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   I've been pretty nervous looking for a decent but affordable bike rack. After initially getting an Outback Rack from Target, I was disappointed by the flimsy construction and had to return it. I did some more researching and wasn't able to find any reviews for low-mid-priced racks online. Found a Bell 3-bike rack from Walmart and later on a Bell 2-bike rack from Sports Authority. These were a lot sturdier but also quite heavy.I have a mountain bike that weighs about 35lbs. A friend of mine has a road bike that weighs about 25lbs. I kept looking and finally settled on the Allen because of the price, design and construction.(I took a star off for aesthetics. The foam supports are grey. The top and bottom struts are unpainted silver aluminum, and the caps at the end of the rack are white.)A couple of things I learned:* cloth/nylon strap tie downs are better than plastic or rubber which become brittle after repeated use and exposure...Read more

Used this trunk mount to bring my mtn bike to Alaska this summer. Drove 3,000 miles from Utah to Alaska on the Al-Can highway and had NO PROBLEMS at all. Everytime I stopped for gas I would check my bike and the mount. Everything was fine. The road was VERY bumpy in the Yukon. The mount kept my bike very secure through it all. I was a bit nervous because a couple people reviewed this product saying that the mount came loose or the bike pedals scratched the car. I didn't experience these problems. During my 6 day trip I had put the bike on and tightened the straps every morning before I left. I never had to re-tighten the straps after I had initially mounted my bike each day (but did check them regularly just in case). Thought about buying some of the more pricey models... Very glad I went with this one and spent under $50. No need to pay $100 on other mounts when this one works perfectly. Overall VERY satisfied with this product.Tips for prospective buyers:I...Read more