how do you attach the bikes to the upright?
1669045
I put the upright in the same position as the frame and use one of the straps provided.
1669046
It comes with tie down straps that you use to fasten to the upright. There are also small straps used to tie the wheels down.
1669047
Included with the rack are 6 smaller straps. 4 are used through the wheel channels and 2 are for around the bike frame and the upright. I face each bike in opposite directions so the handle bars fit better. The straps are excellent quality and have very, very strong spring loaded ends. There is also one long strap that goes through the rack and around everything also. I drove 4 hours to San Simeon, Ca via I-5 at +/- 70 mph (after several testing shorter trips) and nothing loosened up. I did tighten the receiver's through bolt that comes with the unit very tight also. No problems.
948595
If I remember correctly, you have to mount the tires, seat, handle bars, and pedals. I think everything except the pedals and the handle bars had a quick release clamp. The handle bars came with an allen wrench to straighten them and tighten them
1874574
Yes. You slide the rubber coated "hook" up and down the upright post until you have it snug to the top of the bike. You orient the bike correctly to the post by where you install the base parts that hold the tires. If you always load the same bike or two like we do it's easy. You line everything up once and then each bike has a rack that is personalized to fit it.
998156
You would need the bicycle bar I kmow Hollywood racks makes them and can be ordered on amazon. But unless you are attaching this stand to a wall it does not hold the bikes.
576489
You have to remove rack. I was very disappointed with, this product. Ended up getting bungie straps and placing both bikes in the bed of my truck (upside down) and strapped them safely. This product allowed way to much wiggle to the bikes and made me constantly worry about the bikes falling, and believe me when I say, I tried everything! Just not a very stable product.
1096524
You can raise them, but you'll need a hex wrench. But you'll need one, anyway, to attach the handlebars in the first place.
1781071
No place to attach to the bike. You might be able to purchase a bracket or Velcro it to the handle bars.
233669
Hi! I wanted to do exactly the same thing but the current design does not allow for it because the wheels are on the inside of the frame, so I drilled new holes on the other sides and put the wheels on the outside. Works great now! Hope that makes sense.
1294556
That's the only way to mount them is on an angle. You have too drill the bottom holes. Doesn't look bad on the bike.
2157760
There is a vertical support to connect the center post of the bike. Connect to the ladder on the other end. Velcro ties from Amazon work well
1275867
I hang my bikes by the front wheel with the back wheel resting against the wall. The force on the back wheel tends to keep the bike steady, but it would swing if you pushed it hard enough to one side.
420160
You just lift the bike up an slide over two hangers. Hangers go through wheels. Then secure clips.
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.
2157754
We put the biggest bike on first to attach to the one vertical support on the left side with ratcheting straps & then strap the second bike to the first. We also tape foam pipe insulation to handlebars to protect camper from getting scraped. Serves the purpose, but wish they had a better design.
1859996
I unlock the rack at the 2nd bike carrier location then step back and lift up the rack from the 4th bike location. It's not easy, but that's how I do it.
307143
I was in a similar dilemma when I purchased my bike, but I am figuring things out. All you need are clamps and screws. They can all be found on Amazon.
768537
As long as all the bikes are anchored at the same point, they will more or less remain parallel. I position them the best I can and then lift them slightly, positioning them again to make sure they don't get tangled before lift up to the ceiling. We have seven bikes and it works pretty well. Good luck!