Color | black and red |
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Brand | Allen |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.58 x 4.72 x 29.13 inches |
Is Foldable | Yes |
Load Capacity | 105 Pound |
Mounting Type | Strap |
Manufacturer | R. A. Allen Co., Inc. |
Model | S-103 |
Item Weight | 12.76 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 13.58 x 4.72 x 29.13 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | S-103 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | S-103 |
Special Features | Foldable |
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Color | black and red |
Brand | Allen |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.58 x 4.72 x 29.13 inches |
Is Foldable | Yes |
Load Capacity | 105 Pound |
Mounting Type | Strap |
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About this item
- Patent pending design fits sedans, hatchbacks, minivans and SUV's; Consult manufacturer web site for specific vehicle fit information
- Patented quick snap set up design allow for super quick set up right out of the box
- 16 inches long carry arms easily accommodate up to 3 bicycles (100 pounds max capacity)
- Individual dual compound tie down cradles secure and protect bicycles
- Extra large car pads help to distribute bicycles load and protect vehicle finish
- Allen's warranty does not cover items purchased through third-party sellers
- IMPORTANT, PLEASE CONSULT MANUFACTURER WEB PAGE FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE FIT
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Easy to assemble | 4.4 | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Easy to install | 4.1 | — | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Sturdiness | 3.8 | — | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
Security features | 3.7 | — | — | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.8 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Dealz&Stealz4You | Amazon.com |
compatible vehicles | Car, Bicycle | Car, Bicycle | Car | Car, Bicycle | Car, Bicycle | Hatchback, Bicycle, SUV, Sedan |
material | Alloy Steel | Plastic | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
load capacity | 105 Pound | — | 35 pounds | 105 Pounds | 35 Pounds | Per bike: 35 LB LB |
foldable | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
weight | — | 9 pounds | 9.7 pounds | 10 pounds | 2.7 kilograms | 4 kilograms |
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From the manufacturer
S-103 installed on SUV
Works on broad range of vehicle types
The Allen S-103 can be used on a broad range of vehicles. All that needs to be adjusted are the length of the top straps.
Safe, versatile, and easy to use
Patented single configuration design fits wide range of vehicles
The Allen Sports S-103 Premier Three Bike Carrier fits sedans, hatchbacks, minivans and SUV's (make sure to confirm specific vehicle fit above). Its patented design sets up in seconds and will safely transport your bicycles around town or cross country. Two side straps deliver exceptional lateral stability on your vehicle. A patented tie-down system individually secures and protects your bicycles.
- Sets up in seconds
- Fully assembled
- Patented tie-down system secures and protects bicycles
- Narrow set carry arms fit broad range of bicycle sizes and styles
- Dual compound feet protect vehicle
- Super stable design
- Backed by Allen's lifetime warranty
Allen Premier Bike Rack features
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Patented quick set-up frameAllen Premier Rack's fully assembled, patented design allows for set up in seconds. The rack snaps into place right out of the box, and can be folded completely flat with one hand when not in use. |
Quick secure straps and dual compound cradleDurable, UV resistant rubber cradle straps quickly secure your bicycle in place and work with a wide range of tube sizes. The tie-downs include a soft cradle bed to fully protect your bicycles during transport. |
Wide profile feet to protect your vehicleWide profile, dual compound vehicle feet help to disperse the load of the rack and bicycles, and will protect your vehicle. The feet use hard black plastic to engage the rack and a soft gray material to protect your vehicle's finish. |
Narrow set carry armsThe S-103's carry arms will accommodate a wide range of bicycle frame styles and sizes. Most traditional adult size bicycles, as well as most women's and children's frames can be quickly installed onto the rack. |
Model 102DN | Model S-102 | Model 103DN | Model S-103 | Model 104DB | Model S-104 | |
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Capacity | 2 bike/ 70 lb | 2 bike/ 70 lb | 3 bike/ 100 lb | 3 bike/ 100 lb | 4 bike/ 140 lb | 4 bike/ 140 lb |
Quick set up/ fold design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Quick secure cradle straps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Wide profile feet to distribute load | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Dual compound cradles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Individual tie-down cradles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Side straps for lateral stability | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Pantented design fits most vehicle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fully assembled - no tools needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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 thoroughly tested 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 owns more than three dozen patents, operates four warehouses nationally, six factories abroad, and sells products in countries around the world including USA, Mexico, Canada, and China.
Product Description
Allen's new premier line of trunk and spare tire mounted carriers deliver all of the ease of use of our patented quick-set up design, along with our new dual compound tie-down cradles to fully secure and protect your bicycles. Our new wide profile snap on feet (except on our spare tire model) help to fully distribute the load of your bicycles on your vehicle. Allen's Premier series of racks are packed full of innovative features derived of our nearly 50 years of manufacturing rear mounted bicycles. All items are backed by our exceptional customer service and our lifetime .
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ASIN | B00C45HMBY |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #20,293 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #25 in Bicycle Car Racks |
Date First Available | March 31, 2013 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, stability, and performance of the bike rack. For example, they mention it's heavy duty, reliable, and works well. Some appreciate the value. That said, opinions are mixed on fit.
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Customers like the quality of the bike rack. They mention it's heavy duty, reliable, and top quality. The rubber straps to secure bikes on rack are woven strapping. The side security is pretty solid and doesn't allow the bike to slip. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Pretty simple!- The product overall is well made - it's sturdy and it feels like it will last.-..." Read more
"I have had this rack for two years and it has held up great. Still in great shape. We have left it attached to our 2004 Ford E350 (van) all summer...." Read more
"...All of the elements of the rack seem to be quality materials that will last for a long time.The rack is super easy to remove if needed...." Read more
"...the Rack's strap under the saddle and one on the top tube and it held very well but obviously Had to order the tension bar to properly mount it...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the transport rack to be easy. They mention it's straightforward, fast, and can be mounted/unmounted in under 5 minutes. Some say that there's no assembly required.
"...the bike rack, but once you've figured it out, its an easy 10-15 minutes to install and attach your bike. Pretty simple!-..." Read more
"...This worked great and was easy to understand and install. The only complaint, which is really a feature, is that the straps are really long...." Read more
"Great buy easy to use" Read more
"Easy to assemble. Yes you will experience metal to metal contact. I’ve taken it on the freeway and on some bumpy trails...." Read more
Customers like the stability of the bike carrier. They say the bike was still secure, the fit against the vertical surface seemed very secure, and the straps held nicely. The rack is solidly attached to the car, and holds the bike firmly in place. It's small and sturdy, and is very stable on the trunk lid. The straps keep the bikes in place well, and it's easy to place on the car. Overall, customers are satisfied with the stability and durability of the product.
"...It didn't interfere with the rear wiper, and securely carried our daughter's bike over 1000 miles on her way to college!..." Read more
"...The rubber straps are very strong and hold the bike firmly in place. Very easy to connect and disconnect...." Read more
"The straps keep the bikes in place well and it is easy to place on the car" Read more
"...If mounting on an SUV (I have a Jeep Cherokee) it sits rather high so if you're small like me, you're lifting the bikes above your head to place it..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the bike rack. They mention that it works well, is steady, and holds up well. Some say that it goes on great and that it looks and operates nicely out of the box. Some mention that the rack works on both their SQ5 and a Ford 2018 Fiesta with minimal adjustments to the straps.
"...This bike rack is a great value and does the job well. Will take pictures to post the next time we use the rack." Read more
"...This worked great and was easy to understand and install. The only complaint, which is really a feature, is that the straps are really long...." Read more
"...I would definitely recommend this rack. It is a quality product, very functional and one of my best purchases recently...." Read more
"...It worked very well and is very steady...." Read more
Customers like the value of the transport rack. They say it's the best for the price, easy to install, and reliable. Customers also say it is an incredibly good purchase and a cheap solution for relocation or an every day road trip.
"...This bike rack is a great value and does the job well. Will take pictures to post the next time we use the rack." Read more
"...I think that it is a good price compared to other options...." Read more
"...in between the mounting strap hooks and the trunk. Great rack for the price (even better for me as I bought it as a Warehouse Deal!)..." Read more
"...All in all a great rack at a great price ($134 when I bought)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the transport rack. Some mention that it fits great on their 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, while others say that depending on the sizes, they may not fit. The rack has 5 straps that hold it to the trunk, and it's compact. However, some say that the space between bikes is very tight, and the rack is difficult for smaller framed bikes.
"...The rack folds up very compactly and stores neatly in the back of her car when not in use. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...I gave the rack 4 stars, really should be 4.5, because four bikes are a tough fit (although I did get four bikes in it a few times)...." Read more
"...We used the rack on a 2018 Subaru Outback and it fit well...." Read more
"...The only complaint, which is really a feature, is that the straps are really long...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the scratching of the transport rack. They mention that the metal clips can scratch the paint over time, leaving little scratches where the hooks attach. The rack collapsed and left a dent in the trunk lid. They also worry that the material will eventually rub away paint and cause rust. Additionally, the rubber leaves their hands with black marks when they secure them.
"...The rack collapsed, and left a nice dent in the trunk lid of my shiny new Accord...." Read more
"...Paint was taken off the trunk but I have an older car and car paint so will fix it. Overall, it allows me to transport my bike which I'm thankful...." Read more
"...are well made and have rubber pads and rubber straps to protect the bike from scratches...." Read more
"...We put it on an unsupported part of the trunk and it dented our trunk door. It's something I didn't think about when setting it up...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the straps of the transport rack. They mention that the side straps are loose, and the top straps slip a little bit. They also say that the hooks slide around making the strap looser. Customers also complain that the strap is held by rubber bands that broke during use.
"...The problem is with the belt fastener. The fasteners don't lock the belt in place, they get loose very easily by the shaking from the highway drive...." Read more
"...bike had caused them to loosen a bit, because the hooks slid around making the straps looser. So I'm glad I stopped to check...." Read more
"...To keep it short, the bolts holding the rack together were not tight, and there was just enough space between the bars that when the full weight of..." Read more
"...The tie down cradles are well made and have rubber pads and rubber straps to protect the bike from scratches...." Read more
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Pros:
- It comes pre-assembled so you can take it out of the box and install it and be on your way within 30 minutes. It does take some time to figure out where to place the bike rack, but once you've figured it out, its an easy 10-15 minutes to install and attach your bike. Pretty simple!
- The product overall is well made - it's sturdy and it feels like it will last.
- We were able to fit 4 bikes on the rack without any issues - 2 Fat Tire bikes and 2 mountain bikes - we rotated the handles so they bikes were able to be nestled together.
- It is EASY to use - one person can install this without too much trouble & taking the bikes off the rack was a breeze (as far as putting the bikes on - see my comment in the Cons).
- I didn't feel as if my jeep was weighted down with this bike rack - even with the weight of the rack and 4 bikes. I felt pretty comfortable driving with it - there was minimal swinging/creaking during our drive. We have yet to take it on a long road trip
- You can use this rack on multiple vehicles so it's not restricted to just one car - this is a huge plus!
Cons:
- As others have stated the metal clips were concerning but I bought pads for $10 and although they weren't the best - they did protect my SUV. I'm going to try other hacks mentioned for the next trip.
- You CANNOT open your trunk while this is in use, so if you need access to your trunk you will need to remove the rack and replace the rack
- If mounting on an SUV (I have a Jeep Cherokee) it sits rather high so if you're small like me, you're lifting the bikes above your head to place it on the rack - I have a carbon fiber bike and it wasn't that bad, my boyfriend's bike however, i was unable to lift up without his help.
Tip:
- You still need to make sure you have additional bungees/zip cords to tie up the extra strap lengths so they aren't dragging on the ground and to secure your bikes together so they don't bounce into each other. We did forget to bungee the bikes after our last trail ride because we were in a hurry to get home and surprisingly the bikes were secure and did not bounce too much - but better safe than sorry, it'd be a shame to have your bikes rubbing on each other ruining the frame.
- The bottom clips need to be inserted into the jam of the bottom of the trunk and that wasn't very clear - it made me nervous but once we figured it out, it was pretty simple and stayed secure.
- Make sure you bring a lock and secure your bikes, it does not have a security feature included on the rack - we just used our regular locks and secured the bikes to each other AND the rack - so if someone really wanted our bikes, they'd either have to have the materials to cut through the locks or they'd have to try and steal the whole thing.
For the price, the pros totally outweigh the cons. This bike rack is a great value and does the job well. Will take pictures to post the next time we use the rack.
Our daughter was able to install it by herself with no problems.
The only reason I believe that the Edge isn't recommended, is that the rear hatch is auto raise/lower, and the carrier is too heavy for the hatch to properly operate. It is secure with the hatch closed with no issues. The hatch would still open fine with only the carrier installed, but any additional weight on the carrier and the hatch doesn't work. Even opening the hatch manually caused it to fall shut.
Bottom line is it works, and you can open the hatch without a bike on the carrier (we have the 2 bike version).
The rack folds up very compactly and stores neatly in the back of her car when not in use. Highly recommended!
The bottom straps have a loop around the buckle that was attached using elastic. The elastic broke on one of the straps while tightening it. I am replacing it with a plastic tri-glide slide ($2.00) from Amazon. The strap itself is very strong and durable.
The top straps have hooks that go around the edge of the door/trunk and cannot be removed without opening the trunk (or back doors in the case of our van). We have returned few times from a ride where the side and bottom straps were hanging but the top straps were securely in place. We took this as evidence that someone tried to remove it. Although it has never been stolen, I now have a bike lock wrapped through it and around the bumper.
The tie down cradles are well made and have rubber pads and rubber straps to protect the bike from scratches. The rubber straps are very strong and hold the bike firmly in place. Very easy to connect and disconnect. Some bikes with a low crossbar may require the Allen Sports Tension Bar Bicycle Cross-Bar Adaptor (check it out on Amazon, it gets great reviews). This works great for bikes that cannot be hung due to lack of cross bar.
I gave the rack 4 stars, really should be 4.5, because four bikes are a tough fit (although I did get four bikes in it a few times). Hanging one or two bikes is a breeze, three takes just a little longer. Hanging four bikes on this rack takes time and makes going out a little more of a chore.
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Bought used one but still like new.
Great product
Malheureusement, je n'avais pas de temps pour le vérifier et monter avant le 10 septembre 2023.
Il n'est pas fait pour un vélo électrique femme à cause d'une barre inclinée. La roue derrière surplomb plus que 40 cm., donc j'ai acheté le porte vélo pour rien. Ce porte vélo est fait pour les vélos homme.