MOTM

>There's some physics involved here that I don't know the math for, but 
>basically, it will take a lot less weight than you may think at the top of 
>the rack to topple the whole thing. You have to get a good amount of weight 
>at the bottom to stop it from happening.

ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!!!

>Most racks I've seen do NOT ship broken down. If you're in an apartment, 
>you might wanna think about just how you're gonna get the rack up any 
>stairs and in place. Also, shipping costs can be quite high.

The good racks from B-Line and Newton do break down.  Get the real
thing, they're cheaper and better than the Mid-Atlantic and IT wanna-be's.

www.b-line.com
www.graybar.com

-Cary