Gladiator GarageWorks GACUXXCAVK Claw Advanced Bike Storage, v1.0, Aluminum

by Gladiator Garage Works

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Restore order to your garage and protect your valuable bicycle with the Gladiator GarageWorks Claw Advanced Bike Storage System. This innovative storage device--the first of its kind in the world--mounts from your ceiling, freeing up valuable floor space while protecting your bicycle from kids, cars, and other hazards. It features a unique push-lock mechanism that allows you to quickly hang or release your bicycle with one intuitive motion.

The Gladiator GarageWorks ClawTM Advanced Bike Storage System: Frees up storage space while protecting your bike Offers a heavy-duty die-cast aluminum base and arms Uses "soft touch" rubber to protect your rims and spokes Works with bikes up to 50 pounds

"Soft touch" rubber protects your bike from dings and scratches. View larger.

Simply push upward with your bike tire to lock or unlock the arms. View larger.

The Claw Advanced Bike Storage System helps keep your garage organized. View larger.

Secure Your Bicycle with One Easy Motion
The Claw Advanced Bike Storage System device's intuitive push-lock design takes the struggle out of storing your bike. Simply push upward once to activate its plunger-like mechanism, and two rubber-encased aluminum arms will thread through your rim and cradle the wheel securely. When it's time for your next ride, simply push up again to unlock the mechanism and release your bicycle. In a matter of seconds you're ready to hit the road.

The heavy-duty aluminum arms are encased with "soft touch" thermoplastic rubber edges that give your rim a soft, but secure, surface to rest on. You can mount one Claw Advanced Bike Storage System device on your ceiling and hang a bike perpendicular to the floor from a single tire, or you can use two of them to hang a bike from both tires, depending on your storage needs.

When closed, the Claw Advanced Bike Storage System device measures a compact 6 x 9.75 x 3.75 inches (WxHxD), giving you optimum storage flexibility.

Heavy-Duty, Lightweight Construction
The Gladiator Claw Advanced Bike Storage System's versatile design can be used with a wide variety of bicycles, whether your bike is built for the playground, casual weekend excursions, or serious professional competition. Its heavy-duty die-cast aluminum base and arms are lightweight but strong, letting you store various sized bicycle sizes up to 50 pounds without damaging your spokes or rims.

In addition to its superior construction, the Gladiator Claw Bike Storage Device features a striking graphite finish that matches other Gladiator brand storage products and will bring a unique look to your garage.

Superior Workmanship Guaranteed For a Lifetime
The Gladiator Claw Advanced Bike Storage system features a limited lifetime warranty, which means that Gladiator GarageWorks will pay for repair or replacement due to defective materials or workmanship.

What's in the Box
Gladiator GarageWorks Claw^TM Advanced Bike Storage v.1.0, two screws, and installation instructions.

Product Description

The Gladiator Claw Advanced Overhead Bicycle Storage Device uses heavy-duty aluminum arms to keep your ride up off the floor where it won't be damaged by vehicles entering or leaving the garage. Soft-Touch grips baby your bike, so your rims won't be scratched, either. With one upward motion, the Push-Lock mechanism grabs on to hold your bike securely. Repeat the same motion, and you're ready to ride. Advanced storage solution allows for quick and easy overhead storage. Quickly-release or hang a bicycle from the ceiling in one motion. Unique design is durable and protective.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001G7Q6FO
• Item model number: GACUXXCAVK
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (107 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,453 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #36 in Automotive > Exterior Accessories > Cargo Management > Bike Carriers & Racks
  • #58 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Car Sports Racks

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92 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A New Hook on, well, a Hook, October 21, 2008

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Bill Nicholas - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gladiator GarageWorks GACUXXCAVK Claw Advanced Bike Storage, v1.0, Aluminum (Tools & Home Improvement)

(What's this?)

I remember seeing this on the defunct TV show American Inventor. On the show, the college student inventors had a hard time getting the mechanism to open and close properly. This GarageWorks version has taken care of that. The mechanism works with a soft touch, no problems opening and closing as required. I remember the inventors saying the reason they needed this product was because it was so hard to hang their bikes in their apartments. But even though it looks pretty cool, the end functionality is not much different than a plain old hook. The only thing the Claw does is eliminate the need to move the bike a few inches forward and back when you take it off and on a plain hook. The Claw is really just a moveable hook that swings in and out of position when you hit the big button on the top. The wheel of the bike actually rests on just one hook. Yes, it's nicely padded, but my rubber coated hook doesn't scratch, either. And it does form a closed loop, but I think gravity does a pretty good job keeping the bike in place when on a big hook. To be honest, I think this is a solution in search of a problem.

It should have been easy to install except for the incomprehensible positioning of 2 screw holes aligned with the hooks. You cannot position a screw driver or drill to screw the screws in straight. The only way to do it is to angle the screws, but the instructions do not say that. I ruined 4 screws before I got it right. While it has 4 holes and only requires 2 screws, the base was too wide for my ceiling beam and I had to use the inconvenient screw holes. All they need to do is move the screw holes to get a straight shot.

So, in the end, this is a fancy hook that works fine and looks cool on your garage ceiling. If you have $60 and a need for your garage to look cool, this is the bike hook for you.

Follow up note: I have been using this for my bike for a while now. It does make it * a bit* easier to hang your bike, however, I also found I have to make sure to lift directly up to hit the button because anyplace on either side of the wheel spins the wheel off the button and you have to try again. I suppose a better button design could fix this.

Follow up follow up note: I accidentally hit the open hook the wrong way a couple of times now, and it closed without my wheel in it. I had to put the bike down and find a stick or something to open it up again. A real pain.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Fantastic product. Easy to install and use., October 21, 2008

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Jay Riemenschneider (Roswell, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gladiator GarageWorks GACUXXCAVK Claw Advanced Bike Storage, v1.0, Aluminum (Tools & Home Improvement)

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This may seem a bit pricey for something a large hook mounted on your roof could do seemingly as well. They both hold your bike upright anyway. If you have ever tried to lift your bike up onto a roof mounted hook it is a bit awkward to say the least. Rarely can you get it up there in one smooth motion. The wheels make the whole load very front heavy and I find I have to struggle to gain control and hook the front tire. I've made quite a few black marks on the walls in the process. With the Gladiator it is much easier to do in one smooth motion. You just have to hit the button with the front wheel. A couple of times and I was doing it very easily. Getting the bike down is even easier since the tire is almost hitting the button already.

29 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fancy hook...but still a hook, October 26, 2008

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Adam Wood (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gladiator GarageWorks GACUXXCAVK Claw Advanced Bike Storage, v1.0, Aluminum (Tools & Home Improvement)

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I have to admit it. I think that this thing is cool. Granted, I'm an engineer and like mechanical gadgets, but the Claw is pretty neat. It is very lightweight, and the mechanism that changes the claw from closed to open and locks it in place is simple. It looks nice, and it does what it is supposed to do - hold a bike in place when suspended from above.

So, I'll give it four stars for that. Now, here's the reality that has already been written about on here. One thing that I like about the Claw is that it is simple. However, it is not as simple as it could be. Namely, an inexpensive rubberized hook that you can buy at just about any hardware store. People have used those for years, and it's for a reason. They also do exactly what you'd want to do - hold a bike in place when suspended from above.

The Claw uses a lot of plastic parts, and it's activated by having someone push a bike tire against it. If you're considering buying this because it's difficult for you to hold the bike up high and get it on a hook, then it's more likely that you'll probably be banging against the Claw's activator pad with the wheel because you'll be in a hurry to get the weight of the bike suspended. I have doubts about how well these plastic parts will hold up under repeated use.

So, the hardware hooks are cheaper, simpler, and (I believe) more robust - so from a practical standpoint, they win in my book. That said, if you don't mind spending the extra money for the Claw, want something a little more flashy than a regular hook, like gadgets, and are okay with the thought of maybe having to replace it after a couple of years - then it should fit the bill for you.