ClosetMaid 3552 Freestanding Bike Rack
ClosetMaid 3552 Freestanding Bike Rack
Bikes without kickstands leaning against the wall are a recipe for disaster. The walls get scratched by the handlebars and peddles, and eventually the bike comes crashing down no matter how well you balanced it in the corner. Here’s an affordable way to end all that. The freestanding bike rack keeps two bikes standing indefinitely with no worries and no time wasted trying for the perfect balance. Durable steel construction ensures optimal stability. And, an epoxy finish means this rack won’t rust for years of indoor or outdoor bike storage. The rack stores two bicycles, either side by side or in alternate directions. Best of all, there is no installation. Just set the thing on the floor and–voila–instant bike storage in the garage, dorm, or office.
ClosetMaid 3552 Freestanding Bike Rack Reviews
I don’t know why I didn’t get this sooner. It assembles in a few minutes (though there are about 16 screws, to screw in) and seems sturdy enough. From pictures, the PBS-2R Racor Bike Rack may be identical (?) but the “Closetmaid” version was direct from Amazon where I have a premium shipping account anyway. Minor nuisance: The handlebars of the two bikes tend to tangle, BUT if the stand were much wider, that would be space-consuming and unpopular and it would have to be really wide for handlebars not to nudge the same space. You can assemble it so the two bikes face in opposite directions, but then you need like 10 or twelve feet from one end to the other (the two bikes would rest “nose to nose” and handlebars wouldn’t tangle.) It’s not terribly wide so if you do something unusual – like bikes with “tagalongs” or maybe tandem bikes – it could tip left or right. Normal bikes no problem, that’s what it was designed for.
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This bike stand is a steal! It is well made and my two Novara mountain bikes with disc brakes fit perfectly inside. I use it also to keep my bikes from falling over when I load them in my van. I realize that this is a specialized application, but for those to whom it applies rest assured that this light weight device works perfectly for that purpose. It was very inexpensive too, and that is a big plus for me!
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This stand is a nicely engineered support for two bikes. There are two options for how the bikes are held with relation to each other. I have mine headed in opposite directions so the handlebars do not tangle.
This is a quality stand, that is well finished, lightweight, and EASY to assemble. With free shipping from Amazon, you can’t beat the price.
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The ClosetMaid 3552 was delivered as expected, was easy to put together, is sturdy and well made. Perfect.