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We're pleased to present to you the newest feature of our website - Storage 101. This page is intended to help you think through and understand the various zones of storage categories and then to take it a step further and guide you to the products in our line that will best serve your needs.
Storage 101 will take you just a few minutes but will help you to make educated decisions when choosing your next storage solutions whether it be from Gear Up or somewhere else (but we hope it's Gear Up). Understanding the zones will help you think through your available space and how you'd like to utilize it - Each persons dwelling is about as unique as a fingerprint - and we want to help you keep it that way.
As an added incentive when you finish scrolling through the information we'll provide you with a special coupon code that will be valid for your next purchase here at mygearup.com. Graduation does have it's privileges!
So what are you waiting for? There's no signing up, there's no entering your personal information, there's just free and useful information ahead!
Understanding the 5 "Zones" of Storage
VERTICAL STORAGE - this is any type of storage that takes advantage of vertical space in storing bicycles. Typically these types of storage solutions hold two or more bikes one above the other - allowing the consumer to store 2 or more bikes in the floor space of one.
Gear Up products which serve this category are:
Bikes up & away (BUA) aluminum floor to ceiling storage rack
Oakrak floor to ceiling storage rack
Oakrak freestanding storage rack
Platinum floor to ceiling storage rack
Platinum two bike freestand
Positives
Racks can store as many as 4 bikes
Many accessories available for most racks
Aesthetically pleasing
No permanent installation required
Drawbacks
Consumer needs to check tension periodically on floor to ceiling models as homes and garages tend to shift and swell with seasons, weather, and natural events
Consumer has to lift bike up above chest to utilize upper storage area
AGAINST THE WALL STORAGE - this is any type of storage device that leans against the wall and uses gravity to help hold it and the bikes in place. Typically these types of storage solutions will hold two bikes.
Gear Up products which serve this category are:
Platinum gravity rack
Lean Machine gravity rack
Black 1 bike vertical door mount*
Positives
Easy to assemble
No permanent installation required
Sturdy design - the more weight the sturdy it gets
Drawbacks
Consumer has to lift bike up above chest to utilize upper storage area
Has to be placed against a wall
Bottom feet stick out - could be a tripping hazard
*We've also categorized our hang over the door single bike rack in this category since it is not permanently installed, requires the consumer to lift the bike up, and has to be placed against the door
ON THE WALL STORAGE - this is any type of storage device that is permanently attached to a wall. There are several types and styles of storage within this category. Usually will hold one or two bikes max.
Gear Up products which serve this category are:
Oakrak solo
BUA solo
Black 1 bike horizontal
Black 1 bike vertical
Black 2 bike horizontal
Black 2 bike vertical
Platinum 1 bike horizontal
Platinum 2 wheel storage rack
Positives
Low price points
Frees up floor space
Easy to install
Drawbacks
Permanent installation required
Must be installed into wall stud - limits areas of installation
OFF THE CEILING STORAGE - this is any type of storage device this is permanently attached to the ceiling.
Gearup products which serve this category are:
50 lb hoist
Deluxe hoist
Positives
Utilizes wasted "air" space
Easy for anyone to raise or lower
Gets bikes out of harm's way
Will store all kinds of different things like shop vacs, boats, kayaks, decoys, ladders, inflatables and more
Drawbacks
Must be permanently installed to the ceiling - requires ladder
Risk of damage or bodily harm if operator doesn't use properly
ON THE FLOOR STORAGE - this is any type of storage device the holds up the bike in a "parked" position. This type of storage is always based on the floor.
Gearup products which serve this category are:
Grandstand
Deuce - 2 bike folding stand
4 on the floor - 4 bike folding stand
6 bike deluxe stand
Garagesaver
Positives
Easy for children to use
No permanent installation required
Portable - can be taken to park, races etc.
Drawbacks
Takes up valuable floor space
Might be a tripping hazard
Now you're a Storage Expert so why choose Gear Up?
1. WE HAVE THE MOST EXTENSIVE LINEUP OF STORAGE SOLUTIONS COVERING THE BROADEST RANGE OF RETAIL PRICE POINTS. OUR PRODUCTS FEATURE SUPERIOR QUALITY, DESIGN AND FUNCTION AND SEVERAL ARE PROTECTED UNDER U.S. PATENTS
Gear Up believes strongly that quality and function are just as important as price and factor much more into the overall "value" equation than simply being able to supply the cheapest (and consequently lesser quality) products to the market - we leave that to our competitors.
2. GEAR UP PROVIDES AN UNMATCHED LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT
From our simply stated "Satisfaction Guaranteed" lifetime warranty to our no questions asked free replacement parts policy - when you buy Gear Up branded products we support that sale for the life of the product. We also strive to turn around every order within 24 - 48 hours so when peak demand catches our competitors off guard - we're there to meet your needs.
3. GEAR UP IS THE ONLY MAJOR SUPPLIER OF STORAGE SOLUTIONS THAT MANUFACTURERS PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED STATES
We believe strongly in keeping jobs in America whenever possible and feel that having domestically made products helps us be a better, more flexible supplier and helps us to consistently deliver better quality storage solutions. We also pledge that we will continue to explore any and every opportunity to manufacturer additional items in the U.S. whenever possible.
4. GEAR UP IS NOT JUST ANOTHER SUPPLIER; WE'RE PART OF THE COMMUNITY
Each year Gear Up Inc. donates a percentage of our sales to various organizations and charities as well as products for various events. We proudly sponsor several race teams and race events. Gear up is proud to be a member of bikes belong and a business partner of carbonfund.org
We are strongly committed to our communities, our environment, and to the advancement of bicycling. By supporting gear up you'll also be helping us support many great charities and advocacy groups.
That's it! Congratulations on completing Storage 101. To honor our newest graduate we'd like to present to you this coupon code for your next purchase here at mygearup.com. Simply enter in the code: 101GRAD during checkout to get free ground freight within the continental United States on your entire order. If you've got suggestions for additions, subtractions, or alterations to the information provided please don't hesitate to let us know. We want to make this a positive learning tool for anyone considering purchasing a storage solution and your feedback would be much appreciated. Thank you for taking Storage 101 and congratulations again!
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