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I know, not vertical in the traditional sense but maybe an option.
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Hanging by the front wheel is easier. Just lift the rear wheel off the ground a couple of inches, and the hand on the handlebar finds the hook. Rear wheel hang means more lifting, of the heavier end.
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Camera angle makes it look like the bikes are hanging from the pedal of the bike above
Bonus points for putting the chain on the big ring for the pic.
Bonus points for putting the chain on the big ring for the pic.
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Which hooks are these and where'd you get them?
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i appreciate all the great responses.
Presently pondering the cheap 1/2" thread hooks still and the above if I can find them.
Liked the Decathlon hooks but they didn't seem to be available in the USA
Thanks again everyone!
Also
i appreciate all the great responses.
Presently pondering the cheap 1/2" thread hooks still and the above if I can find them.
Liked the Decathlon hooks but they didn't seem to be available in the USA
Thanks again everyone!
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I'd you use simple hooks and hand em on a wall, just recognize that the rubber will tear on them. It always does. Even the durable coated ones.
Also, the hooks will bend down over time. It's inevitable.
Buy heavy duty hooks. They will delay the inevitable listed above.
Also, the hooks will bend down over time. It's inevitable.
Buy heavy duty hooks. They will delay the inevitable listed above.
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Which hooks are these and where'd you get them?
Also
i appreciate all the great responses.
Presently pondering the cheap 1/2" thread hooks still and the above if I can find them.
Liked the Decathlon hooks but they didn't seem to be available in the USA
Thanks again everyone!
Also
i appreciate all the great responses.
Presently pondering the cheap 1/2" thread hooks still and the above if I can find them.
Liked the Decathlon hooks but they didn't seem to be available in the USA
Thanks again everyone!
I'd you use simple hooks and hand em on a wall, just recognize that the rubber will tear on them. It always does. Even the durable coated ones.
Also, the hooks will bend down over time. It's inevitable.
Buy heavy duty hooks. They will delay the inevitable listed above.
Also, the hooks will bend down over time. It's inevitable.
Buy heavy duty hooks. They will delay the inevitable listed above.
To hang by the rear tyre, I normally grab the bike by the seat tube & lift it straight up, it's not a problem.
If you have hydraulic discs, hang that bike by the front wheel (so the brake reservoirs are up), that should avoid any air bubble issues.
Instead of plasterboard, on this wall I used MDF knowing I'd be hanging bikes, so I didn't need additional reinforcement spanning studs, and a bike is only 15-20kg max. These hooks seem to distribute the weight pretty well as they're mounted flat against the wall, and they haven't bent yet. If you use a type that inserts a screw as part of the hook directly into the wall, yeah that could be a problem.
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Either of these would work, and should be available in the US?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404537126270
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005081168502.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404537126270
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005081168502.html
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If possible I would hang the hooks so the rear wheel remains on the ground. Then there is very little stress on the hook as the bike weight is supported. It also makes it very easy to wheel into the hook. Only slight downside is that you may need different hook heights for specific bikes, but I find it’s not that critical.
I use these hooks which are pretty robust and easy to mount (uk based)
https://gearhooks.com/collections/gearhooks-bike-hooks-and-bike-storage-racks
I use these hooks which are pretty robust and easy to mount (uk based)
https://gearhooks.com/collections/gearhooks-bike-hooks-and-bike-storage-racks
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I used a similar solution when I was tight on space using BBB branded hooks. However, in my case I had to place hooks at different heights because otherwise the bars of one bike hit the next bike saddle. Even then it was a PITA to remove the down facing bikes and I almost always needed to remove one of the upward facing bikes next to it to be able to remove it without hitting anything. I kept using it like this because I was tight on space.
When I moved and finally had a proper garage with space to spare, I used the same hooks with more space between them and all bikes hanging upright. I just place them a varying heights to avoid the bars of one bike hitting the next one. This is less space efficient, but allows me to easily remove or place any bike on whatever hook I want.
This is my current setup:
When I moved and finally had a proper garage with space to spare, I used the same hooks with more space between them and all bikes hanging upright. I just place them a varying heights to avoid the bars of one bike hitting the next one. This is less space efficient, but allows me to easily remove or place any bike on whatever hook I want.
This is my current setup:
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What I have found with wall hook storage
-I have has a problem with an air/oil front shock leaking air when the bike was hung vertically.
- longer wheelbase mountain bikes are a bit floppy if the hooks are set so the rear wheel is on the ground
- when the rubber on the hooks break off, inner tube sections make good padding for the hooks.
A bit off topic but if you have a tandem:a bike pulley hoist lift to the ceiling works well. The hoist acts as a functional work stand when the bike is lowered part way.
-I have has a problem with an air/oil front shock leaking air when the bike was hung vertically.
- longer wheelbase mountain bikes are a bit floppy if the hooks are set so the rear wheel is on the ground
- when the rubber on the hooks break off, inner tube sections make good padding for the hooks.
A bit off topic but if you have a tandem:a bike pulley hoist lift to the ceiling works well. The hoist acts as a functional work stand when the bike is lowered part way.
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What I have found with wall hook storage
-I have has a problem with an air/oil front shock leaking air when the bike was hung vertically.
- longer wheelbase mountain bikes are a bit floppy if the hooks are set so the rear wheel is on the ground
- when the rubber on the hooks break off, inner tube sections make good padding for the hooks.
A bit off topic but if you have a tandem:a bike pulley hoist lift to the ceiling works well. The hoist acts as a functional work stand when the bike is lowered part way.
-I have has a problem with an air/oil front shock leaking air when the bike was hung vertically.
- longer wheelbase mountain bikes are a bit floppy if the hooks are set so the rear wheel is on the ground
- when the rubber on the hooks break off, inner tube sections make good padding for the hooks.
A bit off topic but if you have a tandem:a bike pulley hoist lift to the ceiling works well. The hoist acts as a functional work stand when the bike is lowered part way.
Hanging the bikes by the front wheel is, in fact, good for the forks because that makes sure the foam rings at the top absorb the oil that ensures the fork operates with good lubrication.
If you have the bike stored horizontally, it must rely only on the splashing that occurs when you ride the bike.
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I have a Topeak Swing Up that is basically a wheel hook that swivels so that the bike can be rotated flat against the wall. It works OK - the swivel feature saves me a small amount of room in my crowded basement bike storage/laundry/HVAC/Workshop/Zwift room. I could've probably accomplished the same with a basic hook.
I hang my bike by the front wheel so that the handlebars are up higher and out of the way. I'm not sure it matters which wheel it is hung by though. This might be more difficult if you're hanging heavy bikes, but for a light road bike it shouldn't really matter.
This forum always seems to have a few folks who stress about getting air into hydraulic lines and/or damaging carbon fiber by hanging bikes either upside down or vertically. My bike has carbon frame, 45mm carbon wheels and hydro brakes and I've never had any issues with hanging it.
I hang my bike by the front wheel so that the handlebars are up higher and out of the way. I'm not sure it matters which wheel it is hung by though. This might be more difficult if you're hanging heavy bikes, but for a light road bike it shouldn't really matter.
This forum always seems to have a few folks who stress about getting air into hydraulic lines and/or damaging carbon fiber by hanging bikes either upside down or vertically. My bike has carbon frame, 45mm carbon wheels and hydro brakes and I've never had any issues with hanging it.
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Steadyrack.
I have 7 bikes hanging on a wall and the 4 Steadyracks will replace the 4 hooks on the wall that hold bikes that are used most frequently. The swinging feature is really nice as is being able to load/unload at an angle due to the floor bikes being right in front of the hanging bikes.
Gonna install em this winter so they can be used when bikes get rolled out of the basement from storage/maintenance.
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Again, thanks for the suggestions.
I went with 6 of the cheapie hooks from Lowes and 1 larger square hook for the fat bike.
Installation: 20 min
Location, 12" from ceiling, and 12" apart because, apparently that's my stud spacing for some reason.
Current bikes are spaced 24" apart from front wheel with room for fleet growth with the 3 hooks in between (from rear wheel)
Wood studs made the installation easier.
Total cost: $30
I went with 6 of the cheapie hooks from Lowes and 1 larger square hook for the fat bike.
Installation: 20 min
Location, 12" from ceiling, and 12" apart because, apparently that's my stud spacing for some reason.
Current bikes are spaced 24" apart from front wheel with room for fleet growth with the 3 hooks in between (from rear wheel)
Wood studs made the installation easier.
Total cost: $30
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I like the swing feature of these Topeak mounts. Installing on a board with t-nuts makes spacing easy.
Vertical bike rack
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Again, thanks for the suggestions.
I went with 6 of the cheapie hooks from Lowes and 1 larger square hook for the fat bike.
Installation: 20 min
Location, 12" from ceiling, and 12" apart because, apparently that's my stud spacing for some reason.
Current bikes are spaced 24" apart from front wheel with room for fleet growth with the 3 hooks in between (from rear wheel)
Wood studs made the installation easier.
Total cost: $30
I went with 6 of the cheapie hooks from Lowes and 1 larger square hook for the fat bike.
Installation: 20 min
Location, 12" from ceiling, and 12" apart because, apparently that's my stud spacing for some reason.
Current bikes are spaced 24" apart from front wheel with room for fleet growth with the 3 hooks in between (from rear wheel)
Wood studs made the installation easier.
Total cost: $30
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I have not found that to be the case. I have 8 bikes hanging by hooks in the ceiling in the garage, I alternate them, one hangs by the front the next one by the rear and so on, doing it that way takes up less space on the ceiling and they don't bang into each other. It's not difficult at all to hang a bike by the front wheel, I'm 70 years old, if I can do it anyone can do it!