Product Dimensions | 66.04 x 8.89 x 35.56 cm; 9.07 Kilograms |
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Item model number | 532QR |
Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
Colour | Black |
Size | 3 Bike |
Style | Deluxe Locking |
Height | 3.5 inches |
Length | 26.2 inches |
Weight | 9.07 Kilograms |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Number of Items | 1 |
Sport | Cycling |
Included Components | Hitch Mounted 3-Bike Carrier with Locking Quick Install Hitch |
Batteries Included? | No |
Brand | Allen Sports |
Maximum Weight Capacity | 105 Pounds |
Item Weight | 9.07 kg |
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Allen Sports 3-Bike Hitch Racks for 1 1/4 in. and 2 in. Hitch
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Colour | Black |
Vehicle service type | Bicycle |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Brand | Allen Sports |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 66 x 8.9 x 35.6 Centimetres |
About this item
- Locking hitch insert fits either 1 1/4 in. OR 2 in. Receiver hitches
- Quick install hitch secures and tightens rack inside of receiver hitch; includes two keys
- Arms fold out of the way when not in use and rack tilts back when needed
- Individual tie-downs secure and protect bicycles
Product information
Technical Details
Additional Information
ASIN | B078YNXL26 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,574 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #15 in Bicycle Car Racks |
Date First Available | April 10 2018 |
Manufacturer | R. A. Allen Co., Inc. |
Place of Business | ASHEVILLE, NC, 38814 US |
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Product description
Carry up to three bicycles on road trips or camping guards with the allen three-bike hitch mounted carrier. The hitch insert-which fits 1-1/4- and 2-inch receiver hitches-is easy to operate and super secure for your bikes. Just attach it to your hitch, then use the tie-down cradle system to individually secure and protect your bikes. The carry arms accommodates a wide range of frame sizes and designs, so you can carry your kid-size mountain bike or Adult road bike with equal confidence. Some bicycles without a standard top tube may require an adaptor bar for installation. The rack tilts back for easy lift-gate access. Also equipped with a locking quick install hitch that keeps the rack from moving inside the hitch, the three-bike carrier is colored with a Black powder-coated finish. Never use on trailers.
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Key Feature List
- Folding carry arms
- Quick install locking hitch insert
- Rack is secured into hitch with wobble free installation
- Individual tie-downs to secure and protect bicycles
- Tilt-away mast
- Minor assembly required
- 105 LB weight capacity
- Never use on trailers
Deluxe Quick Install Locking Hitch Rack
An easy to use, rugged rack to safely transport your bicycles
The Allen QR hitch rack is the perfect way to transport your bicycles on road trips or camping excursions. The quick install locking hitch insert allows you to install the rack into your receiver hitch wobble-free without needing any tools to secure. The individual tie-down cradles secure and protect your bicycles. The rack incorporates folding carry arms that conveniently drop out of the way when not in use. The rack tilts back for easy lift-gate access.
Deluxe QR Hitch Rack Features
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Quick install locking hitch insertThe 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. |
Folding carry arms (542QR shown)The carry arms on your rack can be easily folded down out of the way when not in use. This allows for greater flexibility in using your vehicle with the rack installed. |
Individual tie-down systemAllen's 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. |
Tilt-away main mastThe main mast on the rack can be quickly tilted back fro easy lift gate access when the rack is in place on your vehicle. |
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Deluxe Locking | Deluxe | Deluxe+ Locking | Premier | Premier Locking | |
Capacity | 3 Bike/ 105 LB | 3 Bike/ 105 LB | 3 Bike/ 105 LB | 3 Bike/ 105 LB | 3 Bike/ 105 LB |
Installation | 1 1/4 in. & 2 in. Receiver Hitch | 1 1/4 in. & 2 in. Receiver Hitch | 1 1/4 in. & 2 in. Receiver Hitch | 1 1/4 in. & 2 in. Receiver Hitch | 1 1/4 in. & 2 in. Receiver Hitch |
Quick install locking hitch insert | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Quick fold carry arms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Quick secure straps & dual compound cradles | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Rapid tilt-away mast | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Dual compound spine shield | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Individual tie-down cradles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Folding carry arms & tilt-away mast | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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.
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Thanks to Allen, it never gave me the hassle of returning it. It is a great product at an amazing price. It comfortably holds 5 bikes, fits perfectly on my 2019 Subaru Ascent 2" receiver. Its got a few glitches like it is not very convenient to lower a fully loaded rack to open the trunk. Other than that it is an extremely nice product and would recommend this to anyone looking to buy good rack at an awesome price.
UPDATE: After 2 months of usage, it is observed that when there are no bikes and the stand folded down, the main rack doesn't sit still. Its wobbly and makes this weird noise. A simple solution is to tie it with a band but yet its not a good thing. I wish it was sat sturdier.

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 21, 2019
Thanks to Allen, it never gave me the hassle of returning it. It is a great product at an amazing price. It comfortably holds 5 bikes, fits perfectly on my 2019 Subaru Ascent 2" receiver. Its got a few glitches like it is not very convenient to lower a fully loaded rack to open the trunk. Other than that it is an extremely nice product and would recommend this to anyone looking to buy good rack at an awesome price.
UPDATE: After 2 months of usage, it is observed that when there are no bikes and the stand folded down, the main rack doesn't sit still. Its wobbly and makes this weird noise. A simple solution is to tie it with a band but yet its not a good thing. I wish it was sat sturdier.



It has a locking mechanism built into where it mounts in the hitch receiver which 1) locks the carrier to the hitch and 2) expands within the hitch making for a tight secure fit.
Thinking about the fact that this carrier saved me from buying a locking hitch pin for ~$20, the $100 I paid made it a steal compared to any other carrier at the time.
The only critiques would just be that the straps used to secure the bikes aren't the easiest/quickest on the market, and the tilting motion (of the vertical post to access the hatch) does not go down far enough for my 1st generation CRV's hatch/tailgate to open as it swings sideways. The top glass portion does clear however. Any hatch that swings up like a conventional van or SUV should be fine though. On the plus side, it prevents bikes from tilting too far down and either hitting something or being too heavy to lift back up.
Overall, good build quality, hefty, the cotter/hitch pins used to fold the carrier are linked together and connected to the carrier with wire (impossible to lose any of the pins).
Installed easily on our vehicle, which was nice. Though not the easiest to figure out how to get 3 bikes (one adult and 2 kid) to fit appropriately. It definitely takes some finesse to situate each bike just so.
Unfortunately within a week of using it (not owning it sadly, we missed the return date by 2 days), the pin cable snapped. This pin is what keeps the rack in an upright position. It just sucks because now we have to keep track of this lonely pin that is no longer attached to the rack by its cable anymore.
I have seen much better quality at our local sports stores and they regularly come on sale. I would strongly suggest shopping around a bit before settling on this particular bike rack.
Locking mechanism into hitch isn’t great, however is working ok, hopefully will stay that way..
It’s a 3 bike rack, however really 2 because the space between is tight.. straps to hold the bike to rack are ok at best, would’ve preferred non plastic and Velcro added..
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Can't really say much, the one I received was broken, but to be fair Amazon took it back & funded return postage too. Plenty of steel used, seems sturdy.

These Allen Sports customer service issues aligns with what other reviewers have said about Allen Sports and their poor customer support. STAY AWAY FROM THIS BIKE RACK.
Two aluminum adult bikes should not break a hitch bike rack.
ALLEN SPORTS: I invite you to help me resolve this issue and turn this bad experience around. I would be glad to update this review.




Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on August 6, 2021



