[Closed] Show me your bike hanging solutions?

3 big wall fixture things from B&Q through a length of 2x4 into the wall.

Park tool hooks into the 2x4, hang bikes, job done.

Plastic-coated hooks screwed into the joists. Alternate the bikes up/down. Not very hi-tech but it works.

[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-wallmount-bike-storage-hanger/rp-prod10230 ]5 of these at varying heights[/url] for all our bikes. Fit everything from roadie to 29er with big 2.35" tyres on.

Got a hanging rack for 6 bikes from Ben Cooper on here last year, workshop type, it's brill, my bikes and spare tyres all neat and hung up... in my bedroom. Yes I live alone. 😉

[quote=Sundayjumper ]Plastic-coated hooks screwed into the joists. Alternate the bikes up/down. Not very hi-tech but it works.

Pretty much this but big nails hammered directly into the brick (they were already there when I moved here!) with lengths of inner tube over them for protection.

I can't show you but we've got an ancient car roofrack attached to the garage roof with big hooks, which makes for a perfect saddle hooky hanger thingmy (and also stores tons of random bits of wood)

Seven on the back wall using Decathlon hooks

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I used some fence timber with a 45deg. face in it (from Wickes) mounted to the wall to put the hooks into, so the bikes hang at an angle, and don't stick out so far.
But, in a single garage they still stick out too far so will probably replace with those long bike hooks that can store two bikes and have two leant up against the wall, facing in opposite direction, with two placed above on a pair of hooks....

I keep debating some kind of pulley system to hang the bikes upside down by their wheels, then pull the frame up so it lies horizontal to the rafters. Think it will be too much faff to ever bother using though......

I use these......

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/saris-bike-track-cycle-rack/

If you've got the height to hang them on the wall, I found it more space-efficient in my particular space to do that.
Two rows two columns and 2-bikes deep = 8 bikes and much more interior space for manoeuvring/working/etc.

I used these, but will replace it with something I make instead soon.

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At last some ideas to avoid the sticking out too far issues. Couple of ideas I can use, cheers.

AlexSimon - Member

If you've got the height to hang them on the wall, I found it more space-efficient in my particular space to do that.

This is what I want to do with mine instead of how they currently are in my pic above.

AlexSimon, can you tell me where you got those hooks from?

Plastic-coated hooks screwed into the joists. Alternate the bikes up/down. Not very hi-tech but it works.

This in current garage as they were there.

Previous one I had an alloy scaffold tube the full width of the garage, screwed into the joists (at right angle to them) and simply hung bikes by their saddles in alternate directions. It acted as a reasonable anchor point for locking them to too.

I use those large plastic coated hooks. The shed is wooden (log cabin style so fairly sturdy), so I don't want the whole weight of the bikes (6 on hooks), hanging from the wall or ceiling. I set the height of the hook for each bike so that the bulk of the weight is on the floor then the front wheel is hooked into the hook which is screwed into the shed wall. Seems to work.

slight hijack. Is there anyone using a non fixed solution? some of the leaning ones, or stands? I'm in rented accom. and they don't take kindly to having holes drilled in the walls for bike hooks.

Fixed a couple of screw in hooks into the wall, then rested a 2" diameter steel aerial mast in the hooks and attached the bike hooks onto stainless steel rings. This allows me to slide bikes out of the way of each other.

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AlexSimon, can you tell me where you got those hooks from?

Nice one tallman, wouldn't work in my shed but that's a good idea.

How about this, Just been talking to a joiner about adapting it for proper bikes

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Hanging them parallel to the wall would be more space efficient but Brand X hooks are strong and cheap, with four screws straight into the wall stud they aren't going anywhere.

If you screw those big hooks into the rafters in the garage you can hang the bikes at a 45 degree angle to the wall and get more floor space.

If you screw those big hooks into the rafters in the garage you can hang the bikes at a 45 degree angle to the wall and get more floor space.

But how would I get them down again without a ladder?

richmtb - Machine Mart floor tiles?

[i]But how would I get them down again without a ladder? [/i]

it depends but if you hang them by the back wheel you only need to be able to hold the head tube and a bit of the down tube or top tube to lift the back wheel high enough to hook it in. I tend to take the front wheels off to leave space underneath too.

AlexSimon - Member

[i]AlexSimon, can you tell me where you got those hooks from? [/i]

I bought them from this ebay seller.

Cool. Cheers FOund them online, but they are cheaper from that eBay site. Will be getting one of those ordered, I reckon...

wwaswas - Member

If you screw those big hooks into the rafters in the garage you can hang the bikes at a 45 degree angle to the wall and get more floor space.

I achieved the same thing by sticking bits of timber into the wall that had been cut to 45deg (it's a type of fence timber, but can't remember what it's called - I got it from Wickes). See my pic above.
But, while it did save space, it wasn't as much as I had hoped - should have done it first with a trial run.

I have mine hunk right up in the rafters on plastic coated hooks I have opened up slightly, it's high up but allows me full space underneath.

I'm going to use something like this for the bike I don't use as often and get it right up in the rafters
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BICYCLE-PULLEY-HOIST-BIKE-LIFT-CYCLE-STORAGE-RACK-LIFTS-UP-TO-20KG-BIKE-/330953135918?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

Cool. Cheers FOund them online, but they are cheaper from that eBay site. Will be getting one of those ordered, I reckon...

richmtb - Machine Mart floor tiles?

"Rolson" Floor tiles

£10 a pack from Halfords

it's a type of fence timber, but can't remember what it's called

It's called Arris Rail

[i]It's called Arris Rail [/i]

I spent years thinking there was supposed to be an apostrophe on the front of that to substitute for the dropped H.

AlexSimon - Member

The only think I found is that the spacing between the prongs was a little wider than necessary and both bikes I've hung on it have ended up being hung by another bit of the frame. (under the seatstays on one bike and under the downtube on my CX bike).

Hmmm. I did wonder if this might be an issue. It will be to hang a 2010 FSR and an Inbred, so quite different frame shapes. I don't really mind if they hang wonky, so long as I can get them to both sit OK.

Any idea on the arm spacing? ❓ 🙂

wombat - Member

It's called Arris Rail

That's the stuff.

wwaswas - Member

It's called Arris Rail

I spent years thinking there was supposed to be an apostrophe on the front of that to substitute for the dropped H.

Definitely sounds like there should be, doesn't it!?

thetallman - Member

Fixed a couple of screw in hooks into the wall, then rested a 2" diameter steel aerial mast in the hooks and attached the bike hooks onto stainless steel rings. This allows me to slide bikes out of the way of each other.

How about this, Just been talking to a joiner about adapting it for proper bikes

Missed out on getting one of [url= ]these[/url] freestanding ones for the spare room (dunno how long I'll have bikes in there so don't really want to be drilling holes), anyone know of others?

<edit> after a 30second google I'll rephrase that, anyone know of others that aren't £150?

Two big hooks in the wall near ceiling, positioned 20 -30cms apart.

Front wheel off, bike is hung from handle bars and forks rest against wall (pad) cantilever style.

donk they had them stands in aldi iirc they were £30

I've tried hanging bikes from the front wheel / hook on the wall, but it's always a bit of a pain to get them down - at least compared to the horizontal two-prong hangers. I also prefer to have disk-brake bikes horizontal, not sure if it's really that important but...

mogrim - Member

I also prefer to have disk-brake bikes horizontal, not sure if it's really that important but...

Depends how badly you've bled your brakes really!

Depends how badly you've bled your brakes really!

🙂

I was actually checking mine the other night while hung up, and guess what one of them definitely needs bled!

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stumpy01 - Member
Any idea on the arm spacing?

It actually works out pretty well even though they aren't both under the top tubes.

Have you looked round Ikea Hackers, loads of good ideas.

http://www.ikeahackers.net/

cbike, liking that method.

AlexSimon, cheers for the measurements. Will get the tape measure out...!

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I had a couple of Cycloc Solos in the wall in my old place but only have 2 bikes. I liked that I could lock my bikes to the wall.

Mrovershoot loving the duncs house shed for the bikes dude proper man cave

Won't hanging bikes by the forks put pressure on the bushings? Likewise, by the saddles be bad for dropper post internals?

getting mancave envy, especially mroversahoot who appears to have a sauna in there aswell 🙂

donk they had them stands in aldi iirc they were £30

Hadn't thought about the fork bushings but as GD says I'd be concerned about hanging bikes that have dropper posts from the saddle.

Has anyone done anything like [url= http://m.imgur.com/r/DIY/A9BU4 ]THIS[/url]? If so what are the pros and cons? Thanks

What a good idea, cant make out what the straps are and how fixed to the wall.

I use Tusk wall mounts but the Tusk business is up for sale and they're not selling anything at the moment.

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Won't hanging bikes by the forks put pressure on the bushings? Likewise, by the saddles be bad for dropper post internals?

What sort of force does an empty bike hanging from its front wheel generate for the fork bushes versus it been ridden fast over rough terrain with a 14 stone bloke on board?

Ditto the dropper.

Have only got a couple of bikes, so one is suspended above the other by a standard bike hook.
Then this - [url= http://securityforbikes.com/shed-shackle.php ]Shed Shackle[/url] - secures them to the wall with a couple of heavy duty chains and locks... Seems pretty secure. They're not getting the unit off the wall without a massive amount of grief and noise...

Has anyone good a good idea for a tandem?

A high ceiling and a tall wall?

Has anyone good a good idea for a tandem?

I hang both of mine from plastic screw in hooks screwed into joists. Define "good"? Most of the other 16 bikes are also hung from these hooks, either in joists or on a decent piece of batten bolted to the remaining wall space.

Simple hooks, but alternating right way / upside down saved some space.

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granny_ring - Member
What a good idea, cant make out what the straps are and how fixed to the wall.

The straps look like bungees (they won't scratch the top tube). I imagine they're hooked into decent sized eyes or staples. Not a bad idea, but you'll need a lot of wall space for more than one or two bikes.

A combination of wall brackets up high and wheel brackets down below with bikes slotted between upper and lower to pack them in tight. Also closer for locking together and padlocks etc
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@colournoise - I hung my bikes like that, but they took up more room than was necessary. I've now got them hung in about half the space by removing the front wheel and hanging from the front axle. By turning the bars you get them in about 30cm of space per bike. I bought s-hooks from eBay and just hang the front wheel from the stem, to get the wheels out of the way.

Worth considering if you need to save more space.

skindog... if you have a staircase like my parents

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Has anyone done anything like THIS? If so what are the pros and cons? Thanks

A con would be not being tall enough to reach the strap on the top bike

Paulrockliffe - are your bikes all thru axle? Would your method work with QR axles?

How come y'all got so many bikes?

jaffejoffer - Member
How come y'all got so many bikes?

Too much disposable income coupled + ingenious ways of maximisng space = more bikes.

Most of the above (judging by the clean tyres) are just wall art. 🙂

Neat wee thing

http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/01/22/found-clug-the-worlds-smallest-bike-rack/

One of my bikes is QR, I've used the same method with it and it seems OK.

The hook goes around the QR axle, but it sits against the inside edge of the fork, so the weight isn't really on the axle itself. Mine certainly hasn't bent yet anyway.

It's more of a faff for QR as you have to remove wheel, remove axle from wheel and reverse each time you ride. You also need to bear in mind that without the wheel in a QR axle you can squash the two legs together by over-tightening the QR. Just do it tight enough that the safety tabs hold the axle in and don't worry that the cam action isn't overly tight, it's your fork legs flexing.

If you have the space and can't be arsed taking wheels off I can see the merits of leaving the wheels on, but if you'd rather use the room for something else it's much better. You can also mount the bikes up higher as they're not as long with the wheels off and if you're putting them up into a roof space you can go higher again without the wheel hitting your tiles.

If you get them high enough then you could build a wheeled chest to sit under them that you can keep all your tools and kit in and incorporate a step so you can reach the bikes down easier. That was my plan, but I've since moved them to my gable wall and use a ladder to lift them up and down, so now they take up no floor space at all.

honourablegeorge - Member
Neat wee thing

http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/01/22/found-clug-the-worlds-smallest-bike-rack/

THAT could be just about perfect!

This is my solution:
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@TheTallman

Like the look of that solution, have been thinking about something similar as I need to get 7 bikes across an 8 foot wall.

The wall is really only accessible from the middle 4 feet, think of the space as T shaped with access only possible from the vertical part of the T.

So I'm curious:

- How easy are the hooks to slide with bikes on, can you push and pull them?
- Where did you get the hooks? I'm thinking of different lengths to allow close hanging.

Anything you'd do differently?

Hopefully get this sorted at the weekend so I can use the rest of the space.

Cheers

Well, it's done, but funding restrictions forced me into a cheaper solution than I'd have ideally liked.

£45 all in with eight on the wall and one still to hang.

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A bit late to the party, but...
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When we built an extension to the house, we worked out that we could dig back under a top-storey only room. So we did. And I got underground bike storage.

Hooks are just plain old screw in plastic coated - onto 4x2 which is thunderbolted to the block wall. Had to chisel out scoops for the wheel to sit in.

I put hooks into the beams in the roof but keep finding that the brakes were dreadful and very quickly after they had been bled.

Anyone have similar problems with vertical mounting? Brake issue? User bleeding issue?