I used 2x4s to make angled 'bays' for the front wheel of each bike. I get our 5 MTBs plus the kids' three BMXs along a ~12' section of wall, and they are angled enough that they don't eat into the garage too much, but the kids can get their bikes easily when they want them. I have a couple of lesser used bikes hanging on the wall, but now that I've started a small bike repair shop as a side business I might need to come up with something creative, like a bigger garage! Neil - did you consider something like the RS Slide from 1Up? I've seen some DIY versions using barn door hardware, but the nice feature with the RS is that the empty hook 'locks' so you're not trying to hit a moving target with your wheel.
Tools: also a stud finder, helps identify the studs through the paint, so you don'T hear a big bang during the night and see your poor carbon bike on the ground :D
I went with 3 (1 fat, 1 MTB, 1 classic). I like the product, but IMO steadyrack’s specs are misleading if you run gravel tires with small knobs. To avoid tire pinching recommend (1) MTB not classic even if you are only running 38-42mm 700C gravel tires and (2) fat not MTB even if you only run 2.4” 29er (even 2.2” pinch on MTB). Even I could do it again I’d go with 2 Fat and 1 MTB for 2.4”, 2.2” and 38-42mm.
@@sempi8159 Sure, get a 6 foot piece of 1.5 inch PVC pipe and 2 more 1.5 foot sections and two 90 degree elbows. Run rope thru the system, tie it to the rafters and there you go.
Steadyrack hack: their version for fender bikes will fit road/gravel/mtb tires up to 2.25” wide. I discovered this a few years ago with the 2 wheelSets for my Atalaya: 700c & 650b
I only needed 3 steady racks but I went with the measure the longest bike and mount all the racks at that height solution. That way all the racks are at the same height and any bike can go in any rack. As long as your front hub on the smaller bike is above the height of the rack frame it just rolls in easy peasy.
You having 12 bikes, makes me feel better about the 8 that are currently in my garage, haha. I like this system, I think I'll pick up two of these for the bigger tire bikes
I have a 1x10 that's a few feet long anchored to the garage wall studs with cheapo bike hooks on them to hold my four bikes. Works alright, and was cheap!
Had no idea this sort of thing was around and just bolted an old scrap of 2x8 across the garage wall (into studs) and then screwed in some big rubber-coated hooks from the local hardware shop about a foot apart. Bikes hang from one wheel or the other and I stagger them up and down to save space. Bikes don't swing nicely the way they would on these racks but the total investment was like $2 per bike it keeps them from falling over
If you want/need to save space then hang the bikes from their rear wheel and remove the front, makes a big difference on how far into the room/garage they protrude. Credit for that one goes to Doddy over at GMBN Tech!
I have a wall mount rack from Mossy Cog Designs. They are pretty beefy but kind of expensive and more involved in installation. But I do really like it.
Our RAGBRAI team just bought a new long flat nosed bus. We want to carry 20 bikes inside and on a rear & front rack. These garage storage systems should work but we need to consider how they travel with people in the bus. Ideas on how to secure them?
I have just installed a ceiling mounted system, I have found this "very" space saving in my garage the product is by Stashed products. Four mountain bikes in a space of 1.400mt Inc. handlebars (55inch).
We use the free-standing floor rack. The bicycles fit in between the motorcycles which all take up one bay of the garage - we park them with the rear wheel against the wall so you just ride out.
you can do the exat same thing whit simple hoocks and you put the weel. you can alternate front and back wheel to save space. this a easy and cheap hack
Simple hooks are a bit more awkward to get the bike in and out of, especially when there are a row of bikes beside each other. A lot cheaper though. If alternating front wheel and back wheel to save space it might be wise to make sure any bikes with hydraulic brakes are hung by the front wheel only rather than store them with the reservoir at the lowest point.
I went with a much cheaper kit from REI, but I definitely like these more. I might have to re-think my purchase. One thing that just popped into my head though - long term storage of hydraulic disk brake bikes usually require the bike to be upright. This is so air that may be in the reserve up at the handlebars doesn't get inverted into the brake lines. I'm wondering with storing the bikes vertically if this is still an issue since the reserve is could still be the highest point.
I don't think its a big issue unless you plan to pump the lever while its hung vertically. You won't get air migrating into the lines and anything in the reservoir will settle back to normal once the bikes horizontal again. I've got a disc brake bike in a steadyrack and had no brake issues.
I've always wondered if hanging a bike by the front wheel causes any damage to the headset? obviously headsets are designed to take a beating but curious - it's been enough to put me off such racks. The weight of a fully loaded rig, or even an ebike (sorry!) would exacerbate my concern. Thoughts?
I have space for 3 steady racks but trade out which bikes are in the garage depending on the time of year (fat vs road). Could I use a fat bike rack for both fat and gravel bikes? Or would it be too different?
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
That seems like overkill for our 2 bikes, which hang from the ceiling and free that area up for my workshop 😂 Could you hang from the rear wheel alternating to accommodate the handlebars and free up more space, like a car bike rack does? Thanks!
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I used 2x4s to make angled 'bays' for the front wheel of each bike. I get our 5 MTBs plus the kids' three BMXs along a ~12' section of wall, and they are angled enough that they don't eat into the garage too much, but the kids can get their bikes easily when they want them. I have a couple of lesser used bikes hanging on the wall, but now that I've started a small bike repair shop as a side business I might need to come up with something creative, like a bigger garage!
Neil - did you consider something like the RS Slide from 1Up? I've seen some DIY versions using barn door hardware, but the nice feature with the RS is that the empty hook 'locks' so you're not trying to hit a moving target with your wheel.
Tools: also a stud finder, helps identify the studs through the paint, so you don'T hear a big bang during the night and see your poor carbon bike on the ground :D
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I went with 3 (1 fat, 1 MTB, 1 classic). I like the product, but IMO steadyrack’s specs are misleading if you run gravel tires with small knobs. To avoid tire pinching recommend (1) MTB not classic even if you are only running 38-42mm 700C gravel tires and (2) fat not MTB even if you only run 2.4” 29er (even 2.2” pinch on MTB). Even I could do it again I’d go with 2 Fat and 1 MTB for 2.4”, 2.2” and 38-42mm.
I've been using a "hang the bike from the seat" solution. Rope, PVC pipes and I can hang 8 bikes in a space 12 feet wide.
Got more details?
@@sempi8159 Sure, get a 6 foot piece of 1.5 inch PVC pipe and 2 more 1.5 foot sections and two 90 degree elbows. Run rope thru the system, tie it to the rafters and there you go.
Steadyrack hack: their version for fender bikes will fit road/gravel/mtb tires up to 2.25” wide. I discovered this a few years ago with the 2 wheelSets for my Atalaya: 700c & 650b
Four months later... What would you change with this setup? All bikes higher off the ground? Alternate bike heights more? How is this working for you?
def interested in a garage tour as it comes together
I only needed 3 steady racks but I went with the measure the longest bike and mount all the racks at that height solution.
That way all the racks are at the same height and any bike can go in any rack. As long as your front hub on the smaller bike is above the height of the rack frame it just rolls in easy peasy.
You having 12 bikes, makes me feel better about the 8 that are currently in my garage, haha. I like this system, I think I'll pick up two of these for the bigger tire bikes
Mounting a thick wood plank on the wall in the studs and then the rack in the plank would let you move the rack up or down without toooo much issues.
have you tried any with the larger mtb front mudguards?
My wife needs one of these for strollers … we honestly have owned no less than 8 through the years.
I have a 1x10 that's a few feet long anchored to the garage wall studs with cheapo bike hooks on them to hold my four bikes. Works alright, and was cheap!
Had no idea this sort of thing was around and just bolted an old scrap of 2x8 across the garage wall (into studs) and then screwed in some big rubber-coated hooks from the local hardware shop about a foot apart.
Bikes hang from one wheel or the other and I stagger them up and down to save space. Bikes don't swing nicely the way they would on these racks but the total investment was like $2 per bike it keeps them from falling over
If you want/need to save space then hang the bikes from their rear wheel and remove the front, makes a big difference on how far into the room/garage they protrude. Credit for that one goes to Doddy over at GMBN Tech!
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I have a wall mount rack from Mossy Cog Designs. They are pretty beefy but kind of expensive and more involved in installation. But I do really like it.
That's a lot of bikes.
Yeah it is, the family works in the bike industry.
@@beltchenko My son works at a bike shop. I know the feels. Currently we have 13 in the garage, one more showing up tomorrow.
Our RAGBRAI team just bought a new long flat nosed bus. We want to carry 20 bikes inside and on a rear & front rack. These garage storage systems should work but we need to consider how they travel with people in the bus. Ideas on how to secure them?
I have just installed a ceiling mounted system, I have found this "very" space saving in my garage the product is by Stashed products. Four mountain bikes in a space of 1.400mt Inc. handlebars (55inch).
I built a 16' shelf that holds up to 14 bikes via hooks. The shelf holds gear that I rarely access as it's up high and awkward to get to.
We use the free-standing floor rack. The bicycles fit in between the motorcycles which all take up one bay of the garage - we park them with the rear wheel against the wall so you just ride out.
we only have 4 bikes, the 2 wheel ledge type worked, our garage is long but narrow
Just plain old thread in ? hooks
you can do the exat same thing whit simple hoocks and you put the weel. you can alternate front and back wheel to save space. this a easy and cheap hack
Simple hooks are a bit more awkward to get the bike in and out of, especially when there are a row of bikes beside each other. A lot cheaper though.
If alternating front wheel and back wheel to save space it might be wise to make sure any bikes with hydraulic brakes are hung by the front wheel only rather than store them with the reservoir at the lowest point.
I went with a much cheaper kit from REI, but I definitely like these more. I might have to re-think my purchase.
One thing that just popped into my head though - long term storage of hydraulic disk brake bikes usually require the bike to be upright. This is so air that may be in the reserve up at the handlebars doesn't get inverted into the brake lines. I'm wondering with storing the bikes vertically if this is still an issue since the reserve is could still be the highest point.
I don't think its a big issue unless you plan to pump the lever while its hung vertically. You won't get air migrating into the lines and anything in the reservoir will settle back to normal once the bikes horizontal again. I've got a disc brake bike in a steadyrack and had no brake issues.
oh the dance
I've always wondered if hanging a bike by the front wheel causes any damage to the headset? obviously headsets are designed to take a beating but curious - it's been enough to put me off such racks.
The weight of a fully loaded rig, or even an ebike (sorry!) would exacerbate my concern.
Thoughts?
A heads up plus would be that the fork oil would run down to the seals & keep the suspension fork sliding smother & longer.
No way that this poses any problem, think about the dynamic forces that go into fork and headset when breaking
I have space for 3 steady racks but trade out which bikes are in the garage depending on the time of year (fat vs road). Could I use a fat bike rack for both fat and gravel bikes? Or would it be too different?
Clug works great. You don't get the rotation, but they're very simple and inexpensive.
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
most phones have a level app preinstalled, just sayin
That seems like overkill for our 2 bikes, which hang from the ceiling and free that area up for my workshop 😂 Could you hang from the rear wheel alternating to accommodate the handlebars and free up more space, like a car bike rack does? Thanks!
You can do that with hook style holders, but I doubt it'll work with these
Cool rack setup. Now you have room for more bikes! 🚵♂️👍
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two and two warbirds.