ProFlex is the world’s most advanced vertical pivoting bike rack. Featuring a new modern aesthetic, increased load capacity (can now hold bikes up to 55kg/121lbs), a SteadySpine which allows for the seamless integration of the new GearMate storage organizer system, removable rear tire rest allowing for the mounting plate to be used with future products (watch this space) as well as new SteadySaddle which allows for bikes with fenders or mudguards. Basically the ProFlex does everything the Classic does and more!

Yes, the GearMate is designed to work seamlessly with all Classic racks (Road, MTB, Fat, Fender). You will just need to purchase the GearMate Classic Range Bundle to ensure you get the SteadySpine, which allows for the GearMate products to attach and install.

It really depends on the width of your handlebars and the pedals. It will fold until the handlebars touch the wall but not quite 90 degrees or flat to the wall. For a normal road bike bar, we would allow about 400mm or around 16 inches, and for a MTB with wider bars probably around 1m or 39 inches (give or take).

This is a common concern for many bike owners with these types of brakes and suspension. When your bike is hung up vertically, the fluid in your forks will run towards the seals and keep them lubricated. This will prolong their use, so it's actually good for your bike and forks to hang it vertically on our bike racks.

If you have hydraulic brakes on your bike, the fluid will run down when the bike is hung, so we advise pumping the brakes a few times when you take the bike off the rack if it's been there for a while. The shocks shouldn't leak when the bike is hung up, however if they do it's a good indication that the seals may need replacing.

We have done the research and spoken to several of the major brake and fork component manufacturers about this issue and the universal response is that hanging bikes up vertically does not cause the brakes or suspension forks to develop leaks. In fact many of the major bike and component manufacturers use and recommend our racks for storing bikes or parking staff bikes in their headquarters or both. As long as proper maintenance is completed on the bike and there are no pre-existing issues, then you will experience no issues. You may need to pump the brakes a bit if the bike has been in the rack for awhile, however, it is perfectly safe.

Read our blog post for more information about storing bikes with hydraulic brakes in Steadyracks.

Spacing your racks depends on whether you want to save floor space, wall space, or a bit of both. We've created a handy Wall Placement Guide to help.