richmyer

My apartment is only a little bigger than an I-pod, so bike storage is a problem. Does anyone have ideas? Are there any secure (lockable) racks that I could use in the outside hallway? Any that don't require serious damage to the walls, etc? Any that are pretty cheap? Alternatively, does anyone know of racks (don't have to be lockable) that hang from the ceiling to save space? Please keep in mind that I don't have a lot of money to spend on this, and I rent so I can't do serious damage to the walls or ceiling. I have one bike now, but will get a second when I figure out how to store them.

PWRDbyTRD

Umm you could just get those BIG U hooks and screw them into the ceiling. Simple spackle compound can cover them up when you move out. Cheapest and easiest method, make sure you use a stud finder to locate a board to screw into.

roadfix

Yep, a 99 cent bike hook is all you need.

catatonic

Performance sells a 2-bike rack that is a press fit between the floor and ceiling, if that would work for you....but it stores the bikes horizontally, not vertically.

Their metal one is 60-odd bucks.

Or you can do the hook method.

slvoid

I just lean mine up against the wall in my room next to my bed.

PWRDbyTRD

Same way I feel. I have mine sticking out where ever and once I have my trainer it will be in the middle of my room so I can watch TV or whatever....people can work their way around my bike.

Chuvak

I sleep with mine. One on each side.

PWRDbyTRD

I gotta see a pic of this....

slvoid

I woke up one morning with a chainring tattoo on my face...

cryogenic

apparently you'd done something to upset your bike... so it took a few liberties while you slept.

cyclezealot

When living in small apartments..I liked living on the second floor...Kept my bikes on the patio,under a tarp...My expensive bike..Would not mind leaning it on the wall, in the bedroom...Only free wall, it was...
But on the patio..I would chain my more expensive bike to the railing...Security freak when it comes to my bikes.

my58vw

I use one of the indoor racks from supergo... freestanding and it works fine... my road bike though usually gets stuck next to the bed and window...

Chuvak

let me see if they agree to it.........


Are you sure it wasn't chain lube?

cyclezealot

I have four bikes..What would I do..Have to convert one bedroom for bike storage...

Guest

Just how many square feet is your apartment?

Koffee

Bekologist

Get rid of some furniture. Use bikes as clothes dryers when not in use. Hooks in ceiling. White toothpaste works as spackle when moving out. I saw a bike pulley cord lift for the ceiling for under twenty bucks at walmart (bleaugh!) in this sunday's advertisment. I know a guy with 16 bikes in his apartment.

richmyer

I don't know square feet but there is a small living room, smaller bedroom and medium sized kitchen. So far ceiling hooks sound best. Could I rig a lock so I could use the outer hallway? I have always put the bike behind the fridge. This works OK except I have to move a chair and storage box every time I go for a ride. And I'm getting lazier every year! Also, I have used my bike as a clothes dryer, along with an electric fan.

PWRDbyTRD

If you can keep your bike in your apartment I would not risk leaving it in the hallway...just doesn't seem worth it to me.

roadfix

Best & most practical solution....

Urbanmonk

U hook--problem solved

vrkelley

...he said he's from MI...the thing'll be sopping wet from snow, salt and rain. Maybe a pan underneath the bike

loaf

My buddy locks his bike to the radiator in the hallway, that way it says nice and warm, even though it's a bit lonely out there.

Raiyn

He did say his face not his cheek.......

roadfix

Oops.... I didn't realize he lives in MI.

timmhaan

i have three bikes in my bedroom. tightly placed next to each other, they really don't take up too much room. About the size of a medium desk, i'd say.