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ALLEN Tension Bar Bicycle Cross Bar Adaptor Black One size
Last Updated: January 28, 2022 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
507
Unverified
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18 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 476 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Size
171rack, bar, bikes, seat, pin
+83%
-17%
" ... I bought this for my bike, connecting the bar on it gave me a place to hang it up on my vertical bike storage stand. ... "
" ... Made it easy to place my wifes bike on the var rack and keep it balanced/ level. ... Simple to latch around the seat ppst and handle bar shaft. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and is perfect for hanging my wife's step-through bike on my car bike rack. ... "
" ... All you need to do is cut a piece of tubing to length of the exposed pin as it is in fully locked position. ... Then, cut the side of the tubing straight thru lengthwise : you do need to remove the tubing to unlock the pin and conversely : re- attach it after you lock it onto your bike stem. ... Just be attentive that lock clip thing is fully engaged - and all shall be well ! ... "
" ... Just adjusted her seat and works perfectly ... "
" ... Does look like if I hack saw off about a half inch of the seat hook I can get it to fit. ... "
" ... Perfect fit at half the cost of the bike store. ... "
" ... It fit in the bike rack. ... With this bar it fits perfectly. ... "
Usage
166easy to install, bike, easy, bikes, rack
+96%
-4%
" ... Works on mountain bikes like a dream ... "
" ... Easy to put on/take off. ... "
" ... very well made and easy to use ... "
" ... Used it on my wives bike for a 700+ mile trip to Myrtle Beach. ... "
" ... I recommend this bar to anyone looking for a durable, easy to install bike bar. ... "
" ... Definitely need this if you are carrying a girls/women’s bike. ... It’s easy install. ... Easy to store under a seat. ... "
" ... I even managed to make it work on a 16” kids bike. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Body
118pin, bar, rack, bikes, spring
+80%
-20%
" ... It is very sturdy. ... "
" ... Makes hauling my bike around so much easier. ... "
" ... Works great with the beach cruisers on the bike carrrier ... "
" ... Perfect for transporting ladies bikes. ... "
" ... I love it, easy to carry ... "
" ... Very easy to install this on my beach cruiser for use on my bike rack. ... "
" ... Seems pretty solid and well built. ... "
" ... I was a little worried since it's basically just a tension bar, but it is very sturdy. ... "
Price
29money, value, great product, compared to others, twice the price
+100%
" ... It's easy to put on/off and the price is great. ... "
" ... Was looking at more expensive option and this one does a great job at a budget price. ... "
" ... Plus, at $18-$19 it is far better than more expensive ones, and it is one of the lowest priced I've seen. ... "
" ... Works great and was a great value. ... "
" ... Work great and for the price can not be beat, I have a bar that's double the price and it's not as good as this one. ... "
" ... This is fine, for the price. ... "
" ... Really good value. ... "
" ... As good as more expensive brands ... "
Comfort
24spring, secure, fingers, tension bar, spring tension
+67%
-33%
" ... Dangerous easy to get fingers caught but it works and cheap ... "
" ... It easy to put on and I leave it on when I ride my bike because it doesn't hinder it in any way. ... "
" ... The innate tension in the bar will keep your bike secure. ... "
" ... I carry my girls bikes very easy now using these, it keeps the bikes in place with very little movement ... "
" ... To be honest, it feels more secure using the bar than just hanging the bike up without it. ... "
" ... Takes 1 minute to put it on and feels very secure. ... "
" ... Excellent grip and lock mechanism. ... "
" ... Easy to use and keeps my bike secure. ... "
Marketplace
23described, used, item arrived, item, amazon
+61%
-39%
" ... Thank you for this ... "
" ... item was as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... The actual item arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Was needed and worked as described. ... "
" ... Item arrived as described. ... "
" ... See photos for with and without. ... "
" ... Item arrived as promised, in perfect condition and durably made. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
13used, item, amazon, thank, shipping
+77%
-23%
" ... Thank you Allen! ... "
" ... Gave 2 stars for amazon for fast shipping. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... See photos for with and without. ... "
" ... Thanks for the fast shipping. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... item was as described ... "
Reliability
11junk, issues, tension, solved, problems
+82%
-18%
" ... We've used our adapters several times, no issues so far! ... "
" ... Worked great no issues at all. ... "
" ... Built to last. ... "
" ... I like that it can be removed very easily and the other one held up so well for over 6 years. ... "
" ... These worked perfectly! ... "
" ... It's been working quite well, actually. ... "
" ... Found this and solved all my problems ... "
" ... Worked just as I needed it to! ... "
Performance
8perfectly, sturdy, speeds, fast, easy to use
+88%
-13%
" ... We've used it a bunch already and it has worked perfectly every time - mostly at highway speeds for just under 2 hours. ... "
" ... The bar was easy to use and does the job it needs to. ... "
" ... This does the job perfectly. ... "
" ... It is the right tool for the job. ... "
" ... This option is pretty inexpensive and does a decent job. ... "
" ... Seems to do the job. ... "
" ... It did it's job. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
8used, see, item, works as advertised, works
+75%
-25%
" ... item was as described ... "
" ... Was needed and worked as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... See photos for with and without. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Connectivity
8use, one, easy, works, price
+100%
" ... This device works perfectly. ... "
" ... Connects to all girls bikes without issues. ... "
" ... I agree with most other reviewers - this adapter is best one overall in terms of value and functionality. ... "
" ... This adapter is the only one I could find that was short enough to use on my daughter’s 20” Trek MTB. ... "
" ... This adapter bar is easy to use, with no tools necessary. ... "
Stand
7mount, bike, bikes, mounting, mounted
+100%
" ... We use this to mount one of our folding e-bikes with our platform Hollywood rack. ... "
" ... Made mounting the bike easier. ... "
" ... Needed to mount a step thru ebike on a bike rack, work is great. ... "
" ... Definitely help with mounting bikes on a bike rack. ... "
" ... Does the trick when you need to mount on the rack. ... "
" ... Great for my car mount. ... "
" ... This thing makes it so much easier to put on my hitch mounted rack. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
6perfect, condition, box, used, opened
+67%
-33%
" ... The actual item arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Item arrived as promised, in perfect condition and durably made. ... "
" ... Item arrived as described. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
5going, returned, late
-100%
" ... I have a cruiser bike and the bar was not long enough had to return ... "
" ... This will be going back. ... "
" ... I’m using it to transport bikes in 2 days so I can return it due to shortage. ... "
" ... At that point, I gave up and returned home. ... "
" ... It took me a while before I could open the package and it was now too late to return the product. ... "
Cable
5bike, wire, prevent, metal wire, lost
+60%
-40%
" ... This features a cable on the pin so i won't get lost. ... "
" ... But, be smart, using additional cables to secure your bike to the rack, to prevent the bar from moving, and to prevent the bike from moving, is a small investment compared having to repair or buy a new bike due to an accident. ... "
" ... The retention pin and the wire lock almost guarentee that youll never lose the bike, but anything is possible. ... "
Software
3install
+33%
-67%
" ... A truck driver alerted us that a bike was dangling. ... "
" ... Just got this in today later then normal because of corona virus that's been happening. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3opened, item arrived, condition, box
+33%
-67%
" ... The second shipment, box was not closed completely. ... "
" ... Disappointed - just opened the package and it was broken ... "
Design
3sturdy, scratch, pin, nice, looks
+67%
-33%
" ... This way the pin does not scratch your bike's paint/finish. ... "
" ... A nice design. ... "
Camera
3+100%
" ... I use it on my 27.5” medium frame, 24” and 20” bikes. ... "
" ... See photos for with and without. ... "
" ... - Due to shortages all over the USA, this may be unavailable, but here are some pics of it in use. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 18 meters
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