Where do you Park it -- At Home?
03-01-14, 09:31 AM
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Where do you Park it -- At Home?
We moved to a new home about 5 months ago. It is only 7 miles from my work, which is a great commuting distance. One of the positives is an enclosed front porch, surrounded with brickwork, that is perfect for bike parking. I just come out the door, unlock my bike, and ride off into the sunrise. It's very convenient. No more messing with the garage, garage door, etc etc -- It's also great for utilitarian riding, too. Need to go to a local store or restaurant? The bike is ready to rock right at the door. It cannot be seen from the street. Where do you park your rigs?
Front View -
Peeking around the corner - (That's me in the reflection lol)
Parked -
View from the Kitchen Window when I'm Doing Dishes -
Front View -
Peeking around the corner - (That's me in the reflection lol)
Parked -
View from the Kitchen Window when I'm Doing Dishes -
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Mine is in the garage (next to my kids' bikes).
Side note: I want that crate- would work way better than the one I currently have
Side note: I want that crate- would work way better than the one I currently have
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03-01-14, 10:27 AM
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I keep the winter bikes locked up to the front railing at my house so they get to stay cold and not thaw out and when I am coming and going this is my preferred lock up and a place for company to lock up.
Between the dog and the parrots nobody gets to come to the door without us knowing about it... the birds will start calling when they see people on the walk and call me when I get out of the car as they can see out the front window.
Between the dog and the parrots nobody gets to come to the door without us knowing about it... the birds will start calling when they see people on the walk and call me when I get out of the car as they can see out the front window.
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In the second bedroom, which is either the bike room or the cat room depending on your veiwpoint.
03-01-14, 10:44 AM
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I keep the winter bikes locked up to the front railing at my house so they get to stay cold and not thaw out and when I am coming and going this is my preferred lock up and a place for company to lock up.
Between the dog and the parrots nobody gets to come to the door without us knowing about it... the birds will start calling when they see people on the walk and call me when I get out of the car as they can see out the front window.
Between the dog and the parrots nobody gets to come to the door without us knowing about it... the birds will start calling when they see people on the walk and call me when I get out of the car as they can see out the front window.
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03-01-14, 11:03 AM
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Some parrot calls can be heard a mile away... none of our birds rate as being the loudest but they can easily match and exceed the smoke detector for volume (90db).
They are rarely that loud although a number of the birds at the shop I volunteer at are capable of inflicting auditory pain and they don't have to be that big to make big noises.
I need one of these...
They are rarely that loud although a number of the birds at the shop I volunteer at are capable of inflicting auditory pain and they don't have to be that big to make big noises.
I need one of these...
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My old ones live in the garage-new bike is in the basement,unless my butt is on it.
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Garage, basement.
Wife would protest if bikes besmirched her porch or house.
Wife would protest if bikes besmirched her porch or house.
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Have a mud-room , entry , for the daily ride ,, studded tire ice on the street bike is in the basement ..
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That looks like a great place to store a bike. Wish I had something that convenient. I also love the crate you are using. What kind is it?
I park mine in a detached garage. This is a real pain because I have to through a locked gate to the backyard, then unlock the garage to get to it. But, we live in a high crime city and don't have a good spot in the house for the bike. Oh well, you do what you have to. Next time we buy a home, though, I'm taking bike storage into account!
I park mine in a detached garage. This is a real pain because I have to through a locked gate to the backyard, then unlock the garage to get to it. But, we live in a high crime city and don't have a good spot in the house for the bike. Oh well, you do what you have to. Next time we buy a home, though, I'm taking bike storage into account!
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That looks like a great place to store a bike. Wish I had something that convenient. I also love the crate you are using. What kind is it?
I park mine in a detached garage. This is a real pain because I have to through a locked gate to the backyard, then unlock the garage to get to it. But, we live in a high crime city and don't have a good spot in the house for the bike. Oh well, you do what you have to. Next time we buy a home, though, I'm taking bike storage into account!
I park mine in a detached garage. This is a real pain because I have to through a locked gate to the backyard, then unlock the garage to get to it. But, we live in a high crime city and don't have a good spot in the house for the bike. Oh well, you do what you have to. Next time we buy a home, though, I'm taking bike storage into account!
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I get one half of our two car garage, which means I need more bikes!
03-01-14, 10:08 PM
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I share a townhome with one roommate and we split a 1-car garage. I can fit 3 bikes (winter bike plus whichever is dirty and/or wet) in the garage alongside all my tools, parts, the roommate's car, and the roommate's bike. The majority of my collection is kept in my bedroom for lack of other options.
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I have a groove in the wood trim by my door which conveniently is the perfect size for the tire of my schwinn. My Jamis rests against the wall directly across from the front door. I've looked into getting a wall hook like tsl has but the wall studs all seem to be at very inconvenient locations. @the sci guyHow do you like your nashbar? They're kinda pricey right?
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