Eons ago when I lived in a tiny walkup, I bought a rack similar to the Topeak in that it was an expansion pole (although it was wood). It worked great through 5 moves and I still use it in the basement. It was always a conversation piece when people would walk into my apartment and see the bikes displayed. In one apartment, I used the rack as a room divider.

That said, a couple of words of warning....if you get an expansion bolt-type system, pay attention to the wording that says something to the effect of initially tightening the bolts every couple of days. I didn't and the rack came down. I learned my lesson. Never had a problem again.

Second word of warning, the first apartment was built in the 1800's and had a solid plaster ceiling. Sturdy. The second apartment was new construction. I didn't even think about it being drywall and put up the rack, tightened down the bolts--right up through the drywall celing. If you have a drywall ceiling, look for the stud before placing the rack.

Happy shopping.