Does it require being mounted on a floor or wall? (If you don't mount it and use it on the floor, if you put a bike in on one end will the other end tip upward?) Is there enough space between the slots to fit 4 adult size bikes adjacent to each other on one side? Does it require being mounted on a floor or wall? (If you don't mount it and use it on the floor, if you put a bike in on one end will the other end tip upward?) Is there enough space between... » Read More Does it require being mounted on a floor or wall? (If you don't mount it and use it on the floor, if you put a bike in on one end will the other end tip upward?) Is there enough space between the slots to fit 4 adult size bikes adjacent to each other on one side? « Show Less
1315084
Its terrible. Mounting is the least of your concerns. The brackets hit the center of the wheel hub. That's the big issue.
1315085
Does not need to be mounted. My kids and I ride a lot andmy husbands bike stays on the far right rack without a problem. Can easily fit 4 adult bikes... Have it get creative with a 5 th... ( I am 5' 2" though so my adult bike is not huge!)
1315086
yes it works well for all bikes. but for busy children like I have I park it outside so the children park bikes on each side for easy accesses .
1315087
Yes, just alter the directions of the bike. And yes it will hold one bike without tipping over.
1315088
No mounting required. Full size bikes would fit as long as you flip them front to back. I have 3 full size and 2 kids on mine and it just sits against the wall in the garage on the concrete.
1315089
No mounting necessary. We have ours in the driveway. 3 kids bikes. 1 adult bike. I kids scooter. I just separated the unit. Three bikes on one side and two on the other. Did it because we have as spicket and hose in the middle (space limitations). Still strong even though we separated the unit. Good product. Don't worry about support or mounting.
949268
Without modification, I mount two adult bikes closest to the vehicle, then one female bike with a slanted cross bar, and the two kids bikes with the training wheels removed. for the female bike and the kids bikes, you have to rotate the straps and find a part of the bike to attach to, but in my case there place that worked well. For example, you might attach one side of the bike to a vertical bar. Sort of like a puzzle... but once you come up with a method it is very easy every time. We have traveled hundreds of miles with the 5 bikes attached. If you send me your email, I could send you a picture of the setup. Without modification, I mount two adult bikes closest to the vehicle, then one female bike with a slanted cross bar, and the two kids bikes with the training wheels removed. for the female bike and the kids bikes, you have to rotate the straps and find a part of the bike to attach to, but in my case there place that worked well. For example, you might attach one side of the bike to a vertical bar. Sort of like a puzzle... but once you come up with a method it is very easy every time. We have traveled hundreds of miles with the 5 bikes attached. If you send me your email, I could send you a... » Read More Without modification, I mount two adult bikes closest to the vehicle, then one female bike with a slanted cross bar, and the two kids bikes with the training wheels removed. for the female bike and the kids bikes, you have to rotate the straps and find a part of the bike to attach to, but in my case there place that worked well. For example, you might attach one side of the bike to a vertical bar. Sort of like a puzzle... but once you come up with a method it is very easy every time. We have traveled hundreds of miles with the 5 bikes attached. If you send me your email, I could send you a picture of the setup. « Show Less
1903696
Yes- I had no problems getting it to mount between floors. Be careful not to overtighten. I have installed three of these and think I may have overtightened the first one. So far I haven't had a problem but I am waiting for the day it falls on someone's head
2218122
I've been very pleased with bike carrier, and it handles all sizes of bikes well. I did notice that it requires (as do all carriers) a good bar to clamp down on. If some cases (girls bikes) this meant mounting the bike at an odd angle since there isn't the same cross bar as found on boys bikes. With a little practice you will find a way to make it work. Think of it as a puzzle to fit all of the bikes on. Take a picture when you are finished so you can reference it the next time. It took me almost 20 minutes to figure out the best fit the 1st time. Now I can mount all 4 bikes in under 5 minutes. I've been very pleased with bike carrier, and it handles all sizes of bikes well. I did notice that it requires (as do all carriers) a good bar to clamp down on. If some cases (girls bikes) this meant mounting the bike at an odd angle since there isn't the same cross bar as found on boys bikes. With a little practice you will find a way to make it work. Think of it as a puzzle to fit all of the bikes on. Take a picture when you are finished so you can reference it the next time. It took me almost 20 minutes to figure out the best fit the 1st time. Now I can mount all 4 bikes in under 5... » Read More I've been very pleased with bike carrier, and it handles all sizes of bikes well. I did notice that it requires (as do all carriers) a good bar to clamp down on. If some cases (girls bikes) this meant mounting the bike at an odd angle since there isn't the same cross bar as found on boys bikes. With a little practice you will find a way to make it work. Think of it as a puzzle to fit all of the bikes on. Take a picture when you are finished so you can reference it the next time. It took me almost 20 minutes to figure out the best fit the 1st time. Now I can mount all 4 bikes in under 5 minutes. « Show Less
1954484
Approx. 14.5" of hanging space. If you place the hanger above where you'll run into the handlebars you should be OK. I have both commuter and mtn bikes (1 on each hanger) and have no problems. There is not really room for 2 bikes unless they are hung in opposite directions and even then it would be very hard to situate them.
1150124
No, but there's enough room for two adult bikes without beating them together. Had it a couple seasons without problem.
2052237
I just don't see the problem. We have ours in the garage and it is holding to adult size bikes. We have a removeable bar across the women's bike so it sits on the arms easier. We just attached the arms. I see no scratches or indentations. There is a knob on the back side of each side of the bar so you can loosen it and move it up and down to make adjustments for how high you want each bar that holds a bike. This is a VERY sturdy bike rack, looks very nice and it is easy to get the bikes off and on. Just not sure what th problem is in marring the paint unless someone is taking the bars off and on but they adjust with the knobs/handles that loosen and tighten. I just don't see the problem. We have ours in the garage and it is holding to adult size bikes. We have a removeable bar across the women's bike so it sits on the arms easier. We just attached the arms. I see no scratches or indentations. There is a knob on the back side of each side of the bar so you can loosen it and move it up and down to make adjustments for how high you want each bar that holds a bike. This is a VERY sturdy bike rack, looks very nice and it is easy to get the bikes off and on. Just not sure what th problem is in marring the paint unless someone is taking the bars off... » Read More I just don't see the problem. We have ours in the garage and it is holding to adult size bikes. We have a removeable bar across the women's bike so it sits on the arms easier. We just attached the arms. I see no scratches or indentations. There is a knob on the back side of each side of the bar so you can loosen it and move it up and down to make adjustments for how high you want each bar that holds a bike. This is a VERY sturdy bike rack, looks very nice and it is easy to get the bikes off and on. Just not sure what th problem is in marring the paint unless someone is taking the bars off and on but they adjust with the knobs/handles that loosen and tighten. « Show Less
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.
442865
It's not a free standing unit. I tried both of my bikes on it and it toppled over. Couldn't even rest it against the wall. The only way to secure was screw into wall. My storage unit has metal walls & prevents us from attaching anything. My thought if I have to screw into wall I'd get a wall mount unit.
1500510
Yes. However, be aware that when the rack is loaded, with more than 2 or 3 bikes, it may not be easy to get the rack up and down with only one person. I emailed Allen about this question, and, technically, the rack is not designed to swing up and down 'fully loaded'. I've done it successfully with 3 or 4 bikes ... but needed help and struggled a bit getting the pin back in after swinging the rack back up. All told, this is an excellent rack and while you may like the more expensive ones for some reason, they all basically work the same. And the quality of this product (and the responsiveness of their customer service) is great. Yes. However, be aware that when the rack is loaded, with more than 2 or 3 bikes, it may not be easy to get the rack up and down with only one person. I emailed Allen about this question, and, technically, the rack is not designed to swing up and down 'fully loaded'. I've done it successfully with 3 or 4 bikes ... but needed help and struggled a bit getting the pin back in after swinging the rack back up. All told, this is an excellent rack and while you may like the more expensive ones for some reason, they all basically work the same. And the quality of this product (and the... » Read More Yes. However, be aware that when the rack is loaded, with more than 2 or 3 bikes, it may not be easy to get the rack up and down with only one person. I emailed Allen about this question, and, technically, the rack is not designed to swing up and down 'fully loaded'. I've done it successfully with 3 or 4 bikes ... but needed help and struggled a bit getting the pin back in after swinging the rack back up. All told, this is an excellent rack and while you may like the more expensive ones for some reason, they all basically work the same. And the quality of this product (and the responsiveness of their customer service) is great. « Show Less
2136314
You you can....I purchased for six and easily have four group together for my kiddos bikes and two for the adult size. Very happy with my purchase.
2275460
Depends on your handlebar and pedal sizes. I lined up my bikes on the garage floor in the pattern I wanted to hang them until I got the optimal spacing. A few extra hands are handy to stand the bikes up straight to get a more accurate read. I also added a few inches to my measurement as a buffer. I did this for easier access in getting a bike up or down when you have a bike on each side.
1837806
I'll try to help you, but I don't understand your question. Are you referring to a fifth wheel trailer? If so, I would say NO! Not behind the tow vehicle under the front of the fifth wheel trailer. Add about 1' to the height of your bike and that'll give you an idea of how much room you need, plus any clearances of vehicle movement.
1478896
The bikes on each "V" are right next to each other but you simply have each bike facing a different direction and there is not problem. Because the over the tire straps can be adjusted to different heights, there should not be an issue with size of bikes (adult or kids).
1615180
Hello! I bought this unit because I didn't want to use any floor space in my garage as with the tripod units. When fastening my hybrid commuter bike to the clamp, I had limited space behind the bike for adjusting and working. Also, my handlebars almost touched the wall. If I had to buy one again, I would get a freestanding unit.
320377
I bought the 3 bikes version. I don't really wish that I had bought the 2 bikes version instead tho. It is nice to know that you can carry 3 bikes instead of 2 and that 1 bike space is pretty convenient to me. I always leave a space in between bike because it's easier for me to space them and tie them down instead of having 2 right side by side with a risk of scratching each other (I always tie them down so they don't swing around). Having 3 bikes on them kinda makes me worry because they don't seem to be the most stable rack out there. When I have 3 bikes I made sure to go slow. Most of the time I won't have up to 3 bikes tho. I bought the 3 bikes version. I don't really wish that I had bought the 2 bikes version instead tho. It is nice to know that you can carry 3 bikes instead of 2 and that 1 bike space is pretty convenient to me. I always leave a space in between bike because it's easier for me to space them and tie them down instead of having 2 right side by side with a risk of scratching each other (I always tie them down so they don't swing around). Having 3 bikes on them kinda makes me worry because they don't seem to be the most stable rack out there. When I have 3 bikes I made sure to go slow. Most of... » Read More I bought the 3 bikes version. I don't really wish that I had bought the 2 bikes version instead tho. It is nice to know that you can carry 3 bikes instead of 2 and that 1 bike space is pretty convenient to me. I always leave a space in between bike because it's easier for me to space them and tie them down instead of having 2 right side by side with a risk of scratching each other (I always tie them down so they don't swing around). Having 3 bikes on them kinda makes me worry because they don't seem to be the most stable rack out there. When I have 3 bikes I made sure to go slow. Most of the time I won't have up to 3 bikes tho. « Show Less
821581
Directions didn't come with mine either. We had a problem with the weight of the bikes on the rack. It caused it to lean towards the ground. The metal was not as thick as needed to carry 4 bikes. I would try around a couple of blocks before you go too far with this. We couldn't even use for all 4 bikes on our way home from vacation. Hope this helps.