Originally Posted by
Snotrub
I bolted a 2X6 to the frame of my metal shop. At first I just had hooks coming straight out from the 2X6, but the bikes took up too much room sticking straight out. So, after seeing a swiveling bike rack advertised on social media, I looked them up. They were $100 each, so I passed. After thinking about t for a while, I bought 4 regular door hinges and attached them to 5" pieces of 2X4 then attached them to the 2X6. That worked OK, but I had troubles putting the bikes in the hooks because they kept turning on me. I went back to Home Depot and bought 4 screen door hasps with a hook and eyelet that I can hook and unhook to keep the hooks from moving. I like it. We'll see how long the 2X4's last, but they've been good for a few months. Total cost - $20.
Terrific! You’ve already figured out what I was hoping to see someone do. I like what you’ve done as it takes up minimal space along the wall plus you can access the bikes from the ground. Do you mind taking a close up picture of the hook holding the wheel and the 2x4? I’m having trouble figuring out how the wheel is held up. I really like the idea of them folding against each other.
I currently have bikes on ceiling hooks and standing on the floor of the garage leaning against walls. . I’ll be losing a room I built on the back of the garage which currently holds all my tools and lawnmower so a lot of that will need to go into the garage at the new house.. I also have 5-6 sets of golf clubs hanging on the walls and another 5-6 lying on shelving in the front of the garage. I’ll need to get rid of all but a couple sets of golf clubs. Plus I have enough bike clothing to occupy a whole closet. This is going to be a real challenge .........