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Bike storage
Hello,
I am looking for some ideas on how to safely store my bike in the garage.
Right now it is leaning against a wall, it is fairly secure but with kids running in and out of the garage with toys I was looking for a better way. Something like the display stands in LBS, but without having to spend an enormous amount of money. And DYIs out there with some ideas?
Thanks
I am looking for some ideas on how to safely store my bike in the garage.
Right now it is leaning against a wall, it is fairly secure but with kids running in and out of the garage with toys I was looking for a better way. Something like the display stands in LBS, but without having to spend an enormous amount of money. And DYIs out there with some ideas?
Thanks
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Not sure how your garage is set up, but you can install a pipe on the rafters to hang your bike by the seat. Gets it up and out of the way.
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That is an idea....does the fact that the bike is a cf make a difference?
Any pics on how that can be done? Also any good cheap floor stands?
Any pics on how that can be done? Also any good cheap floor stands?
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something like this: https://www.storeyourbike.com/
I know similar solutions are readily available at hardware stores etc... get 'em off the floor and out of harm's way.
I know similar solutions are readily available at hardware stores etc... get 'em off the floor and out of harm's way.
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Aaah, ceiling hooks?
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Rafters in my garage are too high for hooks so I use
a wall mount.
a wall mount.
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Here's a link to a cheap floor stand.
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I have all 7 of my bikes on hooks that are installed into the ridge beam of the garage. It keeps them up high enough that you can't tell there are bikes in the garage at all when it's open unless you enter the garage and look up. To me, that is a small measure of security, combined with a steel door on the back with a heavy deadbolt, and a front door that cannot be opened manually.
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something like this: https://www.storeyourbike.com/
I know similar solutions are readily available at hardware stores etc... get 'em off the floor and out of harm's way.
I know similar solutions are readily available at hardware stores etc... get 'em off the floor and out of harm's way.
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By nachomanh at 2012-03-12
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I haven't tried it, but this hook and pulley system from Harbor Freight is only $10. https://www.harborfreight.com/bicycle-lift-95803.html. Reviews suggest it's a fine deal but you may want to replace the slick rope and tighten up the pulley bracket.
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