Some Bike Storage Ideas

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Bicycles offer many benefits, including an alternative to gas-powered transportation, a way to stay in shape and a way to explore the outdoors. Most people that ride bikes don't want them cluttering things up when not in use, however if you have limited space storage can be a real problem. For people that live in small apartments, or dorm rooms or have cluttered garages, bike storage can be extremely challenging. Here are great spaces saving ideas for bike storage.

Free Standing Bike Rack

Floor bike racks can be very helpful in small spaces. These are free standing and do not require any nuts, bolts, screws or attachment. They take up a little space, but help to get the bike p off the floor and out of the way. Many of these storage racks come in versions that will hold more than one bike. When you have multiple bikes stored in this type of a stand you will greatly realize its space saving benefit.

Ceiling Hooks

Ceiling Hooks is one of the oldest and cheapest bicycle storage solutions. Simply buy a large steel hook and screw it into a ceiling beam. More advanced, specialized versions ...
... of this product are available with a contact plate to keep the hanging wheel from marking up the wall. In favor of this storage option include a very narrow storage profile, low cost and ease of installation.

Folding Bike

A completely different idea to consider would be using a bike that solves the storage problem in its design. These are bikes that conveniently fold up when not in use. This type of bike works especially well if you ride a bike to work and have no storage there.

Storage Racks

Storage racks hold between one and four bicycles on a wall-mounted rack. These adjust to fit the height of the storage space and larger racks stagger the stored bicycles as a space-saving measure. These require some installation, usually mounting to a single wall stud with the use of a screwdriver. Specialty models also often include shelves and extra hooks and space for equipment such as helmets, bags and bicycle pumps.

Wall Mount Racks

Wall mount racks can be very helpful for storage in cramped areas. They are easy to install and attach and can be put up quickly. The most important thing is that they must be attached to a wall stud for sure support. By using a wall mount bike rack you can make good use of an area in the room, for storage, that would normally not be used at all.

Free-Standing Storage Racks

These storage racks offer a modified version of a mounted storage rack, holding one or two bikes against a wall, but use gravity and design to stay in place. This makes both the cost lower and enables you to avoid drilling holes in a wall. Construction is tool-free and simple. Pros include lower price and ease of installation.

So, even if you have limited space for storage that should not stop you from enjoying the benefits that can come from cycling. As you have read, there are some very creative ideas available for bike storage when you have limited room.

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Jason Paget from Elite Composites writes about Bike Storage. For more information on Bike Storage please visit http://www.elitecomposites.co.uk/