Bell Double Back Two-Bike Trunk Rack

by Bell

Product Features

• Holds one or two bikes of all frame types with cradles
• Reflective red end caps increase visibility
• Easiest, one step folding with new hub
• Stable fit to all car styles
• No tool assembly

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get your motor running and head out to your favorite bike trails with the Bell Double Back trunk rack, which can carry two bikes. It features four straps that secure the rack to your vehicle, coated hooks that won't scratch your car's finish, and reflective red end caps for increased visibility and safety. It offers easily adjustable support arms, bike hold-downs that separate and firmly hold the bikes, and a narrow frame configuration that fits a wider array of bikes. It folds down for compact, convenient storage.

About Bell
More world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. From Grand Prix racing through the Indy 500 to Olympic cycling, Bell helmets have played a vital role in protecting sportsmen and women for nearly 50 years. Bell began as a small auto parts store in a suburb of Los Angeles. Growing under the leadership of Roy Richter, Bell became a leader in safety equipment for auto racing, motorcycling, and then bicycling. His commitment to creating great product through a close connection with the sport, along with his trust of and care for the people who worked for him, turned Bell from a one-man operation into a multi-million dollar enterprise. His legacy lives on today in Bell's commitment to racing, quality and innovation.

Product Description

The quickest, easiest carrier for any bike, on any car guaranteed!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 18.5 x 28 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000AAYBSW
• Item model number: 1006882
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,789 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #28 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Bike Carriers & Racks
  • #45 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Car Sports Racks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the Price, November 28, 2005

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C. Waters (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bell Double Back Two-Bike Trunk Rack (Sports)

I bought this at Wal-Mart for the same price as Amazon. Its horribly easy to install and it worked great. I went on a 500 mile round trip without any problems. I would suggest pushing up each of the mounting bars so that you can get the fit very tight. Otherwise you might have a problem with the bike bouncing around. Considering how much the other bike mounts are, this is the best for the money.

97 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the money--just needs a couple of easy tweaks, June 3, 2007

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GreenEggs-N-Ham (Plano, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bell Double Back Two-Bike Trunk Rack (Sports)

This is my first bike carrier, so I didn't have an overview of how to put one together--thus the instructions were a little disorienting at first. Once I got the hang of it, the assembly and installation went okay.

There are three detractors to this carrier: (1) It is a gravity carrier, so your bike(s) will swing free unless you can bungee them somehow; (2) The hold-downs slipped around some while I was driving; (3) There are no pads on the hooks.

Here are a couple of pointers to help you out when using this carrier: (1) Cut pads for the trunk hooks. I cut some 2"x3" rectangles from an old rubber mousepad; (2) Buy a piece of foam pipe insulation from a home store. Cut two pieces roughly 8" and place them on the carrier arms between the hold-downs. This will keep the hold-downs from sliding around.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good rack for simple bike transport; great value for the money, August 7, 2006

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Michael M. (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bell Double Back Two-Bike Trunk Rack (Sports)

I bought this rack about four months ago, and have used it at least 15 times so far. It isn't the most sturdy bike rack out there -- you can definitely find more solid ones if you're willing to pay $80-100 or more. But for the price, it's a great value. If you're going to be carrying bikes shorter distances (I'm thinking <10 miles), I think this rack works fine.

I have no trouble getting two Trek hybrid bikes loaded onto it. You can see the bars lower slightly under the weight when the second bike is put on, but it still seems pretty sturdy. Straps haven't been a problem -- they've stayed secure on all my drives.

It's simple to put on. It only takes about two minutes to get the rack itself on the car, and an additional minute for each bike, once you figure out the best way to position your bikes. It might take a little playing around with the first couple times, but once you find a pattern, it seems to load quickly.

If I start wanting to go longer distances with the bikes on my car, I'll probably upgrade to a nicer rack. But for simple trips and as an economy choice, I think this Bell rack works pretty well.