Tools & Hardware : Racor PLB-2R Gravity Freestanding Bike Stand

Rating: - Four Stars on the Basis of Price
It is called "Gravity" not only because it leans against the wall or because the bikes hang freely, but because all of its pieces just slide into one another. There are no screws holding the different sections making up the column together, nor for the "arms" which suspend the bikes. If your floor is not true then you realize the column will go up the wall crooked to one side or not be flush against the wall. Even on a relatively true floor the topmost segment of the column leans out forward from the wall leaving a good three inch gap between column and wall at the very top in my situation. The one, supplied screw for the wall is to address this and also to make sure the column can't be tipped over, but you should know there will be a goodly amount of force on that screw by the uppermost bike's weighing the top segment out from the wall as described. Nevertheless, the rack's individual pieces are sturdy, and it's inexpensive and fulfills its function with the caveats noted.

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Rating: - Quick setup, good support
No issues...unpacked and setup in 10 mins. Did screw into a stud for additional support but only as an extra precuation but don't really think it is mandatory at least for the size/weight bikes I have and the location (against my garage wall). One adult mountain bike (top) and one girl's 16" bike (bottom) are on it with no problems.

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Rating: - Solid, stylish, and simple bike stand.
We use this bike stand in a rather narrow entryway so that we can have our two bikes at the ready while not taking up too much floor space. This bike stand works perfectly for us to hold two bikes. Like others have said, if you have small children around, I'd recommend anchoring it against the wall as although it is quite sturdy, it could be pushed or pulled over without too much trouble.

Overall, certainly one of the best bike stands for the money.

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Rating: - Easy Space-Saver
I just recently moved into a very small house (no garage) and have just recently taken up cycling (in addition to bicycle-commuting to work everyday). As such, I needed a place to safely put both bikes (one 15-year-old mountain bike, one glorious new women's road bike) in a small space. I think this bike stand is fabulous. It took me all of 15 minutes to assemble, no tools needed at all (contrary to some other reviews). Since I have solid block walls in my little rental home, I declined bolting the top of the vertical to the wall, and have had no stability issues with either one or two bikes mounted in any configuration. I generally put the road bike on top since I can't quite lift the mountain bike ... The arms are easily-adjustable (again, requiring no tools) and independently adjustable. The vinyl coating on the arms is great for the bike that's too pretty to scuff, but doesn't seem prone to wear-and-tear like a foam piece might be. It takes up very little space in my very little bedroom, and will be quite easy to pack-up and transport elsewhere. Great product.

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Rating: - bike rack
I am very pleased with the bike rack. It takes up unused space in the corner and is easy to set up. And, it is portable if I want to move it.