Allen Sports Ultra Compact 2 Rear Bike Carriers

Sorry about the long review but I took some time picking a rack out for us and I read plenty of reviews and I really wanted to add some of my thoughts.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 must say I was apprehensive about this purchase. It was strapped on in under 5 minutes. Took 2 XL mountain bikes on a polo mk5 over a distance of 80 miles with an avg. speed of 60 and it was sturdy.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.

Great bike rack for road & gravel bikes easy to put on and off of car no hassle. Only downside when I have my mountain bike on it moves a bit no matter how tight so I suggest just for road and gravel bikes

Bought this for summer holidays to avoid taking our trailer, but it wasn't compatible with our kids bikes they are 3 & 6 , and the fitted bindings were too far apart to attach their bikes.Works fine for adults bikes, and fairly simple to setup

Early days but seems to be a well made, well thought out design. Fits to the car quickly, easily and securely. Holds bike securely and easily adapts to different frames. Don't forget straps to secure wheels & cranks from turning. Folds down very small for storage.Edit after 4 weeks. Still a decent item but manufacturer doesn't answer queries. Also holds bikes very close to car so be careful. Reducing to 4 stars for no answer.

Brilliant car rack and easy to fit any type of car (except Audi TT coupe). Could to with padding to put onto windows to prevent possible scratching but really useful. Easily fitted 2 mountain bikes to a Vauxhall Astra.

We bought this to transport 2 kids bikes. It was a bit fiddly to put on and although it said not to use the side straps on an suv, it was too wobbly without so we attached them too and it was fine. We had it on a Vauxhall grandland but I think it would fit most models of hatchback/suv.

Super quick to fit, once you set up top straps on and off in no time. Wish I got one sooner oil marks don't come out very easy inside