Name: Allen Premier Tray Rack
Brand: Allen Sports
Rating: 72 (152 reviews)

72/100

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Users (152 ratings)

Experts (0 reviews)

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Facts

Rack Type

Hitch, Vehicle

Brand

Allen Sports

Maximum Load Capacity

1 Bike, 2 Bikes, 3 Bikes

Maximum Weight Per Bike

40 lb

Vehicle Type

Hatchback, Minivan, Sedan, SUV, Truck, Van

Weight

24.25, 32, 35 lb

Material

Steel, Aluminum, Plastic

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Allen Premier Tray Rack. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

7 reasons to buy

The Premier Hitch Tray Rack is available in one, two, or three-bike versions.
Buyers appreciate the simple assembly.
Installation is easy, as demonstrated by a tester. Buyers also praise the simple process.
Owners report that the rack remains securely attached to the receiver, with a snug fit thanks to the anti-wobble locking hitch.
The tilting feature allows access to trunks with bikes mounted.
The Allen Premier Tray Rack is light for a platform hitch rack.
Allen provides a lifetime warranty for this rack.

5 reasons not to buy

Numerous owners report ratchet arm failures, in some cases after little use. This causes bikes to fall off the rack, but could be due to exceeding the 40lb weight limit.
The anti-wobble hitch knob breaks for three owners, and for one of them, this happens to a replacement knob, too.
Owners report that the bike loaded closest to the vehicle may impede hatch access when using the tilt function.
Allen doesn't provide the rack's dimensions.
Two owners experience the rack hitting their vehicle's bumper when folded up, meaning a hitch extender may be required.

Bottom line

The Allen Premier Tray Rack fits one, two, or three bikes (AR100, AR200, or AR300). Each tray supports 40lb and fits 35" to 50" wheelbases, 26" to 29" wheels, and tires up to 3.5". The rack's low weight, ease of use, and secure hitch fit earn praise, but it's marred by quality control concerns, with reports of weak welds and fragile components suggesting durability issues. Occasional discounts may draw buyers to the Allen Premier Tray Rack, but for more reliable bike transportation, consider one of a better-rated hitch rack.