![IMPRESA [4 Pack] Heavy Duty Bike Hook/Hanger - Wide Opening for All Bike Types - Easy On/Off - Hooks/Hangers for Garage Ceiling and Wall Bicycle Storage and Hanging](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZQLFFlyYL._AC_SS450_.jpg)
I honestly didn't know what to expect. The reviews were mostly good until they weren't. I wasn't sure if it would fit our bikes. I was very pleased. FINALLY the bikes are off the floor and no more having to move them around!
It was easy to put together. It has a bit of a wobble but once you put the bikes on it- it stabilizes it really nice. It fits the space well. When I initially assembled it, there was a slight crookedness to it- but that involved the only piece you could actually flip upside down (the lower bar with the key hole attachments). I did flip it and it fit a lot straighter.
My garage has about a 3-4" deep cement strip around the bottom, in this spot it's about an inch high- from the foundation. It does not affect the stability at all. Still within the range of how much the base would have protruded anyhow.
My bike is a women's hybrid, size small (I'm tall but have very short legs, lol) , my husbands is an XL hybrid frame, neither heavy per say. I had a few concerns. One being, would the absence of the top bar prevent my bike from working on this rack (despite saying it would work for women's bikes). Secondly, if I did get it to "fit" without a straight bar, would the stability be compromised?. Third- did it matter which bike went on bottom or top? Because there was no way I was going to be able to lift down or lift up my bike over my head if mine had to go on the top. I'm tall, but not strong enough for the awkwardness of it.
1.) it took some experimenting but we got the right angle and height for the hooks to cradle my bike. I DO think it would be easier if I got one of those temp bars you use for a car rack. But without it- it works. It also helps the little hooks can and do swivel but aren't loose. I would advise to follow the directions and remove the cap and loosen and tighten the screws inside as it directs, so it won't strip the grip of it.
2.)It feels very secure without using a straight bar. I initially thought it wasn't going to work but I flipped my bike around so the break wires are on the outside and not as tangle-y into the hook. (not sure if that makes sense)
3.) As for which bike is on bottom or top. I was surprised it was more logical to put my husband's on the top. I would think you'd put the heavier (even though not by much) bike on the bottom. But that was just too awkward for me to reach up for my bike as suspected. So we tried his on top. it worked and the rack was surprisingly stable. We were able to get mine on the bottom and I tested the stability and ease of mounting it and dismounting it. I have to be a little more gingerly with it than I probably would have to with a straight top bar but it's doable and I don't feel like it's going to topple down on me with his on top.
Very successful! At this time we will not be securing it to the wall. Mostly because this was the only corner we had left and there is a gas pipe in this wall. But we don't have kids and it's well out of the main pathway so it shouldn't impinge any traffic or get bumped and such.
I would definitely recommend. I've included a photo. It doesn't look like it but my bike is off the ground and not touching. We also figure if the turned wheel bothers us- we'll get one of those velcro straps to align them so they don't turn.
I have no idea why the photo is sideways, it wasn't like that when I took it or uploaded it.
| Material | Alloy Steel |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Number of Shelves | 2 |
| Room Type | Garage |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Brand | Racor |
| Style | Adjustable |
| Manufacturer | Racor |
| Part Number | PLB-2R |
| Item Weight | 21.5 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 33.3 x 15.5 x 7.3 inches |
| Item model number | PLB-2R |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 2 Bikes |
| Finish | Powder Coated |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
