This is one of the best videos you’ve made,mainly because I was on edge to see what was gonna go wrong next!like Seth said “we’re all here for the struggle!”!😂 I’m glad it worked out in the end and the setup looks dope!
Thank you so much for this video! I'm always hesitant to do projects that involve mounting things on walls because I can never find the studs, etc. Watching you make all the mistakes I make made me feel a little better 😂. Usually how-to videos show it going smoothly the first time and I get mad that my project doesn't go that way. I'm going to buy this rack now. It looks awesome.
Just a future tip......Most stud finders locate the edge of the stud. Once you locate the edge, you still should have 1.5" to the other edge of the stud. You need to measure over 0.75" to correctly locate the center of the stud. That's probably why you were missing it. Enjoy!
We actually ran the finder both directions and ended up marking the middle. (I omitted that part to keep it under 45 minutes). I think our stud finder just sucks because I used it for another home project recently and it couldn't find 💩
We all make mistakes. From other videos the easiest way to measure was to lay it out on the floor with the bike in the rack. The rear tire needs to be touching the wall, measure the length and add 3" to be safe. I do plan on getting two and hopefully I won't miss the studs.
Best to use deck screws not drywall screws even though they're cheaper because deck screws come with a torx bit which will not strip as easily as the Philips drywall screws. Also you have to slide the stud finder from both sides (directions) of the stud to make sure you are on the stud. I like how it swivels, I used some of the cheap flat hooks that screw right to the wall but the bikes are always in the way, wish I could swing them out of the way.
@@nofrontbrakes I have to do this a lot, after washing my bike, to roll it out of the bathroom, but it's so long bike I have to turn the bar for the wheel to clean. it's a Nicolai/Geometron G1 size Large, bike is about 2 m 5cm long( rear tyre to front tyre front to back)
I think I would have hung some 1x6 strips horizontally across the walls. Then you wouldn’t be limited to hanging the racks only where there are studs. Two strips up top to allow for hanging the racks at different levels.
Interesting. Not a bad idea. I was afraid to hang 200lbs of bikes and racks from two 1x6s. It might have been fine. Luckily, studs spaced at 18" apart work pretty nicely for bikes, especially when I can angle them away from each other.
I've got 3 of the same rack. Love them for the most part. The bottom tire holder thing could be designed a little better, as it's annoying to have to lift the wheel out of the center and move it to the side when you rotate the bike toward the wall, but I guess no design is perfect. You can also easily wrap a cable lock around the rack, which I now do to lock my bike down. It won't stop a determined thief, but it'll stop a snatch and run.
I found that if you put the tire holder spaced right where the tire tiouches, you can swivel them farther, and they make a weird noise if not and don't swivel as far.
Love my Steadyracks! Best racks for sure. Funny video but I was getting so frustrated watching you! If you just read the quick directions, it goes way smoother. Putting the rack on the front tire while the bike is standing on the ground then measuring from the wall to the rack makes figuring where to put it so much easier. I just bought our 4th too!
ok, I'm checking these out for my house also. Three boys, wife that bikes and I have a triathlon youtube channel so we've got a lot of bikes. How are you still liking these?
These things are sold out everywhere. I ended up pre-ordering from the manufacturer, and I got a 10% discount for ordering two. Ship time 14-28 days, but just about the same from everywhere else. I would have just paid full price if someone could ship sooner.
@@nofrontbrakes Yeah, I had my bike in storage around that time. I stumbled on this video a couple of days ago while looking for barbell racks and my bike had just arrived so perfect timing. Easy purchasing decision! Now I patiently wait...
Thanks for the video. After watching you struggle with putting these up and seeing that the last bike you mounted can not really "fold" because of all the other bikes, I'll pass on this product.
They look great and all, but is there any chance you got those four for less than $320? 80-90 bucks a pop seems pretty steep when there are other alternatives that would work just as well. Don't get me wrong - I want them, but jeez, I need 6! I loved the video! Thanks for posting.
I paid whatever the price is on Amazon. For swivel racks, these were the best I could find. Pricey, for sure, but more than 6 months later, I love them.
You don't have to pick the bike up to hang it. You should be able to wheelie the bike up and ride the frony wheel in to the rack and the bike comes of the floor as you push itinto the rack..
I do have the bikes in wheelie position. Unfortunately, rolling the front tire into the rack won't work because the arms swing side to side. It's easier to rest the seat on my stomach and lean back a little just to get the front tire above the point where the rack arm will swivel.
How much space did you measure between the racks? I'm guessing 18" on center to hit the studs? If that's the case, did you find it was enough space to manage the bikes on/off easily? Thanks.
Here's the rack I installed in the video:
🚵🚵🚵 Steadyrack MTB Rack - amzn.to/2VDsq7C 🚵🚵🚵
This is exactly how every one of my home projects go. Thanks for posting. Bike racks look awesome.
Most of mine too!
This video is not only informative but hilarious!
Haha thank you. I try to make reviews amusing and to be transparent that I have no idea wtf I'm doing.
The Terrible Tech series makes me feel a little better about myself. Solidarity brother. We are not alone!
There are literally dozens of us.
This is one of the best videos you’ve made,mainly because I was on edge to see what was gonna go wrong next!like Seth said “we’re all here for the struggle!”!😂 I’m glad it worked out in the end and the setup looks dope!
Hahah it would be disingenuous for me to make a video that's super polished and everything goes smoothly.
Thank you so much for this video! I'm always hesitant to do projects that involve mounting things on walls because I can never find the studs, etc. Watching you make all the mistakes I make made me feel a little better 😂. Usually how-to videos show it going smoothly the first time and I get mad that my project doesn't go that way. I'm going to buy this rack now. It looks awesome.
Ha that’s all my how-tos. Love these racks
Just a future tip......Most stud finders locate the edge of the stud. Once you locate the edge, you still should have 1.5" to the other edge of the stud. You need to measure over 0.75" to correctly locate the center of the stud. That's probably why you were missing it. Enjoy!
We actually ran the finder both directions and ended up marking the middle. (I omitted that part to keep it under 45 minutes). I think our stud finder just sucks because I used it for another home project recently and it couldn't find 💩
We all make mistakes. From other videos the easiest way to measure was to lay it out on the floor with the bike in the rack. The rear tire needs to be touching the wall, measure the length and add 3" to be safe. I do plan on getting two and hopefully I won't miss the studs.
Tons of improvement to make but I didn't want to censor my process lol!
Best to use deck screws not drywall screws even though they're cheaper because deck screws come with a torx bit which will not strip as easily as the Philips drywall screws. Also you have to slide the stud finder from both sides (directions) of the stud to make sure you are on the stud. I like how it swivels, I used some of the cheap flat hooks that screw right to the wall but the bikes are always in the way, wish I could swing them out of the way.
Haha I actually went both directions. Cut out a lot of the process so it wasn't an hour long video. Good tip about the deck screws.
8:01 tip, roll bike with finger on the brake, and use other hand to balance, steer the bike. this will make it much easier, and bike won't fall back.
Good tip!
@@nofrontbrakes I have to do this a lot, after washing my bike, to roll it out of the bathroom, but it's so long bike I have to turn the bar for the wheel to clean. it's a Nicolai/Geometron G1 size Large, bike is about 2 m 5cm long( rear tyre to front tyre front to back)
I think I would have hung some 1x6 strips horizontally across the walls. Then you wouldn’t be limited to hanging the racks only where there are studs. Two strips up top to allow for hanging the racks at different levels.
Interesting. Not a bad idea. I was afraid to hang 200lbs of bikes and racks from two 1x6s. It might have been fine. Luckily, studs spaced at 18" apart work pretty nicely for bikes, especially when I can angle them away from each other.
No Front Brakes if you anchor the strips every 18” into the studs the weight wouldn’t be an issue.
Matthew Adams I see
you have done a great job
LOL thanks
Pretty cool mounting system. The patting on the back was a nice touch 😂
I'm helping... ha! 🖐
dude this was hilarious! I loved it! mooooooooth...please stand by. Also "box mountain"...Everyone can relate to that statement in a garage!
Thanks! Appreciate it.
Ha, read her shirt about the time she discovered the rack was upside down. Great video!
Haha perfect timing 😂
I have 3 steadyracks. Love them! I installed by myself. It was not easy.
Starts out a little difficult and then gets easier.
I've got 3 of the same rack. Love them for the most part. The bottom tire holder thing could be designed a little better, as it's annoying to have to lift the wheel out of the center and move it to the side when you rotate the bike toward the wall, but I guess no design is perfect. You can also easily wrap a cable lock around the rack, which I now do to lock my bike down. It won't stop a determined thief, but it'll stop a snatch and run.
I found that if you put the tire holder spaced right where the tire tiouches, you can swivel them farther, and they make a weird noise if not and don't swivel as far.
Love my Steadyracks! Best racks for sure. Funny video but I was getting so frustrated watching you! If you just read the quick directions, it goes way smoother. Putting the rack on the front tire while the bike is standing on the ground then measuring from the wall to the rack makes figuring where to put it so much easier. I just bought our 4th too!
Ha part of my schtick is that I don't read directions! Got it figured out eventually.
I couldnt' stop laughing....this is basically me trying to hang something as well. I'm horrible at it.
I do my best. You know the saying: buy once, install 4 times!
Thank you, thank you so much for not doing the tired Dad joke with the stud finder finding you. BTW, you lookin' fit my friend, cheers!
Too easy haha. Thanks, Matt!
ok, I'm checking these out for my house also. Three boys, wife that bikes and I have a triathlon youtube channel so we've got a lot of bikes. How are you still liking these?
Love them. Love that they swing out of the way.
@@nofrontbrakes - I wonder if they'd be interested in a garage transformation type video.
I reached out to them before buying $300 worth of bike racks... no dice 😂
No Front Brakes 🤷🏻♂️
Dude! The elbow to the face! 😆
Don't mess with her 😂
Oh yeah... That looks great, I'm going to have to try this setup.
Totally should. It can be a bit pricey depending on how many bikes you have, but it works great!
We have 30 of these in our demo trailer! They work great!
So far I love them. Killer way to store bikes and still maneuver around them.
First time watching you. And I thoroughly enjoyed this!
Haha thanks. Glad you saw the humor in it!
These things are sold out everywhere. I ended up pre-ordering from the manufacturer, and I got a 10% discount for ordering two. Ship time 14-28 days, but just about the same from everywhere else. I would have just paid full price if someone could ship sooner.
Dang that sucks. I ordered mine way at the beginning of sheltering in place.
@@nofrontbrakes
Yeah, I had my bike in storage around that time. I stumbled on this video a couple of days ago while looking for barbell racks and my bike had just arrived so perfect timing. Easy purchasing decision! Now I patiently wait...
Your stud finder works just like mine.
It just doesn't work when I put it on my chest. I don't get it.
If you change ur peg on ur handlebar to an L you can lock ur prosthetic in while keeping it from falling off from bumpy runs
Ah, see, but then I won't be able to get away from my bike when I wreck. Only occasionally when I OTB.
If you can twist ur arm you can have that motion be how you unhook
1. The stud is right here (had to)
2. I effing hate trying to find studs in a wall.
Me too. I need a better quality stud finder. My girlfriend seems to be pretty good at it heeyyyyyooooooooo!
Really entertaining to watch. Just a tip invest in a magnetic stud finder.
What kind of sorcery is this!
@@nofrontbrakes crazy right. It will make your life so much easier. And you never have to change the batteries.
Aaaand I am hiring someone to install it!! Thanks!
It wasn't that bad. We hammed it up a little. I'm also terrible at this kind of thing.
No Front Brakes lol me too, I see myself making the same mistakes
Thanks for posting this!! Great job!
I don’t know about great but I’m glad you appreciated it 😂
Really entertaining, a tape measure to determine your bikes length would have helped you a bit.
Good call!
@4:27 "We have ya' all night long"... apt.
Haha!
Only problem with the video is saying "have too many bikes". Never ever ever say that!!!!!!
N+8?
Thanks for the video. After watching you struggle with putting these up and seeing that the last bike you mounted can not really "fold" because of all the other bikes, I'll pass on this product.
I actually really love it 6 months later. But I also get it.
why is it say top this way?? LOOOOL jajaja good vid.
Still gets me every time!
Use the stud finder to find the edge of each stud. then mark a dot in the middle of your two edge marks. Ensures you are in the stud. | . |
Hahah that's what we did! Edited it out so the video wasn't 25 minutes 😂
HOT TIP. Put a 2x4 on the floor so you can just sit the bike on it, i.e. you won't have to hold the bike in the air.....
That's actually a good call. Our first problem was that we didn't have it extended the whole way before measuring. Doh!
They look great and all, but is there any chance you got those four for less than $320? 80-90 bucks a pop seems pretty steep when there are other alternatives that would work just as well. Don't get me wrong - I want them, but jeez, I need 6! I loved the video! Thanks for posting.
I paid whatever the price is on Amazon. For swivel racks, these were the best I could find. Pricey, for sure, but more than 6 months later, I love them.
You don't have to pick the bike up to hang it. You should be able to wheelie the bike up and ride the frony wheel in to the rack and the bike comes of the floor as you push itinto the rack..
I do have the bikes in wheelie position. Unfortunately, rolling the front tire into the rack won't work because the arms swing side to side. It's easier to rest the seat on my stomach and lean back a little just to get the front tire above the point where the rack arm will swivel.
How much space did you measure between the racks? I'm guessing 18" on center to hit the studs? If that's the case, did you find it was enough space to manage the bikes on/off easily? Thanks.
Yep. 18 on center. We have two kids bikes mixed in, and even with 780 and 800mm bars, we just angle them away from each other when loading/unloading.
If you swing the bikes to the side how far do they come out from the wall?
Depends on how big the bikes are. (mostly handlebars). Probably ~8in.
Thanks for showing us any dummy can do this. Lol
Huge dummy here. I approach all projects like that. HGTV isn't real life.
@@nofrontbrakes Not much in this World is real anymore.
lol drywall anchors are your friend.
Ugh I hate those things. I'd rather find the stud (though I have a 💩 track record with the stud finder clearly).
I would not trust any drywall anchor with ~30lbs. Let alone my precious bikes.
No Front Brakes yeah but sometimes that’s not an option but you guys figured it out lol
Can you mount it by the back tire too, and lock it out from swiveling? I’m thinking this would be great for a van build and keep them tight.
Probably not, but there's probably a way to hang it in a van and velcro the rear tire.
Should have watched the installation video. Much easier method to get location for rack.
Next time
Oddly entertaining
I am an odd person
Seems like a review on how not to install them. Perhaps start with the instructions 😝
There were none. The process is the journey 😏
Could never bring my self to pay 90 bucks for one of these
They’re worth it IMO
I done the Same mistake like you and now we got 4 howls in the wall
Holy crows I'd be madder than a wet hen!
Hahaha
What bike does phoenix have?
A Liv something or other 😂
Too funny
For your amusement haha
So the first and the biggest mistake U made is that U throw away the instruction manuals.
It literally one page .
But hey U live and U learn
I didn't really throw them away. Just moved them with the box.
Ugh finding the studs are a complete pain in the ass 🙄
It's both simple and very frustrating.
This is an adult version TikTok video😂*for entertainment purposes only
Don't try this at home.
@@nofrontbrakes 😂🤣😂
At $70 a piece, a guy with 7 bikes, yikes
Yeah, we're currently at 6, so.... I will say it really is the best storage I've ever had. Almost a year in, and it's pretty flawless.
Way too expensive.... if you cut the price in half it would STILL be too expensive!
Worked great for me. I'm a dummy and I put them up and they work perfectly.
@@nofrontbrakes yeah, if you paid what they're asking for this product then I agree... you are a dummy
@@rtardbox Make a video about it!
@@nofrontbrakes make a video about what? wtf are you talking about???
How expensive they are and about how I’m a dummy. Do it! You won’t.
Never trust a stud finder.....
I put a fresh 9V in for another project... it missed it entirely.
@@nofrontbrakes lol. Sorry bout that....
That was painful to watch
For your amusement.
To much man to much 😅😅😅
Take joy in my failure 😂
Wouldn’t want you to do any home repairs at my house. I suggest you hire someone. You made a simple project difficult
That was kind of the schtick of the video. Are you available for quotes?
Cringe worthy
PERFECT 💪
I just lost about 1000 brain cells watching you do this...
Please be careful, you don't have many left!
@@nofrontbrakes lol... get a clue...
You should make content!
@@nofrontbrakes so should you....
Funny you should mention that! I do! It's fun!