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A wide range of tires can fit in this fold-down rack, which is also the easiest vertical rack to get a bike into and out of.

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The Steadyrack Classic is a cleverly designed, vertical wall-mounted bike rack. This rack opens easily and then folds conveniently flat when not in use, giving it an impressively low profile. When installed at the proper height for your bike, loading it is as simple as tipping the bike on its rear wheel and rolling the front wheel into the wheel tray. The wheel tray only makes contact with the front tire, reducing the likelihood of damage to fancy wheels and carbon frames. Steadyrack claims the Classic can accommodate wheel sizes between 20 and 29-inches in diameter and tire widths from 20mm up to 2.1-inches wide. Steadyrack also makes three other versions of this rack, Mountain for tires between 2.1 and 2.8-inches wide, Fat for tires up to 5-inches wide, and Fender for bikes with fenders and tires up to 2.4-inches in width. All Steadyrack models have a unique pivot feature, and once loaded, the bike can be shifted to either side to reduce how far it protrudes into your storage space. Its 77 lb &#40;35kg&#41; weight limit should be enough to handle any bike in your quiver, including heavy electric models.
As a wall-mounted rack, the Steadyrack Classic requires you to drill into your walls to install it &#40;4 holes for the rack and 2 holes for the rear tire bumper&#41;. Once installed, its height is not adjustable, and may not work perfectly for bikes with different length wheelbases. It's also relatively expensive for a single bike rack, although we feel the expense is justified considering its thoughtful design, quality construction, and ease of use, making it our top recommendation. 

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Simple to set up and take down, this graceful yet sturdy two-bike stand can easily be adjusted to fit any type of bike.

Simple to set up and take down, this graceful yet sturdy two-bike stand can be easily adjusted to fit any type of bike.

The Delta Cycle Michelangelo is an upright bike stand with a unique design that supports itself with the force of gravity. It holds up to two bikes horizontally, one above the other, with adjustable support arms that work with a huge variety of bike styles and frame shapes. The support arms are easily adjustable, and the cradles are coated with non-marking rubber to protect your bike frames. It also comes with two small accessory hooks to hold a helmet or other gear. The Michelangelo can fit against any vertical wall with 84 inches of height clearance and does not require drilling holes into your wall &#40;it comes with a support strap that can be attached to the wall if you choose&#41;. The rubber feet grip well on a variety of surfaces, including concrete, wood, tile, and even carpet, and it has a claimed weight limit of 80 lbs. It also has a particularly clean and modern design that we feel looks as good in your home, apartment, or office as it does in your garage. 
The Delta Cycle Michelangelo is quite tall, so it is shipped in pieces, and there is some assembly required. That said, the assembly is quite simple and only requires a screwdriver and about 10 minutes to complete. While the adjustable support arm design can fit a wide range of bike sizes and styles, we found it works best with more traditional frame designs. Oddly shaped mountain bike frames and bikes with strange weight distribution were more difficult to fit. This stand also requires the user to lift their bike to load and unload it, and the upper rack is quite high off the ground. Otherwise, we feel the Michelangelo is a quality two-bike rack that is a great, stylish option for the home or garage.

The Delta Cycle Michelangelo Two Bike Gravity Stand is an upright bike stand with a unique design that supports itself with the force of gravity. It holds up to two bikes horizontally, one above the other, with adjustable support arms that work with a huge variety of bike styles and frame shapes. The support arms are easily adjustable, and the cradles are coated with non-marking rubber to protect your bike frames. It also comes with two small accessory hooks to hold a helmet or other gear. The Michelangelo can fit against any vertical wall with 84 inches of height clearance and does not require drilling holes into your wall &#40;it comes with a support strap that can be attached to the wall if you choose&#41;. The rubber feet grip well on a variety of surfaces, including concrete, wood, tile, and even carpet, and it has a claimed weight limit of 80 lbs. It also has a particularly clean and modern design that we feel looks as good in your home, apartment, or office as it does in your garage. 
The Delta Cycle Michelangelo is quite tall, so it is shipped in pieces, and there is some assembly required. That said, the assembly is quite simple and only requires a screwdriver and about 10 minutes to complete. While the adjustable support arm design can fit a wide range of bike sizes and styles, we found it works best with more traditional frame designs. Oddly shaped mountain bike frames and bikes with strange weight distribution were more difficult to fit. This stand also requires the user to lift their bike to load and unload it, and the upper rack is quite high off the ground. Otherwise, we feel the Michelangelo is a quality two-bike rack that is a great, stylish option for the home or garage.

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This rack, which is super-easy to install, load bikes onto, and store, can carry two bikes up to 65 pounds each. It’s great for electric bikes, but it is quite a bit more expensive than our top pick.

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Reflecting the growing popularity of heavy e-bikes and large fat bikes, Thule released the EasyFold XT 2. The big news here is the included ramps that allow you to push your bikes onto the platforms rather than having to lift them off the ground. The ramps are quick to deploy, do a nice job guiding the bikes up and down, and store easily on the rack while driving. In addition, the EasyFold is among the simplest to store: the platform’s sides fold upwards in half and an integrated handle allows you to carry the rack short distances with one hand. With a load capacity of 130 pounds (between two bikes), the EasyFold checks all the boxes for a heavy hauler.

What are the compromises with the EasyFold's design? To start, it’s easily one of the most expensive ways to carry two bikes, and therefore is not a good value unless you need or want the ramps. Moreover, there’s no option to add an extension to the XT 2, which means that two bikes are your hard ceiling and you’ll need to buy another rack if you want to carry more. But for e-bike owners who want an integrated and deployable ramp—and others who don’t want to lift heavy bikes on and off their rack—the Thule EasyFold XT 2 is the best option available. For a cheaper but less refined e-bike-ready alternative, check out Yakima’s $699 OnRamp.See the Thule EasyFold XT 2

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This upgraded model offers a versatile design, sturdy construction, and light weight at an affordable price, which makes it a great value.

This extremely affordable hook is simple to install, but it can be hard to use with mountain bikes.

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The Koova 2 Bike is a heavy-duty wall-mounted bike rack that is impressively durable and appears made to stand the test of time. The entire rack is made from heavy gauge steel, and it comes with a lifetime warranty. The 2 bike version we tested can hold 2 bikes of any shape, style, or size, as well as some other gear on the included storage shelf and hooks. For those looking to store more than 2 bikes, Koova also makes 3 and 6 bikes versions of this rack, though these models lack the storage shelf or gear hooks. The beefy wheel hooks are coated with rubber to protect your rims, and they have a large opening that makes loading and unloading your bikes relatively straightforward. The hangers are 3-inches wide and can fit a huge range of tire sizes up to and even slightly wider than 3-inches. The Koova needs to be installed and assembled, but we found the process to be relatively straightforward and painless. 
While we loved the simplicity and functionality of the Koova 2 Bike Wall Mount, it has a decidedly industrial look that is most at home in a garage or storage space. Its wall-mounted design also requires that you drill into your wall to install it. Additionally, you will need to lift your bikes to load and unload them on the rack. Otherwise, we feel this beefy and durable model is a great option that could potentially outlast the bikes you hang from it. 

The Koova 2 Bike Wall Mount Rack is a heavy-duty wall-mounted bike rack that is impressively durable and appears made to stand the test of time. The entire rack is made from heavy gauge steel, and it comes with a lifetime warranty. The 2 bike version we tested can hold 2 bikes of any shape, style, or size, as well as some other gear on the included storage shelf and hooks. For those looking to store more than 2 bikes, Koova also makes 3 and 6 bikes versions of this rack, though these models lack the storage shelf or gear hooks. The beefy wheel hooks are coated with rubber to protect your rims, and they have a large opening that makes loading and unloading your bikes relatively straightforward. The hangers are 3-inches wide and can fit a huge range of tire sizes up to and even slightly wider than 3-inches. The Koova needs to be installed and assembled, but we found the process to be relatively straightforward and painless. 
While we loved the simplicity and functionality of the Koova 2 Bike Wall Mount, it has a decidedly industrial look that is most at home in a garage or storage space. Its wall-mounted design also requires that you drill into your wall to install it. Additionally, you will need to lift your bikes to load and unload them on the rack. Otherwise, we feel this beefy and durable model is a great option that could potentially outlast the bikes you hang from it. 

It’s not the toughest bike rack we tested, but it installs easily and performs better under load better than most of the others.

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