DIY Bike Rack for $90
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DIY Bike Rack for $90
I was in the market for a bike rack and was doing some research. So I came across the Velo-Grip Bike rack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTS6IoDDHI0 and I was impressed, until I saw the price $269 for a 3 bike system and $239 for a 2 bike system. so I built one myself for $90 about an hour to install.
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Throw the stick!!!!
Very impressive.
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Looks like there is a high probability of continued impact with each other...
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Its not bad, of course they're going to touch. but it will take a high velocity of force to damage them. I can always keep them straight. But it saves me about a foot when I angle them.
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very cool.
See, i live in a small apartment, which automatically limits the number of bikes i have.
i have to take some pics and show how i store them. i have 2 on the wall, one suspended over my dresser, and one hanging over a balcony. it's ridiculous.
See, i live in a small apartment, which automatically limits the number of bikes i have.
i have to take some pics and show how i store them. i have 2 on the wall, one suspended over my dresser, and one hanging over a balcony. it's ridiculous.
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Reasonably Slow...
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S-hook and a swivel. That way you'd also avoid needing an extra hand to attach or detach the bikes. Not much of an issue, but if you add a particularly heavy or unwieldy bike, it would be nice to have both hands available just to maneuver the bike.
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It should suffice for now, not planning om getting a heavy bike anytime soon, but thanks for the suggestion.