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Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) Review

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(More customer reviews)It was really easy to put together and use.It was well packed - it emerged unscathed from a very scathed box.The steel seems thin until you relaize that it is just carrying bikes, not a trailor.It is strong enough and doesn't weigh a ton.

However...It comes in three main pieces that you bolt together.The resulting rack does exactly what it is supposed to.And it is solid.That's almost enough.The problem is that a thief must remove, at most, two bolts to steal your bikes.I used some Locktite on the bolts and cured that little failing.Now the bolts can't come out and the rack is about perfect.

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Product Description:
This Deluxe Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier by Allen holds four bikes and is ideal for weekend biking trips with friends and family outings. A tie-down system securely holds and protects each bicycle while 22-inch carry arms drop out of the way when not in use. Appropriate for two-inch hitches, this carrier includes a strap which eliminates lower bike movement. Minor assembly and simple set up of the carrier is required.
About Allen Bike Racks
In 1967, after a few years of working on the aerospace technology for the Apollo missions, Dick Allen was out of a job. Government cutbacks led Allen, a Harvard-trained physicist, to transform his garage hobby into a new industry. A cycling enthusiast, inventor, and family man, Allen had a personal need for a bike-carrying device. On weekends, he would take his sons and wife to Cape Cod or the White Mountains of New Hampshire. What proved difficult time and again was the transport of his family's bicycles. Rather than fight through inconvenience with twine and a dinged car, Allen sought an answer for himself as well as a market in which he foresaw major growth possibilities.
Always a pathfinder, Allen took to work in his Lincoln, Massachusetts garage in search of a more efficient way to transport bikes. Drafting designs during the day and constructing them throughout the night, he put together a model made of electrical conduit, metal strapping, and fire hose casings (for padding). At first, the Allens tested the prototype on weekend excursions. Finding the first trunk-mounted rack to be a success, Dick started Allen Bike Racks. Dealer acceptance came quickly, and by 1971 Allen Bike Racks were sold nationally through a number of major bicycle distributors. Today, the company owns over three dozen patents and offers a versatile product line of bike racks while Dick's son Alex now owns and operates the business. What started out as a small garage run operation now operates three warehouses nationally, two factories abroad, and has products sold in more than a dozen countries around the world.

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Allen Deluxe Swing Away 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) Review

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(More customer reviews)The 740RR (MSRP: $400) is a swing-away hitch-mount bike carrier that permits access to the rear of a vehicle without first dismounting the rack or its load of bikes, a convenience that you'll wonder how you ever got along without. The 740RR folding design is unique from other competing swing-away bike carriers, admittedly very cool to see in action though it provides no obvious advantages. An animated video of the 740RR movement is available on the manufacturer's website.

However, the 740RR seems to suffer from a few design flaws that quickly become apparent during typical use, raise concerns about the product's safety, and may eventually render the rack unusable. My observations after using the 740RR:

1) Unnecessarily complicated swing-arm.
The 740RR folding swing-arm requires more component hardware and pivot points than competing single-hinge swing-away carriers. More pivot points mean over a half-dozen lubrication spots, more mechanical points of failure, and several exposed and potentially serious pinch hazards.

2) Swing-arm flex.
The 740RR swing-arm flexes considerably when it is swung out from the vehicle under a full load of bikes. The flex can cause permanent misalignment of the locking mechanisms that hold the rack safely closed. When this happens, the 740RR is unusable.

3) Poorly designed locking and safety mechanism.
The locking mechanism is the most significant problem with the rack. The 740RR clicks closed by use of a spring-pin. However, this pin does not secure the carrier to the vehicle. Instead, the owner must subsequently hand-tighten an ordinary threaded bolt before the rack is safe for transport. Forget to tighten that bolt and the carrier will swing away from the rear of the vehicle at the first bump regardless if the rack is empty or carrying bikes, an unnerving thing to experience.

Note that securing the rack with a threaded bolt appears to be a typical safety feature of most swing-away bike carriers. However, the 740RR's implementation seems poorly applied:
- The long threaded bolt must be tightened from the front of the swing-arm, access to which is difficult and awkward when the rack is loaded with bicycles;
- The bolt threads become stripped under normal use and eventually can no longer be tightened, making the rack unusable;
- Neither the spring-pin or the bolt will engage if the swing-arm is misaligned, again rendering the rack unusable.

4) Significant weight.
The 740RR is heavy and cumbersome to attach/remove from the receiver hitch, and awkward and bulky to move when detached. The carrier does not stand up on its own when not mounted. As an alternative to hefting the thing up onto wall hooks, the manufacturer sells a stand which allows upright storage of the 740RR.

5) Instructions contain errors.
The 740RR design has apparently changed since the instructions were last updated. A few images do not match actual rack components, and some parts are mislabeled.

Great Warranty.
The manufacturer warrants their products as such: "If one of our products fails to function properly due to defect in materials or workmanship over the lifetime of the original purchaser, return the product and we will repair it or replace it free of charge." Indeed, to my satisfaction, the manufacturer replaced my first problematic 740RR (on which this review is based) without any hassle and free of charge including shipping. The replacement rack has lasted longer than its predecessor, but the threaded bolt again shows signs of eminent failure.

Buying a Used 740RR.
It is probably a very bad idea to purchase the 740RR used. The original owner may be unburdening themselves of a rack afflicted with one of the many inherent problems I mentioned above. Also, you would loose the protection of the manufacturer's warranty.

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Deluxe Swing Away Hitch Mounted 4-Bike Carrier for 2-Inch hitch

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Softride 26044 Access Element Bike Rack for 2" Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used this bike rack for three years and it is still working great.The fact that it lowers makes loading my bike easy.The rubber straps on the rack are OK, however I always use softride velcro straps for added holding power.The rack is sturdy and gives a quiet ride and it is nice that the bars fold down out of the way so the bars are not sticking out when parking in the garage or at the bike park area.If three or four bikes are carried I suggest just loading the bikes without lowering the bars so you will not have to lift all the bikes at the same time.It's a good bike rack made with good materials and I expect many more years of service from my softride bike rack.

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Softride Access Element Bike Rack for 2" Receiver is designed to allow easy access to the rear of the vehicle and offers a parallelogram design which differentiates it from the rest of the industry. It is equipped with an anti-rattle hitch bolt that secures the rack to the receiver on the vehicle. This bike rack features rubber straps that are extremely durable and ensures easy installation.

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Yakima Hold-Up Plus2 Add-On Review

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(More customer reviews)This rack is heavy, which is good and bad. Good because it is solid and holds the bikes very firmly. Bad because its a beast to lift on and off the car. And that is without the two bike extension.

The hitch pin is unique and I have grown to like it very much. It is treaded half way and it screws into the part of the rack that goes into the hitch. This causes the rack to be pulled against one side of the hitch on the inside and the end result is that it is firmly attached to the car. With a standard hitch pin that is not threaded and uses a cotter pin the rack can rattle around in the hitch and this is eliminated with the new design.You do have to use a wrench though to mount the rack.I bought a wrench to keep in my car just for this purpose.

This rack is large for the number of bikes it holds. Again, this is good and bad. When I mount bikes on this rack none of them ever touch each other. Even better than that the only place the rack contacts the bike is on the rear rim (using a standard Yakima wheel strap) and the rubber surfaces of the tires. Very nice for people like me who are picky about their bikes and don't want them damaged on the rack.

I consider this rack to be expensive. At $359.10 for only two bikes it's up there. And then another $234.00 to add another two bikes! And I can only image how heavy it will be with the extension attached.

The cable lock that comes with the rack has a loop on one end and a lock on the other. The lock is meant to go and the hitch pin to lock the rack to the car and secure the bikes at the same time. The problem is that the lock is very hard to unlock once it is attached to the hitch pin on my 2008 Sequoia. The geometry is such that you have to insert the key into the cable's lock blind in a very small space. And of course the cable comes with a lock core and its not going to use the same key as the rest of your gear so buying a replacement matching lock core is another expense.

There is a separate lock pin provided on the rack which works nicely and is much easier to unlock the cable from but now the rack is not locked to you car. To solve this I bought Yakima's stand alone hitch pin lock straight from them and they were nice enough to load it with my standard lock core so I didn't have to buy even another core.

The cable that comes with the rack works nicely but is JUST long enough to lock two bikes to the rack if you go around all four wheels and both frames. Can't tell from Amazon's info if you get another cable lock if your buy the two bike addition for this rack. Even if you do there is another core to buy, if you're like me and you want all your gear to work with one key.

When I first received the hitch and put it together, which is very simple and easy, I did put the two bike trays on backwards. They worked like that but after using the rack like that I could tell it would be better if the two trays were reversed. I did that and the spacing worked much better. Its tough to tell for sure which way they should go from the manual so lay everything out and look at the pictures very carefully.

The Yakima website says that you can put a bike on this rack in 10 seconds or less. This may actually be possible if you are only including mounting the bike. I timed myself several time and it usually takes about 20 seconds working at a normal rate. This does not include getting the arms and straps ready or threading and attaching the locking cable. I would say that from a folded up position (the rack can fold up vertically when no bikes are mounted) to two bikes mounted and locked can easily be done in two minutes.

I have four Yakima LockJaw bike mounts (the old version of the type where you don't have to remove any wheels) that mount on top of a vehicle. Compared to heaving your bike over your head, climbing your running boards and rear wheel and then trying to mount it on top of a huge SUV this rack is a dream.

The only reason I did not give this rack five stars is the price. At $593.10 for four bikes, not including any extra cores or locks your may want, its getting pretty steep. For me though I feel it was money well spent for the two bikes and I fully inted to buy the extra two bike add on eventually.

EDIT 12/5/2008 - When I checked out my Amazon wish list today the two bike add on for this rack was priced at $145.34.This is a price drop of $88.66 from when I wrote this review a few days ago.Needless to say I hit the 1-Click button before it could go back up so I should have the add on to review in a few days.I'll add to my review once I've had a chance to try it out.The main thing I am worried about is stability.Its a pretty big contraption with the add on (there are pictures on the Yakima web site) but that's what keeps the bikes apart so I guess I can't complain.

EDIT 4/8/2009 - I have now used the two bike extension several times and it works great.Just understand that it extends a long way off the back of the car.The extension comes with a very nice red flag that bolts on to the back of the rack along with two battery operated red biking lights (the kind you put rear facing on your seat post that can flash or do other patterns) that you attach to the back of the rack for night driving.I can attach the first part and then the second part to my car myself but the whole thing put together is to big and to heavy to do by myself.The two bike extension attaches to the main part using a bolt that requires a wrench and it is not the same size as the hitch pin so a second wrench or socket is required.Overall I love this rack (now that paying for it is in the past).

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Product Description:
Save on gas money by carrying your friends' bikes tooAAAattach the Yakima HoldUp Plus 2 Add-On to your HoldUp bike rack for two-inch hitch receivers, and carry four bikes instead of two. Now you need one vehicle for that trek to Moab, and four people share the expenses. This Yakima add-on carries nearly any type of bike and folds away for rear-vehicle access and when it's not in use.

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Malone AutoLoader XV J-Style Universal Car Rack Kayak Carrier with Bow and Stern Lines Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the kayak carrier with the intention of using it on my wife's matrix.We have the Thule aftermarket rack (the factory roof rails start too far back on the roof to be of any use) and when I put the carriers on the load bars the one on the front bar was tilted forward and the one on the back bar was tilted back.This was due the fact the the thule bars were not level, a fault of the thule design.There is no adjustment on the carriers to correct for this.I ended up using the carriers on my Mazda 3 which also has an aftermarket thule rack.This time the bars were level and the carriers both were level.No problem putting the kayak on and securing it.

I would recommend this product, just make sure your load bars are level, not a problem for yakima racks.

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The Malone Autoloader XV universal car rack kayak carrier includes everything you need to carry one kayak vertically on your roof top or trailer. The Autoloader XV developed here on the coast of Maine to withstand our brutal cross winds and crippling salt water corrosion. We were the first in the industry to produce a J style carrier and this years model is our best. The Malone universal JAWZ™ mounting hardware fits round, square and factory oval cross rails.

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Hollywood Racks T900 Truck Rack 2-Bike Truck Bed Mount Expandable Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this rack after seeing my buddy's Hollywood rack.
Sturdy unit and easy to install.Mine arrived from UPS with one end of the box open and the metal bar resting on the cement (great job UPS).Anyway, I sent it back and got a different style that mounts directly onto the Utili-Track of my Nissan Pathfinder. My friend still likes his though and recommends it.

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Product Description:
Holly Wood Car Rack 900 Pick-Up Truck 2 Bike Wheel holder optional

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Softride 25863 Access Dura 2" Bike Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I did lots of research on what stand to buy. I was looking for a 4 bike rack that would allow me to have access to the back of our SUV. Then my neighbor bought the Thule Revolver. That was my other choice if I wasn't going to get this rack. So I was able to actually lift and use the Revolver. I bought this rack (the Softride). And both my neighbor and I agreed that the softride is better. He actually wished that he had NOT bought the Revolver. This rack is way less expensive and works more easily than the revolver. The Revolver is great, but it's really heavy to put on the car and requires 3 steps to swing the bikes away. The SoftRide moves down out of the way with just one pin pull. And it's the only rack that folds down (rather than swings away) that allows you to move it down WITH THE BIKES ON THE RACK. The Thule racks (like the Ridgeline) are not intended for you to swing the rack down while the bikes are mounted. Also, when you are not using the rack, you can remove the arms very easily. This is preferable to just folding them down (like most other racks do) because then the mounting accessories are not hanging on the back of your car where they could be stolen off the rack. So ... I highly recommend this rack. It's a sleek and functional design that does not put un-needed bulk on the back of your vehicle. Go ahead and buy it. You'll be happy.

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Softride Access Dura 2" Bike Rack is designed with anti-sway technology to ensure good bike security while driving. It features a parallelogram design which offers brilliant compatibility and allows for easy access to the rear of the vehicle. This bike rack is equipped with an anti-rattle hitch bolt as well as locks and ensures easy installation.

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Kuat NV 2-Bicycle Hitch Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I had really high expectation for this rack, after watching the video, the rack was the most technological advance that I have seen, the design is really high tech, however, the material is kinda cheap, don't know whether it will last or hold up. The end cap was misaligned, and the paint was scratch on several places due to poor packaging. I had the Thule T2 and Yakima Holdup, the quality seems a little better.The Yakima had the smallest footprint, second was the Thule, this rack was by far the largest and stuck out the most.If space is an issue in your garage, the Yakima stores better.Like the Yakima, it has a very high profile, I was unable to open the rear tailgate, the Thule did not have this issue.The quality of the front wheel mount is better than the Yakima and the Thule, the rear wheel is mounted directly on the painted metal surface, and in time, the paint will wear off.The Yakima and the Thule has a better rear tire mount.It was the most expensive out of the three racks, I don't know if the extra money is worth it.

In conclusion, good design but poor execution. Also, the Customer Service is really bad, called them during business hours, no answer, left a message, have not heard back since. Seems like a low budget operation, with only a few people working.

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The NV comes fully equipped with front and rear tire ratchet system, hitch lock and integrated bike cable lock. "Holy smokes, a built in repair stand for pre-ride prep, post-ride, clean up, or looking smart." Decked out with Kuat's hand tight cam system, this rack is available for 2" and 1.25" receivers. After equipping your ride with NV, you will need to haul more people due to increased friendship as a result of coolness. Simple storage with lever action pivot for rapid, folding, tilting, and hiding. The NV is the best option for downhill, free-ride and other larger bikes..

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SportRack A1124sp Backrider 3 Bike Trunk Mount Carrier Review

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(More customer reviews)Slightly better than your $ 25.00 Walmart bike rack but not by a whole lot. Three bikes is virtually impossible to fit. Straps that hold the bike frame to the rack are totally useless even for the medium size mountain bike frames, they're simply too short to fasten around. Once I managed to squeeze three bikes onto this thing, the straps that hold the bike from the top of the of my SUV's loosened up, so I had to re-strap them. The whole thing was swinging pretty badly, mostly in the vertical motion, as the weight of 3 bikes proved to be too much for this thing. Not too bad for 2 bikes.

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The deluxe strap rack with sure-grip cradles and strong adjustable straps for maximum protection and stability.

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Sunlite Bicycle 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this hoping it would function as well as the single reviewer reported.I was gravely disappointed.The rack's design is poor.On both a 2002 Jetta and a 2007 Yaris it simply does not function.I just returned from a hair raising drive down the highway that I was sure would end with a lost bike and a law suit.Do not buy this, I don't know what kind of car the designer had in mind, but considering it didn't work with a mid-size or compact sedan, don't chance it.By the way, once the item is opened the seller won't accept a return.Don't risk it, the price is simply too good to be true, I should have known.

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Yakima Holdup Tray Mount Review

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(More customer reviews)The Yakima Hold-Up 2 is considerably heavy, 60 lb., giving it a beefy reputation. Though it has a few design flaws that make the owner of expensive mountain bikes (me) go hmmmm....

First it's easy to assemble and mount to your truck. It's even easier to mount bikes on taking little to no time at all.

The Design Flaws:
1.)Plastic components on criticle pieces, one being the ratcheting devices on the wheels to hold the bike down should've been made of metal and the strap that feeds it should be high tension rubber, not plastic as the ratchet can slip on the teeth freeing the tension on the bike.

2.) The 'strong arm' that holds the bike down on the front wheel can come loose. It too has very shallow teeth in which to grab (stamped into metal)again using plastic on metal.

3.) The MOST critical piece that did in fact fail more than the above metioned flaws is the pin that keeps the bike rack level. It only goes in just over a quarter of an inch. As the bike travels any bump frees the pin, it catches when it comes down and essentially ratchets itself free causing the rack to drop. It doesn't drop to the ground thank goodness but why even have it drop any? It should bottom out when level and a pin should go all the way through with a cotter pin of sorts to keep it in place. There is a hole on the other side, so I drilled the pin side out and put an eight grade bolt with locking nut on the other side.

4.) The two bolts that hold each platform are put in upside down, along with the bracket,,..wtf? It should mount on top. Another thing is that in about two minutes you can unscrew these with a wrench and take the bikes along with half your rack. Not a good anti-theft system.

5.) The cable it comes with is a joke, along with the locking mechanism that bolts through your reciever. You have to pound the lock on to get it to lock. The mechanism is comprised of a soft lead like metal that shaves off easily, not a good thing when used on a hardened steel bolt that it comes with, it weakens it then is useless.

If Yakima fixed these it would have one bomber bike carrier. It is heavy duty, just the design flaws are critical in keeping your bikes on the rack securely. I had no problem with them falling off, they just came loose, the pin backed out several times and the rack fell several times, not good going down a highway.

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The StrongArm technology of this premium tray mount protects your bikes and lets you load each one in 10 seconds or less. So youre guaranteed a speedy escape in your getaway car. Rear strap adjustability lets you carry two bikes of any size, type, design,

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2008 - 2011 Toyota Highlander Cross Bars Review

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(More customer reviews)These crossbars were a lot less expensive than the Toyota Dealership version. They were delivered quickly.
The only negative were the instructions needed to be more detailed. In order to take off the sidebar end
guards or caps to install the cross bars you need to pushed down and out to get them off without breakage. I had
to look at an on-line automotive site for this piece of information or instructions.

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3 years warrant if purchased from AtomixAuto marketplace seller

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Yakima Kayak Stacker Review

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(More customer reviews)It's always a score when a product works as advertised. Buyers should be aware that putting kayaks on top of an SUV is a two person job with this style rack. The nylon ties are solid. Excellent product.

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OVERSIZE ITEM: We cannot ship this product by any expedited shipping method (3-Day, 2-Day or Next Day). Even if you pick that option, it will still go Ground Shipping. Sorry for being so mean. The Yakima Kayak Stacker Rack System holds up to 4 kayaks, giving you more flexibility than the average contortionist. FEATURES of the Kayak Stacker by Yakima Carries up to four kayaks on their sides against non-scratch vinyl coated steel posts Versatile "arrow" top hook makes it quick and easy to tie off boats Includes 1 pair of Heavy Duty Straps with padded buckles Includes Bow/Stern Tie-Down Straps to complete kayak stability Fits round and square crossbars SPECIFICATIONS: Weight: 5-1/2 lbs. Height: 5" wide, 22" tall Capacity: Up to 4 Kayaks, depending on vehicle limitations. This product can only be shipped within the United States. Please don't hate us.var dealerId=16; var newWindow="false"; var docHead = document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0];var yakima_config = document.createElement('script'); window.onload=function(){yakima_config.type = 'text/javascript'; yakima_config.src = 'http://yakima.com/dealers/yakima_configurator.js'; docHead.appendChild(yakima_config); };

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Weston Universal One-Man Canoe Loader - Black/ Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased one of these in June of 08 and hauled a 17 foot canoe from Maine to Montana. Along with two Yakima racks on my Honda Odyssey and load stops the canoe never moved an inch.Coupled with the Yakima rack system this is an excellent extension for your long canoes.Only negative thing I could say is that it's a little tippy loading. Just remember to tie down the canoe before you swing the canoe around to your roof. This is just a minor isssue.

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Weston Gear Universal One - Man Canoe Loader makes loading your bulkiest canoes a solo performance. Throwing your back out trying to get your a canoe up on your SUV? Skip that. The Weston Gear Universal One-Man Canoe Loader rotates to let you load or unload a canoe in less than a minute... you'll never again have to worry about damaging your vehicle or yourself in the process! It's also perfect for loading ladders, or hauling lumber and other building supplies. Details: Fast, easy solo operation; Comes with a 16 ft adjustable tie down strap, bungee cord and carrying bag for easy storage; Steel construction with a weather resistant finish; Quickly mounts to your receiver hitch... included adapter bracket lets you use your hitch for towing while the Canoe Loader is installed; Extendable design for maximum versatility... minimum height: 40, maximum height: 66; Weight: 19 lbs., max. carrying capacity: 100 lbs.; Put an end to loading hassles! Order Today! Weston Gear Universal One-Man Canoe Loader

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Trico Iron Bike Travel Case Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased two of these upon the recommendation of a pro cyclist. We have Specialized Triathlon bikes and they fit perfectly. We shipped them to Hawaii for a race, and they arrived totally intact, bikes without a scratch, dent or mishap (as it should be).

These cases are so durable and rock solid I would even go to say short of the case being run over by a truck, they could withstand pretty much anything an airline or shipping handler could do to it, i.e. sliding, tossing, dropping, things piled on top of it, etc.

The only drawback I've seen so far is there is only one handle (Nylon strip about 2" wide) for pulling the case. That works fine until you need to go through a door, so you have to turn the case sideways to get through it. There are no handles to grab on the sides, so even the baggage handlers at the airport made a comment about that as it was cumbersome to move any other way than pulling it with the handle and rollers.

Other than that, it does the job exactly as intended and worth every dollar, especially when your investment inside is thousands. Truly an iron case.

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*Note: Some of the larger size road and triathlon bikes may not fit in this case. Please call for more information.Iron Case? bicycle carriers from Trico offer the best travel protection in the market. The vacuum formed multi-channel Triconium? shell achieves the highest possible strength/weight ratio - making the Iron Case not only bullet proof, but also lightweight (only 31 lbs.). The bicycle is cocooned in three layers of foam, requiring a minimal amount of disassembly. Only the wheels, pedals and seat post have to be removed on most bicycles (handlebars on some models). There's also room to store aero bars, tools, helmet and a full wet suit. * Highest possible strength/weight ratio and fully lockableFEATURES:* A pull strap and wheels have been incorporated for increased mobility* Minimal disassembly of bicycle required* Three layers of foam cocoon your bicycle for maximum protection* Accomodates all bikes up to 68cm in sizeSPECIFICATIONS:* Outer Size - 47" x 30.5" x 10.5"* Inner Size - 46 3/4" x 30.1/4" x 10.1/4"* Weight - 31lbs. (unpacked)

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