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Gravity Bike Rack--does it work?
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 2005-10-14 3:45 PM |
Regular 98  New York, NY |  Subject: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work?I just found this bike rack online (sorry for the long link, I'm going to try to add the image to this post): http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalog... It looks like the perfect solution for my apartment, b/c we have two bikes, and don't have a wall with studs where we can install a rack. However, I have a few concerns, and was hoping someone had used this type of rack before: 1. Will it actually work? Meaning, will the bikes stay up on the rack, and not fall if its banged into etc? 2. Will it be able to hold a somewhat heavy hybrid as well as a relatively light road bike? They don't mention a weight limit.... 3. Will the legs damage the polished hardwood floors in my apartment? Any and all opinions are much appreciated! --Jennifer (bikerack.jpg) Attachments ---------------- bikerack.jpg (3KB - 17 downloads) |
| 2005-10-14 4:23 PM in reply to: #265457 |
Master 1597  Colorado | Subject: RE: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work? 1. Yes 2. Yes 3. No I have a similar set up in my apt, and it holds 2 bikes just fine. Lemme see if I can find a pic... eta- pic found Edited by Stake 2005-10-14 4:31 PM (bikes.jpg) Attachments ---------------- bikes.jpg (48KB - 17 downloads) |
| 2005-10-14 4:37 PM in reply to: #265457 |
| Regular 98 New York, NY | Subject: RE: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work? What brand is yours? It looks sturdier to me than the one I found. Glad to hear it works well. --Jennifer |
| 2005-10-14 4:46 PM in reply to: #265484 |
| Master 1597 Colorado | Subject: RE: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work? Not sure of the brand, but this is it: http://www.improvementscatalog.com/product.asp?product=164547zz&dept%5Fid=30 It works great. |
| 2005-10-14 5:26 PM in reply to: #265478 |
Extreme Veteran 573 Sherman Oaks, CA | Subject: RE: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work? I have the same one as Stake - got mine from the Brookstone catalogue. i like it, but my hybrid has a sloped top tube, and i keep it on the top rack. it always slopes and the front wheel is up higher than the rear wheel and then it turns and i have black marks on my wall, so i have to secure the wheel to the downtube. really annoying. other than that, it keeps the bikes stable. i keep the road bike on the bottom (more frequent usage). |
| 2005-10-14 7:32 PM in reply to: #265457 |
Master 1249 Lexington, Kentucky | Subject: RE: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work? |
| 2005-10-18 10:02 AM in reply to: #265478 |
Expert 805 Portland,OR | Subject: RE: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work? Stake, Doesn't yours require a stud to bolt into? I had the same thing but it had a long screw that had to be put into a stud. It looks the same as yours but maybe it's not. |
| 2005-10-18 11:18 AM in reply to: #267130 |
| Master 1597 Colorado | Subject: RE: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work? rsqdvr - 2005-10-18 11:02 AM Stake, Doesn't yours require a stud to bolt into? I had the same thing but it had a long screw that had to be put into a stud. It looks the same as yours but maybe it's not. Required- no. It came with an optional bolt that could be used to secure it into a stud, but there is no need. It is pretty solid. |
| 2005-10-18 11:23 AM in reply to: #267205 |
Extreme Veteran 604 Northwest Ohio | Subject: RE: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work? Stake - 2005-10-18 11:18 AM rsqdvr - 2005-10-18 11:02 AM Stake, Doesn't yours require a stud to bolt into? I had the same thing but it had a long screw that had to be put into a stud. It looks the same as yours but maybe it's not. Required- no. It came with an optional bolt that could be used to secure it into a stud, but there is no need. It is pretty solid. OK. Isn't this the part where someone like me says, "It doesn't need a stud to bold into if a stud is doing the bolting?'' |
| 2005-10-18 12:52 PM in reply to: #265457 |
Extreme Veteran 573 Sherman Oaks, CA | Subject: RE: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work? Here's a link to the Brookstone website - this is a new and IMHO improved gravity bike stand and for $30 less than I paid for mine 2 yrs ago. This one has independent arms that adjust for sloped tubes aka "women's bikes." wish i had this one...mine isn't bolted to the wall - it's fine as is. http://www.brookstone.com/shop/product.asp?product_code=436105&sear... |
| 2005-10-18 12:58 PM in reply to: #265457 |
Master 2946 Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: Gravity Bike Rack--does it work? I have this rack and love it. http://www.coloradocyclist.com/common/products/productdisplay2_v2.c... |
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