Allen Sports Deluxe 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack, Silver/Black (522RR)
The Allen Sports 522RR is the workhorse budget hitch rack that has hauled family bikes to trailheads for over a decade. It fits both 1.25-inch and 2-inch receivers, installs in minutes with no tools, and carries two bikes up to 35 pounds each on powder-coated steel arms. The patented folding carry arms drop out of the way when you are not hauling bikes, and the tie-down cradles keep each frame and wheel secure over rough roads. At a fraction of the price of platform racks, it is the classic answer for families who just need to get two bikes to the trailhead.
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The trailhead is 40 minutes away and both bikes have been leaning against the garage wall for a month - you need them on the back of the car this weekend, not after a $700 rack and an install appointment.
🏆 How It Compares
The catalog's premium rack, the Thule Epos 2, costs $749.95 and demands a 2-inch receiver; the Allen 522RR at $114 covers the other 90% of family hauling: it fits both 1.25-inch and 2-inch hitches, installs tool-free in minutes, and its arms fold down when you're not carrying bikes. What the $635 price gap buys you away: the Thule clamps wheels only (no frame contact, so carbon and step-through frames ride safely) and tilts away tool-free to open a hatch with bikes loaded — the Allen straps bikes by the frame, has no built-in lock, and its 35-lb per-bike limit rules out e-bikes and fat bikes. Hauling two aluminum trail bikes a handful of weekends a year? The Allen is the smart buy. Carbon frames or e-bikes? Step up to the Epos 2.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fits both 1.25-inch and 2-inch receivers — works on almost any car or truck
- Tool-free install in minutes; folding carry arms drop away when not hauling bikes
- Tie-down cradles secure frames and wheels individually for rattle-free hauling
- Rugged powder-coated steel at a budget price — a decade of proven reliability
❌ Cons
- No built-in lock — bikes and the rack itself need separate cable locks
- 35 lb per-bike limit rules out heavy e-bikes and fat bikes
- Hanging style can rub frame paint; frame pads recommended for carbon bikes
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