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Racor Gravity Freestanding Bike Stand #PLB-2R
Manufacturer Description The Racor gravity bike rack securely stores two bikes in a compact space and is entirely freestanding for easy setup. The rack is constructed with an epoxy-coated black finish built to endure years of heavy use. A vinyl coating protects bikes and floors from scuffing. Independent adjustment arms provide level bike storage. An optional mounting bolt is provided for wall attachment. The rack is 27 inches wide at the base, extends 21 inches from the wall and is 82 inches tall. Weighing just 20 pounds, it's easy to move to different spots in the room. Reader Reviews I've been wanting a bike rack like this for years. I've tried products that seemed similar, and they just didn't work for me. This one's exactly what I was looking for. APPEARANCE The rack arrived with no scratches. This was a surprise, given that two of the sections that make up the vertical post were loose in the manufacturer's box, and the box was a bit battered. The rack itself looks great in my garage. STABILITY When positioned against (or near) a wall, the rack sways mildly when a bike is removed or replaced. The base is big enough and the overall design is such that removing the bottom bike (gently) doesn't seem to cause the whole thing to fall over--as long as the wall is there for backup. The manufacturer recommends anchoring the rack to the wall and includes hardware for this purpose. ASSEMBLY The central post is delivered in three sections: The base is the curved "T" that you can see in the picture on the Amazon site. The other two sections form the vertical tube. These main sections fit very tightly together. As far as I'm concerned, this makes the whole thing more internally stable. To assemble the central post, I relied on a many squirts from my trusty can of WD-40, some wiggling, gravity, and patience. Without all that, I would've been stuck (and the sections would've been too). The four arms that hold the two bikes attach into slots on either side of the vertical tube. I used a small block of wood to knock the arms in and out of the slots (I don't have a mallet, and it seemed like a hammer would dent/scratch the finish). Each bike is held by resting the top tube in cradles (at the end of each arm). The cradles easily rotate as needed to adapt to the angle of the top tube. Nice touch. It definitely took some effort to put this rack together. However, I'm pleased with the results so far. It really frees up space! Taking it apart will be an interesting challenge some day. Is it worth the price? Well... Even with the Amazon price, it seems a bit more expensive than other garage-quality bike racks. However, over the years I've spent more in total on other racks that didn't work out for me at all. This one is just what I wanted! Comment | Permalink | (Report this)
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