ideas for hanging a bike from a railing / balcony?
11-23-09, 10:06 AM
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ideas for hanging a bike from a railing / balcony?
my girlfriend was recently gracious enough to let me bring another bike into our smallish apartment.
we have a balcony in the bedroom that overlooks the den area (it's an odd setup) with a ~1.5'' thick wood railing.
i was thinking of hanging my bike off the other side of the railing; the bike would essentially disappear when not in use.
anyone know of anything that might work? i'm looking around home depot for some kinda J-shaped hook that i could slip over the railing, hang the bike by the top tube. it would have to be a few inches out to accomodate the handlebars.
whatchu think?
we have a balcony in the bedroom that overlooks the den area (it's an odd setup) with a ~1.5'' thick wood railing.
i was thinking of hanging my bike off the other side of the railing; the bike would essentially disappear when not in use.
anyone know of anything that might work? i'm looking around home depot for some kinda J-shaped hook that i could slip over the railing, hang the bike by the top tube. it would have to be a few inches out to accomodate the handlebars.
whatchu think?
11-23-09, 10:45 AM
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Great idea. I'd buy some L shaped padded ladder/gear hangers from Home Depot or Lowe's. I have some on the side of my garage for my sailboat's mast and my extension ladder. You could screw them in and throw your bike right over.
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11-23-09, 01:58 PM
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Good idea but you'll have to hang the bike about 12" or more out away from the balcony. Otherwise the handlebars will hit the railing or wall below the balcony.
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