Performance® Bikes Aloft 2 Storage Rack / Nashbar Steel Bike Rack - anyone got one?
01-23-06, 02:59 PM
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Performance® Bikes Aloft 2 Storage Rack / Nashbar Steel Bike Rack - anyone got one?
I need a bike storage rack for my two bikes when I move in a month and a half. So far the Performance® Bikes Aloft 2 Storage Rack looks to be the best bet for the money and wanted to know if anyone had any opinions of it.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=6600
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=
Storing two road bikes 58 - 60cm. Performance online help says it's 6.5' tall, 2.5' deep.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=6600
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=
Storing two road bikes 58 - 60cm. Performance online help says it's 6.5' tall, 2.5' deep.
01-23-06, 03:06 PM
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dang! i was hoping you were in socal! lol! we have one we no longer need and i woulda sold it to you (supergo version.. same as performance version but with supergo badging)
we liked it.. worked well.. but needed more storage in less space than 3 of them woulda used...
we liked it.. worked well.. but needed more storage in less space than 3 of them woulda used...
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I have the Performance version. It works fine and seems really strong. I have my lighter roadie on top, and my heavier cyclocross bike on the bottom.
I got it because I wanted something that was standalone(i.e. didn't have to lean against the wall or touch the ceiling.) I was actually thinking about getting another one.
I got it because I wanted something that was standalone(i.e. didn't have to lean against the wall or touch the ceiling.) I was actually thinking about getting another one.
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I like my bikes aloft, it goes from the garage in the summer to the basement in the winter. Good that you mentioned frame size because it'll hold a 54cm no problem, but my wife's 52cm tri bike can't fit because the frame triangle is too small.
01-23-06, 03:28 PM
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I've got the Nashbar version and it works great. Can't imangine it's much, if at all different from the Performance model.
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Originally Posted by Talewinds
I like my bikes aloft, it goes from the garage in the summer to the basement in the winter. Good that you mentioned frame size because it'll hold a 54cm no problem, but my wife's 52cm tri bike can't fit because the frame triangle is too small.
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I have the Performance version which is identical to the Nashbar and it is wonderful!
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01-23-06, 03:52 PM
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Thanks for the feedback ya'll. If anyone has a tape measure handy, could you double check the total depth, length of the rear legs, and approx how far a standard roadie pushes out from the wall for me? I'm working with a 12'x13' sized room to fit my two bikes (on the stand), two computer desks, a couple filing cabinets and some free space for a music stand (and that's just what I KNOW will be in there!)
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Originally Posted by caligurl
my 51cm dolce fit on it! however the bars weren't even... staggered them so the bike(s) hung straight!
01-23-06, 06:16 PM
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tale.. try staggering the height of the arms, so one arm supports the front end of the top tube, and the other arm supports the joint between the seat stays and the seat tube.
Seems that you could get a few more cm out of it that way...
Seems that you could get a few more cm out of it that way...
01-23-06, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bobby c
Funny, I just ordered the Performance Bike Aloft 2 this morning....
01-23-06, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Talewinds
That's right, I remember, you have a ruby don't you? Standard roundish tube frames should fit down to a much smaller frame size, but with the tri bike's aero tubes, there's soooo little room.
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
bobby - what was the shipping on that thing? Any additional charges?
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I so wanted to buy one of those b/c I like the concept, but I talked myself out of it since I hang mine in the garage and that only costs $2 per bike.
Maybe I'll build one, hmmm........
Maybe I'll build one, hmmm........
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yep!
Item #: 102879 Model: SH18-25 $1.58
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cuda2k, just fyi, they also have one through wal-mart, online only though. Here it is, https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...33073%3A424507
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It is about 20" from wall. Not bad if room is a neccesity!
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01-23-06, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by af2nr
cuda2k, just fyi, they also have one through wal-mart, online only though. Here it is, https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...33073%3A424507
msheron - thanks for double checking for me. Sounds about like what the guy at Performance told me.
lecturman - I'm ordering one tomorrow, I could probably get two shipped for only a bit more. Sure you don't want in on this deal?
I'll probably end up having to call them because if there's over size charges it always messes with my Team Performance 'free 2nd day' shipping upgrade. Had to call them on my wheel order.
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We have the Ultimate Velo Cache from Performance, it's free standing and very nice.
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Great timing. We just got in our Performance Bikes Aloft 2 this week. Haven't assembled yet.
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
lecturman - I'm ordering one tomorrow, I could probably get two shipped for only a bit more. Sure you don't want in on this deal? I'll probably end up having to call them because if there's over size charges it always messes with my Team Performance 'free 2nd day' shipping upgrade. Had to call them on my wheel order.
I'll probably end up having to call them because if there's over size charges it always messes with my Team Performance 'free 2nd day' shipping upgrade. Had to call them on my wheel order.
for now. My wife would kill me if I spent money on more bike stuff this week.
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Sounds like your in the same boat as me............why don't wives understand?
Sounds like your in the same boat as me............why don't wives understand?
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01-24-06, 08:20 AM
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Heads up to anyone thinking of ordering this thing this week - Amazon.com has it listed (through PerformanceBike) but they are only charging 8.00 shipping vs Performance's 18.00! I don't get my Performance Points for it, but still saving money in the long run ($3.00, but that's like a gallon of gas! )
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