Comments on: Allen Bike Rack 550RR Review http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jesse N http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/comment-page-1/#comment-109804 Jesse N Fri, 08 May 2009 07:29:27 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/#comment-109804 I appreciate this great review and pictures. It's very helpful. I just got mine for a great deal and can't wait for my first trip. I agree with Jeremy about the wimpy bottom bolt (and 2 top bolts too) because the 3/8" bolt doesn't seem to be strong enough for the job. Allen could have used a 1/2" or even 5/8" bolt instead. I modify mine by widening the holes to 1/2" then secure it with a 1/2" receiver lock from Master Lock (see link to Master lock website). This would provide both the added strength and security for the equipment. I appreciate this great review and pictures. It’s very helpful. I just got mine for a great deal and can’t wait for my first trip.

I agree with Jeremy about the wimpy bottom bolt (and 2 top bolts too) because the 3/8″ bolt doesn’t seem to be strong enough for the job. Allen could have used a 1/2″ or even 5/8″ bolt instead. I modify mine by widening the holes to 1/2″ then secure it with a 1/2″ receiver lock from Master Lock (see link to Master lock website). This would provide both the added strength and security for the equipment.

]]> By: jeremy http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44637 jeremy Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:37:08 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/#comment-44637 Me and my wife just had a $1000 worth of bikes destroyed because of this rack. I would not use one again if they paid me to. It was the first trip with our new treks. They only had about 8 miles on them. The bottom bolt sheared off while we were on the way to vacation. Nice way to start a week off of work.It happened to another family as well. We met them at the bike shop in kentucky. Me and my wife just had a $1000 worth of bikes destroyed because of this rack. I would not use one again if they paid me to. It was the first trip with our new treks. They only had about 8 miles on them. The bottom bolt sheared off while we were on the way to vacation. Nice way to start a week off of work.It happened to another family as well. We met them at the bike shop in kentucky.

]]> By: David Grilla http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44604 David Grilla Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:52:18 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/#comment-44604 Thanks for the review. I just bought one and I'm a little leary about my upcoming road trip with 4 bikes. I bought the 640RR to clear my spare tire. Seems like a lot of weight hanging way off the back of the vehicle (Honda CRV). Here's hoping all goes well. Thanks for the review. I just bought one and I’m a little leary about my upcoming road trip with 4 bikes. I bought the 640RR to clear my spare tire. Seems like a lot of weight hanging way off the back of the vehicle (Honda CRV). Here’s hoping all goes well.

]]> By: bill carson http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/comment-page-1/#comment-43334 bill carson Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:28:02 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/#comment-43334 Thanks! Thanks!

]]> By: Christine http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41691 Christine Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:20:50 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/#comment-41691 Awesome and very helpful review. Thanks for taking the time for the images. We couldn't find images that had 4 or more bikes on the hitch ANYWHERE, thanks to you we can see how it looks. Awesome and very helpful review. Thanks for taking the time for the images. We couldn’t find images that had 4 or more bikes on the hitch ANYWHERE, thanks to you we can see how it looks.

]]> By: CGill http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39248 CGill Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:37:42 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/20/allen-bike-rack-550rr-review/#comment-39248 I appreciate your review of the Allen 550RR rack; it was quite helpful. I still have a couple questions though. How well would the rack work for a women's or girl's bike? Would I have to have the Allen Adapter Bar?(http://www.allenracks.com/subpages/products/accessories/900b.php) I appreciate your review of the Allen 550RR rack; it was quite helpful. I still have a couple questions though. How well would the rack work for a women’s or girl’s bike? Would I have to have the Allen Adapter Bar?(http://www.allenracks.com/subpages/products/accessories/900b.php)

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