Customer reviews from gladiatorgarageworks.com
Gladiator - Vertical Bike Hook - Granite
Average customer rating
4
(50 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 50 reviews
5 Stars
30
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1 Star
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84%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Gladiator - Vertical Bike Hook - Granite
Customer Rating
5
Can't Stand It When...
on July 23, 2016
Posted by: AC
from Ohio
Verified Purchase:No
Somebody writes a negative review complaining about a product's specs. The description says 30 lbs. Look for another option if you have a heavier bike, but don't write a negative review. It skews the rating and provides no extra information than the description. By the way, a quick search showed that Gladiator offers a 50 lb hook.
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com
Customer Rating
2
Amazing bike storage...with two major flaws
on August 9, 2020
Posted by: Mountain-Man
from Carbondale, CO
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Of the all the of new Whirlpool Gladiator GearTack hooks I purchased recently the Vertical Bike Hook was the one I was most for looking forward to using. Up until now, my family members have been storing their bikes either leaned up against the garage wall, or unceremoniously dumped in the front yard. And it's only when dad's on a garage organizing tirade do the bikes actually get put away which has meant hanging them from the old stand-by red ceiling mounted hooks; the only problem with that is that dad (me) is the only one tall enough to get the bikes back down from the ceiling, which, with a car or other stuff stored in the garage is easier said than done (especially if the kids ask me to get the bikes up and down multiple times a day). So when I saw the Vertical Bike Hook from Gladiator, I thought here was a bike hook that would easily mount to my Gladiator GearTrack Panel which is about 6' off the garage floor, which is just about the perfect height to wheel a (full-sized) bicycle right up to on it's rear wheel and hook in place, and so now my kids and spouse can easily put their own bikes away, right?! But, while it's true that it has made it easier for the rest of my family to put their own bikes away, it turns out there's two big flaws with the Vertical Bike Hook: The first problem is that I find that when either putting the bike into the hook or taking it out, the slightest contact between the bike tire and the hook ends up knocking the hook out of the GearTrack panel every time (yes EVERY time). This makes it very difficult for a person to mount or unmount the bike by themselves, which defeats one of the chief reasons for having purchased the hook in the first place. And the second, and more damning problem I’ve found, is that after using the hook for only about two weeks, the rubber covering on the curved portion of the hook has broken through and exposed the sharp metal end underneath which was then poking right into the sidewall of the bike tire! It didn’t puncture the sidewall, but I didn’t realize until after the fact that it left a huge scrape in the rubber and with repeated use I’m sure would eventually break through. The same thing happened with all the other bikes I tried, with the exception of my road bike whose tires are skinny enough to not contact the hook in a dangerous way. But, I couldn’t risk the potential of further damaging any of the other bikes and had to discontinue using Vertical Bike Hook as soon as I realized the issue (see photos).
So, in my estimation the Vertical Bike Hook is a great idea in theory, but with some poor performance features in the real world. My recommendation to Gladiator is that the Vertical Bike Hook be redesigned so that instead of having a shape like Captain Hook’s, well, hook, it instead be made into an “L” shape to accommodate a wider variety of bike tire sizes without the potential to damage the bike tire; and secondly that it be made to attach more securely in the gear track panel so as to not be knocked loose upon contact with the bike tire. If Gladiator can make those changes, then I’ll be “hooked” (sorry, couldn’t resist the dad joke).
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com
Customer Rating
3
Could be 5 Stars
on December 25, 2020
Posted by: NRSTX
from San Antonio
I have a 2.6” wide tire 29er Trail bike and while the hook just barely manages to fit it, it provides a really poor user experience due to the bracket constantly unseating from the slotted wall mount system due to the jostling to get the rim seated.
While the rack easily accommodates my older 26er with 2.4” tires and works great for that purpose, trends are definitely moving towards larger tires and this design should be updated or another size could be offered for more ‘modern’ bikes (e-Bike, mountain/trail bikes with 29er/27.5+) while the existing option would be a fine option for BMX, DJ, Kids’ and Classic 26er Mountain and Road Bikes.
While the rack easily accommodates my older 26er with 2.4” tires and works great for that purpose, trends are definitely moving towards larger tires and this design should be updated or another size could be offered for more ‘modern’ bikes (e-Bike, mountain/trail bikes with 29er/27.5+) while the existing option would be a fine option for BMX, DJ, Kids’ and Classic 26er Mountain and Road Bikes.
Aside from sizing, as I mentioned it works well on my older bike and for the money it’s an excellent value. Affordable and easy although you have to make sure you have adequate space in a fairly open area as the bikes lay ‘up’ in file so the bikes store out from the wall a little ways. I mounted a cork board under the Gladiator racking to protect the drywall.
With an option for a larger wheeled modern bike that would provide a better user experience, this is easily a 5 star accessory for a fairly affordable rack system with a lot of other options. But since it doesn’t exist as far as I am aware, I give it a 3 star rating because it’s technically functional with a poor user experience for those who are using more contemporary bikes.
If they make a larger size, I would definitely buy /recommend but I can’t recommend to users with modern larger diameter wheels with wider tires at this one size available. If it’s a little BMX or older ‘classic’ bike, road bike with skinny tires, etc. it’s an affordable option that beats leaning your bike against things when storing and holds it securely when the bracket stays seated in the wall mount slots
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com
Customer Rating
1
Covering tore quickly, exposing metal!
on September 8, 2020
Posted by: turnstyle100
from Orange county, CA
Initially I was very happy with being able to use these to hook up my bikes. However, after a few times, the coating over these hooks ended up tearing on the end, exposing the metal, and ended up scratching up all of my brand new bike wheels. I have 4 hooks and 4 new bikes and this happened to every single one. It's like getting that first scratch on your brand new car. Super upsetting and disappointing and feels like the value of your new ride just got tainted. Pictured in the marketing pics is a straight on tire position hang. However, if your bike shifts and tire "slants" to the side, that exposed metal at the rounded end immediately scratches up your wheels. I tried putting duct tape to cover the exposed metal and that still didn't help. It seems they need to make their design wider so the hook part even it becomes exposed, won't hit the side of your wheel.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com
Customer Rating
5
Great little hook
on August 15, 2020
Posted by: CoryB
from St. Louis
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Does what is suppose too. Holds the bike as expected. It is compatible with all the bikes I have. Highly recommend. Bike does take up a lot of wall space but that was expected. I will probably buy a few more for my other bikes if I have the space.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com
Customer Rating
5
Makes Bike Storage Easy!
on November 3, 2020
Posted by: Jackie B
from Denver
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hanging my bike vertically has provided me the ability to free up more space in the garage. It is also very easy to take on and off the wall. The hook is sturdy and doesn't shift around when trying to hang the bike up. Recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com
Customer Rating
5
Sturdy Bike Hook
on November 29, 2020
Posted by: chicagosarah
from Chicago, IL
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works great in our small condo space to keep bike off ground. Looking to purchase for entire building as a way to make room. Easy to take bike up and off wall. Looks clean with the rest of our gear track system.
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com
Customer Rating
5
Bike Hook or…
on May 14, 2022
Posted by: Dry Creek Gene
from Boise, Idaho
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] All the variety of Gladiator hooks are great. I hate to say I did not use this hook for a bicycle…but rather use it as a utility hook for my leaf blower. Works great. Parts of my garage is rather tight so having a bicycle hanging off of it which seem to work fine would not allow me access to the side of my garage. I think I have every other hook the gladiator makes. This was a welcome addition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gladiatorgarageworks.com