Can you tell me what height off the floor is best for a standard-sized bike? Do the hooks bind the spokes and damange them?
642719
The bike's top wheel extends a couple of inches above the bar, so the height really depends on how long your bike is and if you want some space below the bikes. I hung it at about 7', so I have some space below. As to the spokes, I didn't notice any damage on the spokes so far, but the rubber coating on a couple hooks has been torn, so I had create a DIY padding.
642720
I held a bike up to see how high I needed the rack to be. No the spokes have not been damaged.
89201
Wheel hubs, where you attach these, are generally made in two sizes: for 7 cogs or less, or for 8 and up. It probably won't fit. See Sheldon Brown's site for more than you ever wanted to know about bikes.
1991243
I would hang it higher so the bike is completely off the floor. This way you have more wiggle room when you try to hang up your bike. Also, since every bike's size dimension is different, you won't have to worry if you want to hang a different bike in the future. I would just hang it where it is comfortable for you to hang your bike, leaving a few inches at the bottom.
282025
I used wall anchors on a brick wall with these hooks and have an 80s Japanese Lotus that is roughly 30 lbs. They are completely secure and I have a tendency to bounce my bike around a bit on the hook when hanging it up because I'm short. I would be hesitant to put anything over 40 lbs on the hooks, but it may be ok with anchors.
791737
The top hooks will be fine. The issue will be whether you can adjust the lower hook to a position where it will grab the rack bar, and where your heels won't hit it when you pedal. The top two hooks are stationary, the lower hook sleds front and back on a track, you can tighten it down in the door that works for you. Easiest is to try it out, and return them if it doesn't work.
251532
My kids have a 16" and a 20" bikes and it fit both bikes....I would say, yes it is safe for the spokes since the sound cards are made of a soft plastic that won't damage the spokes.
1373067
I bought this rack mainly to use on our 5th wheel but so far have only used it on the pickup truck. As the bike wheels sit in the rack holders they don't really hang down but with the rack coming straight out from the receiver hitch (which is already below bumper height) the wheels then are below the bumper. I have found no problems with ground clearance. If that is your concern I guess you could get one of those step up adapters to raise the rack a few inches. Hope that helps. Cheers. PS my rack will not be bolted to the bumper as my 5th wheel has a receiver hitch as well.
504142
I'm 5'4". With the pedals in the "up" position I would say they are about one foot from the ground. The height of the handle bar itself I'm guessing is about 4'5 - 4'8" from the ground. I have a low ceiling as well, and have no problem using it in my home. I hope this helps.
2120616
I have a set of bags like this, called tour de france. To fix the bag getting caught in the spokes get thin board made of wood or plastic, cut to size, bolt to the bike rack. Then you wont have to worry about the corners bending in or the tie downs getting caught
1917581
My bike (Trek 4500) has a 17" frame and 26" wheels & tires. With the stand raised only part way up, there is about two feet of clearance from the bottom of the tires to the ground. I imagine the stand can accommodate any standard production bike of any frame-size. Meanwhile, the clamp opens to about 3.5 inches wide at its widest, and from there clamps down to about 2.5 inches, so I imagine it should accommodate top tubes of up to 2.5 inches in diameter. I'll try to post photos of the clamp with a measuring tape on the product's amazon page.
891321
I am unable to climb up on a ladder and measure the brackets. I can tell you that the holes for mounting are right in line on the center of the brackets. There should be no problem concerning the width of the beams.We used some small bunji cords to hold the cords in place between the bike and the brackets. You might not need this on a standard bike, but we have a tandem bike. hope this helps.
1080207
Standard I.S.O. size, used on the vast majority of newer bicycles with upright handlebars.They are 7/8 with a 1inch clamp, So no I dont think it will work sorry
240783
No. I'd say that's the perfect height for this bike. My kid is 44 inches tall and still loves this bike over his regular bike with pedals. I highly recommend this bike, it taught my kid how to balance on a bike in less than a week!
1407227
Yes, the hooks adjust vertically to accommodate either a men's or a woman's bike. Hope this helps.
878725
Not that I remember but it is totally obvious how to fit them.Remove a few bolts change links replace bolts. What I would say is you need the bike as high as possible to make the job more accessible .I did it on a bike work bench.no problem.
393581
I can not answer to those bikes specifically, but I have put a large road bike and small woman's road bike on at the same time no problem. Even done a road bike and tri bike. The wheen holes are adjustable and should fit that way. The hooks are shapped differently so that a smaller bike can go on and the hooks still have room to move and catch the larger bike. Hope that helps.
415926
No, some will fit on the regular way, I have two that will not so I just put the bikes upside down it holds them fine.