Very Quick
"If you are an occasional weekend warrior who doesn't have a tow hitch and you don't want to spend a lot of money, this rack will probably meet your needs."
"I was a little leery of getting a rack that just straps on to the back of your car, but after checking some of the more expensive models, I discovered that pretty much all trunk racks were this way."
"The first time I used it I went on a short trip (8 miles) and when I went to remove the bike the left hook at the top of the trunk had came all the way loose."
"I don't know why people are saying you can't drive fast with this rack; sometimes the bike/rack might wobble a little more as you get up to a high speed and hit bumps in the road, and I probably wouldn't do 80, but at 65-70mph, I was fine."
"I also put a sock over the pedals to keep them from scratching my car, but with the tie downs this is really just an unneeded precaution."
"When I finally got a reply they implied that the car was of the wrong model, the bikes were wrong , and that we did not follow the instructions."
"It is insanely easy to set up - just unfold, insert the pins that hold it open, two hooks on top of the trunk, one hook on the bottom of the trunk, tighten the straps to fit and youre done!"
Allen Sports Deluxe 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Click to Compare Deals)
Quick
"Here are the tricks I learned from reading the product reviews: 1) Use folder pieces of duck tape to prevent the attachment hooks from scratching the car paint... 4) Duck-tape a piece of padding (I used an old wash rag) to the cross bar of the rack (where the bottom strap is normally attached) to prevent the inner-most bike frame from rubbing against the rack... If you are an occasional weekend warrior who doesn't have a tow hitch and you don't want to spend a lot of money, this rack will probably meet your needs."
"* I have been considering getting a bicycle rack for my car, but they were always more money than I wanted to pay... I was a little leery of getting a rack that just straps on to the back of your car, but after checking some of the more expensive models, I discovered that pretty much all trunk racks were this way... The amount of time and effort that I save from having to take the wheels off my bike and stick it in the trunk any time I need to go somewhere with my bike and my car is well worth the cost of the rack."
"The first time I used it I went on a short trip (8 miles) and when I went to remove the bike the left hook at the top of the trunk had came all the way loose... Before I left I had spent a lot of time trying to make sure the hooks and straps were evenly distributing the stress of the bike and tied 2 good knots for each strap... Overall it is not a bad purchase I just do not think it is ideal for bikers that live in hilly or mountainous terrians unless you have ways of strapping it down more securely."
"I don't know why people are saying you can't drive fast with this rack; sometimes the bike/rack might wobble a little more as you get up to a high speed and hit bumps in the road, and I probably wouldn't do 80, but at 65-70mph, I was fine... It took me a little while to figure out how to put the rack on the car at first (I'm not particularly mechanically inclined), but now that I figured it out, it's pretty easy... The straps are not long enough, so that you need to use two of them; there is only velcro on one side, so that you have to twist it around somehow to attach it;and the velcro pulls apart pretty easily when attached."
"I also put a sock over the pedals to keep them from scratching my car, but with the tie downs this is really just an unneeded precaution... I think it's just the wind resitance because the bike is always just as secure when I get home and check it, but it makes me a little nervous... Also, the plastic piece that holds the bike has become loose, so my bike moves back and forth on the rack when driving."
"After reading many good reviews, I ordered this bike rack for our camping trip... We ended up stopping seven times to readjust the bikes and rack because we could see the rack slowing slipping again and again and again... When I finally got a reply they implied that the car was of the wrong model, the bikes were wrong , and that we did not follow the instructions."
"It is insanely easy to set up - just unfold, insert the pins that hold it open, two hooks on top of the trunk, one hook on the bottom of the trunk, tighten the straps to fit and youre done!... I also do not know if I would trust two bikes on this rack - more because I would worry about the weight the rack would apply to my car than because I think the rack couldnt handle it... I would suggest 3 or 4 bungie cords to help keep the bike in place on the rack and to keep the front from rotating back and forth and to keep the wheels from spinning as you drive."
Less Quick
"I've driven about 1500+ total miles with two mountain bikes on the rack without any problems... So far, I have never had to stop to retighten straps or make any adjustments to the bikes or the bike rack... Here are the tricks I learned from reading the product reviews: 1) Use folder pieces of duck tape to prevent the attachment hooks from scratching the car paint. 2) Tie-off any excess hook strap after tightening to prevent straps from loosening while on the road. 3) Remove pedals of the inner-most bike before putting it on the rack (prevents bike from scratching the trunk paint and provides more room for the second bike). 4) Duck-tape a piece of padding (I used an old wash rag) to the cross bar of the rack (where the bottom strap is normally attached) to prevent the inner-most bike frame from rubbing against the rack... If you are an occasional weekend warrior who doesn't have a tow hitch and you don't want to spend a lot of money, this rack will probably meet your needs."
"* I have been considering getting a bicycle rack for my car, but they were always more money than I wanted to pay... I was a little leery of getting a rack that just straps on to the back of your car, but after checking some of the more expensive models, I discovered that pretty much all trunk racks were this way. Installation couldn't be easier, just hook the hooks on the back of your trunk (my car is a 2012 Kia Rio), tighten, and put your bike on... I kept pulling the straps tight on my trip because I was concerned that my bikes would fall off. When I got to my destination and took the rack off, my trunk lid popped back into place... No permanent damage was done, but it's not something that I would want to keep doing... The amount of time and effort that I save from having to take the wheels off my bike and stick it in the trunk any time I need to go somewhere with my bike and my car is well worth the cost of the rack."
"It was convenient for me because it seems the only bike racks in my area are for 3 bikes and they are double the price. I did understand as well that this may not be the ideal bike rack given its price and some of the bad ratings on Amazon... The straps though do hold the bike securely and I found it easy to get both of my bikes on when needed... The first time I used it I went on a short trip (8 miles) and when I went to remove the bike the left hook at the top of the trunk had came all the way loose... Before I left I had spent a lot of time trying to make sure the hooks and straps were evenly distributing the stress of the bike and tied 2 good knots for each strap... Now since I have done that I feel more confident that the rack will be able to perform its duties and now the left side does not loosen. Overall it is not a bad purchase I just do not think it is ideal for bikers that live in hilly or mountainous terrians unless you have ways of strapping it down more securely."
"I don't know why people are saying you can't drive fast with this rack; sometimes the bike/rack might wobble a little more as you get up to a high speed and hit bumps in the road, and I probably wouldn't do 80, but at 65-70mph, I was fine. That trip was just with my bike, but then I drove for maybe 20 minutes, some of it on the DC beltway, with my fiancee's bike and mine both on the rack, and that worked just fine as well... It took me a little while to figure out how to put the rack on the car at first (I'm not particularly mechanically inclined), but now that I figured it out, it's pretty easy. The only problem I can see is that the latch that attaches underneath the car keeps falling off and just hanging straight down from the rack as I am driving... The straps are not long enough, so that you need to use two of them; there is only velcro on one side, so that you have to twist it around somehow to attach it;and the velcro pulls apart pretty easily when attached. Besides, it worked fine for me to just use one of the bike rack's own straps to tie around the bike and front wheel in a simple knot. The wheel moves a bit while you drive, but I never heard a noise from it hitting the car, and I do not see any scratches."
"It took me about 10 minutes to set it up and set the lengths the first time, and it now takes me about 30 seconds to throw on my SUV... It holds my bike very securely, but I use a tie down to keep my wheels and handlebars from moving in transit. I also put a sock over the pedals to keep them from scratching my car, but with the tie downs this is really just an unneeded precaution. The only minor concern I have with the rack is that when I'm on the freeway (traveling over 65-70 mph) the bike tends to shake a little. I think it's just the wind resitance because the bike is always just as secure when I get home and check it, but it makes me a little nervous... The straps become loose during my 15-20 minute drives, no matter how they are tied or macgyver-ed to keep them stable. Also, the plastic piece that holds the bike has become loose, so my bike moves back and forth on the rack when driving."
"After reading many good reviews, I ordered this bike rack for our camping trip. We have a Toyota Matrix and when I bought this rack Amazon indicated that it was a right fit. The instructions which came with it were useless, but it was easy to install after a few attempts... We ended up stopping seven times to readjust the bikes and rack because we could see the rack slowing slipping again and again and again... I wish I could at least get my money back, but my purchase is past the point of return... When I finally got a reply they implied that the car was of the wrong model, the bikes were wrong , and that we did not follow the instructions... How is it a consumer;s fault if they company can't hire good tech writer to write instructions that can be understood by everyone, including humanities majors?"
"* I bought this bike rack a few weeks ago and was kind of concerned it wouldnt be very good since the price was so low, but it is great actually... It is insanely easy to set up - just unfold, insert the pins that hold it open, two hooks on top of the trunk, one hook on the bottom of the trunk, tighten the straps to fit and youre done! Loading the bike is easy too since the nylon stablization strap are easy to loop and easy to tighten (easier than the rubber kind that I dont think tighten as well)... I also do not know if I would trust two bikes on this rack - more because I would worry about the weight the rack would apply to my car than because I think the rack couldnt handle it... I would suggest 3 or 4 bungie cords to help keep the bike in place on the rack and to keep the front from rotating back and forth and to keep the wheels from spinning as you drive. If you just need a simple bike rack for getting your own bike from point A to point B, this is a great, handy little rack for a great price! If you need to drive very long distances, very curvey distances with lots of sharp turns, or you need to be carrying two bikes all the time, maybe invest in something heavier duty."
