Garage Bike Storage
08-11-13, 10:08 AM
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Garage Bike Storage
I am sure this topic is extensively discussed, but no amount of searching I do (either through the forum search box, or Google) brings anything of substance. I am looking for the most space efficient way to store up to 10 bikes in a garage. What do you do?
SO, can you either direct me to the best threads discussing this, or comment here with your solutions?
Many thanks in advance!
SO, can you either direct me to the best threads discussing this, or comment here with your solutions?
Many thanks in advance!
08-11-13, 10:10 AM
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There are at least a half dozen threads about bike storage on this forum
Google:
bike storage bikeforums site:www.bikeforums.net
Google:
bike storage bikeforums site:www.bikeforums.net
08-11-13, 10:13 AM
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Ceiling pulley mount system...$17 on ebay, $24 at performance bike...My wife's bike stays there, mine doesn't get stored yet.//.
08-11-13, 10:57 AM
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I use the ceiling pulley for bikes or frames in long term storage and for shorter term I use what Harbor Freight calls a cycle tree which hold 4 bikes in about 16 square feet. It's on rollers so it tucks into a 4 ft space and then rolls out to place or remove bikes.
08-11-13, 11:08 AM
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Avoid using plastic covers as it catches /retains moisture that can cause corrosion on your bike. An old, thin blanket would be a better choice, just to keep the dust and dirt off the bike.
08-11-13, 11:30 AM
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Depends how many bikes. I have a lot, so my approach is to mount a piece of 1/2 inch conduit perpendicular to the ceiling joists, then use vinyl coated hooks to hang bikes, frames, and wheels. By far the cheapest option I have found if you are trying to store quite a few
08-11-13, 12:21 PM
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I bought a "Cycle Tree" from Harbor Freight a couple of years ago that holds 6 bikes in a small footprint plus the caters allow you to move the entire rack if needed. Cost about $32 if you use one of their 20% off coupons.
https://www.harborfreight.com/cycle-t...rage-2628.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/cycle-t...rage-2628.html
08-11-13, 12:57 PM
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You can easily hang 15 bikes along a 10 foot length of pipe, which can be attached directly to overhead floor joists.
I made a tool for bending up to 3/8" steel rod, but 40-pounds will hang safely from hooks made from 3/16" steel rod if the bend radious doesn't exceed 5/8". The 3/16" rod hooks are toward the right in this photo, while the thicker ones might hold a small motorcycle.
08-11-13, 03:09 PM
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Pipe is a lot stronger than conduit, so I have to attach the conduit to every other ceiling joist.
08-11-13, 03:53 PM
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08-11-13, 04:34 PM
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I bought a "Cycle Tree" from Harbor Freight a couple of years ago that holds 6 bikes in a small footprint plus the caters allow you to move the entire rack if needed. Cost about $32 if you use one of their 20% off coupons.
https://www.harborfreight.com/cycle-t...rage-2628.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/cycle-t...rage-2628.html
There are at least a half dozen threads about bike storage on this forum
Google:
bike storage bikeforums site:www.bikeforums.net
Google:
bike storage bikeforums site:www.bikeforums.net
08-11-13, 07:47 PM
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Kobalt K-rail and the bike hooks to the wall. Holds em nice and steady and you can close pack them. Prolly about $40 total at Home Depot. Expandable too.
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My rafters are spaced 2' OC, so I hang a bike from each one, upside down, using two bicycle storage hooks.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
