Gladiator GarageWorks GACUXXCAVK Claw Advanced Bike Storage, v1.0, Aluminum
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gladiator GarageWorks GACUXXCAVK Claw Advanced Bike Storage, v1.0, Aluminum
Customer Review: Does not replace the efficiency of two, heavy duty garage hooks!
Summary: 3 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
We installed this product in the garage to hold my adult daughter's bike. To start, the design was not the best for easy installation. A very small handled screw driver was needed to fit between the installation bracket and the hangers. My preference would be to purchase two, vinyl coated, heavy duty garage hooks - more cost effective. Purchasing two of these claw systems would be very expensive. To date the bike is still hanging from the garage ceiling - no mishaps!Customer Review: Does the job and looks cool,
Summary: 4 Stars
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The Claw is a sturdy, functional bike hanger. It mounts with two enclosed screws to a beam or rafter. I chose to add two additional wood screws to further strengthen its grip on my basement ceiling beam.
Hanging my wife's bike -- a Giant OCR Alliance W -- is simply easy. Just lift the bike, push the large button/switch with the tire and the claw closes up around the rim. Now the bike isn't going anywhere. To get it out, just push the button again to open the claw. The contact points with the bike wheel won't scratch the rim. One of the nicest things about the Claw is your bike will not be accidentally knocked out of it -- something that could happen with a regular hook.
The only question is whether one needs that additional security. An inexpensive hook will hang a bike just a well as the claw. However, a hook doesn't look as cool and won't prevent the bike from being jostled to the point of falling. It's a matter of how much one is willing to pay for that extra piece of mind.
Customer Review: Easy to Use Bike Storage
Summary: 5 Stars
There are no complaints, the installation was a breeze (just 4 screws) and it is easy to store the bike away and get it down when wanted. Decided to use the bar rather than the wheel to hook it up because it takes up even less space.Customer Review: Easy to use, worth the money
Summary: 5 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
I wasn't sure if this little bike storage device would be worth it. How much better could it be than my little doo-dad I already have hanging from the garage? The answer: much better! I'm 5'4", and this makes reaching up and dealing with overhead bike storage a breeze. It's super-easy to use and it is delicate with my bike. I'm really happy with it and would recommend it.Customer Review: Expensive way to store a bike
Summary: 3 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
The bike storage claw works perfectly. It easily installs, hangs the bike out of the way, and let's you retrieve your bike without difficulty.
The problem is the expense. We have 4 bikes to store. $200 for Gladiator Claws or $6 for S-hooks? The claw will protect an expensive bike more completely, but for our Wal-Mart purchased bicycles...hooks will have to do.
I sure will keep my Gladiator GarageWorks Claw installed and use it. It's great to know how the "other half' lives!