Racor - PBH-1R, Bike Storage, Garage Pulley Lift
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Hello. As you want to be able to lower your bike straight down, measure the distance between your handle bars and the back of the saddle or seat. This will be the distance to the center of each bracket.
The pulleys come into contact with each other at the highest/end point. The handlebars are not in contact with the ceiling or rafters. I haven't measured the distance between the handlebars and the rafters; all I know is that they are not touching.
It's a smooth pull up. However, to prevent the lock from activating, you must pull the bike or whatever you're holding on the mount down while also giving the cord some slack, forming a vertical line. So it's not jerky, but it's also not as smooth as it could be.
Yes, it will hold the bike horizontally at the ceiling if it is mounted into the studs. The studs must be drilled for this unit to be installed.
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It consists of two ceiling mounts, two pulleys, and two "fingers" that grip your handlebars and seat back. The pulleys make lifting the bike 25 as difficult as it would be otherwise as it would be otherwise as it would be otherwise as it would be otherwise In conclusion, the 2016 version of this lift is fairly well-made. made, and for the price of $16 shipped, it's a great deal. It does the job for what it's intended to do, which is to be a standard bicycle. br>Instead of repeating what others have said, I'll offer you my advice and observations on common complaints. QUALITY COMMENTS: br>br> br>In previous reviews, it was mentioned that the rope frayed easily: That's something I could see happening after a lot of frequent and long-term use. term use. The brake grabs the rope in the same way that window blinds grab the cord, and it also runs through a (metal) hole near the brake that could wear it out. At the very least, the 2016 version appears to be superior to previous reviews. If in doubt, go to the hardware store and get a 3/16" replacement. Others have remarked on the quality of the construction. br>br> The metal is certainly strong enough for bikes weighing up to 50 pounds, as it is rated. That is as far as I would go. It's on the thin side, so I easily deflected the support by screwing it in too tightly. The screws appeared to be of good quality. br>br>They are probably 85 degrees away from vertical to the "fingers" that attach to the bike. They have a rubberized surface that grips well. If you mount the pulleys vertically from the attachment points, you should be fine unless someone hits the bike while it's suspended (i. e. It's pushed several feet by a ladder). For added security, you can always physically tie the bike to the pulley mechanism. br>br>Even when mounting a tandem add-on that was back-mounted, I haven't had any issues with the bike raising/lowering unevenly. heavy (no front-end-end-end-end-end-end-end tire). There were no issues with the brakes as well. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES: br>br> br>br>Hanging three lifts on a 13-foot ceiling took me a few hours. br>br>There is a 50-foot rope provided. To figure out how much you'll need, multiply the ceiling height by four, add another foot for routing around the pulleys, and multiply the distance between the attachment points by two - The back of the seat and the center of the handlebars are the most common locations. You'll be fine with a 12 ft ceiling. It will work with a full-length pole for a 13-footer, as in my case. a tall person and a large bike, but you'll have to lift a shorter children's bike because it won't reach low enough. If you need anything else, get a longer, high-quality 3/16" wide rope. br>br>It must be attached to a ceiling beam for attachment to the ceiling - Do not even consider using drywall anchors. It's crucial to get the spacing between the pulleys right - It must be directly above the bike's attachment points; if it's too far apart or too close, the "fingers" will be at an angle and won't be able to grip firmly enough. If you switch from a kid's bike to an adult bike, or vice versa, you'll have to remount them to the ceiling. I'd suggest screwing the pulleys to a 3ft 2x4 board or 3/4" plywood and then securing the board to the ceiling. The pulleys can then be easily removed and reinstalled on the board rather than on the ceiling. You'll have more leeway as a result of this. If the desired mount point isn't directly on a beam, there are a couple of options. br>br>If you're mounting parallel to the beams but between two of them, you can make a capital "I" shape as follows: Span a board perpendicular between the front and rear beams of the bike, then attach the main board in the middle between them, parallel to the beams. br>Use the same board technique if you're mounting perpendicular to the beams. Simply attach it to the crossbeams (at least two). Allow at least one foot between bikes and face them in opposite directions when mounting two bikes. For this case, you could use a square shape: Like before, place a board at the back and front, but instead of one long board in the center, place two long boards. With this setup, I was able to mount two children's bikes to a single beam. br>br>Each ceiling mount has four screw points for a total of (4) ten screws. Although the ones included appear to be adequate, there are only six of them (two for each pulley and two for the cleat). I added two more for extra sturdiness and stole the other two from the cleat (they were all the same size). br>br>When the bike is down, there isn't much rope, but when it's up, there is a lot (depending on ceiling height). The rope cleat should be attached to the wall so that it is out of the way and above people's heads. br>br>Weigh both pulleys- to the task at hand If you're attempting to hang two bikes from a single package. You could, but lifting and hanging both at the same time would be difficult, and the 50-pound limit would be a factor to consider.
So, before ordering this, I read the negative reviews, and now that I've installed and used it, I've come up with a few suggestions to make this a 5-star item: 1) Purchase four extra screws. It comes with enough screws to secure two pulley brackets, but there are only four holes available. Spend the extra money for the assurance that it will remain attached to the ceiling. br>2) According to a couple of reviews, the hooks bent, causing the bike to fall off the mount. They appear to be quite sturdy, but if you're concerned, pick up a couple of carabiners from your local sporting goods store and use them as a backup to the hooks. br>3) Be sure to follow the directions! If it's not working properly, it's most likely because you installed it incorrectly. There are a few negative reviews on Amazon that clearly did not read the instructions and gave this item one star. br>4) I shouldn't have to say this, but I will anyway: Fix it to a stud with a screwdriver. Drywall anchors must not be used. There's a reason it's not included with them! br>5) Pre-drill your holes and use the proper drill setting. The drill does not have to be set to 20 for every project. The screws aren't of the highest quality, but if you pre-install them, they'll be fine. There should be no problem if you drill your holes according to the directions and use the appropriate power setting on your drill.
I have one mountain bike, two children's bikes, and a hardtop Cargo Carrier that I'm hanging upside down from the ceiling with my most recent purchase. The following are two suggestions I would make to someone who is buying these for the first time: 1) Before you install the cleat, make sure you know where you're going to put it so you don't end up with a long rope hanging between the mount and the cleat. 2) Once this is in place, tie a few knots on the other side of the rope that you normally pull so that the rope does not pull all the way through the pulleys if it ever gets away from you.
I tried moving the actuator side several inches in both directions, but no luck. I can't return a useless part because the seller won't let me.
I ordered two of these to clear the way for our bikes. I hesitated for a while because some of the negative comments bothered me, but in the end, I decided to go ahead and do it, and I'm glad I did. The installation was simple; the most difficult part for me was finding the studs on a 10-foot ceiling with a stud finder, but once I had the marks, the rest was simple. Now that I have two bikes in the air, I can walk underneath them with plenty of room to spare. Concerning the negative feedback. br>br>1) The hooks need to be bent; mine did not; however, the bikes are secure, and bending them would likely make them less secure under saddle. br>2) The screws broke in some places, but not here; simply follow the directions and drill a pilot hole. br>3) Is it true that it won't fit on a 4 by 2 rafter? It will fit on a 1 by 1 because the screw holes are lined up. Of course, if you don't read the instructions, you might try to use four screws (and I'm not sure why there are extra holes on the side), which will result in failure. br>4) The rope frays, but nothing happened to me this time. Having said that, I believe the rope would get chewed up if it was threaded incorrectly around the locking mechanism. br>br>In conclusion, I am very pleased with the product because it is well-made and has a nice design. It arrived promptly and has helped to organize my garage. If you're considering doing this, I recommend the product; just take a seat first and read the instructions carefully; you won't be disappointed.
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