Steadyrack Installation Guide

Need help with your Streadyrack bike rack installation?
Watch our video on how to install you bike rack ,and check out the installation guide on our website www.steadyrack... for extra tips.

[@kingkongsdingdong]

One suggestion for your installation guide is to provide the recommended distance between mounting brackets when installing multiple racks side by side. I bought four racks and have no idea how far to space them apart.

[@Steadyrack_]

The recommended distance depends on how you are wanting to install your racks! You can check out the wall placement guide on our website here - au.steadyrack.com/pages/wall-placement-guide

[@edwardharvey4995]

@@Steadyrack_ Your comment/link didn't answer the question being asked.

[@Steadyrack_]

Our wall placement guide on our website advises that if you are installing the racks all at the same height, they should be a minimum of 600mm apart, and if you are staggering the heights, you can mount them closer at 350mm apart. If you are wanting the rack to pivot as much as possible, we recommend a minimum of 1200mm between each rack.@@edwardharvey4995

[@SethNeal]

Agreed @kingkongsdingdong! The only reason I clicked on the video!

[@OGtalks]

just got mine. perfect for my apartment and expensive bike. thank you SBR !

[@bryanfuchs8812]

*I was expecting a lot of shortcuts to be taken at this price. I was wrong. Decent quality **Latest.Bike** raker . Easy on easy off.*

[@davefox6886]

Love my rack but the only problem is that I installed mine on my balcony and on windy days the bike slams off the wall because there in not a locking mechanism as it will always swivel. Any suggestions??

[@Steadyrack_]

The pivot feature of the Steadyrack is our top, patented feature and is what makes our rack the most space-saving option and there is no way to eliminate the pivoting. You can tighten the bolts of the pivot arms to minimise the motion however it won't stop it completely. You could also potentially try using velcro straps or rope to tie the bike to something to stop the pivot.

[@donrowell454]

Does it work for fat tire E bike? Mine weighs 75lbs. I want to use this system inside a cargo trailer

[@Steadyrack_]

If your fat tyre eBike has fenders, than no it unfortunately will not work with Steadyrack. If there is no fenders, you can use our Fat Rack!

[@borjaperez13]

What is the distance between the masonry holes (top to bottom, not between pairs of holes) ?

[@Steadyrack_]

From the top hole on the top mounting plate to the bottom hole on the bottom mounting plate, it is approximately 590mm.

[@seanditch4419]

What does the weight of the bike matter in regards to the 50mm or 75mm measurement? If the bike is going to be off the floor anyway what difference does the extra 25mm make? Thanks

[@Steadyrack_]

More so applied to the Fender or eBike Rack as it has the fender saddle on the end of the lower rack arms, the heavier the bike, the more the fender saddle will dip and mould around the tyre. This is where you would allow the extra 75mm as a heavy bike will dip toward the floor a little more than a lighter bike would. However, at a very minimum, you will need the 50mm to ensure the rear tyre is suspended off the floor.

[@seanditch4419]

@@Steadyrack_ I bought the Classic Rack so for a normal hybrid bicycle as long as its off the floor i'd be good to go?

[@Steadyrack_]

Yes correct, the minimum of 50mm will be fine and allow you to roll the bike in and out of the rack effectively while ensuring the rear tyre is suspended off the floor.

[@seanditch4419]

@@Steadyrack_ excellent.. thank you 👍 😊

[@dannyorange9023]

Putting these up in our shop today for bikes in our service cue. We notice they seem to be designed for bikes without front wheel fenders, though more often than not bikes we get in for service have a front wheel fender. If these racks bend or scratch front wheel fenders on e-bikes that are hung in them we may have to find another way to store service bikes. Any advice for this scenario?

[@Steadyrack_]

Hey Danny, we have two racks that are suited to bikes with Fenders - our Fender Rack and our eBike Rack :)

[@canonman223]

I may have made a mistake buying these because my garage has a 14 inch tall bottom ledge all the way around the walls. The ledge is about 4 inches deep. Can I still install these and they work properly?

[@Steadyrack_]

Ideally, you do require a flat structurally sound vertical surface. You can install your racks higher so that the rear tyre sits above the bottom ledge, but this will you mean you will have to lift your bike into the rack rather than roll it in.

[@canonman223]

@@Steadyrack_ thank you I have all three installed now and they look great on the wall. I do have a question. One of the three is more stiff to pivot. Is there a way to loosen the tension to make it pivot more easily?

[@Steadyrack_]

Sorry for the delay in response. You can tighten or loosen the bolts on the pivoting arms to help with the pivot function. The factory setting is 5Nm.

[@canonman223]

@@Steadyrack_ thank you

[@KayakKiwi_Peter]

It would be good if you specified the drill bit sizes. I think it's 8mm for timber studs

[@Steadyrack_]

The correct drill bit sizes can be found on the installation instructions on our website: www.steadyrack.com/pages/installation-advice

[@KayakKiwi_Peter]

@@Steadyrack_ Um when I click on that link I get a 404 Page Not Found error.

[@Steadyrack_]

Apologies! Try this one instead :) - au.steadyrack.com/pages/installation

[@shelleymoreno8312]

I have a trike. COuld I use this rack for a trike. It is not electric. It is just a basic adult trike.

[@Steadyrack_]

Steadyracks are not designed for tricycles, however they have been used before! You will just need to consider a few factors: - you will need to ensure that you can raise the bike onto the rear tyre to roll it into the rack - you won't be able to pivot the rack due to the two back tyres so ensure you have enough room to install the rack and store the bike at a 90-degree angle. - You should also consider the weight of the tricycle does not exceed the weight capacity of a Steadyrack.

[@TheRealJavahead]

Great solution and product. However, you need to redesign the end cap latching system. Who ever was demonstrating the installation video for end caps must have the grip strength of a world champion rock climber. I doubt the end caps could be removed without breaking the latching tabs.

[@Steadyrack_]

Hi! There is a technique that must be used to put on and take off the end caps properly to ensure they don't break - a tutorial on this can be found on our website! :)

[@MaxPayne909]

​@@Steadyrack_a link would've been so helpful.

[@Steadyrack_]

@@MaxPayne909 You can check it out here! - www.steadyrack.com/products/end-caps

[@garythelandscaper8585]

Thank you for asking this question. Installing mine now and am currently trying to remove the end cap. I also do not have the strength of a champion rock climber so… this is going to be fun.

[@davidgarza2267]

Just installed mine. Had to literally punch the things to get them to latch on. Terrible design.

[@carmen6364]

Can you please tell me what is the space between racks that you installed ??

[@Steadyrack_]

If you would like to mount your racks at the same height, we'd recommend leaving a space of at least 600mm between racks. If you're looking to mount your bikes closer together, you can stagger the height of the racks at approximately 350mm. This will vary depending on your handlebars, so be sure to measure your space first!

[@carmen6364]

@@Steadyrack_ thank you

[@guillermocruz2189]

What is the correct spacing between multiple racks?

[@Steadyrack_]

The spacing will depend on how you are installing the racks. We have a wall placement guide available on our website to help you! Check it our here: www.steadyrack.com/pages/wall-placement-guide

[@yourenergystudio8182]

I have a 50lb e bike. would this work?

[@Steadyrack_]

Yes! Our eBike Rack, MTB Rack, Classic Rack and Fat Rack can support bikes up to 77 lbs. Our Fender Rack can support bikes up to 55 lbs.

[@fademasterfade227]

Hi, what is the recommended spacing between bikes? thanks

[@Steadyrack_]

Hi! If you'd like all of your racks to be at the same height, we'd recommend spacing these at 600mm apart. If you are happy to stagger the bikes, you can mount the racks closer together at 350mm apart. Check out our spacing guide here - www.steadyrack.com/pages/wall-placement-guide

[@fademasterfade227]

@@Steadyrack_ thanks!

[@chickenmuffin]

Stud distance or 2 studs.

[@3ggsNotBacons]

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[@chickenmuffin]

3:20 what is buddy doing here. That's not how you mount to the same height, shouldn't he measure from the floor again? That's not going to be level lol.

[@chickenmuffin]

Also, the guy used the bolts intended for stud into the masonry holes... is this going to hold? Clearly there's studs here.