I'm glad I purchased the Delta Leonardo Single-Bike Rack for my mountain bike. Saving space in my cluttered garage and the need to reduce the need for me to pick up the bike as much as possible for storage are the primary reasons I made this purchase. The design is simple, the construction is sound, and mounted into the wall studs of my garage make it very sturdy.
The reason I reduced my rating to 4 stars is that the instructions for mounting the unit to the wall do not present the best way to reduce stress on the front wheel over time due to bicycle weight. My mountain bike is not the lightest weight on the market (Trek 'Navigator'), and lifting it into position on the wall as well as putting the entire weight on the front wheel are two things that I wanted to avoid. So, after reading a couple of the previous buyer reviews and recommendations for installing this product, I altered my installation somewhat to make the Delta Leonardo Single-Bike Rack easier for me to use and easier on the front wheel of my bike.
Since the location of my Rack is in my garage, I was not opposed to providing my bike's rear wheel with support to take all of the weight off of the front wheel. So, I first used a 16-inch cinder block placed against my garage wall to support the full weight of the bike as it stands on end against the wall. This is a convenient height (for me) to roll, lift, and support my bike against the wall. Next, I placed the front wheel support bracket on the bike's front wheel rim as I supported the bike in its intended position against the wall and marked the mounting holes along the perpendicular line I'd previously marked on the wall with my framing level. I was careful to position the Rack hook so that it held the front wheel rim without putting any stress on it. I'd advise anchoring the Rack using 3-inch deck screws into a wall stud for strength (however; with the bike's weight supported by the cinder block, I suppose a quality wall anchor would have sufficed had I not been able to locate the Rack directly over a wall stud). I then removed my bike from the wall and secured the Rack hook assembly with two deck screws. The bike was then returned to the mounted Rack, resting on the cinder block and I installed the Rear Wheel Bicycle Tray after marking its mounting holes along the same vertical line using screws (rather than the peel-off adhesive tabs that came with the Tray) for added strength.
I'm very happy with how this installation worked and the ease with which I can now stow my mountain bike against the wall using the Delta Leonardo Bike Rack without having any stress on its front wheel.
I would definitely recommend this product to a friend, especially with the above method of installation.
| Material | Alloy Steel |
|---|---|
| Color | 1 Bike Hook |
| Product Dimensions | 4.8"D x 13"W x 11"H |
| Number of Shelves | 1 |
| Room Type | Garage |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Included Components | 1 Hook hanger |
| Item Weight | 0.35 Pounds |
| Brand | Delta Cycle & Home |
| Style | 1 Bike Hook |
| Manufacturer | Delta Cycle & Home |
| Part Number | RS4000 |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | RS4000 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Size | Contemporary |
| Finish | Powder Coated |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Replace if was broken from factory |
