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Review on Storage Lift Bike Hoist 2009: Securely Store Your 🚲 Bike with 100LB Capacity Heavy Duty Bike Lane Bicycle Garage by Craig Kimball

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Hooks don't feel secure

I changed the setup due to the garage's exposed rafters, had to add a couple of 2x4s to build a solid frame and then just used 4 latch bolts to attach the rail directly the 2x4 to attach. Most importantly, I unscrewed the "hooks" and threw them in the trash! I replaced the hooks with Velcro and EasyHang carabiners. They cost $6 at Revain and are worth every penny. When you pull your bike up to the ceiling it can't pull it straight every time, sometimes the front comes up first, sometimes the rear lands flat against the ceiling. These hooks will slip off the saddle and the bike could fall over. Do not believe me? You will decide. I hate to say it, but the concept of using hooks in this application was a failure. Velcro is much more secure.

Pros
  • Great overall performance
Cons
  • Sad hardware