Racor Pro PLB-2R Two-Bike Gravity Freestanding Bike Stand
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Product Details
Manufacturer: RacorModel: PLB-2R
Color: Black
Product features:
- 2-bike freestanding rack stand
- Independent adjustment arms
- Vinyl-coated cradles protects bikes, no bolts, screws, or fasteners required
- 79 by 26 by 19 inches (height by length by depth)' 20 pounds
- Lifetime warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Racor Pro PLB-2R Two-Bike Gravity Freestanding Bike Stand
Customer Review: Stands perfectly straight, away from the wall, when there is weight on it.
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought that for the price I would getting something flimsy but functional, that it wouldn't really be free-standing and that I would need to attach it to something to keep it from tipping over one way or the other. But it turns out this stand is as stong as can be--made of absolutely rigged, heavy steel--and the quality design slips together perfectly and stands perfectly once you put a bike or two on it.
Without anything on it, it will tip backwards, so I put an old sock on the top end of mine to keep it from marking the wall on the occassion that I would take both bikes off the rack. If you're an individual with two bikes like I am, this isn't a problem, but I imagine there are couples or families who would take both bikes off who might benefit from my old sock solution. In any case, there's really no need to attach the stand to your wall or anchor it otherwise.
The only part of this stand that really has a 100 lb limit--as specified--is the ends of the arms that you rest your bikes on. The rest of it is so strong that an overgrown adult male could easily climb on it without a problem except causing it to tip over if not anchored or rip out of the wall if it is anchored. This is true of any stand, though this one is made so heavy duty that it would certainly injure the person it fell on.
I suppose the ends that cradle the bike could be bent over time if the bike weighed more than 50 lbs--like one of those iron Amsterdam bikes or Mamachari from Japan--but at this price it's certainly worth the risk to find out for yourself. There just isn't another stand this good, this strong, at this price.
TWO SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURER:
1. Racor sells all these great accessories, baskets and such that I would love to have ON THIS STAND. Why don't they make these things to fit on this stand, I have no idea. I would buy two of these stands if I could put a couple of baskets on one for things like my tools and accessories. I realize Racor makes a storage rack, but I would love to have one rack that held both my bicycle and my accessories.
2. At least put this in a standard quality cardboard box that will withstand average handling by shippers. They certainly cut corners on the packaging. The box this comes in is extremely fragile and will likely be in shreds patched up with tons of packing tape when it arrives. This isn't because the item was bought, repackaged, returned, and resold to you; it's because the box is really that crappy--though the stand is not. The box is seriously only about as strong as plain brown postal wrapping paper.
BOTTOM LINE: Despite the crappy packaging and the reviews of several people who perhaps expected something more elegant, this is a great stand at an unbelievable price considering the high quality and function of the stand itself. I was amazed to find that when I put the stand together and put a bike on it, it stood perfectly parallel to the wall.
Those who are likely to take both bikes off the rack at the same time will want to anchor it or put an old sock over the top to keep it from marking or dinging the wall when the stand has nothing on it. But for those of use with two bikes that we use one at a time this stand is flawless.
An excellent product--badly packaged, but an excellent product.
Description of Racor Pro PLB-2R Two-Bike Gravity Freestanding Bike Stand
The Gravity bike storage rack is an efficient vertical storage unit that reclaims valuable floor space. If you're tired of the traffic jam in your garage, this freestanding stand is by far the simplest and safest way to store your bikes and free up garage space. No bolts, screws, or fasteners required, plus, it assembles in minutes without tools. Just place the garage bike stand against a wall and instantly start saving space. Lightweight enough for easy moving, yet sturdy enough to support your bikes safely, this stand weighs just 20 pounds, so it can be easily repositioned as needed. Independent adjustment arms provide level bike storage to help ensure stability. It features a durable epoxy-coated black finish and vinyl-coated bike cradles and base that help protect your bikes and the floor from scratches and scuffs. Assembled, the stand measures 26 inches by 19 inches by 79 inches.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.
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