap in place at the joints. There are spring-loaded steel balls that pop into little holes to keep things solid.One of my arms is almost impossible to close without using a key or something like that to press the little ball down far enough for the arm to move. At one point, I pushed the whole mechanism in too far and had to find a way to fish it out.
I will really only use this rarely (I have a four-bike carrier mounted on our other vehicle), so this seems the perfect answer.
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I bought the Allen bike rack for our 2 childrens bikes to go on our Peugeot 2008. Although it wasn’t listed as fitting our car for what it cost it was worth a punt.
It arrived the next day as it was prime delivery. It comes in a small but weighty box. The rack is super simple to get ready. I would say assembly as it’s fully assembled in the box and just has to be erected if you like.
It has 5 nylon straps with metal hooks on the ends which 2 hook over the top of the boot, 2 to the sides and 1 under the bottom of the boot lid. The whole operation took about 10 mins maximum.
So the bikes we were using were 2 fairly small child’s bikes and they posed some trouble. This was because 1 was just too small, we got it on to a certain extent but not as I would of preferred. The second slightly bigger bike was a jiggle (again because of its size) but it went on. Apart from that and not wanting to strap the rack tighter to the boot in case of damage the rack served it’s purpose. We had a 15min drive to a promenade for a little ride and besides a nerve racking first drive, the drive back was less nail biting as I tightened the rack to the boot a little.
After getting back the bikes come off super easy and the rack comes with a small bag to keep it in after unlatching and folding up.
So all in all the rack flat out works, it isn’t exactly the sturdiest on the market but it is certainly one of the cheapest, the build quality is more than enough for what we need, 2 small child’s bikes.
Personally I wouldn’t start hanging heavy or large expensive bikes off it for the obvious reasons and I wouldn’t want to drive for a couple of hundred miles with it in the boot. It is fairly forgiving in the fit on cars and I imagine it will fit most hatchbacks etc.
Anyways hopefully this lengthy review is of some help to anyone who is in the market for a cheap bike rack.


I stopped once to make sure everything was in place and it was all still as tight as if I had just put it on.
I would recommend tying the excess straps up so they don't clatter against the car.

I've had a few cumbersome carriers over the years that needed storage facilities because they were big, robust units that couldn't be compacted....
This unit is soo compact, folding into itself very neatly ...
Take your time unfolding it..... it works but can cause frustration if your expectations are that you just put it on your car & go!!!!
Practice, Practice with it, it works and folds up soo compact that you can leave it in your Trunk/Boot.....
Patience & Understanding required 🙏

Very strong & the bike didn’t move on a 2 hour journey to Wales on a windy day!!!!!
Testimony to a good product I think