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Gladiator GarageWorks GACUXXCAVK Claw Advanced Bike Storage, v1.0, Aluminum by Gladiator Garage Works
Product DetailsManufacturer: Gladiator Garage Works Model: GACUXXCAVK Product features: - Total weight capacity rating of 50 pounds based on a lab test of 200 pounds
- Die-cast aluminum base and arms with closed loop design to hold bikes securely
- Push-lock mechanism for easy opening and closing
- Soft-touch grips
- Ceiling-mount installation
Description of Gladiator GarageWorks GACUXXCAVK Claw Advanced Bike Storage, v1.0, AluminumThe Gladiator Claw Advanced Overhead Bicycle Storage Device uses heavy-duty aluminum arms to keep your ride up off the floor where it won't be damaged by vehicles entering or leaving the garage. Soft-Touch grips baby your bike, so your rims won't be scratched, either. With one upward motion, the Push-Lock mechanism grabs on to hold your bike securely. Repeat the same motion, and you're ready to ride. Advanced storage solution allows for quick and easy overhead storage. Quickly-release or hang a bicycle from the ceiling in one motion. Unique design is durable and protective. Restore order to your garage and protect your valuable bicycle with the Gladiator GarageWorks Claw Advanced Bike Storage System. This innovative storage device--the first of its kind in the world--mounts from your ceiling, freeing up valuable floor space while protecting your bicycle from kids, cars, and other hazards. It features a unique push-lock mechanism that allows you to quickly hang or release your bicycle with one intuitive motion.  | The Gladiator GarageWorks ClawTM Advanced Bike Storage System: - Frees up storage space while protecting your bike
- Offers a heavy-duty die-cast aluminum base and arms
- Uses "soft touch" rubber to protect your rims and spokes
- Works with bikes up to 50 pounds
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"Soft touch" rubber protects your bike from dings and scratches. View larger. | 
Simply push upward with your bike tire to lock or unlock the arms. View larger. | 
The Claw Advanced Bike Storage System helps keep your garage organized. View larger. | Secure Your Bicycle with One Easy Motion The Claw Advanced Bike Storage System device's intuitive push-lock design takes the struggle out of storing your bike. Simply push upward once to activate its plunger-like mechanism, and two rubber-encased aluminum arms will thread through your rim and cradle the wheel securely. When it's time for your next ride, simply push up again to unlock the mechanism and release your bicycle. In a matter of seconds you're ready to hit the road. The heavy-duty aluminum arms are encased with "soft touch" thermoplastic rubber edges that give your rim a soft, but secure, surface to rest on. You can mount one Claw Advanced Bike Storage System device on your ceiling and hang a bike perpendicular to the floor from a single tire, or you can use two of them to hang a bike from both tires, depending on your storage needs. When closed, the Claw Advanced Bike Storage System device measures a compact 6 x 9.75 x 3.75 inches (WxHxD), giving you optimum storage flexibility. Heavy-Duty, Lightweight Construction The Gladiator Claw Advanced Bike Storage System's versatile design can be used with a wide variety of bicycles, whether your bike is built for the playground, casual weekend excursions, or serious professional competition. Its heavy-duty die-cast aluminum base and arms are lightweight but strong, letting you store various sized bicycle sizes up to 50 pounds without damaging your spokes or rims. In addition to its superior construction, the Gladiator Claw Bike Storage Device features a striking graphite finish that matches other Gladiator brand storage products and will bring a unique look to your garage. Superior Workmanship Guaranteed For a Lifetime The Gladiator Claw Advanced Bike Storage system features a limited lifetime warranty, which means that Gladiator GarageWorks will pay for repair or replacement due to defective materials or workmanship. What's in the Box Gladiator GarageWorks ClawTM Advanced Bike Storage v.1.0, two screws, and installation instructions.
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gladiator GarageWorks GACUXXCAVK Claw Advanced Bike Storage, v1.0, AluminumCustomer Review: A Perfect Meld of Form and Function Summary: 5 Stars
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The Gladiator GarageWorks Claw is an ingenious contraption that will, without question, help you hang up or take down a bike with much more ease than a plain ol' J hook. Here's how it works better than a J hook:
(Note: The picture in the product page shows its claws in the closed position, which is the position the device is in when a bike is hung from it.)
To hang up a bike (assume the claws are open):
Bring the bike wheel straight up towards the "button" (the component directly above the claws) to depress it. This will trigger the mechanism for closing and securing the claws around the rim of the wheel. Simply let your bike back down and you're done. The rim comes in contact only with the rubberized part of the claws so it is protected from damage.
To take down a bike:
Bring the bike wheel straight up towards the "button" to depress it. This will trigger the mechanism for bringing the claws wide open. Now, you're free to let your bike down. The claws will stay open, ready for the next time you hang the bike up.
You see, all the movements that are necessary to either hang up or take down a bike is up, then down - simple as that. There's even no need to "aim" the wheel so the claw clasps between the spokes. There's a gap between the claws to allow for a spoke being sandwiched between the claws.
Aesthetically, the Gladiator Claw looks every bit as cool as it does in the picture on the product page. The rubber on the claws and button are more of a bright orange. The aluminum has a shiny, not brushed, finish. With its orange color and relatively large size (especially when the claws are open), it will look conspicuous in any room. The Gladiator Claw looks like a sturdy and sophisticated piece of equipment and will make a handsome addition to a garage or any other room.
The only downside I can come up with is the price. If you can afford to get it, by all means get it - I'm sure you'll be very pleased with it.
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