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 Perfect storage for tight spaces November 13, 2008
M. Helt (Portland, OR)
We bought this stand to save space in our 400 sq foot studio apartment with two bikes. It was the best purchase we made for the apartment! It keeps both of our bikes out of our way and it has proven to be incredibly stable despite us banging our bikes in out on a daily basis.
It was very simple to install and the arms adjusted easily to fit our different sized and shaped bikes. (I would note that when you first install it you really have to use all your weight to get the locking mechanism to fully engage).
My only complaint about the stand is that my front wheel doesn't stay straight and always swings into the wall, creating a scuff mark. You can buy a separate attachment piece to stabilize the front wheel, but I never felt like spending another $10-15 bucks for it.
 Topeak Bike Rack September 29, 2008
Bama Biker (Alabama, USA)
Received shipment in reasonable time. Item is somewhat complicated to install as you must get the right amount of tension but not so much that you damage your ceiling. A friend has the Sport Solutions tension mount rack which seems more secure. Time will tell how this one holds up. There is no way to secure it to the ceiling.
Excellent Storage September 21, 2008
Joshua Clements (Madison, WI USA)
I purchased this rack three months ago for my apartment to provide indoor indoor bike storage for my road bike. It fits easily near the wall and adjusts to variable ceiling height. Set up is pretty easy, and it is very stable. I have had zero problems with it. I suggest getting the additional handlebar stabilizers to prevent your front tire from marking up the wall. Durable, I expect this rack to last a decade or more.
Solid! September 17, 2008
J. Friedlich (NY, NY)
Awesome quality and looks great even in my living room! Very well-made and worth the money!
Easy to set up, sturdy, and doesn't leave a mark. July 27, 2008
J. Balderson
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the perfect storage solution for people who want/need to store their bikes up and out of the way indoors but can't attach something to the walls (i.e., renters). With additional hangers, it can support up to four bikes using both sides. It's very adjustable to support nearly any kind of bike and it only took a few tries to get it to fit my full suspension MTB just right. For a hardtail or road bike, it's even easier.
Because this uses pressure between the floor and ceiling, make SURE you set it up directly below a joist or use an 18" section of 2x4 to span between two joists. Otherwise, the only support you'll have is the drywall or plaster. If the drywall doesn't crack when you first put it up, you'll likely have the rack falling over at some point since it won't have enough pressure to keep resisting gravity in the long run.
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