djgonzo007

Now that the family has three bikes plus a Trek "Go Bug" I need something to get the bikes isolated into one area. I wanted to go the cheap route and hang them from the ceiling with hooks but the wife isn't to keen on me drilling into the ceiling. So with that out the window ...what racks etc. do you guys/gals use? I need something that holds at least 3 bikes and preferebly four since my 3 1/2 yr. old will be getting her first bike soon.

TIA

Hummeth

Cyclepods!
Actually, I don't know if you can buy them but I heard about them and thought that they were pretty cool. They come in 2 sections so you can have half a pod.

mc92

I got one of these to fit in a small corner of my garage and it works very well. It's recommended to anchor it agianst a wall for stability though.

https://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B000077CPK

ratdog

Check out this link...but don't expect the kid's bike to fit on this rack, the top tube is not long enough.

https://www.lickbike.com/productpage.aspx?PART_NUM_SUB='3468-88'

here and there

I have a homemade rack made out of PVC pipe. Granted I only need to hold one bike, but there are instructions for PVC racks that hold more bikes like this one here that holds 3-4 bikes.

MRGolfo

Hooks and drill them into the wall.
https://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...-25&lpage=none

H1449-6

Why not? It's the cheapest way to go. If she's worried about leaving holes in the ceiling should you move, just let her know that spackle is even cheaper than bike hooks.

caligurl

micheal angelo hooks in the garage!

EventServices

I hang them from a rail in my garage. Just throw the nose of the saddle over it. Let it hang.

No bikes allowed in the house. They're toys, not art.

caligurl

+1

but then.... i have a garage.... i understand that not everyone has one available! apartment dwellers don't have a choice (but those that have garages and opt to have bikes it the garage... that i don't understand!)

EventServices

Yes, good point.
I didn't in any way mean to exclude apartment-ites.

urbanknight

Those hooks are the nicest I have seen yet, but the mirrors make you more than just a spokesperson for OCP!!!

Getting married next month and we're moving into an apartment. I agreed to only bring one bike since I don't ride the others, but I demand at least storing it on our balcony until I see how safe the parking garage storage is. I actually think the work stand would make a nice storage stand in the living room! Taking my bike in the elevator or down 2 flights of stairs might hasten my decision though.

As for the OP, remind your spouse how easy it is to fill in holes. If still no, there are plenty of stands like the ones pictured above. Not sure where they all come from, but I've seen wood, metal, and plastic ones.

caligurl

everyone always comments about the mirrors! lol! they are there cuz i also work out in the garage.... i just have to position myself "next" to a mirror to get a side view to make sure i'm using proper form for squats, lunges, etc! they really do serve a purpose! (well... and i'm OCP, too!)

Looneytuna

Very Cool!!!!

Now all I need to do is get my garage attached to the house and hvac added. until then 3 bikes in the basement and main one in spare bedroom or bike room as the family calls it.. but it's on the 2nd floor and it's a pain not hitting walls going up and down.. Usually the bike stays in the living room unless we are are having company..

Built an attached bike shed in my summer home.. well planned it, but 65% of it became the laundry room with spare freezer.. what's left fits the rest of the families bikes, with room for 2 of my bikes on one wall.. I have been relegated to the basement...