Allen Sports Deluxe 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack, Model 552RR-R , Black, 2-Inch Receiver

Description

Deluxe 5-Bike Hitch Mounted Carrier. Richard 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. Carry up
to five bicycles on road trips or camping excursions with the Allen five-bike
carrier hitch. The hitch insert–which fits 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 the bikes.
The carry arm 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.
Carry your bicycles securely and avoid the hassles of piled bikes
or high threshold rooftop mounts, with the Allen Deluxe 5-Bike Hitch Mount
Rack. Fitting vehicles with a 2-inch trailer hitch, the Allen Deluxe Hitch
Mount Rack is both easy to operate and super secure for your bikes.
Constructed out of steel with a durable black powder finish, the rack is built
to last and is backed up by a lifetime warranty by Allen. The Allen rack
boasts a patented tie-down system and individually cradles up to five bikes in
the 28-inch carry arms. As easy to install as it is to use, the rack sets up
in less than 5 minutes with a no-wobble bolt that holds it still within the
hitch. When the rack is not in use, the carry arms quickly drop out of the way
and fold down flat with a patented single pin mechanism and the rack tilts up
to allow easy access to the lift gate.Specifications:Fits vehicles with a
2-inch trailer hitch Holds up to five bikes 28-inch carry arms Individual bike
cradles Steel construction Black powder coat finish Patented single key
release system Tie down strap Minor assembly required 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.Manufacturer’s Warranty Lifetime warranty

Features:

• Hitch insert fits either 1 1/4 inch or 2 inch receiver hitches (2 and 3 bike models) or 2 inch receiver hitches (4 and 5 bike models)
• 28 inch long carry arms individually secure bicycles with Allen's patented tie down system
• Folding carry arms quickly drop out of the way when rack is not in use
• Rack sets up and installs in less than 5 minutes
• Sturdy steel construction with black powder coat finish; Lifetime
• Allen's warranty does not cover items purchased through third-party sellers

Product Details:

• Color: Black
• Brand: Allen
• Item Dimensions LxWxH: 30 x 17 x 5 inches
• Load Capacity: 175 Pounds
• Mounting Type: Hitch
• Color: ‎Black
• Brand: ‎Allen
• Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎30 x 17 x 5 inches
• Load Capacity: ‎175 Pounds
• Mounting Type: ‎Hitch
• Manufacturer: ‎Allen Sports
• Model: ‎552RR-R
• Item Weight: ‎20 pounds
• Product Dimensions: ‎30 x 17 x 5 inches
• Country of Origin: ‎USA
• Item model number: ‎552RR
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No
• Manufacturer Part Number: ‎552RR-R
• Special Features: ‎Foldable
• Date First Available: January 1, 2007