BikeStow Original User manual

BikeStow Original
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for your order! Please read the following instructions
carefully to get the most out of your BikeStow Original. If you have any
questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
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Love, the BikeStow family
CONTENTS
Assembly ………………………………………………………………… 2
Use ……………………………………………………………………….. 3
Securing Methods ………………………………………………………. 4
Cleaning …………………………………………………………………. 5
Maintenance …………………………………………………………….. 5
1

Your BikeStow Original will
arrive almost fully assembled,
like this.
1.
First, use the included allen key
to undo and remove the
placeholder bolts holding the v-
sliders in place. Keep hold of the
nylon washers.
2.
This can stop the thumb screw
from seizing or becoming stiff in
the long term.
Insert the thumb screw and nylon
washer into the threaded hole as
shown. Repeat for all v-sliders.
4.
Take the nylon washers and
place onto the included
thumb screw.
As with most bolts, it can be
beneficial to apply a small
amount of grease or anti-seize
lubricant to the thumb screw’s
thread.
3.
Assembly
2

Use
Unfolding the rack:
1. Use your foot to break the magnets.
2. Carefully swing open the back panel
until the “dogbone” drops into place.
Push down on the “dogbone” to make
sure it is firmly seated.
Folding the rack:
1. Lift up the “dogbone”.
2. Gently pull the front panel towards
you, allowing the rear panel to fold
inwards.
If putting a bike in backwards, change
the gears into the smallest chainring
and mid cassette. This minimises
contact between the chain and plywood.
Finger trap warning: When handling the BikeStow Original, take care to keep your fingers
away from moving parts and closing surfaces. It hurts, a lot, if it closes on your fingers!
Stowing a bike:
1. Raise the v-slider.
2. Drop the bike into the slot.
3. Lower the v-slider and turn the
thumb screw to lock it in place.
Road / Track / CX etc: alternate between
front wheel in and rear wheel in first.
MTB: in rearwards with the handlebars
turned.
If using the BikeStow Original to transport bikes in a vehicle, you are responsible for securing it to
the cargo area of the vehicle.See the next page for information. The BikeStow Original is not
waterproof, however, wet tyres are fine). If you want to use it outside for long periods, we
recommend applying sealant or varnish to the exposed wooden surfaces.
3

Securing Methods
Provided with your rack are two tie-down straps.
A. There are two cut-outs on each side of the back panel, straps may be
passed through. (Recommended method).
B. A single strap over the top of the bike rack, secured to anchor points either
side.
C. Straps may be passed through the large middle cut-out.
When using the BikeStow Original rack to transport bikes in a vehicle, you are
responsible for securing it to the cargo area of the vehicle.
Customers have secured the provided straps between their bike rack and their
vehicle’s cargo loops or seat anchors. Shown above are some different
securing points on the bike rack that customers have used depending on their
vehicle and situation.
A.
C.
B.
4

5
Cleaning
Laminated Flat Surfaces:
If you own a laminated BikeStow Original (i.e. coloured and
not the raw plywood finish), the main surfaces can be
cleaned using a slightly damp microfibre cloth to wipe away
fingerprints, smudges, or other marks. For anything more
stubborn, we recommend Sticky Stuff Remover or similar.
Again, apply this in small amounts using a microfibre cloth.
Aluminium V-Sliders:
To clean the aluminium v-sliders, remove them from the rack
and gently wash with warm water and a drop of soap. Do
not use a scouring-pad or scouring-sponge as these will
scratch the slider. Rinse with clean water and thoroughly dry
before re-inserting into the rack.
Slots and Other Plywood Edges:
If you wish to really make your rack look brand new, you can
use some fine grit (240 or above) sandpaper to clean up the
plywood edges, particularly around the slots where there
may be mud or grime. Be extra careful not to scratch the
laminated faces with the sandpaper.
Maintenance
• Regularly check all bolts around the rack are tight using an allen key.
• It can be beneficial to occasionally apply a small amount of grease or anti-seize to
the thumb screws’ threads. This can stop them seizing or becoming stiff in the
long term.
• If your aluminium v-sliders are becoming loose and droop by themselves under
gravity, then perform the following steps:
1. Loosen the two slider-
guide bolts by one turn.
2. While firmly pushing
the slider-guide towards
the v-slider, re-tighten
the two bolts.
3. Repeat for the slider-
guide on the other side,
and for all other slots.