Comments on: Bike Storage

By: ksteinhoff

ksteinhoff — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:21:22 +0000

This isn’t elegant, but the Cycle Tree is a great way to store up to six bikes in about four square feet of space.

The best part is that it’s only $49.99.

I figured it must be junk for that price, but it’s worked out well for me.

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:11:45 +0000

I just saw this video of an interview with the designer. One of the potential problems I thought about with this is that it might not accomodate a top tube that slopes down (i am getting a mixtie afterall), but his explanation of the design made me realize that it can work!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OavtT0lCtUU

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:22:46 +0000

4 bikes in the tiny shed out back, two bikes under a tarp next to the shed, two bikes locked to the deck post, one bike in the kitchen and two more in the dining room. I’d hang my favorite over the fireplace if my wife would let me!

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:55:37 +0000

Anna,

I ran into the same problem…multiple bikes, running out of floor space. I looked at a LOT of systems, and ultimately did this DIY method. Supplies were easy to pick up at the Home Depot, and installation did not take very long. Although they stick out further, I can hand three bikes in about the same horizontal space as one of the wall mounts above.

http://pacificpedaling.com/2008/11/21/hanging-up-the-bikes-but-not-for-good/

Good luck!

Paul

By: Braxton

Braxton — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:09:49 +0000

My best man, Eric, stored his bike behind his couch. It worked but this is a real solution. It makes a garage almost unnecessary although I’ll probably keep one as long as possible for the shop space when maintenance is needed, etc.

By: Miguel Cabeça

Miguel Cabeça — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:16:05 +0000

I use a bikestand from a japanese company called Minoura to store two bikes. I didn’t have to (didn’t want to) make any holes in the wall. You can look at it in action on my small Lisbon apartment on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsUWklwwxnk

By: Beany

Beany — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:27:09 +0000

A request if you don’t mind…since you use wordpress could you install a “subscribe to comments” plugin? So I could follow a thread? Thanks.

By: Beany

Beany — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:26:06 +0000

I use a freestanding bike stand from nashbar. I didn’t want to drill holes in our rental. It is made of metal and very sturdy.

By: Grinner

Grinner — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:48:09 +0000

I have an oak rack (http://www.jiffyscript.com/~magic/new_bike_rack/) that holds 4 (5, now that there is the uber-tall ceiling. I modeled it on one i saw in a Performance catalog. The big advantage is that i don’t need to make holes in the walls.

In the winter, the upper levels hold my wife’s road and hybrid bikes, while my Capo and mountain bike/winter commuter get the lower levels. In the summer we reverse, with my mountain bike against the wall, and i just lift the Capo at the end of each day.

The crossbar for an Xtracycle would have to be very long, though.

By: DC

DC — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:04:21 +0000

I have a 14 room victorian (I’m not bragging because I couldn’t make enough in a lifetime to pay for all the work it needs !) so bike storage really isn’t an issue. I hate the hooks and pulleys that I’ve seen. This is simple and elegant, so glad you posted it.

Love the pictures from your trip!