[LowOnO2]

The stable is growing in the garage and need to think about how to store my bikes. Right now the 3 bikes are just leaning against one wall. Do you guys have any pics on how you store your bikes?

Here is a pic of the stable now.

I am thinking of using something like this. Topeak OneUp Bike Holder - Free Shipping at REI.com

 

[bardynt]

well i have seen people hang them from them wall

but then i wouldn't have do you're back every time lifting them off the wall

i think the most basic thing is just get a bike rack on the ground

looks like have enough room in the garage for that

 

[Utilityman]

I really never liked hanging my bike upside down so i hang it on 2 wheel hooks with the bike resting on the seat rails and stem. Hang the road bike from the wheels.

 

[manabiker]

In our shop we only hang bikes with hydraulic brakes level, mechanical brakes are hung from the back wheel, all hydraulic brakes have air in the system, (taking the cap off your car/trucks brake reservoir will prove that) the air can end up in your hoses. and cause mushy brakes, eventually it may work its way to the top again, or have to be bled.
You might try motorcycle type tie down straps (they have coated hooks) hanging from the rafters hooked to the handlebar area, and seat.

 

[torreyaz]

Here's my current setup with 2 Mygearup racks purchased thru Amazon. About $45 each. They are lean-to racks but I have them bolted to the wall.

 

[Sarguy]

Old fashion way, just hang it. I have a garage wall stop-light to keep the wife from crushing the bike with the truck.

 

[moldau94]

^^^ You must really trust your wife, or that stoplight. or both! I have mine hung the same way, but a few inches higher, 'just in case.'

 

[Sarguy]

^^^ You must really trust your wife, or that stoplight. or both! I have mine hung the same way, but a few inches higher, 'just in case.'

It's rare that she parks it inside. I've only come close after a few beers (kidding of course!)

 

[LowOnO2]

Thanks for the pics.

@torreyaz, I like your setup. I will have to sell my kayak to clear up space on the wall for the wall bike racks. Coming to terms with selling the kayak is a whole different story, ha!

 

[CdaleTony]

Check out post #34

 

[Sarguy]

Check out post #34

Ya, I was thinking the same except for the kayak. Maybe a rope/pulley system for the kayak would get it up and out of the way and the bikes could go on the wall. Assuming you ride more than paddle, I'd make the bikes more accessible.

 

[highdelll]

 

[DIRTJUNKIE]

I use a 2×4 cut between the studs in the wall. Take the front wheel off bike stand bike up like on a wheelie. Mount the 2×4 "FLAT"on wall the height of where fork meets the wall. Mount a sqewer to the 2×4 then mount the bike to the sqewer. Lean the front wheel against rear wheel on the floor. Optional; Then you can mount a thick steal eylet into concrete and run a cable through eyelet and wheels and frame and pad lock it. This the most effective cheap and easiest of bike storage I have come up with. Short of hanging them by cables in the air.

 

[heyyall]

Here is winter storage some some our bikes. The GF likes to keep its feet on the ground.

 

[LowOnO2]

@heyyall, I like that. Is that regular coated hooks?

 

[torreyaz]

Thanks for the pics.

@torreyaz, I like your setup. I will have to sell my kayak to clear up space on the wall for the wall bike racks. Coming to terms with selling the kayak is a whole different story, ha!

Just a note, that's in a 3rd bay and no one parks a car there. Not sure if you could get a car next to it; never tried. Thanks for the comment.

 

[heyyall]

@heyyall, I like that. Is that regular coated hooks?

They are the larger hooks with what appears to be a black, bedliner coating on them. I believe they were a few dollars apiece and screwed into the studs in the wall.

 

[Berkeley Mike]

Looks like the bigger problem is the kayak; it's a huge wall hog. Basic rules of storage suggest that the objects most frequently used be the most accessible.

Devise a pulley system to get the kayak up in the air near the joists. After that the bike storage problem will make more sense.

 

[bardynt]

yer i like that set up better

no messing around with doing you're back out trying to lift the bike off the wall

how much is that set up

 

[highdelll]

yer i like that set up better

no messing around with doing you're back out trying to lift the bike off the wall

how much is that set up

free - if ya got a buzz-box and some channel-iron and rebar :thumbsup:
http://forums.mtbr.com/general-disc...ar-channel-stock-welder-bike-rack-746954.html