Steadyrack originated in Australia as a way to store bikes without sacrificing space or risking wheel damage. The brand now produces four main versions, each tailored to different tyre widths and bike styles; and has just added the new Gearmate for cycling gear storage.
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Space‑saving pivot design
Each Steadyrack hinges side‑to‑side up to 160–180°, allowing bikes to be pivoted flush to the wall or toward a corner. This pivoting dramatically reduces horizontal footprint – ideal for garages, balcony storage, or communal buildings, where space is at a premium.
Easy roll‑in, no heavy lifting
Rather than lifting the bike, you simply balance it on the rear wheel, push it into the slot, and pivot it in position. This is especially useful with heavier mountain or e‑bikes and makes it accessible for riders of all ages and strengths – even youngsters.
Gentle on components
Because the front wheel slot holds the bike by tyre only, there’s no contact with rims, spokes, forks or frames – avoiding scratches or pressure damage that rim hooks or heavy-duty hangers may cause.
Broad compatibility
- Mountain Bike Rack handles tyres up to 2.8 inches wide – suitable for mountain bikes, eBikes, eMTBs and BMX bikes.
- Classic Bike Rack works well for road bikes, gravel bikes, eBikes, Hybrid bikes, small mountain bikes and BMX bikes.
- Fender Bike Rack accommodates eBikes with fenders (mudguards), time trial/triathlon bikes, road bikes and gravel bikes.
- Fat Bike Rack handles eBikes with wide tyres and Fat Bikes.
Secure & durable
Steel construction with UV‑treated plastic parts and support for bikes up to 35kg means durability over time. You can also lock your bike to the rack with a conventional D‑lock or chain for extra security.
Bicycles sharing space in a garage with motor cars or in other multi-purpose storage spaces can be tricky, but Steadyrack’s vertical wall mounting, folding arm design, and pivoting functionality makes it perfect for these environments. You can stagger multiple racks just 350mm apart and still access individual bikes easily.
As is the case with many South African mountain bikers, who also own gravel bikes and road bikes, you can mount multiple racks to accommodate all your own bikes as well your family or house-mates’ bicycles, to ensure a neat, scratch-free storage space.
The “no lift” operation helps in shared spaces (multi‑user households, youth riders, senior cyclists), reducing effort and risk. The rack design also preserves bike and wall integrity – a consideration inside homes or rented units.
Introducing Gearmate:
Gearmate follows the Steadyrack storage principals of clean, efficient wall storage, but comprises specifically designed hooks, bins and brackets to store helmets, shoes, spares and tools. Compatible with Steadyrack, Gearmate is customisable and offers more than 200 different configurations to accommodate your individual needs and space availability.
Summary
Steadyrack and Gearmate offers an elegant, durable, and user‑friendly storage solution that suits the needs of South African mountain bikers and gravel riders. Steadyrack’s pivoting, wall‑mounted design addresses limited space; its tyre‑only contact protects bike wheels and frames; and its “roll in/out” loading process ensures ease of use for riders of all ages. Gearmate is flexible, clean, and smart – making it an ideal choice for riders looking to keep riding gear and daily-use spares accessible, secure, and well‑stored.
For more information or to purchase your Steadyrack and Gearmate products, visit the Best Bike Storage website here.
