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: Good rack
Summary: 3 Stars
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A bit of a bite to install but it does work. Dont know if I would buy again though due to cost for what it is. Looks very cool for a bike rack.Customer Review: Good way to open up more room in the garage!
Summary: 5 Stars
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Great idea for freeing up more space in your garage or shed, or wherever you store your bike. Easy to install and easy to use. Recommend this product.Customer Review: Great Idea, instructions needed
Summary: 5 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
I just installed my Gladiator Hook. Installation was quite easy (if it
wasn't for trying to screw a screw into 22 year old wood studs.) I had to
pre-drill the screw holes which made it much easier. Once installed, it
operated easily and appears to be very functional.
My only suggestions is that they may want to add in the instructions some
language for the installer to measure the distance from the bike frame
(center of the head screw on the handlebars) to the outside edge of the
handlebars to get the dimension that the device should be installed away
from the wall. I knew to do this but some people may not. If the device is
installed too close to the wall the bike handlebars will push against the
wall and cause the bike to hang at an angle. That puts some tweaking
stresses on the wheel that aren't the best.
Other than that, it appears to be an ingenious invention that is very useful
for bike storage.
Customer Review: Great Product - Waiting for a Sale on #2
Summary: 4 Stars
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To lead off... I think this product works incredibly well. From a design perspective, it is much easier to use than a stationary hook. My stationary hooks always got caught in my spokes as I attempted to lift the bike off the hook. This solves this problem by withdrawing the hook altogether. It also seems to work near perfect.
All fo this being said, why is it sooooo expensive. I will absolutely buy another, but not at the current retail price. I would expect this to be more in the $30 or $40 max range.
One other note...it does look somewhat cool for a hook...but it is in my garage, so I really don't care.
Great product...a bit on the pricey side though.
Customer Review: Great Product, Bad Price Point
Summary: 3 Stars
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I have been using this product for the last few weeks to store my bike and, while it does an amazing job, I really see no benefit over using the couple dollar hooks I had mounted the wall I was using before. Here is a similar product to what I was using prior: 2-pc. Monster Bike Hook Set There is definitely a "coolness" factor with this product that you do not get with a plain white (or yellow) hook but it has, on a couple of occasions, taken more than one push upwards to release the bike. Also, is the "coolness" factor a big deal? For me, no. No one sees my messy garage. If you are a garage junkie and love everything in its place and the shiny glint of chrome spattered throughout your garage, pick this up. If you want something to hang your bike on and don't want to spend over sixty dollars, head down to your local hardware store and pick up a couple dollar hooks.
Final thought: This isn't, in my opinion, one of those products that is worth spending extra money on. And trust me, I like the best of the best when it is warranted.