Hanging bikes in garage.
10-28-18, 05:27 PM
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Hanging bikes in garage.
Looking for a nice, space-saver solution to hang 4-5 bikes in our garage, either on the wall or ceiling. Something in this general direction.
Suggestions would be appreciated.
Suggestions would be appreciated.
10-28-18, 06:30 PM
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L screw brackets sold at any hardware store
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wideskall...yABEgLExvD_BwE
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wideskall...yABEgLExvD_BwE
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J hooks, spaced 8 inches apart screwed onto a piece of 2x4. Bolt the 2x4 horizontally onto wall about 6' off the floor. Probably cost you less than $10.
10-28-18, 06:52 PM
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I used the Home Depot Fasttrac rails with the vertical bike hangers. Works really well and inexpensive.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rubberma...4416/100592307
10-28-18, 07:22 PM
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I just drive in some nails and hang them flat on the wall. Except that the tandem lives on its workstand, but that doesn't take up much space, maybe 18" wide.
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10-28-18, 11:41 PM
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I built a stand out of 2x4's for 6 folding bikes. They can either be rolled onto the stand or lift the front wheel up to ssve space. Can do the same with hooks or clips for full sized bikes.
Cost was (3) 8' 2x4s, some screws and sbout 2 hours of time.
Cost was (3) 8' 2x4s, some screws and sbout 2 hours of time.
10-28-18, 11:44 PM
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I used the Home Depot Fasttrac rails with the vertical bike hangers. Works really well and inexpensive.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rubberma...4416/100592307
10-29-18, 04:03 AM
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Another vote for the cheap screw hooks. The spacing of the studs in most garages is about right for separating bikes, or you can put the hooks into a 2x4 and then mount the 2x4.
I have tried more expensive versions of the screw hooks, like these. or some from the Container Store - really didn't have any added value for the price.
I have tried more expensive versions of the screw hooks, like these. or some from the Container Store - really didn't have any added value for the price.
10-29-18, 04:55 AM
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WV is not flat..
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I went that route a while back. But, initially, I went with the really cheap, smaller J-hooks. Then, swapped to the (still) cheap, but larger J-hooks. The larger hooks are just easier to work with - especially with gravel and mtn bikes.
The board is mounted with screws into studs. Then the J-hooks could be spaced based on handlebar width - not 16 or 32 inches on center. I added hooks between the primary hooks for loose wheels.
The board is mounted with screws into studs. Then the J-hooks could be spaced based on handlebar width - not 16 or 32 inches on center. I added hooks between the primary hooks for loose wheels.
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10-29-18, 07:23 AM
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I have two big rolling racks in the garage for storage. I put a long 3/4 inch pipe between them and hang the brake levers over the pipe so the front wheel is about 2 feet off the ground. It does take up more space than hanging, but it's pretty convenient.
10-29-18, 08:00 AM
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I just have a J hook screwed into a ceiling stud and hang my bike with the bike frame parallel to the wall between the garage door track. Doesn't take up space and I can walk around it getting into my 4Runner.
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L screw brackets sold at any hardware store
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wideskall...yABEgLExvD_BwE
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wideskall...yABEgLExvD_BwE
10-29-18, 11:22 AM
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10-29-18, 01:38 PM
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That's the kind of thing I'm looking for. Does it handle the weight pretty well, and how is it with thicker wheels (like kids' bikes)?
I used the Home Depot Fasttrac rails with the vertical bike hangers. Works really well and inexpensive.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rubberma...4416/100592307
I used the Home Depot Fasttrac rails with the vertical bike hangers. Works really well and inexpensive.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rubberma...4416/100592307
10-29-18, 01:41 PM
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I went that route a while back. But, initially, I went with the really cheap, smaller J-hooks. Then, swapped to the (still) cheap, but larger J-hooks. The larger hooks are just easier to work with - especially with gravel and mtn bikes.
The board is mounted with screws into studs. Then the J-hooks could be spaced based on handlebar width - not 16 or 32 inches on center. I added hooks between the primary hooks for loose wheels.
The board is mounted with screws into studs. Then the J-hooks could be spaced based on handlebar width - not 16 or 32 inches on center. I added hooks between the primary hooks for loose wheels.
10-29-18, 01:45 PM
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Would you believe the front tires were sticking to the paint!? It was like that "hot tire pickup" you hear about with garage floor paint. The front tires were pulling little round patches of paint off. The back tires only leave little skid marks.
10-29-18, 04:01 PM
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WV is not flat..
Yes, the hooks are plenty wide for bigger tires. I used concrete anchor bolts in the wall and they are rated at 1,750 lbs. I like that you can slide the hooks along the rail to adjust for all types of bikes.
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9 Bikes on the wall, took about an hour to do using J hooks from HD @ about $1 each. They are screwed into the wall studs
10-30-18, 09:55 AM
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J Hooks is what we did. No photo at the moment, but it pretty much looks like what @Robert A has going on.
11-02-18, 11:41 AM
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Harken Bike Hoister and pull 'em up to the ceiling. We have 6 bikes stored this way and we don't have to give up valuable wall space.
Harken Hoister Bike and Utility Lift and Storage System, 10-45 lbs, 10' Lift
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Harken Hoister Bike and Utility Lift and Storage System, 10-45 lbs, 10' Lift
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