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Do you have a rack for small diameter wheels/kids' bikes?

Unfortunately, any wheels that are less than 16" in diameter will not fit in any of our Steadyracks. If you store a bike with smaller wheels, you risk not having the tire come into contact with the correct cradling points, meaning the fork will rest

Will 2.8 inch tyres fit in the mountain bike rack or does it need the fat rack?

Some of the newer plus size MTB tires have extra-large shoulder lugs (tread) which take the overall width past the actual measurement marked on the sidewall. If your tires have extra wide lugs you can still work to our sizes in our guide but it will

Can I load a heavier bike into the rack than the maximum weight limit?

We don’t recommend exceeding the set weight limits for each rack. The extra weight and force of rolling a heavier bike onto the rack could possibly cause the arms to bend. Working to the weights outlined for each rack will remove any possibility of d

Are Steadyracks bike racks safe to use for bikes with hydraulic brakes/forks/suspension?

This is a common concern for many bike owners with these types of brakes and suspension. When your bike is hung up vertically, the fluid in your forks will run towards the seals and keep them lubricated. This will prolong their use, so it's actually

How does the Steadyrack handle carbon wheels on road bikes?

One of the main features of our design is the fact that it is the most suitable rack for carbon wheels. There is less pressure on the bike than riding it and it is certainly better than hooks. The wheel is cradled when the arms are folded down and th

How secure are the Steadyrack D Lock and Cables?

Our locks and cables are designed to deter opportunistic theft. If they are used in unattended highly visible private or public spaces they will not be effective at preventing theft by a professional with sophisticated tools or equipment. Where possi

Is it safe to store a bike with thinner tires in a wider rack?

Yes it is! You'll find there's some slight movement of the bike within the rack due to the rack being larger than the bike tire, however the bike is still completely secure within the rack if you wish to use a larger size

Will my tires go flat?

In general, bike tires will slowly lose their tire pressure, regardless of how they are stored. A bike stored in a Steadyrack will not loose any more tire pressure than they would if stored on the ground. If bikes are stored in our racks for long per

What if I don't have the minimum clearance between the fender stays and tire?

If the stays on your bike are very close to the tire or rigid with no flexibility, there will not be room to fit the rack arms in between and you will not be able to mount the bike into this type of bike rack. If the fender stays are flexible, and yo