Cycloc: Bicycle Storage Fixie Model
04-12-06, 12:10 AM
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Cycloc: Bicycle Storage Fixie Model
These guys use a fixie as their sample for their product, thought you all might want to see it.
https://www.cycloc.com/
Cycloc is...
A brilliantly simple solution for storing bicycles
A stylish, award-winning design for any cyclist's home
Designed and manufactured in Britain
The answer to your storage problems - well, at least one of them!
Bicycles are wonderful - they provide opportunity and freedom.
Whether commuting to work, or spinning with the club - cycling is a pleasure.
But where do you keep your bike when you are not on it?
Cycloc is your bike storage solution...
In towns and cities, where cycling is the answer to your transport needs,
Cycloc provides the practical solution to storing your bike in your home.
Buy a Cycloc and instantly free-up floor space, so you can win back your hallway. And Cycloc's subtle design looks good too - you can even choose a colour to complement your interior.
https://www.cycloc.com/
Cycloc is...
A brilliantly simple solution for storing bicycles
A stylish, award-winning design for any cyclist's home
Designed and manufactured in Britain
The answer to your storage problems - well, at least one of them!
Bicycles are wonderful - they provide opportunity and freedom.
Whether commuting to work, or spinning with the club - cycling is a pleasure.
But where do you keep your bike when you are not on it?
Cycloc is your bike storage solution...
In towns and cities, where cycling is the answer to your transport needs,
Cycloc provides the practical solution to storing your bike in your home.
Buy a Cycloc and instantly free-up floor space, so you can win back your hallway. And Cycloc's subtle design looks good too - you can even choose a colour to complement your interior.
04-12-06, 12:16 AM
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that's pretty cool... but 50 pounds???? i can buy a sturdy bucket form lowe's and a hacksaw for at the most $10.
04-12-06, 01:04 AM
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that is pretty cool. Looks like it might be less intense on the wall than the traditional hook hanging system because there are three points of contact and the weight of the bike is distributed more evenly?
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Originally Posted by FridgeRobot
that's pretty cool... but 50 pounds???? i can buy a sturdy bucket form lowe's and a hacksaw for at the most $10.
dude its a cycloc!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by bobostein
that chain looks loose
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Holy loose chain batman!!!
...and I only see two points of contact, but that should be plenty. You could build one of these out of wood in the style of a traditional forklift-style wall rack if you wanted to, but I personally think a traditional wall rack is probably less trouble. A neat idea though.
...and I only see two points of contact, but that should be plenty. You could build one of these out of wood in the style of a traditional forklift-style wall rack if you wanted to, but I personally think a traditional wall rack is probably less trouble. A neat idea though.
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Since the bike is suspended pretty far from its center of gravity, it is sorta torquing down on that bucket thing. Plus it's pretty far from the wall, so it'll want to try and flip down as well. I can't think of any system that would put more stress on the bolts that hold it in the wall.
It looks stylish, but marketing it as a space saver... a blatant lie. Realistically, you will not hang it high up in this way, will you? Maybe above your other bike (if applicable...) So the bike will be right by the wall where it would ba anyway, only a few inches further into your room. If you want to save space, hang it on the ceiling by the front wheel
It looks stylish, but marketing it as a space saver... a blatant lie. Realistically, you will not hang it high up in this way, will you? Maybe above your other bike (if applicable...) So the bike will be right by the wall where it would ba anyway, only a few inches further into your room. If you want to save space, hang it on the ceiling by the front wheel
04-12-06, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LóFarkas
Since the bike is suspended pretty far from its center of gravity, it is sorta torquing down on that bucket thing. Plus it's pretty far from the wall, so it'll want to try and flip down as well. I can't think of any system that would put more stress on the bolts that hold it in the wall.
04-12-06, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Aeroplane
Good observation. In fact, the whole system RELIES on supporting the bike forward of it's center of gravity. Looks cool, but is totally unnecessary.
i didn't figure that out myself, i went to the website.
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Originally Posted by queerpunk
actually, i think the whole dealie would be helpful with sloping toptubes, no?
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Originally Posted by cycloc
Some bikes are sold with handlebars that are too wide for the typical cyclist.
It is good practice to trim the ends of the handlebars to suit the width of your shoulders. This simple modification will make your bike more comfortable and allow you to negotiate traffic more easily. Docking your bike in the Cycloc will also be easier - so there are advantages all round.
It is good practice to trim the ends of the handlebars to suit the width of your shoulders. This simple modification will make your bike more comfortable and allow you to negotiate traffic more easily. Docking your bike in the Cycloc will also be easier - so there are advantages all round.
