Review of Delta Michelangelo Two-Bike Gravity Stand

Delta Michelangelo Two-Bike Gravity Stand
By: Delta Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 32
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Nice design, questionable manufacturing

On: 2008-06-07

I was excited to receive this product, but mine came with metal tubes that were cut to the wrong lengths - it wasnt even possible to assemble it. Also, the one that was sent to me does not have screws for the arms that cradle the top tube - it relies on o-rings to hold the spiral ends of the arms in place. I am worried whether the replacement stand will actually hold two bikes securely.

Amazing bike stand!

On: 2008-05-28

This is the best item that Ive purchased from Amazon - I love it. Its ideal for small apartments and great that it doesnt require any nails or bolts to the wall.

Its easy to assemble and looks great. One of the hooks was a little loose but if you position it correctly with the bike - it works fine.

Excellent bike stand

On: 2008-04-15

The stand works as advertised. It doesnt damage the wall, it is very sturdy and secure, and best of all it is portable if I move out or even just rearrange the furniture. The product photo shows the top set of hooks fairly high up, and the stand is tall, so unless you are tall yourself or strong enough to lift and hold your bike over your head, that might be a problem, but you dont have to set it up that way. Ive set the top pair of hooks about 1/3 down from the top of the rack, to rest against the bolts that connect the top section to the center, and the 2nd set about 2/3 down, at the cross piece. So technically mine can only hold 1 adult bike at the top and maybe a child bike on the bottom. For me is that is OK since Im small and I only have one bike. I put my bike on the top hooks without having to lift it over my head, and keep my helmet and bag on the bottom hooks. The only problem I see is if I need to store 2 bikes - the photo shows the top hooks being kept from sliding downward by a couple of bolts near the top. Mine isnt made like that - the bolts are further down, at the 1/3 from top mark, which is where the U shaped top piece connects to the rest of the stand. The plastic coating around the backs of the hooks seems to be all that will keep them from sliding down, and it seems to hold them pretty tightly in place, but gravity always wins and I dont know if Id want to trust the coating to hold for a long time. Fortunately, thats not an issue for me, but other buyers should consider it. Ive had mine for a month now, and Im happy with it.

Delta Michaelangelo bike stand

On: 2008-03-03

This stand has a small footprint and does not require attachment to a wall as noted in the instructions. I have two roadbikes with sloping top tubes and both fit easily with the adjustable arms. It does take a little manipulation of the arms to keep them from sliding around a bit, especially on a carbon framed bike. Otherwise, a nice-looking stand which is stable, easily portable and easily placed along a flat wall.

Great bike stand

On: 2008-02-25

It looks good and holds two bikes - all it was supposed to do. Good thing is that the arms are easily adjustable so you can hang bikes of different sizes and different geometry, so they look more or less parallel to the floor. And since it leans against the wall - it takes up minimal amount of space and is fairly stable at the same time. Decent stand. Id recommend it.

Fast delivery, product was as described and in good shape

On: 2007-11-29

Product was/is great, brand new and reasonable price. Came in an unusually large amazon box, dont know if that was necessary. Opened up the outer box to discover the inner box taking up only a tenth of the space.

Works Great!

On: 2007-10-02

For the price I dont think I couldve found a better rack. It stands fine on its own against the wall w/o any screws necessary, and everyone comments on how good it looks. Due to couches near the lower bars I only have one bike on it and it sits on the top rack fine with no worries of it toppling the rack over unless someone pulls it down on themselves.

great way to organize bikes

On: 2007-09-18

This bike hanger works well, even with heavy mountain bikes on rack. Whether you take top or bottom bike off, the stand stands firmly against wall... without using the little screw to screw it against wall. I am pleased with it.

Great stand for the price, but...

On: 2007-09-09

At first, it felt like it would fall over since its not attached to the wall, but it hasnt yet. It comes with a short chain that you can fix to the wall so in the case that someone bumps into it, it wont fall over. I only have one bike on it, but putting another shouldnt be a problem (though it might be a squeeze). Watch out for the build quality. From other reviews it seems to be all over the place. One of the holes for the screws had lost its threading and I had to get a replacement screw that was slightly larger to make it tight.

Delta Michelangelo Two-Bike Gravity Stand

On: 2007-09-07

Does a pretty good job, a little lopsided until you balance your bikes on it properly, but otherwise good. Id buy it again.

Nice addition

On: 2007-08-28

I was looking for something simple that I could use to store my bikes. When I saw this one I loved the price and when I put it up it worked great. I would reccommend this to anyone.

Works and Looks Great

On: 2007-08-27

We love this bike stand. Its in our guest room so it had to look nice. Works great. Sturdy, easy to put together, great!

flaw(s) fixed maybe?

On: 2007-08-24

some have written reviews stating problems with both the screws supplied and the stability of the unit. The one I received from Amazon had neither of these problems. The unit is strong and holds up well even when holding only one of my bikes on the top tier. I highly recommend their (Amazons) unit.

works well

On: 2007-08-09

Use this bike stand to hold two bikes inside my small condo. Looks decent and works great to reduce the amount of room the two bikes take up in my bedroom.

Very stable and stylish

On: 2007-07-27

Holds two adult mountain bikes without any problems. The arms are able to adjust to any height, but its hard to take a bike off without moving the free swinging arms which are attached to posts using rubbery friction coils. They need to improve the design so they wont move up and down and left and right while removing or stacking bikes.

Terrific Two Bike Gravity Stand

On: 2007-07-26

Amazing product. Lightweight, easy to put together, put it in my front hallway against the wall, placed both bikes and it was done. Wont damage walls or floors.
Highly recommended.

Delta Michelangelo 2 bike gravity stand

On: 2007-07-20

This works great. It is very light weight yet holds two bikes very stable. If you intend to work on the bikes on teh rack however, I would prefer something heavier. But this item works fantastic for just holding the bikes. Easy to set up..

Works Good

On: 2007-07-16

Works good to help save space in my place, just if I would have been able to I would have gone with the one that is a littl taller, and had fixed arms, sometimes they slide down, but for the price it works great.

Just like it looks

On: 2007-07-14

Im happy with the produnt. Easy assembly and dosnt take up much space. Works great for apts and bikes with strange frame designs (rearsuspension mtbs).

2 THUMBS UP

by: michaelvicente On: 2007-05-15

Very Nice. Elegant design and does the job.

A+++ for displaying bikes and A+ for storage/daily usage.

You can also use it for minor repairs etc., but since it is so light weight and simple in design not the best as a repair stand per se,it is OK for fine tuning gears, brakes and very basic wheel truing.

I dont have mine anchored to the wall, so of course anchoring will help for using it as a basic workstand.

I got mine on sale and thought the price was great for what you get.

A little unsteady, but otherwise okay

by: superwomn On: 2007-03-12

I like the low-profile design of this, and the fact that you dont have to install it. Its easy to assemble and holds up a large mens road bike on the top just fine. It stays put thanks to just a tiny little nub in the center, and seems a little unsteady though.

Awesome

by: adnank12 On: 2007-02-09

Nice looking bike stand that is easy to set up and easy to adjust.

Awesome

On: 2007-02-08

Nice looking bike stand that is easy to set up and easy to adjust.

great bike rack for the money

by: Anonymous On: 2007-01-03

This is a great bike rack that I bought for our apartment after searching around for a good value in an unobtrusive bike rack. It takes up slightly more room to store two bikes then it would to store only one.

My only complaint is that the provided bolts for the arms are not high quality. You have to tighten the arms down very hard so that they do not slip once the weight of the bike is on them, and the cheap bolts are likely to strip. The good news is that you can get replacement bolts at a place like Thunes or Home Depot

An Ok rack for those on the buget

by: cyberkost On: 2006-10-21

Pros:
* Its hard to find a (two) bike storage solution that cheaper than this ($50)
* Decent quality and finish (but read on)
* Works on carpeted surfaces (check out the images I posted)
* Can be installed over a heater (with room to spare)
* Arms have padded hooks that hold my Kestrel (with a fairly unusual top bar x-section) OK. I think itll work with any bike.

Cons: (most have been pointed out in earlier reviews)
* The 2-3 threads for the bolts to hold on to is definitely not enough for this weight bearing construction
* Almost impossible to take the bike off without changing position of the arms
* Arms are too long, thus the bike is too far from the wall taking up substantially more space than it would have taken if it just stood next to the wall without any rack. The other consequence is that the front wheel has too much room to turn, taking even more space. The latter might be more of a problem for front-heavy triathlon bikes, but Id still watch out for that.
* The top of the rack needs to be chained down to the wall (hardware is provided), but that limits racks portability (which is not what youd immediately think after reading Amazons product description)
* The whole construction is a little bit springy-flimsy ... but I dont think I would have been any happier had I bought something else. I decided on this rack after 2-3 months of looking around ... I guess this is what you get for 50 bucks.

poor materials in manufacture

On: 2006-09-20

The bike rack has defects, and i had to do the following things to make it work:

the bolt heads are too soft and after only a few necessary adjustments loosening and tigtening the bolts, the allen wrench rounded out the fitting in three of the bolt heads, and i had to take my Dremel rotary tool and carve a slot in each for a wide standard screwdriver to fit.

the clamps that hold the arms in place are not strong enough to withstand the torque of lifting off and on a 28-pound bike. After two adjustments to the positioning of the arms, everytime i tried to put the bike up, the arms would move side-to-side with the movement of placing the bike and with each on or off the arms would slide just a bit lower, requirig frequent adjustment, and with each adjustment it just got looser. I had to determine an exact location for the arms and drill new holes all the way through the clamps and the upright, and then bolt the clamps securely to the upright form. That of course means that whenever i get a new bike i will have to find the perfect spot again and drill new holes to secure the bike in the best manner.

I can only recommend this rack to those who are handy with tools and have a power drill and a power rotary tool. The concept is good and with several hours work you can make it a useful bike rack.

3.5 stars - GOOD customer service - OKAY product

On: 2006-09-15

I bought my first rack from pricepoint. Paint and quality (welds, material, etc) seems okay - nothing special. However, the included bolts SUCK. The extending arms clamp around the main tubes, but arent rubber-backed, so they require lots of clamping force for adequate friction to keep the arms secure on the tube. The bolts strip EASILY; i stripped 3 of them. Also, the eyelets through which you thread the bolt arent aligned properly, so I had difficulties getting the bolt to thread on in the first place.

Emailed Delta, they acknowledged QC problems and said that they had switched manufacturing plants, and they would send me a NEW rack in exchange for opinions. NICE!

New rack was slightly better quality in paint and welding. It also was drilled at the top so an included chain and loop can be attached to secure the rack to the wall (to prevent tip-over). The bolts here were pre-threaded onto the clamp, so they only needed tightening. However, these tended to strip easily, too. I stopped torquing them as soon as I sensed it. The arms clamp on good enough to hold my bikes, but can be swiveled easily.

The 1st rack included a pair of back-up bolts that were much stronger. If they had used these as standard bolts for the rack, there would be no problems. Also, if the clamps were backed with silicone, or rubber, they would hold on better without requiring much tightening.

Overall, they work, and they look alright. Could be improved, however

Excellent Bike Stand

On: 2006-08-25

I recently moved into a smaller apartment and needed something to maximize the little space I had. This bike stand was the perfect solution. It is sturdy, inexpensive to purchase, sets up in minutes (it comes with all the necessary tools and hardware) and actually draws comments from people that visit my home. Strangely, the stand gets more compliments than my bike... Im not sure if thats good or bad, but at least it looks nice enough to sit in my front room.

Perfect for renters and small spaces

On: 2006-08-24

Im very happy with the Michelangelo rack, its the best solution Ive found for storing couple of bikes - without tearing into the wall or the ceiling. Also one of the most minimal (aesthetically) bike stand Ive found yet. I have a mid-weight Trek bike on the bottom rack, and a single-speed Bianchi on top. Easy assembly, and the hooks are adjustable to host any bike. I definitely recommend the product.

Not worth it

On: 2006-03-26

The tubes which extend off the body of the rack have less than three or four threads to secure the 6mm bolts. The bolts put too much stress on the threads and stripped them out before I even had a single bike on the rack. I do not recommend this product at all.

Not worth it

On: 2006-03-25

The tubes which extend off the body of the rack have less than three or four threads to secure the 6mm bolts. The bolts put too much stress on the threads and stripped them out before I even had a single bike on the rack. I do not recommend this product at all.

There are two versions -- this one is good

On: 2006-01-27

I needed two bike stands as my roommates and I have quite a few bikes together. After a while of online search, this one seems to fit the bill. I live in an apartment, and drilling on walls is not an option. So I order one from amazon right away, to see if it is really as good as the reviewers said.

A day later, after a stroll in a local major department store, I found apprantly the same one for significantly less! So I thought this is the first time I got something for a higher price than in amazon. I bought it from the store right away. I unpacked it, and found the quality not to be as good as reviewed. The paint seemed like it will peel, and in some places it looks badly welded. In fact in the process of assembly, the threads on some of the screws got so badly worn I had to exchange for another one at the store. The exchanged one I got still has a worn screw in the vertical tube, and other assorted quality problems. The stand is holding up only because of gravity. So I thought I had a sub-par product, with another one coming.

However, when I got one from amazon, I immediately noticed the difference. The packaging is different. The content is also different in small but significant ways. The design and the assembly instructions are the same, but the one from amazon has higher quality paint on. The screws and the hex key are much better. Instead of one hex key for all the screws as in the inferior version, there are two hex keys, each of a different size. The thicker hex key is used to tighten the arms, because that requires more force and thus more susceptable to thread wearing. I set it up without the problems I encountered in assembling the one I got from the major store. Its much sturdier. I can tighten the arms better without worrying about messing up the screws. It looks like the one amazon is selling is one that is improved over the initial design. So the lesson here is, get it from amazon, and dont be cheap. I noticed that amazon has another listing that has the same title as this one. I guess you dont want to touch that one, if thats indeed for the inferior version. As for this product, I highly recommend it for reasons stated in other reviewers, but order it here so you know youre getting the better ones. If not for the bad experience of getting an inferior version from somewhere else, Id have given it 5 stars.

Works for big bikes

On: 2005-12-05

When I started to look around for a bike rack, I was concerned from various reviews that they would not be tall enough to take my triathlon and road bikes. Well I ordered the Delta Michelangelo gravity stand and it takes my 56cm Triathlon bike with a very high saddle and tri bars; also my 58cm road bike.

The frame is finished well, the bikes sit on the arms easily and the rubber coating on the arms protects the frame from scratching.

affordable option for apartment-dwellers

On: 2005-11-26

I use this rack in my apartment to keep my bikes away from rain and thieves. I like that this rack requires no wall-drilling and keeps bikes flat against the wall (rather than sticking out like those racks that hang bikes by their front wheels.) Im very impressed with its stability, considering the rack itself is pretty light. Theres only one contact point with the wall, which has a big, rubber end (like the two feet) so it wont scratch or mark. The feet stick to my carpeted floor quite securely, and my guess is that theyd work well on noncarpeted surfaces, too. The hooks that hold up your bike have a generous, rubbery coating, so they wont scratch up your frame. I keep two bikes on the rack, with my regular commuter on the lower one, and the rack is quite stable, even when only the upper bike is on it. For those of you who care, the rack is manufactured in China, so Im sure Deltas making a fortune, but I had lots of trouble finding a U.S.-made alternative.

affordable option for apartment-dwellers

On: 2005-11-25

I use this rack in my apartment to keep my bikes away from rain and thieves. I like that this rack requires no wall-drilling and keeps bikes flat against the wall (rather than sticking out like those racks that hang bikes by their front wheels.) Im very impressed with its stability, considering the rack itself is pretty light. Theres only one contact point with the wall, which has a big, rubber end (like the two feet) so it wont scratch or mark. The feet stick to my carpeted floor quite securely, and my guess is that theyd work well on noncarpeted surfaces, too. The hooks that hold up your bike have a generous, rubbery coating, so they wont scratch up your frame. I keep two bikes on the rack, with my regular commuter on the lower one, and the rack is quite stable, even when only the upper bike is on it. For those of you who care, the rack is manufactured in China, so Im sure Deltas making a fortune, but I had lots of trouble finding a U.S.-made alternative.