Bike storage: bar swivel to turn sideways?

[DCBassman]

Does anyone know of such a device? I've come across a couple of historical devices, but can't find anything current. Would make life so much easier. Already have folding pedals, which helps.
Any insights gratefully received!
Ta.

 

[Sharky]

Never knew they existed, but you can get folding handlebars!

Does this help?

 

[DCBassman]

Never knew they existed, but you can get folding handlebars!

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Does this help?

Well there you go, I didn't find them in my searches! But no, they don't help, because I need to use North Road-style bars. I got the idea from Boost bikes, as their own mini-bike has a QR toggle that turns the stem cap - I thin - 90 degrees. However, they won't sell me one. Harrumph...

 

[Sharky]

Non of these are in production, but I think this is what you are after ....
Quick Release Handlebar Stem - mitxela.com https://share.google/m8BFdto2yIYUK168y

 

[Sharky]

Think I've found it ..
https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/byschulz-twist-sds-31.8-mm-stem/141936163/p

 

[brommieinkorea]

Does anyone know of such a device? I've come across a couple of historical devices, but can't find anything current. Would make life so much easier. Already have folding pedals, which helps.
Any insights gratefully received!
Ta.

Google Flatbike. They make just the thing.

 

[T4tomo]

I have a couple of bikes in garage that kids have aske me to store, I just slacken the stem allen bolts and twist them round in line with cross bar.

i cant see why anyone would need to invent a complicated twisting stem thingy that saves about 20 seconds of allen key work

 

[geordie458]

Does anyone know of such a device? I've come across a couple of historical devices, but can't find anything current. Would make life so much easier. Already have folding pedals, which helps.
Any insights gratefully received!
Ta.

That would be a game changer for apartment living. I've seen some older "swing" stems, but honestly, I've just been loosening the bolts and turning the bars manually when I need to tuck it away for a long time. It's a bit of a chore though, so a dedicated swivel device would be brilliant if it's actually secure.

 

[DCBassman]

Google Flatbike. They make just the thing.

That's the sort of thing. Whole lotta cash. though...

I have a couple of bikes in garage that kids have aske me to store, I just slacken the stem allen bolts and twist them round in line with cross bar.

i cant see why anyone would need to invent a complicated twisting stem thingy that saves about 20 seconds of allen key work

Methinks. if needs must, I'll just have to do it this way after all.

 

[Sharky]

I just slacken the stem allen bolts and twist them round in line with cross bar.

The only flaw in this strategy, is that when the stem bolts are tightened, it puts the head bearings under tension. If you loosen, then re-tighten the stem bolts, the tension might be lost and play introduced into the head. You can of course, re tighten the stem cap bolts at the same time.

Or alternatively, replace one of the spacers, with another clamp. This would retain the head tension and the stem bolts won't interfere with the head tension.

Hope I haven't confused.