Free-standing storage for two vertically-stacked bikes..

[wafter]

I’d originally planned to hang two bikes one-over-the-other from a wall, however having since discovered that my flat is predominantly constructed from papier mache and cornflakes packets this seems less viable.

I’m after something to allow a similar arrangement but that’s freestanding… I’ve seen one or two cheap steel jobs of this format on ebay etc but I’m sceptical of their quality and they don’t look great.

Can anyone offer any suggestions as to alternatives I might have missed please?

 

[Dadam]

Surely if you use good fasteners and ensure you're screwing into studs your wall will support two bikes? A shelf of books could weigh more than a bike

 

[Fastpedaller]

Something (DIY) from the ceiling joists?

 

[Gunk]

If you spread the load by fitting a timber batton to the wall using hollow wall fittings, you’ll be fine. Paint it the same colour as the wall, job done.

Brackets will then screw in to the timber rather than the plasterboard. Same principle as fitting a curtain rail to a hollow wall.

 

[Oldhippy]

You can find the uprights in the stud wall which should easily accommodate the hanger and bikes if is attached size 8 3" screws I'd suggest. Or the above.

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

The answer is two turbo trainers, possibly with a batch of new coat hangers.😆

 

[Dan Lotus]

I use one of these, but probably purchased some 15 years ago, and it doesn't seem to be on sale anymore :-(
If you had another pair of hangers on the rear, you could potentially hang 4 bikes.
It's a Gearup Oakrak:

*There are two versions, the one like this which is completely free standing, and has the 4 feet at the bottom, and an almost identical looking one, that has a sprung part at the top, but no feet, with the idea being you brace it against a suitable joist.
I did look on ebay, and there a couple of the 'brace' ones on there, but none with the feet arrangement like above, though one may pop up I guess.

 

[fossyant]

I use one of these, but probably purchased some 15 years ago, and it doesn't seem to be on sale anymore :-(
If you had another pair of hangers on the rear, you could potentially hang 4 bikes.
It's a Gearup Oakrak:

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*There are two versions, the one like this which is completely free standing, and has the 4 feet at the bottom, and an almost identical looking one, that has a sprung part at the top, but no feet, with the idea being you brace it against a suitable joist.
I did look on ebay, and there a couple of the 'brace' ones on there, but none with the feet arrangement like above, though one may pop up I guess.

I have something like thart in the garage but it was from Aldi and metal. Doesnt freestand but bottom to floor and a padded top piece to the ceiling.

 

[HLaB]

When I didnt want to drill into my last rented flat's walls I used three of these, I still use one in my new place.

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

The walls in my Edinburgh home are not wonderful so I used Clug wall mounts. The bike holds its own weight and the Clug keeps it in place.

https://hornit.com/collections/clug

 

[Dan Lotus]

The walls in my Edinburgh home are not wonderful so I used Clug wall mounts. The bike holds its own weight and the Clug keeps it in place.

https://hornit.com/collections/clug

I have purchased a clug, though have yet to use it - you find it good, reliable etc, no falls?

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

When I didnt want to drill into my last rented flat's walls I used three of these, I still use one in my new place.
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As I hate drilling into walls unless absolutely necessary, I have been looking for something like this!

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

I have purchased a clug, though have yet to use it - you find it good, reliable etc, no falls?

Not yet had a bike fall out of one. Have 6 I have been using for 7 years plus now.

 

[wafter]

Thanks folks.

Even if wall-mounting is viable, to be honest I've gone right off the idea, given the potential for cock-ups and the need for removal / “making good” if I ever move out. While in principle this would be a cleaner solution, something freestanding would be easier to achieve, more flexible, potentially easier to achieve and reversible.. so I’m pretty resolute this is the direction I want to go.

Thanks to those who’ve actually suggested solutions – while none really stand out as ideal you’ve brought to my attention some options I’d not previously seen and it’s given me a few ideas.

I used one of these for a good while: Top Peak Two Up Stand

How low are your ceilings? Its quite tall so needs a bit of space.

Thanks - in practical terms looks like the least-worst avalable solution currently, although while it's not terrible I'm not overly keen on the aesthetic.

I do note that they offer both the cylinder-mounted holders, as well as bolt-on wall mount alternatives separately - so I wonder if these could be added to a modified piece of furniture / a more aesthetically pleasing / functional wooden stand.... although of course that would rely on my pulling my finger out and designing / modifying something.

I use one of these, but probably purchased some 15 years ago, and it doesn't seem to be on sale anymore :-(
If you had another pair of hangers on the rear, you could potentially hang 4 bikes.
It's a Gearup Oakrak:

View attachment 793843
*There are two versions, the one like this which is completely free standing, and has the 4 feet at the bottom, and an almost identical looking one, that has a sprung part at the top, but no feet, with the idea being you brace it against a suitable joist.
I did look on ebay, and there a couple of the 'brace' ones on there, but none with the feet arrangement like above, though one may pop up I guess.

Cheers - like the look of that, however typically as you say it doesn't seem available any more. I do like the idea of the braced job, but none of those I'm seeing really look like anything I'd like in my living room..

When I didnt want to drill into my last rented flat's walls I used three of these, I still use one in my new place.
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Cheers - unfortunately however I need the bikes to be flat against the wall so storage in that orientation isn't really viable..