Stashed Products LodeStar Storage System Review 1

Stashed Products are known for their sleek euro look and space-saving modular systems for keeping your n+1 bikes organized. Their new LodeStar storage system is aimed at keeping cycling gear arranged and accessible as well. Available in a huge number of configurations, the modular LodeStar system features a diverse array of attachments, hangers and organizers for anything from gloves to tools to sunglasses to shoes. The sturdy components feature a 5-year warranty and 90-day return policy. Vital was sent the LodeStar Pro Cycling Set ($452), LodeStar Board ($110), LodeStar Multihook Set ($137), and additional LodeStar Rails ($55) to build an ultimate cycling gear storage system. The premium-priced product did result in a well-ordered gear display, but there was some learning along the way with installation.

The Parts Breakdown

• LodeStar Sunglasses Holder - $32
• LodeStar Double Shoe Hook - $46, max. load, 10kg
• LodeStar Multihook - $46, max. load 5kg top hook / 8kg bottom hook 
• LodeStar Accessory Tray with LodeStar Vertical Adapter Kit - $69 ($14, vertical adapter)
• LodeStar Rod Hook - $25, Short 60mm - max load 10kg / Medium 90mm - max load 6kg / Long 120mm - max load 2kg
• LodeStar Bottle Opener - $28
• LodeStar Bottle Holder - $35

Initial Impressions

Unboxing the goods, one immediately notices the sticker on the boxes reading, “The King’s Awards for Enterprise, 2025 Innovation.” Fancy for sure. The next thought may be, "what have I gotten myself into?" Looking at all of these items and boxes seemed like a full weekend’s worth of time to install rather than just a few hours. Initial YouTube video searches for Stashed Products included a person who hired the UK equivalent of a task rabbit to install their gear storage system. Vital didn't have that luxury living in the Eastern Sierra, plus, it’s fun to get our hands dirty.

While a task rabbit wasn't available, a dear friend was, and through some trial, error, measuring and re-measuring, it was a tag-team effort to hold the rails and drill the rails after figuring out the best configuration for the precious vertical real estate.

While installing the system, the cleverness of this system became more apparent. It's quite novel how the various accessories can be moved around in the rails and in the board. The Type A insert on the back  can also be rotated 90 degrees depending on what orientation the rail/board is in. Flexibility in spades.

Installation

Installing the Stashed LodeStar was pretty intimidating. Seeing some more videos and or having printed tutorials with words and pictures showing all the mundane steps, including drilling holes, orientation of screws and plates, etc would have been very much appreciated.

Despite receiving the rail drilling and cutting tool, it was not obvious how to use it and it was easier to go rogue and run it freestyle. As a result, some of the drill holes were not centered (which really didn't matter in the end, but will visually drive some crazy) and also pretty jagged. A metal file or de-burring tool is recommended. If these were to go up again, figuring out the supplied cutting tool would be on the list so there would be centered holes and possibly fewer aluminum shards to smooth out.

Tools for the Job

Eye protection, hearing protection, metal file, heavy-duty drill, measuring tape, sharpie, broom, dustpan, shop vac, stereo, friend, good attitude.

Besides the measuring tape and something to make marks, a heavy-duty drill – contractor grade power – is strongly recommended. Also, many tiny aluminum shavings are created in the drilling process, so of course, wear protective eyewear. Slap in some some ear plugs too, so you keep your hearing in tact. A broom for initial clean up, and then a shop vac to get all the tiny shavings will keep flat tires out of your future!

Placement on the wall was snug and on of the vertical rails does not have an end cap. Thankfully gravity only pulls downward, so unless that changes, nothing will be floating away.

Long-term Durability

It’s still winter where our system is setup, but when bike season rolls around, we look forward to hanging all types of things on the LodeStar system. All of the rails and accessories seem to be made extremely well, and the Torx screw pattern should minimize bolt stripping as I make future adjustments.

It's easy to forget to grab a water bottle or some other key piece of gear when going for a short ride from the house, so the convenient and dedicated storage zone next to the bikes will be quite convenient. Post-ride thirst and bike-tuning sessions will keep the bottle opener busy, too.

What’s the Bottom Line?

The LodeStar gear storage system is an elegant and flexible way to store cycling gear. The LodeStar board makes it incredibly easy to add and move accessories around as minds change or new and different gear is added to the mix. The many accessories and hooks are useful for storing a wide range of gear, without ever feeling pigeonholed into a single layout if fit changes are needs. The price is considerably more than a couple of screws or hooks in the studs, but the strength, flexibility and look of the system may just make up for it.

Installing this system is a PROJECT! If you like that, go for it. Just plan the layout and dedicate a solid afternoon or more to the installation before going for it. Having an extra set of hands and good tunes in the background will make it much more fun and easier, too.

About The Reviewer

Coral Taylor - Age: 46 // Years Riding MTB/Road/Gravel: 20 // Height: 5’3" (1.65 m) // Weight: 125-pounds (56.7 kg)

I love all types of bikes, but I’d have to say that mountain bikes are my favorite. Biking through the forest, ripping sweet berms, and rolling over rocks always elicits hoots and hollers from me! I consider myself a ‘medium rad’ rider and I love riding both cross-country trails and ‘navy blue’ DH trails. I’ve been enjoying gravel riding and had the opportunity to cycle across Kenya a few years ago on a trip with Zawadisha.org – it was such a wonderful experience. I still enjoy road biking but have gotten more nervous around cars and tend to spend more time on bikes with fatter tires. This year I’m looking forward to heading to Montreal to watch the UCI Road Cycling championships and hopefully meet many of my cycling idols and crushes.

I am a Level 3 NICA coach for the Mammoth Mountain Bike team and am also a BICP Level 2 Intermediate Skills Instructor and work as a part-time bike guide and teach skills clinics in the Truckee area. Sharing the sport of mountain biking with other humans is really important to me; besides the physical benefits of biking and the mental health benefits of being outside, I believe that the benefit of having FUN is the most important! The more FUN we have, the less existential dread we have and the nicer we are, which means we can have more bandwidth to create positive change in the world.