I use it to hold my bike in the garage.
Too many stands out there hold the bike up by the spokes. This one doesn't and is very easy to use. One thing to watch out for is if you have fenders, the stand will only work front wheel in first. Works fine this way though.
I have two of these and use them in my garage, at the trail head, bike parks, and races. Very simple, love how it folds down making them very compact for storage.
Simple to use, just roll your bike in and out. Holds my DH bike with 2.5 tires just fine.
I'll even do some minor work on my bikes with them in the stand as well.
They're made very well and sturdy and they're easy on the wallet!
If your space is limited like mine is or if you have numerous bikes like I do this item is the greatest. Not like other portable stands that bend your spokes this one doesn't even touch you spokes or rim for that fact. It is a little pricey even on sale but its still less than having to replace your spokes. Next time they go on sale I will buy a couple more.
Very sturdy stand Bikes do not lean over so nothing can be stacked on them.
Easy to work on your bike with small adjustments.
We have road bikes, mountain bikes and now 29 wheel bikes, I bought two other stands that were supposed to work for the 29 wheels. Fat chance. Returned them both. Then found this online with reviews that it works for 29 bikes. Bought one- tried it and promptly ordered 4 more. We are using them for all of our bikes. So easy to get in and out and ALL the bikes will work thanks to the Great design. So if you are looking for a stand up rack for those 29 wheels- this is where to stop and make the purchase!
We have two road bikes and two cruiser bikes...these racks are so simple...either roll in front or back tire...holds bike upright...easy to fit almost anywhere.
These stands don't take up much room. Hubby and I have cruiser bikes which have kick stands...handle bars on those...one direction...road bike (no kick stand) handle bars fit very close in opposite direction in the stand. I back my road bike rear tire next to the handle bars of my cruiser bike...so this stand makes for very good use of a narrow space.
I was a bit unsure just how well these would hold the bike upright. They came assembled just needed to be unfolded. You don't even a need to step on the stand while taking bike off or pushing in, it works that well.
These racks are just what I was looking for portable, lightweight, and modular. Very well made. The only modification I would suggest is the one I have made The (rear) wheel is cradled in a pair of brackets on the bottom frame (and held in tension by the spring loaded roller arm). These brackets ultimately only support the rear tire with their edges. I affixed some pliable foam to form a cradle to prevent deformation or damage to the tubular tires mounted on my bikes. Everything else is perfect for my purposes.
I've had one of these for a few years. Some of the smartest money I've spent on cycling. It goes in the car with everything else for training rides and event rides so I always have a place to park the bike. No having to lay it down, find a tree to lean it against or leaning it against the car and risk scratching it. As long as the stand is on level pavement it's very stable.
It does exactly what it is supposed to do and looks much nicer then having my MTB leaning against the wall in my apartment.
Bought 3 of these to replace slot-style bike stand. They work very well if you ease wheel into stand and keep the bike relatively straight (perpendicular) to the stand. I intended to connect the three stands to make it more secure, but found there wasn't enough clearance between bikes for handlebars. But even without connecting them, the stands stay put - unlike our old stand, which was always sliding out of place. All the same, it'd be nice if Rakk made an extended connector for these that put another 3-4 inches between each bike. I don't worry about this stand bending the wheel out of true because wheel really is held at verticle by spring arm.
Rakk does exactly what it says it will do. No longer do I have to lean my bike up against a bench in the garage. Front wheel or rear wheel does not make a difference. I can store two bikes side by side and the gears are not crunched like a normal bike rack and I don't have to set one bike in the opposite direction from the other so the control levers don't touch.
I gave one to my cycling partner who has been leaning his bike for the last year. This thing rocks! Get on today.
It's a really nice way to store your bike. I was hanging my road bike from hooks but this was much better. I can also lock the bike to the stand with a bike lock-better security.
Fantastic way to leave the bike while it is in the house. Solid method of standing the bike up without the danger of being knocked about.
I love this floor rack. It's solidly built and easy to use - roll it in, roll it out. No more hitting my head on a bike hanging from the rafter, and no more leaning my bike again a wall.
I bought this to store in in my study without having to lean it against the wall. It works great and when not in use doesn't take up much space.
I don't know what I did without it. It is now so convenient to just put the bike in the stand without having to hang up my bike. Great for doing basic maintenance, or adjustment to the bike.
If you are using this for a road bike you'll want to put something under your tire. The metal edges on the bottom bracket are sharp enough to cut a tire. It seems they could put a small layer of rubber over the sharp edges.
I have three of these stands and they are the best of several different designs I have tried over the years. Roll the tire into the stand and the spring loaded arm and roller holds it in place, touching only the tire. It doesn't touch or lean the weight of the bike onto the side of the spokes like some other designs do. The Rakk stand is simply, effective and well made.
I recommend this Rakk storage stand.
