Bike Hanging

[bpsmith]

In process of tidying up the garage to get everything organised and also clearing out stuff I don't use. The aim is to regain space for working on the bike, turbo trainer usage and for a cross trainer for the missus.

Sorted better shelving already and now looking to store the bikes more efficiently. What are your thoughts on wall mounting bikes by hanging from the wheels?

My initial thought is that I don't like the idea of the bike weight hanging off a single section of the wheel, but happy to hear from anyone who has used them.

Quite fancy the SteadyRack, which lets the whole wheel sit in the rack and allows you to pivot to the side for better usage of the space. Anyone used one? Pretty pricey at £55 a pop though, as will need two.

 

[DRHysted]

Been hanging them vertically for years without any issues. A very good way to use the space.

 

[ufkacbln]

Can you dig a hole beneath the garage?

 

[raleighnut]

I find these good for hanging 2 bikes on, I've got em in both (concrete) Sheds

EDIT - The fold up ones are better than the fixed versions, easier to move past them when not in use

 

[Hill Wimp]

Is it not easier and cheaper to hang the frame on two metal arms the you could pad to protect the frame?

Like wot he said ^^^^^

 

[raleighnut]

Is it not easier and cheaper to hang the frame on two metal arms the you could pad to protect the frame?

Like wot he said ^^^^^

The arms are covered by ridged plastic sleeves on mine (like the ones pictured) and it's easier to have the bikes facing in opposite directions (stops the handlebars clashing)

 

[DCLane]

I've got a bike I could hang, it's giving me that much trouble.

Or do you mean a different type of 'hanging'

 

[raleighnut]

Those annoying prongs have been introduced on some trains - obviously by someone who thinks all bikes still have straight 'cross bars'. They don't work with a sloping top tube.

My Ridgeback with a sloping top tube fits fine.

 

[oldroadman]

The arms are covered by ridged plastic sleeves on mine (like the ones pictured) and it's easier to have the bikes facing in opposite directions (stops the handlebars clashing)

Cheaper and easier, a couple of 90 degree angle brackets, fix to wall, protect with pipe wrap (insulation), job done. hang by top tube (or seat tube?). Job done.

 

[ColinJ]

Cheaper and easier, a couple of 90 degree angle brackets, fix to wall, protect with pipe wrap (insulation), job done. hang by top tube (or seat tube?). Job done.

I did that for a friend about 20 years ago. It worked well, but the bike fell off a few weeks ago when one bracket came loose!

Make sure that you use long enough screws ...

PS The bike was not damaged, though a couple of dinner plates got smashed.

 

[screenman]

Hanging from front wheel has worked well for me without problems for as long as I can remember.

 

[screenman]

Did you clean that garage out for the photo?

No, it stays like that all the time. It also get used a lot, I just like it clean and tidy.

 

[Hill Wimp]

It's also rather large. I would never get the car in mine if I did that with my bikes.

 

[Tony Cano]

I quite fancy doing this kinda thing

 

[HertzvanRental]

No, it stays like that all the time. It also get used a lot, I just like it clean and tidy.

My garage was never that clean and tidy when it was new!!