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Product Specifications
Part Number RA-PLB-2R
Size2 Bikes
ColorBlack
MaterialVinyl
Item Package Quantity1
Batteries Included?No
Item Dimensions
Length79 inches
Width19 inches
Height25 inches
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Product Description
Amazon.com Review
Easily and safely store two bicycles with the vinyl-coated freestanding Racor Gravity rack. This sturdy, yet light-weight (a mere 20 pounds) rack can easily be moved around for optimal positioning. A mounting kit is also included for optional wall mounting.
Product 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.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
151 of 157 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:2 Bikes
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!
166 of 179 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:2 Bikes|Amazon Verified Purchase
Arrived with box shredded, but items inside well-protected by ancillary packaging. For the price, it's a lot of metal. Went together easily. The problems started when I tried to put bikes on it. For a women's bike, with a sloping top bar, it is hard to balance on the stand. To make matters worse, this bike's balance point was at the seat. So, the stand's holders would slide forward on the bike (due to the sloping bar), then the bike would tip backward (due to the balance point now being well behind the support points). I had to put one of the bike rack's hooks into the frame of the bike basket to stop this sliding and tipping.
Then, the rack tilted, due to the torque on the rack from the upper bike. This, even though I had screwed the rack into the wall with the supplied #10 3inch screw (with a Pozidriv head--great if you have a Pozidriv bit (like I do), but problems otherwise).
The screw eventually tore out of the wall--It was barely long enough to go through the sheetrock into the stud. I replaced it with a lag screw 1/4" by 4". That is now holding it securely.
Even though it has caused me these problems, the rack still is a bargain. Now with this sturdy lag screw in place (a 37 cent investment), the rack looks like it will stand nice and straight.
I certainly would not consider using this as a free standing rack, and I would buy a long lag screw to replace the too-short screw supplied with the rack.
Then, the rack tilted, due to the torque on the rack from the upper bike. This, even though I had screwed the rack into the wall with the supplied #10 3inch screw (with a Pozidriv head--great if you have a Pozidriv bit (like I do), but problems otherwise).
The screw eventually tore out of the wall--It was barely long enough to go through the sheetrock into the stud. I replaced it with a lag screw 1/4" by 4". That is now holding it securely.
Even though it has caused me these problems, the rack still is a bargain. Now with this sturdy lag screw in place (a 37 cent investment), the rack looks like it will stand nice and straight.
I certainly would not consider using this as a free standing rack, and I would buy a long lag screw to replace the too-short screw supplied with the rack.
42 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:2 Bikes
THis went together in 10 minutes. In fact it took longer for me to decide where to put it than it did to put it together. I highly recommend attaching it to the wall with the screw. Mine came with a long screw (long enough to go into a stud behind 1/2" sheetrock) and a machine bolt with a toggle anchor that would be suitable for a location without a stud.
Mine holds two bikes perfectly. Each side of the holders are seperate so you can easily have one higher than the other for bikes with slanting cross-bars.
Mine holds two bikes perfectly. Each side of the holders are seperate so you can easily have one higher than the other for bikes with slanting cross-bars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Poorly Made
We received this product as a wedding gift. It was not long after assembly that the lower right hook came off permanently. The welds in the hood had failed. Read more
Published 1 day ago by C.H.
Don't worry- your bikes will fit!
I ordered this rack with the hope that it would work for our odd assortment of bikes (3 recumbents and one folding bike). Shouldn't have worried- no problem. Will post a photo. Read more
Published 5 days ago by northern nm
DO NOT TRUST REVIEWS OR STAR RATING
Amazon is mixing in the reviews from the PLB-4R and the PLB-2R and giving both products the average of ALL the reviews. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Hyrcan
Great for male and female bikes
I live in a condo and have a relatively small 1 car garage that also houses either my 4 door Jeep Wrangler or my wife's Jeep Liberty - both fairly large vehicles. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Todd Sowpel
Works
Easy to set up. Put two of them in my garage to have a matching set. Sits out far enough from the wall to allow the handlebars to clear without rubbing.
Published 17 days ago by Hatt
Sturdy and compact
We purchased this to store our bikes in our family room, since we don't have a shed. This is a nice space saver. It seems well made. Read more
Published 18 days ago by pinkymidge
Great stand, EASY install
Ok, i'm not really sure what the recent few poor reviews are about. though i must admit that the term "freestanding" in the title can be misleading with the 2 bike version. Read more
Published 25 days ago by B. Huang
Great space saver
This bike stand is a great space saver in the garage. The lower bike is easy for my wife to take off the rack, and leaves room underneath for additional storage.
Published 28 days ago by RebelFan
Piece of Crap
I'm not exactly sure how this thing has gotten such high praises, but it's nothing short of worthless. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shervin Farivar
NOT FREESTANDING!
This is NOT freestanding, and must lean on and be secured to a wall. I will be returning this item and flagging this seller.
Published 1 month ago by nicolem. erny
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