Hallway wall mounts
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Hallway wall mounts
We're having to move into a small apartment, so we no longer have our storage space. We have several bikes and the entry hallway is going to be one of the places we're going to have store a couple. So I need them up off the ground and sticking out as little as possible. I've come across this kind of wall anchor and it's pretty much what I'm after. I'm going to just make my own because these seem hugely overpriced for a piece of metal. But I'm wondering if I should maybe have the top anchor attach somewhere else. The pedal does seem like it would be the most convenient, but I'm wondering if the force on either the crank or even the angle of it pulling on the pedal itself could cause damage? Two of the bikes are carbon and super light, so maybe they'd be fine? Those are the two I'm the most worried about. We also have two single speed steel bikes and I'm less concerned about ruining them, but still would rather not.
Should I try to anchor from the handlebars somehow? I know a simple answer would be just to throw something soft around the top tube as the angle would hardly put any strain from higher up on the bike like that.... but I'd prefer to not have to finagle anything when putting them up. Just lift and set down. Especially with bikes higher up the wall.
https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Rack-Han...NrPXRydWU&th=1
Should I try to anchor from the handlebars somehow? I know a simple answer would be just to throw something soft around the top tube as the angle would hardly put any strain from higher up on the bike like that.... but I'd prefer to not have to finagle anything when putting them up. Just lift and set down. Especially with bikes higher up the wall.
https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Rack-Han...NrPXRydWU&th=1
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If you want something cheap and cheerful, how about a ladder rack? However, The beauty of the Gootus mount in your link is that the wheels get tucked in close to the wall. Personally I don't think I'd be concerned about the stress on the cranks and pedals when you think of the force they are designed to take. I presume that if the mount is set up correctly then the actual weight of the bike is on the wheels so the pedal mount is doing no more than prevent the bike falling over. I don't have the math to calculate the force but you could do a rough experiment at home to test it. I can't imagine it would be more than a few pounds.
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I need the bikes to be as close to the wall as possible. And ideally as minimal as possible. It's a pretty small hallway. I do know they are made to withstand a lot of stress, but not really at an angle. Like I said, could be totally fine, just curious what the consensus would be.
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If the goal is to store as many bikes as possible in a hallway, while leaving room to pass by, I recommend a vertical wheel mount that swivels.
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I use wall mounts similar to what you pictured. The bikes like them. I like them. The angle at which the bikes sit might make them less than ideal for a hallway.
EDIT: If you do go this route, these are the ones you want:
...they're also sold in two and three-packs with a substantial savings over the single price.
EDIT: If you do go this route, these are the ones you want:
...they're also sold in two and three-packs with a substantial savings over the single price.
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If the goal is to store as many bikes as possible in a hallway, while leaving room to pass by, I recommend a vertical wheel mount that swivels.
I use wall mounts similar to what you pictured. The bikes like them. I like them. The angle at which the bikes sit might make them less than ideal for a hallway.
EDIT: If you do go this route, these are the ones you want:
...they're also sold in two and three-packs with a substantial savings over the single price.
EDIT: If you do go this route, these are the ones you want:
...they're also sold in two and three-packs with a substantial savings over the single price.
If these wall mounts came with different size options for the top bracket... I'd just buy them instead of trying to make something myself.
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And did you mount them all into studs? Just with the distance between tires... you don't necessarily have a stud where you need one. I'd assume the top anchor needs to be though.
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If you are going to make your own pedal bracket, maybe figure on turning the bars sideways for more clearance. Might be able to tuck it in closer that way.
are you renting? When I was, we had annual inspections, and storage was not allowed in hallways, per fire code.
are you renting? When I was, we had annual inspections, and storage was not allowed in hallways, per fire code.
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So no issues with compromising the bikes in any way? I know they seem like they'd be fine. But you never know. I see people clamp bike stands right onto their carbon frames. I know there is great debate about what they can handle. But why risk it if you don't have to.
And did you mount them all into studs? Just with the distance between tires... you don't necessarily have a stud where you need one. I'd assume the top anchor needs to be though.
And did you mount them all into studs? Just with the distance between tires... you don't necessarily have a stud where you need one. I'd assume the top anchor needs to be though.
Actual distance from wall to top tube as pictured: 14.5in/36.8cm
Hope this helps somewhat.
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If you are going to make your own pedal bracket, maybe figure on turning the bars sideways for more clearance. Might be able to tuck it in closer that way.
are you renting? When I was, we had annual inspections, and storage was not allowed in hallways, per fire code.
are you renting? When I was, we had annual inspections, and storage was not allowed in hallways, per fire code.
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I mounted the main hook into a stud. The spots where the wheels rest are just in regular drywall anchors. Remember, we're talking about less than 25 lbs total weight spread across three points. Not a lot of weight on any single point on the wall, nor on the bike. I'll guarantee the crank sees far more stress with every pedal stroke while ridden than it does on the hook. A couple of "in action" pics for you:
Actual distance from wall to top tube as pictured: 14.5in/36.8cm
Hope this helps somewhat.
Actual distance from wall to top tube as pictured: 14.5in/36.8cm
Hope this helps somewhat.
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Google “wooden bike wall mount” and make your own for pennies.
You can get the bike as close to the wall as you want.
You can get the bike as close to the wall as you want.
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... I'm planning on making these myself... you can buy steel L-brackets for nothing... I could probably just make whatever I use to anchor either the pedal or handlebar to the wall... not stick out so much. Then I'd imagine the weight of the bike wouldn't be pulling on the anchor quite as much either. I feel like splitting the load up between the two bottom brackets vs. mostly pulling on the top... seems better?
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If you don't want to poke any holes in your rental apartment walls, you could go with a free-standing rack.
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They are not cheap, but I love the Steady Racks I have in my garage. I can store 6 bikes in relative comfort and takes up very little space. Pivot to either side as I need to get to the bikes or the storage above them. I like the model they have for bikes with fenders for my road bikes, the standard model for everything else. They get pretty close to the wall, just have to account for the pedals a little.
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Yeah definitely not what I'm after. Somebody posted similar ones above. Fine for a garage, but way too bulky for inside. Bikes in the apartment are just something I have to deal with, but I like to make it look as visually pleasing as possible.
I have the metal plates for the tires, just haven't landed on the top bracket yet. Moving in this week so I'll find out soon enough.
I have the metal plates for the tires, just haven't landed on the top bracket yet. Moving in this week so I'll find out soon enough.
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For horizontal storage, I'd prefer one of the pedal style hangers like the photo in post #9. This seems to solve any concerns about hanging a carbon frame from the top-tube, and avoids anything touching the paint. You just need to be careful to not scratch the crank arms when inserting the pedal into the hanger.
I use the Topeak Swing-up to store bikes vertically inside, where I can "fold" them flat against the wall. The only contact point is the front wheel. This doesn't look as nice though and isn't a very good solution to "display" bikes.
Topeak Swing-up
I use the Topeak Swing-up to store bikes vertically inside, where I can "fold" them flat against the wall. The only contact point is the front wheel. This doesn't look as nice though and isn't a very good solution to "display" bikes.
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For horizontal storage, I'd prefer one of the pedal style hangers like the photo in post #9. This seems to solve any concerns about hanging a carbon frame from the top-tube, and avoids anything touching the paint. You just need to be careful to not scratch the crank arms when inserting the pedal into the hanger.
Carbon is not so delicate.
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I keep a couple bikes in my office with this stand (I keep my CF bike on this stand without any concern - but it's not in this pic): https://www.amazon.com/2021-Cycle-Wo.../dp/B01MXZZ87J
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Ana White just published a vertical home bike rack project.
https://www.ana-white.com/woodworkin...ical-bike-rack
https://www.ana-white.com/woodworkin...ical-bike-rack
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