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Amazon.com has the Racor PBH-1R ProStor Bicycle Hoist Monster on sale for $19, with free shipping on $25. Store your bike safely from the ceiling of your garage; Solid steel construction delivers a 55-pound load capacity. [BizRate]
do yourself a favor and get two $2 hooks for the wall of your garage. This is necesary only for those not strong enough to lift a bicycle
This is good for the $60 Mongoose that I got from last Thursday deal. In 4 1
Or too short to reach the ceiling.
This frees up the wall space for shelves or other uses, while using free space near the ceiling (or in the rafters) for storage.
#1, do us all a favor and STFU
#2: you might need to reinforce your house for that and add some rigging to be able to lift it!
#4: Take a deep breath and count to 10, or better yet maybe go for a ride. There, isn't that better?
Damn, you'd have to buy at least 6 of these to be able to hoist up my mom.
I have a friend that has this system and he hates it. You'd think this system was for high ceilings, but the bikes are a pain to lower and difficult to lock into place unless you are close enough to the locking mechanism. This basically requires you to be able to reach the bike when it's at its highest point.
#6 is right, but you'd need some shovels to get at her casket first.
I have 3 of these and am planning to buy a fourth. I used two to hoist my scooters (which weigh about 40 lbs each) and 1 for my bike (I need another for my significant other's bike).
First let me say that I was a little hesitant to put my scooters on them even though they met the weight requirements. But I have had them about a year now without any problems. They are sturdier than they look.
Overall they work great! I don't have many studs in my ceiling because I live in a place that decided to use metal framing and fewer studs.
I simply purchased a couple of 2 inch planks and mounted 2 of the units on one and 1 unit on the other. The plank for the 2 scooters was long enough to use 2 studs. The plank for the bike is mounted into 1 stud. If you do this be sure to mount the units on the plank prior to mounting the plank (will save you some headache). It works like a charm.
#7. I'm not sure what problems your friend was having. I have very high ceilings in my garage and these are great! The rope is plenty long for high ceilings. Mine simply locks when I stop tugging on the rope. To unlock it I just pull the rope away from the hoist and it smoothly comes down. I was concerned it would be such a pain to get my bike down that I'd never ride it - I don't like to hassle with things. But it really is quite easy.
#1 you still have to lift your bike... but this makes it easier and pulls it up and out of the way. If you have high ceilings this is the way to go (as #4 pointed out).
The only problem I've had is that one of the ropes got a little frayed. I called the company and they sent me a new one immediately with no hassle - great customer service.
I got my first 3 for $15 through amazon.. but I wouldn't hesitate to buy a fourth for $19. It is a great price and really saves space in my garage.
Costco is selling it for 15 bucks each.
I have two at home, and I love it! I had it for about 2 years and hung my two bicycles over my (brand new then) acura. As long as you attach it on a frame, it will hold up very well.
#7, if you install it incorrectly, it's hard to lower down the bicycles. Make sure both attachments line up perfectly.