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    I want to get a ceiling rack of some type to hang my tandem in the garage. Can anyone make a recommendation? The typical hooks in the ceiling aren't very practical for the tandem. Most of the pulley types I see on the interwebs look too flimsy for that bike. ANy suggestions appreciated.
    PLesa excuse the tpyos.

  • #2
    Why not just build one?
    "I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Pelado View Post
      Why not just build one?
      Thats nice looking. But it doesn't get it off the floor completely, which is what I want. I also want it to be useable for one person to put it up or get it down.

      In looking for a picture I found this:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x3v85M-GTo

      Now I just need to see if they have one for a tandem.
      PLesa excuse the tpyos.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by creekster View Post
        Thats nice looking. But it doesn't get it off the floor completely, which is what I want. I also want it to be useable for one person to put it up or get it down.

        In looking for a picture I found this:

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x3v85M-GTo

        Now I just need to see if they have one for a tandem.
        Hmmm. Which part of any of the bikes do you see touching the floor?
        "I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
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        • #5
          I suppose I could respond by asking which part of your rack involves the ceiling? But I won't.

          I want to get my car, or anything else, under it. I don't have room on the walls for hanging bikes. Thats why I ask about ceiling racks.

          I really don't mean to make this a big deal. I just need to get the tandem off the floor. And up to the ceiling.

          If this Eye-talian company can set one up for a tandem, that will be the answer, I think.
          PLesa excuse the tpyos.

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          • #6
            These are similar to what I have. They aren't perfect, but they do the job. My main complaint is that the hooks aren't designed really well to really grab the underside of the seat. They are fine holding on to the handle bars, but they've occasionally slipped off the saddle when I was hoisting it up.

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            • #7
              How about this? I've had a kid-sized wooden picnic table hanging up in my garage for years using it, so it's strong enough.
              https://www.performancebike.com/shop...e-lift-40-2996

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              • #8
                Originally posted by creekster View Post
                Thats nice looking. But it doesn't get it off the floor completely, which is what I want. I also want it to be useable for one person to put it up or get it down.

                In looking for a picture I found this:

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x3v85M-GTo

                Now I just need to see if they have one for a tandem.
                That's a pretty slick lift. How tall are your garage ceilings? Those ceilings look like they aren't even 8 feet tall in that video.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by bluegoose View Post
                  These are similar to what I have. They aren't perfect, but they do the job. My main complaint is that the hooks aren't designed really well to really grab the underside of the seat. They are fine holding on to the handle bars, but they've occasionally slipped off the saddle when I was hoisting it up.

                  I am a member of a tandem group that says those do not work well for tandems. Unwieldy and the hardware is often not strong enough, although mtnbikers looks sturdier than most.
                  PLesa excuse the tpyos.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by bluegoose View Post
                    That's a pretty slick lift. How tall are your garage ceilings? Those ceilings look like they aren't even 8 feet tall in that video.
                    According to the web site they will fit 9' ceilings which should be enough for me. But they say they are only good for about 48-50 lbs., which is not much margin for the tandem. They are also a bit pricey, unfortunately. But pretty cool.
                    Last edited by creekster; 11-05-2018, 06:14 PM.
                    PLesa excuse the tpyos.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by creekster View Post
                      Thats nice looking. But it doesn't get it off the floor completely, which is what I want. I also want it to be useable for one person to put it up or get it down.

                      In looking for a picture I found this:

                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x3v85M-GTo

                      Now I just need to see if they have one for a tandem.
                      That’s pretty slick but unless you had a big garage you would have to have an empty bay in order to get it down or put it up.

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                      • #12
                        ceiling rack

                        Originally posted by RC Vikings View Post
                        That’s pretty slick but unless you had a big garage you would have to have an empty bay in order to get it down or put it up.
                        I think that’s the idea. You can park your car under it, but you’d have to back the car out to get the bike down or put it up.

                        The sultry looks that chick gives when she uses the rack make me think maybe it’s an aphrodisiac, so it’s got that going for it as well!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by creekster View Post
                          I suppose I could respond by asking which part of your rack involves the ceiling? But I won't.

                          I want to get my car, or anything else, under it. I don't have room on the walls for hanging bikes. Thats why I ask about ceiling racks.

                          I really don't mean to make this a big deal. I just need to get the tandem off the floor. And up to the ceiling.

                          If this Eye-talian company can set one up for a tandem, that will be the answer, I think.
                          Maybe the part that is bolted to the ceiling.
                          "I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
                          - Goatnapper'96

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Pelado View Post
                            Maybe the part that is bolted to the ceiling.
                            You mean the 2x4s that are supports for a shelf the under side of which has hooks on it from which bikes are held against a wall?

                            Your structure is very nice and looks very well-built but it isn’t what I was looking for.
                            PLesa excuse the tpyos.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by creekster View Post
                              Thats nice looking. But it doesn't get it off the floor completely, which is what I want. I also want it to be useable for one person to put it up or get it down.

                              In looking for a picture I found this:

                              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x3v85M-GTo

                              Now I just need to see if they have one for a tandem.
                              This one is less... and has a "patented gas strut" for those heaver bikes!

                              https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Gravity-...dp/B0756NS1MC/
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