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. You can watch our video on how to install your bike rack, download our installation manual and check out our guides and tips for spacing and mounting heights below. All of which will help you achieve the optimum performance and best use of your racks.
Steadyrack Installation Manual Download Lock Bracket Installation Manual DownloadWhen 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.
Included with your Steadyrack 1 x Steadyrack
2 x End Caps
1 x Rear Tire Rest
4 x Hex Coach Screws - for Rack (M8 x 50mm)
4 x Masonry* Wall Plugs/Anchors - for Rack (Ø10mm 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
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.
Before you get started: 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.
If your wall studs are not spaced how you would like to set out your racks, you can install plywood to the wall to create a suitable strength base enabling you more flexibility with your layout. Scroll down below for more guidance with spacing, layout & design of your Steadyrack installation.
Place the rack on the floor. 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. 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. Measure the distance between the wall and the mark on the floor (C).
You only need to transfer the one measurement to the wall. Then drill your hole and loosely mount your rack, take a spirit level, and make sure the rack is level then mark the rest of the holes.
Transfer the measurement to the wall and drill a hole where you have marked the wall (C). 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. Hang your rack and install the single bolt or screw loosely. Now your rack is hanging by one bolt. Take a spirit level and place it on the side of the rack against the plastic body and make sure the rack is level. 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 or pencil. Remove the rack and drill all the rest of the holes. If installing in masonry insert supplied masonry wall plugs. Now hold your rack over the holes insert all 4 hex bolts and firmly fix the rack to the wall. Click your end caps into place over the mounting plates.
For all other methods of installation - E.g., Steel - Please consult your local hardware supplier for appropriate fixings and installation advice.
1. 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.
2. 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.
