Most Versatile Bike Rack? | Bike Nook Review + Assembly
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Living in a small space limits bike storage options since many bike racks require wall space for storage and installation. The Bike Nook is an upright, freestanding bike rack that supposedly saves a lot of space and is versatile. In this review, we'll see who the bike rack is best for, and if it's worth your hard earned money.
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LOL! "As far as bike racks go, this seems pretty complicated...
but, for me, having all of this still beats getting out the stud finder, drilling a hole in your wall,
and finding out how accurate your stud-finder ACTUALLY is." 🤣
I hear you, fellow renter!
That is cool, I too have a storage issue with 3 bikes!
yeah I can dig it. as for the front wheel turning, I could imagine some sort of solid piece that could just slide in and hold it.
I'm a big fan of this stand. We don't have too many bikes (just two) but the recent move into a smaller home from an apartment severely limited the location and amount of space we could give to our bikes. Great function and value if you lack a garage or other space for a more stable/permanently mounted solution.
Thanks for an honest review.
Yo, this was the only honest video I could find of someone assembling and using this thing (that wasn’t made by the business selling them). I have your exact same problem and think I’ll go in on it thanks to your video. Thanks!!
I have the Feedback Velo Cache 2-Bike Column. Pricey at $230 CAD, but very stable, and fits the space in my apartment better than the Bike Nook racks would. It's also expandable to 4 bikes, as long as you don't mind the bikes on the back of the rack being more difficult to access.
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Manuel Calleja yup. Love mine!
Zack, have you looked at the Michelangelo rack from Delta? It is free standing, holds two bikes, one above the other, and allows adjustment of the two contact points to level out each bike you store on it. It's about $75 for one rack, but holds two bikes. One of the drawbacks I see on the bike nook is it would interfere with some fenders/rear racks, and also although outside of your current use case, bikes with suspension elements often need to be stored in the upright position to avoid trouble with the oil within the suspension.
can you please do a tutorial on how you put this bike rack together as people are having trouble with it.
That's a helluva knife to open a box with.
Great review!
I got a Rakk freestanding thingy for my (only) bike and I love it. Under $40 coconuts but it’s horizontal only. Being able to store cycles vertically like the ones you have seems like it saves a bit more space.
$60 seems like a lot of money for such a simple stand that uses extruded metal, and is not very complicated. I guess the Chinese will knock it off - cheaper! It is a nice looking and clever rack. You can also use short bungis to hold the front wheel straight, but the toe clip straps are an easy fix.
Have you found any alternative? All I can find are far too different to the nook
@@sssnrrr True, been a year and seven months, I'd have hoped for a response.
I have 4 bikes. Two on each side of my bed. Delta Cycle Michael Angelo gravity stands are $50 each on Amazon and take up the same amount of space as one of these stands. They’re sturdy. You don’t have to drill into the wall. And they stick out only as wide as your handle bars. I bought 2 for all four bikes and they’re great. They also come with 2 hooks for accessories. I hang my lights and helmet from them.
If I thought it would hold a bike with a rear fender, I'd buy one today. Thanks for a great review!
I'm shopping around for bike racks right now. Apparently, they make an adapter now for the Nook for bikes that have fenders.
Bike rack before shoe rack... that is the way things should be!
beautiful and well made.
Very counterintuitive. Tires are durty, yet they are on the side where you pass by. Also, difficult to put on the rack without being careful with the messy tires.
The business idea is still open. At least, it's a good start
where's your better product
I have one that holds 4 bikes wheels in and smaller footprint. This looks like you have to get behind the unit to do the lay back. Too much talking and no real demo of putting the 4 bikes in.
they are really good for condo or apartment storage units as well. I was using a rear hub mount bike stand and leaning my bike sideways against the wall (not ideal). Happy with the NOOK but you are right my 25mm and 23mm tires don't fit super nicely into the bottom. But better than what I had before
It's definitely a good option if you're renting. Thanks Zach!
Modesty aside, I have expensive and nice bikes...I'd like to store them but display them at the same time. Do you have one in mind? Great video BTW
Can the Bike Nook accommodate bikes with rear racks?
Yes, though it takes a little finagling. The caveat is there needs to be a good 1~1.5" (25~38cm) between the rack and the bottom of your seat, so it may exclude some people's bikes if they need the seat pretty low and there's not enough clearance between the seat and rack.
I have a rack that is actually a mount for a couple different bags (a rail system, of sorts), and I just have to be careful to have the bike mostly vertical before putting it on the rack to avoid getting the rack (bike attachment) caught on the rack. If you have a rail system like mine, then just make sure the bag is removed.
Yes, both of my bikes that use this Nook have rear racks. :)
Thumbs up! and subscribed as you just resolved an issue for me and it wasn't 'the bike nook'.........lol! Thank you.
Looks great ….wonder if it works with fenders
Great review!
Not very detailed. When the bike is in the vertical position in the Nook, how is the bike attached to the Nook? All of your bikes in the video do not have seat packs. I see. Also none have a safety light attached to the seat or seat post. All mine do. Is that a deal breaker? Or am I going to have to detach the seat pack and light each time I store the bike? That's a deal breaker for me.
What are you gonna do with a bike that has a fender or rack on the back? Disassemble it after every ride?
those was neat!
This exact rack is less than 20$ in Singapore! Otherwise, it is great product- I have it for 2 years now!
the raw material cost is maybe $5
this should be a $20 product
JogBird looks like you could make it with some spare wood
the raw cost of most flagship phones are maybe $100-200 and they sell for 700-1200, the price gap is for R&D
Raw materials doesn't determine the price. A good company sells value/convenience. That's why these cost more.
Yes, the raw materials I agree... however take the time into account... all of a sudden $60.00 is pretty appealing, especially if you have to go out specifically and get them!
I agree that it's on the pricier end for indoor bike racks. Most other bike racks I've come across were not an option because they require more floor space or holes in a wall. Since this one was perfect for my living situation, I'm happy with it and so is everyone else that lives in/visits my house.
I use the clung smallest bike rack ever but u have to mount the small piece to the wall
Good review
How are the black label v2 and aventon reviews coming along?
Here's the scoop on the upcoming bike reviews:
1. Cabaneros Baranquilla: Mid October
2. Aventon Mataro 2018 Build/1st Impressions: Mid October
3. State 4130 Core Line: Late October
4. State Black Label: Early November
5. Unannounced bike build up/1st impressions: Early-mid November (I can't give details of this yet 🤐)
6. Aventon Mataro full review: Late November
7. Unannounced bike full review: Mid December
I can only ride so many bikes thoroughly at a time, so stay tuned for lots of reviews in the coming months.
@@ZachGallardo Thanks for the update Zach. I've been coming to your channel for the past two months now for the most thorough fixed reviews on RUclips.
3 2x4s and some hooks would do more and much cheaper, plus reuse wood for other projects.
Can You Made a Video About Straight and Bended Forks ?
that bike in the living room... are we getting a review?!?
That's my roommate's Fetish Cycles. Lots of reviews in the pipeline though.
Zach, Will the Bike Nook word for a bike with a back tire fender? I am so interested in getting a rack but will not if the Nook will not be wide enough for a back tire with a fender. thanks.
How about some lighting?
For some reason I thought you were going to show us how to actually assemble the rack.
I would have been nice if you're really shown how to assemble.
Pretty cool, do these racks only hold 700c wheels?
He was demonstrating it with 700c wheels. What is the width of your tires?
@@zeke3327 I have a few mountain bikes that are 27.5 x 2.3 inches
After doing some extra research through there site, they are buil to fit all the way up to a 29 inch wheel. There shouldn't be a problem with the 2.3 inch tires either.
I think the versatility of the rack is questionable and the rack won't be for everyone. Something that isn't immediately obvious is that you have to have space around/behind the rack to put the bike on, not just in front. Instead of lifting the front wheel while standing behind the bike as you might expect, you need to place the rear wheel on the rack, and then lift the front up (normally by the handlebars). This could be challenging in a tight space, as you need to either be standing next to or behind the rack to pull the bike up (like Zach has in 1:48 of the video). To counter this you might have it positioned in reverse (but then you need space to roll the wheel on), or move the rack (which you shouldn't have to do each time).
It does look more organize but standing up the bike like that seem to take up more space. In my opinion
Do a Bombtrack Needle 2016 pls , thx Zach
LOL no one noticed the rifle in the background lol ... Looks like you need a rack for that
Oops. There goes the algorithm. And there goes 75% of his followers. Ha ha. 2A is being proven necessary daily in this country. What happened to
Just call the police. Now half the country is saying we don’t need police????? Libs/dems are
Lying up to buy em
Hey, I just grabbed a Nook base on your recommendation. Where did you grab your tow strap?
Just a generic nylon toe strap that he repurposed... should be available at went bike shop
i BOUGHT 2 AND THEY DIDNT COME WITH ARROWS INDICATING HOW TO SET IT UP....
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Try this with a tandem bike plz
I've got a mountain bike with 2.5inch wide tires, would this fit with that?
Is your promo code only available in the US? Can't seem to apply it on the Canadian website
so... cool rack and everything, but i'm curious about that badass knife lol
help parts do not line up for assembly
Does this work for bikes with fenders/guards?
But honestly this thing sucks. I got one in a secret Santa, I’m 6’3 and my bike does NOT fit. It falls all over the place.
Just returned mine to CDN Tire. I have a 60cm aluminum kuota generic geometry and it did not fit, in spite of changing all the positions for the parts to accommodate my frame, which it didn't
How can I get delivered to Singapore? Thanks
Lolz can't take fenders so it's out automatically
verticalbikeracks.com will hold fenders! :)
Maybe someone will develop a more durable bike Nook for heavier bikes.
Doesn't works with my moutain bike :|
Did the stand came with the band to keep front tire solid ?
Yes....it's a velcro strip...does OK. I bought the family pack of 4 racks for $171 shipped just last week. Got it today. It's OK but not as sturdy as you would hope (which you saw in the vid)
how stable is the bike with out the front strap??
The bike will stay put, but the front wheel will turn 90 degrees. The front strap saves a lot of space though.
You sound very much like TJ Miller!
putting in front of the window isn't a good idea😮
I don't think that will work if your bike has fenders.
there is not step by step installation
Yes, the stand is great. This is more of a review video and has no value and really how to put the rack together.
Watching video- just before the 2 minute mark, I notice that it appears that you have a rifle with a scope and some sort of flash suppressor behind you, just to the right of the exterior door, standing up in the corner. It looks like an actual firearm, and not a pellet gun. If that's the case: (a) where do you live that needs this, and (B) it doesn't pair up with the usual idea of 'easy-going bicyclist'
de cadence....=D
U went too fast I can’t figure it out ugggh
Expensive, ugly and take too much space.. i rather drill hole and put them on my Wall. U can close the holes when u dont need the stand anymore, its not hard at all....
Your assembly instructions are bad.
Plz don’t say assembly when you literally show us 5 seconds of assembly. Click bait Queen.
They look flimsy. Less talk more show please.....
Was a little apprehensive when buying this with the few negative reviews on here, but this was exactly the kind of bike I was looking for. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxn_jUDSlprMIeubd9rHdEAnv59nKfjcKv I plan to ride it on paved roadways and trails, and wanted a "Grocery Getter" so to speak. After receiving it (without any damage), I had it out of the box, and fully assembled in about 30 minutes. I did not have to look at the manual, and I'm glad because I did look at it after I got it together, and it looks like it's a manual for several different styles. I did have to adjust the breaks and gear shifters, but that's been my experience with every bike I've owned. There was one review in particular that made me nervous, saying it was not meant for someone 6'4", it was too short. Well I'm 6'5" (230lbs) with a 36" inseam, and can tell you this bike fits perfectly, granted the seat is in it's highest safe position. I've only had it for 3 days so far, and if things change I will update my review, but I put 26 miles on it so far, and it rides like a dream. Very comfortable seating position. The front suspension is good for the occasional rock or bump you hit on asphalt, but this bike is not made to be taken off road, and I'm OK with that. I was particularly happy to see the wheels were trued perfectly. I was expecting to have to take them in and have them trued at a local bike shop, as I've had to do with all my past bike purchases, but in this case they were already in great shape. For the money, this is an awesome bike.
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