Storing multiple bikes

Mar 26, 15 19:59

Post #1 of 23 (8049 views)

I have a small garage and several bikes. I am looking for a simple solution. I have four, soon to be five adult bikes and two kids bikes. Rather than sell off a bike to store the new one, I would like to figure out a good way to condense the bike mess. What are you using that works?
I am currently hanging three and then backing the others in between to fill the gaps. This is not the best.

I need to be able to get to the bikes to use any one of them at any time. Ease of access is important so that my wife can get them out too.

Thanks,

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Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 26, 15 20:42

Post #2 of 23 (8013 views)

Hang them from the ceiling?

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Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 26, 15 22:45

Post #3 of 23 (7979 views)

Pictures would help.

Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 1:00

Post #4 of 23 (7956 views)

I want to try this...

http://RoadID.com/...te/4HC4V-TAFQ9XPJDTX

Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 1:27

Post #5 of 23 (7948 views)

My wife and kids' bikes (4) are on the floor so they can get to them without any troubles. My bikes (5) are either hanging from the ceiling, on the work stand or in my office on the trainer. Seems to be working.

Re: Storing multiple bikes [logella] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 2:49

Post #6 of 23 (7924 views)

I've started using clug for my storage:

http://www.getclug.com/

I'm not sure it'll solve your specific space issue but it's a cheap, neat product that's working well for me.

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Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 4:56

Post #7 of 23 (7877 views)

Use alternative locations:

Re: Storing multiple bikes [iamrobertmoore] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 4:59

Post #8 of 23 (7875 views)

iamrobertmoore wrote:

I've started using clug for my storage:

http://www.getclug.com/

I'm not sure it'll solve your specific space issue but it's a cheap, neat product that's working well for me.

This looks nice, do you have any pictures of them installed?

Re: Storing multiple bikes [duvivr6] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 5:05

Post #9 of 23 (7868 views)

Sure, here's one I took a while back - can take some more if you like.

Heard about it from DCR, fairly in depth article here: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/...ke-mount-system.html

Rob
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Custom bike storage.

Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 5:08

Post #10 of 23 (7865 views)

My next house which I move into in 4 weeks has 10' high ceilings so I will be going with this most likely. I could come up with something of my own design but I also have to think about my wife or kids trying to get the bikes down when I am not there so this seems to be the best option. I have 9 bikes right now so I need as much storage as possible I do not want anything on the walls or floors in the new garage.

Re: Storing multiple bikes [BigCheese] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 6:30

Post #11 of 23 (7809 views)

This looks very chic - but one could make the exact same device for about $30 of 2x4 from the lumber store--- :-)

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Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 6:36

Post #12 of 23 (7801 views)

hang them all on the wall. stagger the heights so you can space them closer without the pedals and bars interfering with the adjacent bikes.

I fit 5 bikes on my garage wall in about a 6 foot width, I think. I'd have to measure it to be certain how wide.

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Re: Storing multiple bikes [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 6:43

Post #13 of 23 (7792 views)

JasoninHalifax wrote:

hang them all on the wall. stagger the heights so you can space them closer without the pedals and bars interfering with the adjacent bikes.

I fit 5 bikes on my garage wall in about a 6 foot width, I think. I'd have to measure it to be certain how wide.

^This is what I did in our small apartment. You can fit a lot of bikes in a small space. My bikes went on the higher positions, my wife's went on the lower position. Works really well.

Re: Storing multiple bikes [albatrossman] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 6:49

Post #14 of 23 (7778 views)

Yup, that's how I do it too.

to the OP, you'll need a couple of lengths of 1x4 or 1x6 board to screw to the wall at the studs, and the tire hooks then attach to the 1x4's or 1x6's. That lets you put the hooks wherever you want.

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Re: Storing multiple bikes [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 7:06

Post #15 of 23 (7759 views)

I think this is what I will do. I have been thinking about it but I wanted to get some input before getting started.

Thanks.

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Reach high, think big, work hard, have fun.

Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 7:53

Post #16 of 23 (7714 views)

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I used the Flow Wall product.

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Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 8:07

Post #17 of 23 (7698 views)

It'll probably cost you $15-$20 if you have to buy all the materials. Do you have room in your budget for that?

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Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 8:21

Post #18 of 23 (7682 views)

Took this junk pit corner of my yard behind a shed and made a dedicated bike shed capable of holding 7 bikes and extra wheels. "69"ing the bikes is the best way to get a few extra bikes in an area (if hanging like this).

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Re: Storing multiple bikes [jeremyb] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 8:49

Post #19 of 23 (7651 views)

I am having major space envy of you guys. My clug solution works for a fourth story flat in North London!

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Custom bike storage.

Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 9:33

Post #20 of 23 (7622 views)

I keep two bikes in the bike cage at work (track and hardtail mtb)
My touring bike and wife's bike live in the living room
Kids bikes live on the balcony
And my triathlon bike lives in the bedroom

Some of these storage locations give me a serious case of garage envy.

(Pro tip: when you get your first tri bike and are still enamored with the sleek lines; when you walk into your room and say "hello gorgeous" to the bike, make sure your wife is not in the bathroom... or if she is when she replies "awwww" DO NOT respond "Oh hi, I didn't know you were in here")

I do the same thing as them, just slower

Re: Storing multiple bikes [Number2] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 10:12

Post #21 of 23 (7582 views)

Coincidentally, this just popped up on Lifehacker:

http://workshop.lifehacker.com/...the-price-1694002504?

Re: Storing multiple bikes [jeremyb] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 15:28

Post #22 of 23 (7473 views)

jeremyb wrote:

Took this junk pit corner of my yard behind a shed and made a dedicated bike shed capable of holding 7 bikes and extra wheels. "69"ing the bikes is the best way to get a few extra bikes in an area (if hanging like this).

This was going to be my suggestion... hang vertically, staggering front to back. Especially like this if you're also up against a wall; or, if you have open access from both sides (my garage has a beam running across transverse so they get hung in the middle on the side without the car), they can be staggered slightly so that they're all hanging by the front wheel which makes it easier to grab by the bars), but the odd spaces face the door while the even spaces face the back.

Re: Storing multiple bikes [kdw] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 15 15:48

Post #23 of 23 (7456 views)

There is *always room for a bike in the bedroom.

Seriously, I keep the tri bike in my studio apartment by the bed, and the 'city' bike under cover outdoors on the balcony.

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