A roof rack needs crossbars first, and the crossbars can be the larger cost · review
An ultra-compact trunk rack for one bike that folds into a supplied carry bag small enough for a backpack, with individual quick-install frame holders.
Our conclusion The rack for people with no storage. If it lives in a cupboard rather than a garage, this is the one that fits.
Allen Sports’ MT1-B answers a question no other rack on this shelf addresses: where does the rack live when the bike is not on it?
A simple, stable design compatible with most hatchbacks, saloons, SUVs and minivans, with a direction to check vehicle-specific fitment data. Ultra-compact single-bike carrying suited to commuters and travel. Individual frame holders with quick installation for secure transport. Folding for transport in the supplied carry bag or in a backpack.
A hitch rack occupies a corner of a garage year-round. A three-bike trunk rack is not much smaller. This one goes in a bag. For a flat with no storage, or for taking on a trip and using at the other end, that is the entire product.
One bike, and the trunk rack constraints apply: the plate and lights are obscured, so a lighting board is needed and its requirement is national. Trunk access is gone while loaded.
Allen explicitly directs buyers to check vehicle-specific data rather than claiming universal fit. That is more honest than most listings in this category, and it means the check is on you before ordering.
| Capacity | 1 bike |
|---|---|
| Storage | Folds into a supplied carry bag |
| Mount | Trunk / tailgate, most hatchbacks, saloons, SUVs and minivans |
| EAN | 0765271001100 |
Allen states it folds into the supplied carry bag or a backpack, which is the design intent — a rack for people without garage space.
Allen states compatibility with most hatchbacks, saloons, SUVs and minivans, and directs buyers to check their vehicle-specific fitment data. Do that before ordering.
7.5/ 10
The rack for people with no storage. If it lives in a cupboard rather than a garage, this is the one that fits.
Travelers and commuters who need a rack that disappears when it is not in use.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for bike gear and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
Roof mount · no frame contact · carbon-safe · rear wheel strap
A roof carrier that holds the bike by the front wheel with no contact on the frame at all, which is why Thule states it as suitable for carbon frames.
Best for: Carbon-framed road and gravel bikes, where a frame clamp is the thing you are trying to avoid.
≈ $399.95
1 bike · 35 lb · no wheel removal · fits crossbars to 3 in wide · 5 lb
An upright roof rack for one bike that leaves both wheels on, clamps the downtube with a lockable clamp and fits square, round and oval crossbars.
Best for: An alloy or steel bike under 35 lb on a car that already has crossbars.
≈ $74.99
2 bikes · 70 lb load · trunk mount · ships assembled · individual tie-downs
A two-bike trunk rack that needs no hitch and no crossbars, rated for 70 lb, with side straps for stability and padded lower frame arms.
Best for: A car with no hitch and no roof bars, carrying one or two regular bikes.
≈ $58.00
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
