Storing bikes an a apartment
12-17-11 | 02:27 AM
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Storing bikes an a apartment
My wife and I moved into a smaller apartment and I need a good way to store my two bikes.... a road bike and a commuter. I was thinking of hanging them from a J hook that will be connected to the ceiling.
Any other recomendations?
Any other recomendations?
12-17-11 | 06:02 AM
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Here is an example of an indoor rack. mine holds my mountain bike and a tourer.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...8_10000_202605
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...8_10000_202605
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12-17-11 | 09:35 AM
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I got one of these, and I am very happy with it. It comes with hangers for 2 bikes, and you can store up to 4 bikes on it if you get 2 more hangers and pull it away from the wall a little.
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Dual-To...4136120&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Dual-To...4136120&sr=8-1
12-17-11 | 11:20 AM
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I have the XSPORT rack from Performance and it has been fantastic.
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12-17-11 | 01:14 PM
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Wood or PVC rack for me as I think I'd pay dearly with hooks in the ceiling.
12-17-11 | 01:51 PM
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I have 3 bikes and I live in a 1 bedroom apt. I have a small storage room inside my apt, I keep two of my bikes in there and one inside my living room, another option is to store them on a balcony. I have some heavy plastic sheet with some thick carpet on the floor beside my door. That way I don't mess up the floor. In winter time I always carry a little brush with me and brush off as much snow and slush as I can before going inside.
12-17-11 | 03:28 PM
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I used to live in a tiny one room apartment. Here's the solution I used:
This solution may not work as well if you're not single and care very little about how nice anything looks. Not having a deposit was awesome; I could drill into the ceiling without consequence.
This solution may not work as well if you're not single and care very little about how nice anything looks. Not having a deposit was awesome; I could drill into the ceiling without consequence.
12-17-11 | 04:27 PM
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12-18-11 | 10:58 AM
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I have a vinal runner under the rack to keep the carpet clean.
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"When I hear another express an opinion, which is not mine, I say to myself, He has a right to his opinion, as I to mine; why should I question it. His error does me no injury, and shall I become a Don Quixot to bring all men by force of argument, to one opinion? If a fact be misstated, it is probable he is gratified by a belief of it, and I have no right to deprive him of the gratification."
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12-18-11 | 05:06 PM
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My wife and I decided to go with this:
https://www.cycloc.com/
We got ab etter deal on it then the price in that website. We only ordered one to see how it really works. The space we are working with is small and awkward. I dont want to keep my bikes out on the bacolony so I hope this works!
https://www.cycloc.com/
We got ab etter deal on it then the price in that website. We only ordered one to see how it really works. The space we are working with is small and awkward. I dont want to keep my bikes out on the bacolony so I hope this works!
12-18-11 | 07:41 PM
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My wife and I decided to go with this:
https://www.cycloc.com/
We got ab etter deal on it then the price in that website. We only ordered one to see how it really works. The space we are working with is small and awkward. I dont want to keep my bikes out on the bacolony so I hope this works!
https://www.cycloc.com/
We got ab etter deal on it then the price in that website. We only ordered one to see how it really works. The space we are working with is small and awkward. I dont want to keep my bikes out on the bacolony so I hope this works!
12-18-11 | 07:44 PM
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There are some other nice looking stylish racks on Etsy like this one https://www.etsy.com/listing/31339491...reclaimed-wood usually expensive but can sure look nice.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/74617748...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/81143152...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/87476364...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/86975834...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/74617748...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/81143152...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/87476364...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/86975834...facet=handmade
Last edited by weshigh; 12-18-11 at 07:50 PM. Reason: Added more links.
12-19-11 | 01:23 AM
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There are some other nice looking stylish racks on Etsy like this one https://www.etsy.com/listing/31339491...reclaimed-wood usually expensive but can sure look nice.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/74617748...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/81143152...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/87476364...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/86975834...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/74617748...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/81143152...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/87476364...facet=handmade
https://www.etsy.com/listing/86975834...facet=handmade
12-19-11 | 01:32 AM
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>.> the things you people do to not put holes in your walls....
12-19-11 | 02:32 AM
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https://www.homedepot.com/Storage-Org...atalogId=10053
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A two-pack of this type of fastener
https://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardw...atalogId=10053
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You can easily mount one above the other if you are tight on space.
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A two-pack of this type of fastener
https://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardw...atalogId=10053
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You can easily mount one above the other if you are tight on space.
12-19-11 | 04:57 AM
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I didnt even think about Etsy. GRRRR.
For my wife to let me put the bikes in the living room (or hell.... even in the apartment alone) the rack has to be stylish. Dont ask me why..... it is what it is. So I ordered one to see if it would work. I know it would work for my road bike but I am skeptical about my mtn bike commuter. So thats why we just ordered one.
I got them for a better price off of another website though. Did not pay anywhere close to full retail.
For my wife to let me put the bikes in the living room (or hell.... even in the apartment alone) the rack has to be stylish. Dont ask me why..... it is what it is. So I ordered one to see if it would work. I know it would work for my road bike but I am skeptical about my mtn bike commuter. So thats why we just ordered one.
I got them for a better price off of another website though. Did not pay anywhere close to full retail.
12-19-11 | 08:19 AM
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12-19-11 | 01:56 PM
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12-19-11 | 02:19 PM
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If you have the old stem to go with the old drop bars, I thought I would use the stem also and figure out a way to make the stem fit into a block that could be attached to the wall. The stem will hold it out away from the wall and give you more room for the bars on the hanging bike. I think people using them on this take off peddles and turn the stem.