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4.5
This was actually a pleasant surprise, I expected it to be more flimsy, but it is quite sturdy. It was easy to assemble, very easy to adjust height of supports, and looks good when put together with a nice flat black appearance. Small downsides: The floor feet are too slippery - as you apply pressure on them, they should "stick" tight, but are somewhat easy to slide if you bump the bottom of the stand (they will not move in "normal" use). The ceiling attachment is quite nice, but is definitely not a "no screw" -- anchoring to the ceiling is a must, unless you have perhaps a concrete ceiling with no give. Regular sheet rock has enough give that you cannot practically get it tight enough not to need screws. A couple of sheet rock anchors are very easy to install, and the top pre-drilled already. The instructions say they need to go into a rafter, and that may be better, but is hardly needed -- primarily they are preventing it from sliding, not holding much weight. My wife is the biker, and I set this up in her "office" near a corner, and she loves it -- two bikes sit nicely on it, and it is FAR more tidy than leaning against the wall. Overall quite a good solution, I left this at four stars as I think the whole advertising as "no hole" is just unfortunate.Tension mounted aluminum bike rack:I selected this rack for two reasons: 1. The space on the side of the garage was narrow at 2 feet, 2. I wanted a metal rack that was cost effective. I was concerned that previous reviews stated it was difficult to identify the right pieces and assemble. I laid out the components on the garage floor and ensured I knew the assembly order and correct parts. It was easy to assemble; I had the most trouble with the bike mounting brackets. The bolts had to be barely inserted to still allow the bracket to slide into the correct position. I spend the most time figuring out where the rack should be placed. I wanted the front of the bike tires to touch the front wall of the garage to save space, so I had to figure out how exactly the bike would rest on the bracket. After some trial and error I can place the bikes easily on the brackets but still have the front bike tires at the wall. My placement did not allow for the top screws to land into a beam, but putting them into the drywall adds enough stability. Overall, very happy with the results. I wish there was space for a third bike and it should include a 3rd bike bracket (additional accessory).I purchased this product on September 14, so the return deadline was something like October 18, which I unfortunately did not pay attention to when I purchased the unit. Due to a busy fall this kept getting put off until yesterday (October 27) when I finally got it set up, only to take it down right away. It is much too wobbly. Our garage ceiling is 9 1/2 ft, so the extensions were out a bit. VERY wobbly, to the point where I wouldn't feel comfortable without retro fitting some type of brace between the column and the wall. Also the feet are too slippery on the garage floor. It says in the instructions that one should unscrew the adjustable feet evenly so the column doesn't twist. This is quite difficult to achieve. Again, a brace would remedy that.More importantly, the supports are not compatible with our new mountain bikes' geometry. They are too wide for my wife's bike as she has a sloping top tube that is not round. Like mine, it is wider and flatter. Setting the bikes on them, I could not feel as though they would safely support the bike and I felt like the bike could easily be knocked off the rack. Since there is no way to narrow the spread of the supports without mounting them opposite from what is intended, I would not be able to hang her bike. This may work great for road bikes with round top tubes, but not for our mountain bikes. I have a Cannondale Trail 2 and my wife has a Kona Kahuna.Now I'm kicking myself for putting this off as I'm stuck with it. Considering that some reviewers thought this was a great bike rack, I'm giving it one star based on my experience. If your bike has anything other than real traditional geometry I would not recommend this.Hopefully I can sell it or give it to someone who can use it.I have had this bike rack for over a year, and it is exactly what I wanted. My garage ceiling is 10 feet tall, and this rack easily adjusted up. It is easy to install, and I moved it once. It is important to use the included screw in your ceiling or it will move on you. I was able to use the included brackets to hang both mountain bikes level. I have considered some of the other accessories available (like the basket for helmets etc), but don't really have room for them. If I didn't have it up close to a wall, I would consider putting another bike or two on the other side. Initially it seemed a little wobbly, but has proved sturdy over time.Make sure you are able to lift the top bike onto the rack. I don't think my wife could use it if her bike was on the upper part. The velcro straps were too short to hold the front wheel and wrap around the frame, but bungees easily solved that issue. For sure you do want the front wheel held straight. Make sure the pedals are turned so they don't push the bike out from the vertical frame, and all will be good!So far I really like this. The assembly was simple, and it wasn't too difficult to do alone, although an additional person would have been useful at times.Perhaps I didn't read carefully enough, but I was under the impression that this would not require any drilling or screws. This is my preference as I want it to be semi-portable. In addition, I live in an apartment and would like to minimize drilling. In any case, this does require two screws to attach it to the ceiling. This was a particular problem for me because my ceiling is not easily drilled into. At the moment I have it secured with heavy duty adhesive strips and tension. It seems to be doing ok at the moment.Beyond this somewhat minor issue, this is an excellent, sturdy, visually appealing, and practical bike storage device.Best purchase I've done ever! All my friends that come to my house love it. I wish I could post pics from before and after! Easy to assemble and you only need two screws for the ceiling. No damages to walls! The bikes are easy to remove and put it back. Of course I have mine in the bottom since make more use of it. My husband is taller (192cm) so he can reach the one on top better.
