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Old 08-14-18, 08:43 AM
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How Can I Store My Bike?

Hi, my name is Charlie and I am going in to College. I need some kind of storage device for my bike (Full suspension mtb, wheel size 27.5 × 2.3) that will not ruin the walls (for example no nails or screws), and preferably store it vertically to save space... Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Old 08-14-18, 08:48 AM
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On Campus Dorm room? get a transport bag , and disassemble it enough,
to go in it?
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You can get a wall storage rack that does not fasten to the wall but is jammed between the floor and ceiling instead, if you have a drywall ceiling use a board on top to spread the load.
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Hey man, don't worry about nailing and screwing in your dorm room. It's VERY easy to fill the holes in your dorm room, plus there are some great vertical storage options that require minimal mounting...

Reliancer 4 Color Foldable Vertical Bike Rack

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You can buy furniture that makes it looks good, get cheap van off craigslist for under $1000 for storing it, put in a bike bag, or whatever is suggested here.
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if it is the right frame size ... you can store it at my house.
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Old 08-14-18, 10:28 AM
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Those wall mounts look nifty - way better looking than the hooks from a hardware store!
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Charlie,
Congratulations on leaving on your school adventure. At college, you will be challenged to research and solve problems individually and in groups, as well as being tested against standards to prove your mastery of the subjects.

It's good that you've taken on this "bike storage" problem. Have you tried the phone application "Google"? If you launch this application, and type in the words "free standing bicycle storage" it'll give you some options to follow. Click on the "Shopping" tab.

Scroll down a few entries, and you'll find a nice free standing unit from Overstock.com for $66.49. That's the unit that I would recommend.

Good luck with the rest of your college career. PG
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The Minoura DS-1200 is a super cool solution, but runs about a hundred bucks.

I would look at some sort of tripod-base workstand, like the ever-favorite $30 Bikemate stand found at Aldi. Plenty of options also around or under $50 on Amazon.
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I suggest a vertical wall mount with a single cheap hook. Holes are really easy to fill, or just pay the $20 hole repair charge the dorm charges. A rubber coated hook (big enough for the front wheel to easily fit into) from a hardware store is like $2. Mount the hook as high as you can reasonably lift the bike's front wheel up to while holding the seat tube and handlebars (I did mine at about 8 feet), but make sure the hook goes directly into the center of a wooden 2x4 stud (and not into a weak sheetmetal stud, which may allow the hook to rip out). Using an electronic stud finder to find the dead center of the stud, and then drilling a pilot hole is recommended so the stud doesn't split and lose strength, causing the hook to rip out.
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Wirecutter recommends Delta Cycle Michelangelo Gravity Stand
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACAM38
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Originally Posted by CrewFan
Those wall mounts look nifty - way better looking than the hooks from a hardware store!
I've had some wall mounts that didn't have the little tire guards and my walls got pretty jacked up from all the smudges. Wasn't hard to clean off, but it looked pretty gnarly. So If you DO decide to go for a wall mount, think about getting one with those tire guards, helps to keep things clean!
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Originally Posted by DanBraden
I've had some wall mounts that didn't have the little tire guards and my walls got pretty jacked up from all the smudges. Wasn't hard to clean off, but it looked pretty gnarly. So If you DO decide to go for a wall mount, think about getting one with those tire guards, helps to keep things clean!

That's a good point - the little lady will appreciate the cleaner look for sure!
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If you're going to be in a dorm, contact the campus housing office right now, before you arrive on campus, and ask what the options are. Be specific.
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Originally Posted by caloso
If you're going to be in a dorm, contact the campus housing office right now, before you arrive on campus, and ask what the options are. Be specific.
but use another persons name and room # in case you have to bandit the whole operation!
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I was in a similar situation a couple of months ago. Moved into an apartment and needed to store a couple bikes indoors (the others were ok on the balcony). I was pretty limited on cash, so with some basic tools I already had, I purchased 3 2x4's frome Home Depot and made a free standing 2 bike rack. So far it's worked out really well!

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or if you want to hang it vertically, use the above rack and hang the bike by the handlebars, you may need to make the feet extend out further to prevent the rack from falling over.
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You can search for Swagman 80955 - Bike Storage, Wall-Mount, that's the one I've got in the garage. However, it does require nailing... Yet, it's reliable, as I've had it for several years with no probs at all
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Waaaay back in the Dark Ages (1970s), while in the dorm at Ohio State, I took the wheels off and stored the frame under the (bunk) bed in my dorm room. Roomie did the same with his bike (two frames under one bunk bed), wheels were in the closet. Never had a problem.
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
On Campus Dorm room? get a transport bag , and disassemble it enough,
to go in it?
Hmm, thanks for the idea but I'd rather not have to do all that when I'm headed out riding and returning again.
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Originally Posted by brandonk
You can get a wall storage rack that does not fasten to the wall but is jammed between the floor and ceiling instead, if you have a drywall ceiling use a board on top to spread the load.
Ok, that's a good idea ill keep that in mind!
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Originally Posted by Riveting
I suggest a vertical wall mount with a single cheap hook. Holes are really easy to fill, or just pay the $20 hole repair charge the dorm charges. A rubber coated hook (big enough for the front wheel to easily fit into) from a hardware store is like $2. Mount the hook as high as you can reasonably lift the bike's front wheel up to while holding the seat tube and handlebars (I did mine at about 8 feet), but make sure the hook goes directly into the center of a wooden 2x4 stud (and not into a weak sheetmetal stud, which may allow the hook to rip out). Using an electronic stud finder to find the dead center of the stud, and then drilling a pilot hole is recommended so the stud doesn't split and lose strength, causing the hook to rip out.
Wow, thanks for such an awesome response! Its a good idea, and very descriptive which I really appreciate! However, I'm not really allowed to store my bike in my room so I'm keeping it on the down-low. They may ask why I drilled into their walls because I dont believe they'd be too keen on me drilling holes to store my bike haha, thank you so much though!
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Originally Posted by DanBraden
I've had some wall mounts that didn't have the little tire guards and my walls got pretty jacked up from all the smudges. Wasn't hard to clean off, but it looked pretty gnarly. So If you DO decide to go for a wall mount, think about getting one with those tire guards, helps to keep things clean!
Thank you so much for the tip! I'll keep that in mind!
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Originally Posted by Le Mechanic
I was in a similar situation a couple of months ago. Moved into an apartment and needed to store a couple bikes indoors (the others were ok on the balcony). I was pretty limited on cash, so with some basic tools I already had, I purchased 3 2x4's frome Home Depot and made a free standing 2 bike rack. So far it's worked out really well!
This is an amazing idea, thank you!
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Originally Posted by CJohnson101
Hi, my name is Charlie and I am going in to College. I need some kind of storage device for my bike (Full suspension mtb, wheel size 27.5 × 2.3) that will not ruin the walls (for example no nails or screws), and preferably store it vertically to save space... Any suggestions? Thanks!
I wouldn't be bringing my nice/good bike to school unless planning to go on trails and etc.*

I would say get a folding bike.*
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