Bike storage/shed

[Adam Standen]

Hi folks,

I am having a bit of a problem with finding a shed/storage unit for 2 adult bikes.

Does anyone know of a supplier of a wooden or plastic bike store that is approx 6x3 foot and no higher than 1.1 metres ( sorry for the mix of units). Most of the ones 8have found seem to be very high rather than just taller than an adult bike.

I just want to put it against a wall, but it needs to be low enough to be able to open the ground floor window above it.

Sorry for the ramble :-)

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks,

Adam

 

[jugglingphil]

build one

 

[gary in derby]

im with phil. not to difficult an afternoons work.

 

[sabian92]

If you really want to buy one I'm sure B&Q have a storage box of a similar size. The proper bike storage containers are really expensive though.

 

[jugglingphil]

Here's one I made earlier (with a little help from a mate with skills)

another view

Not quite finished, but does the job.

 

[Electric_Andy]

I'd also recommend making your own wall anchor. The ones you buy are really pricey and usually only have one hole for one screw, and a tiny ring that only cable locks can fit through. Get some steel from the local recycling centre and make 4 holes for heavy duty wall plugs.

 

[Herr-B]

Get some steel from the local recycling centre . . .

At my local recycling centre it is an offence to remove anything. Seems daft when someone could make use of things but rules is rules.

 

[Electric_Andy]

At my local recycling centre it is an offence to remove anything. Seems daft when someone could make use of things but rules is rules.

oh, that's interesting. I just assumed I could take stuff. Oops

 

[BSRU]

I'd also recommend making your own wall anchor. The ones you buy are really pricey and usually only have one hole for one screw, and a tiny ring that only cable locks can fit through. Get some steel from the local recycling centre and make 4 holes for heavy duty wall plugs.

Not true for decent ground anchors, such as "large Hardie", mine takes an Almax chain.

 

[Psyclist]

Not true for decent ground anchors, such as "large Hardie", mine takes an Almax chain.

Y ancor are also good, and a big +1 to the Almax chain, best security/thief deterrent I know of.

 

[Peteaud]

Most local shed makers will do custom sizes.

Have a look at your locals first

 

[palinurus]

Got to be wooden or plastic? I recently bought an Asgard bike store. Trimetals make similar bike storage things too.

Small wooden sheds are available that are designed for bikes- there are some examples here but if I was doing it I might well try a local shed supplier and get a custom job.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Nearest I know of is Wickes at £169 (http://www.wickes.co.uk/low-wooden-storage-unit/invt/187794/)
Could be modified to fit.
I built a lean- to using a garden gate I replaced and got a Masterlock heavy duty chain with integral lock.
Came with a heavy duty shackle, two Allen head anchors and ball- bearings to hammer into he Allen head once bolted in place.
Ain't going nowhere

 

[Louise Hale]

I think this is cool http://www.google.com/imgres?num=10...w=210&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0,i:86 it can give you an idea by this shed!

Carports

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

I use a unit at big yellow storage company for a couple of my bikes, its secure, dry and low rent.