Bicycle storage solutions
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tyrell2004
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This could inspire or ............store your PVC bike.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-amp-Portable-Bicycle-Stand/step2/Bike-Bar-Holder/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-amp-Portable-Bicycle-Stand/step2/Bike-Bar-Holder/
thdewey
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Some one mentioned an open ceiling and it got me thinking. . . with an open ceiling if you hang the bike upside down you can probably tuck most of it up between the rafter. Then the handle bars would be tight to the bottom of the collar ties / bottom truss cord. Effectively, the only thing hanging down between the framing would be about 1-2" of handle bars and brake levers.
Come to think of it, if you have a sheet rocked ceiling you could probably do the same. Cut a section of sheet rock out for part of one framing bay. Hoist the bike up into the hole in the ceiling upside down.
This idea only works if you have an attic space, though.
Option two might be to store the bikes on the wall parallel to the wall (flat). If you remove the front tire (pretty quick with the quick release brakes and axle hubs) then you can turn the handle bars 90 deg so nothings sticks out very far from the wall. The front tire can then be hung on a secondary hook or other part of the bicycle (pedal?).
This doesn't work as hot for bikes that are used on a daily basis. But if you're only taking the bikes out once a week or so, it seems reasonable.
Come to think of it, if you have a sheet rocked ceiling you could probably do the same. Cut a section of sheet rock out for part of one framing bay. Hoist the bike up into the hole in the ceiling upside down.
This idea only works if you have an attic space, though.
Option two might be to store the bikes on the wall parallel to the wall (flat). If you remove the front tire (pretty quick with the quick release brakes and axle hubs) then you can turn the handle bars 90 deg so nothings sticks out very far from the wall. The front tire can then be hung on a secondary hook or other part of the bicycle (pedal?).
This doesn't work as hot for bikes that are used on a daily basis. But if you're only taking the bikes out once a week or so, it seems reasonable.
spunger1
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What about for suspension forks that are open bath oil? If I hang my bike upside down all the forks oil would leak out the top caps. This would be more for downhill and freeride style bikes.
Any ideas on how to hang those?
Any ideas on how to hang those?
Tman
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I have never had a fork in good condition leak from hanging.
I am hoping to get a shed for the bikes, but if that falls through, this is my next option.
v12man
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As a long time cyclist and veteran racer, I have to admit that I tend to just lean the bikes against the wall a lot - hanging bikes on the wall and ceiling turns into a pain after a while, and so now, if its not just leaning against the wall then I use a very simple 2 hook system on the seatstays - probably knock one of these up in about an hour - I have 6 in daily use, and it offers 2 nice features - its very easy to lube a chain on the stand, and front and rear shifter adjustments are possible.
Bike on the stand is my very first mtb - bought in 1990 odd, twice stolen and recovered - been hanging in the roof for 10 years - currently being converted to a single speed.
Bike on the stand is my very first mtb - bought in 1990 odd, twice stolen and recovered - been hanging in the roof for 10 years - currently being converted to a single speed.
ymerej
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There was another similar thread on here a while ago, and I shared this picture then. This system does take up floor space, but it also has the advantage of keeping the bikes separate from one another, and every bike is ready to ride at a moments notice. Even simple for the kiddo's to grab their bikes.
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Mine was made by banging together some old 2x8's and 2x4's. If I did it again, I'd probably use 2x6's and have an upright part at the front of the tire to hold it better. The 20" bike has the front fork resting on the wood rather than the tire on the ground.
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Mine was made by banging together some old 2x8's and 2x4's. If I did it again, I'd probably use 2x6's and have an upright part at the front of the tire to hold it better. The 20" bike has the front fork resting on the wood rather than the tire on the ground.
ricleh
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I saw a picture of a bike storage rack like this somewhere and a couple years later decided to make one. I built this about 20 years ago when I was still riding on a regular basis and building bikes.
Freestanding bike rack clamped between floor and ceiling
Base of rack with nuts for adjusting clamping force
Top of rack pushing against ceiling
Bicycle holding arms
Bicycles stored on rack
Freestanding bike rack clamped between floor and ceiling
Base of rack with nuts for adjusting clamping force
Top of rack pushing against ceiling
Bicycle holding arms
Bicycles stored on rack
ricleh
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Correct on both counts. The frame is a Specialized S-Works aluminum M2. The components are from a variety of different manufacturers. The bike was extremely light for its time. I still have the original front forks somewhere in the garage. I built the wheels on both bikes also. The S-Works bike has some of the first available carbon fiber hubs on the wheels.
taylorguitar
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Like several others here, I use a pulley system to keep my bike out of the way. I have lots of height and not much floor space in my shop, so I put everything I can up high.
Chris.
Would you guys hoist a $6000 bike from a $25 hoist with non-secure hooks? Just wondering...
I have a M5 Stumpy now. I had a first and second gen Manitou fork back in the day. I don't ride hardly at all anymore. Kudos for building the wheels. I worked at a shop once upon a time and was always jealous of the guys who could lace up. I never did enough to get good at it.
Do you still ride?
ricleh
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3 knee surgeries and 3 back surgeries have severely curtailed my riding. I still take some leisurely rides on local bike trails. My other bike is an original StumpJumper with all of the components upgraded. Building wheels is really fun and relaxing - almost like meditation. I build wheels for friends from time to time. I still have quite a collection of bike building tools. I am considering donating my tools to a local group of bike mechanics who teach people how to do basic maintenance on their bikes.
No problem if the lift is installed correctly and the hooks are placed properly.
28HopUp
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We keep 3 bikes in our 2-car garage. The one that sees the most use is kept in front of the wife's car, and the other two are on the side wall.
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Hannibal Hector
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It's been a while, but after many configuration changes to the shop I finally have what I think will work for all my bikes. I have sold a few of them (sad face).
I was really limited in space and I figured to have the hooks slide to create more room for the bikes.
First to go up is a pipe on pipe hangers in the space between garage door rail and wall.
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Second were the hooks made from 3/16 rod with the bends perpendicular from each other. This puts the hook for the wheel parallel to wall to ease hanging of wheel.
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Hooks are staggered in length so the handlebars do not interfere with each other. I can put more bikes in a smaller space than i can with fixed hooks, and I can easily slide bikes over to get to the one I plan to ride.
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and this leaves room for the double headed monster of a work stand for the bikes.
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Pardon the mess, still organizing the boxes...
Lastly, I have put used inner tubes on hooks to minimize any marks on the rims.
I was really limited in space and I figured to have the hooks slide to create more room for the bikes.
First to go up is a pipe on pipe hangers in the space between garage door rail and wall.
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Second were the hooks made from 3/16 rod with the bends perpendicular from each other. This puts the hook for the wheel parallel to wall to ease hanging of wheel.
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Hooks are staggered in length so the handlebars do not interfere with each other. I can put more bikes in a smaller space than i can with fixed hooks, and I can easily slide bikes over to get to the one I plan to ride.
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and this leaves room for the double headed monster of a work stand for the bikes.
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Pardon the mess, still organizing the boxes...
Lastly, I have put used inner tubes on hooks to minimize any marks on the rims.
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Hannibal Hector
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Hannibal Hector
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the GJ album I pulled the pics from was set to private... my bad. Changes made and hpefully you can see them now...
sam03
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I have one of these. Out of all the contraptions I have owned to store bikes, this is my favorite.
Hannibal Hector
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The one in the bike stand in my pics is worth $8,000.$6000 bike better have a 1000cc engine in it.........
I know, $8 g's for a bicycle?!? But would you race a motorbike that cost you 8 grand in MotoGP? Me neither.
Just like I would not race a $45,000 mustang in a NASCAR race.
These high end bicycles are made for racing. I commute to work on my cheap $1500 cyclocross bike and I ride my $25 buck yard sale cruiser to the local bar...
It all depends on where and why I am riding...
kngkong
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I hang ours by their rear wheel from a hook in the ceiling. They rest against the wall nicely and are about as out of the way as I can get them.
Well said.
Snapped a couple photos of my storage solution. Please pardon the mess. I am still in the process of organizing.
Hannibal Hector
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That looks good.Well said.
Snapped a couple photos of my storage solution. Please pardon the mess. I am still in the process of organizing.
Mess? what mess? (trust me, I know about the organizing)
It looks like you have the perfect space for the pipe and sliding rod hanger that I put up in mine.
You could easily put up maybe 7 bikes in that same space. ( or fewer bikes and you can get the extra wheels and tires off the floor )
my setup cost me less than $50.
I will definitely adopt your idea at some point once I figure out how I want to lay out the space (been thinking about changing it up again).
Never specifically took a picture to show the 50 bikes hanging from the ceiling and walls.
I use the pulley set up for hanging bikes that HF sells for about $8. Many other stores like Target have them for up to $30 and they are the same maker.
The ropes are hooked onto the pedal for the ones hanging from the ceiling. The ones on the wall are on hangers so that I need a ladder to access.
I used to ride in a club for 20 some years and have ridden over 50,000 miles on bicycles. I would get a new one each year and saved the old one.
Also collect them. My oldest is a 1899 Rambler and except for the first decade of 1900, I have each decade covered.
Hannibal Hector
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I like the pulley setup, however the ceiling of my garage is pretty low.
Never specifically took a picture to show the 50 bikes hanging from the ceiling and walls.
I use the pulley set up for hanging bikes that HF sells for about $8. Many other stores like Target have them for up to $30 and they are the same maker.
The ropes are hooked onto the pedal for the ones hanging from the ceiling. The ones on the wall are on hangers so that I need a ladder to access.
I used to ride in a club for 20 some years and have ridden over 50,000 miles on bicycles. I would get a new one each year and saved the old one.
Also collect them. My oldest is a 1899 Rambler and except for the first decade of 1900, I have each decade covered.
That is a nice historical collection of bikes. Maybe you can create a thread with pics and history of each decade of bikes... I would definitely subscribe to that.
I actually just got around to hanging mine this weekend. After much consternation, I went with the Rubbermaid Fast Track. The hooks seemed much more snug than I would have gotten with the slatwall accessories I saw. In any event, I needed to keep them as close to the wall as possible to drive by them. I ended up hanging them so the handlebars make use in an indent in the wall for the window. I'll remove the blinds and I have frost tint that I'll apply to the window. Overall, very happy so far with the fast track.
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fatboy621
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No way! I bought one of these pulley hoist systems and made a couple of changes. I removed the hooks and got three large o rings from work, 12inches across and 5/16 thick. I loop two of them under the front brifters and one around the seat. There is no way the bike can fall off plus when I cover the bike with a sheet to keep dust off it the o rings hold it on so it wont get blown off.
Hannibal Hector
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Great idea! I plan to use the pulley system at work when I commute and that will def be used. Thanks!!!
Never specifically took a picture to show the 50 bikes hanging from the ceiling and walls.
I use the pulley set up for hanging bikes that HF sells for about $8. Many other stores like Target have them for up to $30 and they are the same maker.
The ropes are hooked onto the pedal for the ones hanging from the ceiling. The ones on the wall are on hangers so that I need a ladder to access.
I used to ride in a club for 20 some years and have ridden over 50,000 miles on bicycles. I would get a new one each year and saved the old one.
Also collect them. My oldest is a 1899 Rambler and except for the first decade of 1900, I have each decade covered.
I have a sloped ceiling in my garage. Is yours sloped anywhere? Did the pulley system work on the sloped ceiling?
Looking for a solution for a garage with sloped ceilings. Can you pose a larger pic so I can see better.
A little over 9' ceilings here. I have a floor to ceiling rack from performance that holds two bikes. Base is anchored into the concrete. top into the framing above the drywall. As it came, it didn't put the bikes high enough to be useful to me, so I drilled out holes to mount the top bike higher up for my bike and put the wife's bike lower so she can get to it. Then I have space underneath for future kids bikes or other stuff. I have 2 more bikes from rubberized hooks on the drywalled truss ceiling.
Will try to take a pic when I am working in the garage today and clear some space, but this is what I started with:
Performance Bike link
Will try to take a pic when I am working in the garage today and clear some space, but this is what I started with:
Performance Bike link
Olliecampbell
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I'm not sure how great the photo is, but here's mine. It's held on by two simple hooks that hold onto the handle bars, the seat then sits against the wall on a pad of foam to protect it.
