The installation is easy for an average DIY. Even if the studs placement doesn't align just right, you can attach a 2x4 to the studs, and then mount the rail to the 2x4. My pet peeve with this product - it's just not very functional. It looks neat on the pictures, but in reality it's a pain to fit in 6 bikes side-by-side. They get tangled together. I often end up taking off two other bikes, in order to get thy one I want. Bikes are heavy... My kids can't do this, My wife would rather have me to do it. So effectively, no one hangs their bikes on the rack, defying the purpose of having the rack.Also, if you follow the instructions and mount the rack 180 cm from the ground, the handle bars come just at the right hight to hit your face on, if you're not paying attention. Mounting it a foot higher solves the issue, but makes it even harder to hang the bikes....So if i had to do it agin, I would be looking for another solution.