{"id":37917,"date":"2022-06-10T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=3642"},"modified":"2022-06-10T19:32:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T17:32:21","slug":"best-bike-storage-options-2022-a-buyers-guide-to-storing-your-bike","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-bike-storage-options-2022-a-buyers-guide-to-storing-your-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Best bike storage options 2022: a buyer\u2019s guide to storing your bike"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By David Rome\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 10 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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While bikes are often our pride and joy, not everyone in the family may feel the same way. When not in use, bikes make for an awkward object to store in the house, taking up space and being easy to knock over.<\/p>\n

Some of us may be fortunate enough to have space to leave a bike or bikes on the floor \u2013 in a rack or not. But many will need to resort to clever solutions to use room and create a tidier option.<\/p>\n

A garage is a luxury most cyclists can only dream of. If you are lucky enough to have one and security is a concern, check out our guide to the best bike locks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the best ways to store your bike indoors or outside, should you have space for a shed.<\/p>\n

Best bike storage options in 2022<\/h2>\n
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Without a proper storage solution, things can get ugly pretty quickly.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oliver Woodman\/Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There are many permanent bike storage solutions that mount to walls or ceilings, but if you\u2019re renting this could prove problematic.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, we\u2019ve divided our guide into two distinct sections \u2013 permanent and non-permanent \u2013 with permanent options needing to be bolted or screwed in place.<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ve focused on functional and readily available solutions. But remember that a trip to the hardware store and a little ingenuity is always an option.<\/p>\n

Also, for many people, the floor remains the cheapest and most suitable option. Axle and wheel racks are readily available, which will keep the bikes upright.<\/p>\n

Permanent storage solutions for bikes<\/h3>\n

This is a good route if you own your home and have a solid wall or ceiling that can support weight and fixtures.<\/p>\n

Permanent racks are generally the cheapest option and allow for a great deal of tweaking to suit your fleet of bikes. We\u2019ve designated permanent racks simply by the orientation they hold the bike: vertical or horizontal.<\/p>\n

Vertical wall-mounted bike racks<\/h3>\n

Holding the bike by a single wheel, this method is best for storing bikes where width is an issue, but depth is not. It\u2019s the most effective means of storing multiple bikes together and is commonly used in many bike shop workshops.<\/p>\n

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Generic hooks can be bought cheaply at hardware stores, but Park Tool offers these vertical hooks in a range of sizes that\u2019ll even accommodate fat bikes.<\/span><\/figcaption> Courtesy – Park Tool<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The simplest variations consist of a basic hook that threads into a masonry wall plug or screws directly into a wooden wall post or ceiling beam.<\/p>\n

These are readily and cheaply available from hardware stores, although the bike-specific versions from the likes of Park Tool do offer greater wheel-size compatibility, including options for fat bikes and other large mountain bike<\/a> rubber.<\/p>\n