Best Bike Shed?
 

Scenario: Have 3 bikes to store, only one of which is a daily commuter. Would preferably like to store a box of bike tools, truing stand, and collapsible mechanic stand in the same shed.

Can anyone recommend a good bike shed (or brand) that might fit this description based on experience?

I live in an urban neighborhood that has a higher level of crime than most surrounding areas so I’m particularly focused on a shed that has a decent way to lock and that whatever lock rings or mechanism exists to lock, is not just attached via some flimsy material that could easily be cut through/around/ripped off.

i have a large area (behind a tall wrought iron fence) that I can place a shed so space isn’t an issue. I don’t have a garage and I’m not interested in continuing indoor storage since bikes are in the way and will do damage to my old house.

Ininitially thought about doing one large shed for outdoor tools and bike stuff, but the bike stuff would take so much floor space that it seems smarter to split them off into two more specialized sheds.

Any thoughts?

Hire a contractor , have one built to meet your unstated needs..


Alternatively,
You can buy a Marine Shipping container , and have it delivered .

1 unit size is 20 foot long 8 wide 8 high. 2 U is 40' long..

Edit, noting..
OK there's a 1/2 unit ,10', but when listing a container ship's capacity
they use a 20 foot container unit, although the load may consist of
all 40 footers..




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Around here the the big box hardware stores usually have a few on display. There are also a couple of shed companies in town with display units. We movedinto a house with a shed 19 years ago. Mine's barn shaped, about 12 feet wide by 9 feet deep and 7 or 8 feet tall in the middle. I have 4 bikes side by side with car tires, a mower and other garden equipment plus boxes, boxes boxes. It's a solid wood design with no windows, no heat and no electricity. There is a single hasp lock with a padlock, although a heavier duty lock and hasp could be fitted if necessary. I still lock up my bikes inside because I am from Chicago originally, and that is what I have always done.

Good idea.

I think there are also 10x8x8 shipping containers.

I need to start thinking about building a paint shed, which I'll probably just build from scratch.

Seems inefficient to build two small sheds. a small shed cost almost as much as a larger one. If the tools and bikes don't get along, just add a partition. check zoning code etc.

The shipping container suggestion is a good idea, and make sure it is made of cor-ten steel. You can also hire a shipping container inspector before buying, just to make sure it will seal properly (which I would do before buying a used container). If you live near a port, buying a used container will be easy.

This is purely an amusing aside: Among computer programmers and other techies, "bikeshedding" is a term for when people ask questions and raise objections in meetings just to make themselves seem knowledgeable and important. It comes from the book Parkinson's Law, where a meeting to approve construction of a bike shed is given as an illustration of this phenomenon.

I can't believe I didn't think of this the first time I read the thread...

THat is a funny coincidence!

Whatever you decide on for the shed, I think it'd be a good idea to pour a concrete pad and install one or more hefty eyebolts in the floor. Use a hardened steel chain (lined with old inner tubes) and a very hefty lock to secure the bikes. If your area is rife with crime, somebody's eventually going to get into the shed. Make it tough, after they get in, to ride off into the sunset.

I had an 8x12 garden shed that I used for bike storage. Built it myself and used landscape ties as "sleepers" to put it on. I presently have an 8x8 shed and it's too small, fortunately I also have a garage. Here are some things I would want to ensure if I were you: 1. Electricity. Can you run power to it? If so, that will make a big difference otherwise you would need windows for light and windows will create a security weakness. 2. Security. You will need to make sure you have a good strong door with a good lock on it. The sheds you buy often have weak hinges and locks that could easily be broken off. 3. Zoning. There are probably rules that dictate how large a shed you can have and if there are setback requirements. Look around your neighborhood to see what other people have. Ask.
Good luck.

If power is an issue, a solar panel and an efficient LED light might suffice (in place of a window).

Then wrap it with wood to make it pretty.. inside It will be steel, dry and secure ;)

I live in a historic Port Town, they're all over the place, usually as 'temporary' buildings ,
lots in store parking lots.. for additional storage..



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One thing about shipping containers...

The refrigerated shipping containers can be very nice. Stainless? Plus some climate control (you don't have to cool them).

I'm giving some thought to one of these to hold our bikes in the summer and a snow blower in the winter. Not sure if these would be secure enough for your needs:

https://www.wayfair.com/outdoor/pdp/...d-lxt1379.html


https://www.wayfair.com/outdoor/pdp/...ed-xa1437.html

Bike Bunker..

Brick/cinder block walls on a concrete slab, with a heavy steel door..






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Looks like they don't service my area.