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Installation, Manuals and Advice

Need help with your Steadyrack bike rack installation? The information on this page will provide you some tips and tricks to get the most from your installation.

When fitting your bike rack, we recommend you measure and mount your Steadyrack's to suit each individual bike following the installation instructions for optimal performance.

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Unboxing
Your New Steadyrack

Unboxing Your New Steadyrack

In your Steadyrack box you will find fixings to install your rack in either Masonry (brick/concrete) or Timber. All Steadyrack bike racks can be assembled and then mounted on any structurally sound vertical surface capable of supporting the weight of the rack and bike. If you wish to mount your rack on a different surface; such as steel, you will need to purchase additional fixings.

Your box includes: 1 x Steadyrack 1 x Rear Tyre Rest 2 x End Caps 4 x Masonry* Wall Plugs/Anchors - for Rack (Ø10mm x 50mm) 4 x Hex Coach Screws - for Rack (M8 x 50mm) 2 x Screws - for Rear Tire Rest (M6 x 30mm) 2 x Masonry* Wall Plugs/Anchors - for Rear Tire Rest (Ø8mm x 38mm) *Wall Plugs for Masonry Use ONLY

Tips

We do not recommend installing your Steadyrack into gyprock, plasterboard, or drywall. Doing so will void your Steadyrack warranty. The provided wall plugs are for masonry use only.

Measuring The Mounting Height

Measuring
The Mounting Height

1

Place the rack on the floor.

2

Place the bike in the rack as shown, leave a gap between the back tire and the wall (A) between 50mm and 75mm is ideal. This will be the distance the bike hangs above the ground when it’s in the rack.

3

Place a temporary mark on the floor in one of the top mounting holes (B). The two vertical holes for are used for installation into timber. The two horizontal holes are used for masonry installation.

4

Measure the distance between the wall and the mark on the floor (C).

Tips

We do not recommend installing your Steadyrack into gyprock, plasterboard, or drywall. Doing so will void your Steadyrack warranty. The provided wall plugs are for masonry use only.

Mounting the bike rack

Mounting the
bike rack

1

Transfer the measurement to the wall and drill a hole where you have marked the wall (C).

2

For masonry - drill the hole using the 10mm bit and insert a 10mm wall plug. For timber - drill a pilot hole using a 4mm bit.

3

Hang your rack and install the single bolt or screw loosely. Now your rack is hanging by one bolt.

4

Take a spirit level and place it on the side of the rack against the plastic body and make sure the rack is level.

5

Hold the rack firmly against the wall and make sure it doesn’t move, then mark the remaining hole at the top and two remaining holes at bottom with a marking pen/pencil.

6

Remove the rack and drill all the rest of the holes.

7

If installing in masonry insert supplied masonry wall plugs.

8

Now hold your rack over the holes insert all 4 hex bolts and firmly fix the rack to the wall.

9

Click your end caps into place over the mounting plates.

Tips

We do not recommend installing your Steadyrack into gyprock, plasterboard, or drywall. Doing so will void your Steadyrack warranty. The provided wall plugs are for masonry use only.

End cap installation

We do not recommend installing your Steadyrack into gyprock, plasterboard, or drywall. Doing so will void your Steadyrack warranty. The provided wall plugs are for masonry use only.

Tips

We do not recommend installing your Steadyrack into gyprock, plasterboard, or drywall. Doing so will void your Steadyrack warranty. The provided wall plugs are for masonry use only.

Installing The Rear Tire Rest

Installing The
Rear Tire Rest

1

Take your bike and hang it in the rack.

2

Take the rear tire rest and place it behind the rear tire against the wall in line with the rear axle off your bike (G).

3

Place a mark on the wall through the top mounting hole. This will give you the mounting height for the rest. Remove the rest and bike.

4

Take your spirit level and place it in the center of your rack against the wall. Ensure the rear tire rest and rack are level.

5

Drill a hole on this mark - see notes below.

6

Fit your rear tire rest loosely using that hole.

7

Fit your rear tire rest loosely using that hole.

8

Remove the rest and drill the hole for the second bolt as above.

Tips

If you loosely install one bolt first and let it support the rack it’s easier to then insert the remaining three without having to keep the rack from moving around while you insert the rest.

Only 4 bolts are required to secure the rack. 2 top and 2 bottom. Use the vertical or horizontal holes depending on your installation type.

Timber Installation - Diagram E
Use two vertical mounting holes as shown in diagram E.
Use a 4mm drill bit to drill a pilot hole for timber.
NO WALL PLUG for timber installation.
Hex bolts screw directly into timber - studwork or frames.

Other Installation Types
For all other methods of installation - E.g., Steel - Please consult your local hardware supplier for appropriate fixings and installation advice.

Getting Started

Getting Started

Getting Started

Before You Get Started

Getting Started