I love this. Ugh, i just dropped $400 on steady racks the other day. I'd love this option as it seems more flexible but in my garage, it's such a high ceiling I'd have to figure out a way to bring an overhanging shelf out with enough support to hold the bikes. Hmm...got me thinking though... What were those peg boards? Where were they from? I need me some of them to hang helmets!
I dropped a shelf from the ceiling too. Works great for gear bags. I have a metal storage box shelf i got at Home Depot in the garage It’s rated for 600lbs. The rail could tie into that shelf too. 300lbs of bike and 300lbs of gear.
@@gregoryjhickmanIt's 8 foot. Man I'd do a ladder and loft space above the bikes perhaps. The pegboards are on Etsy and the hooks are my design and you can download the and 3d print them from my thingaverse page.
I got the pegboard off Etsy. I designed a jumbo pegboard hook in CAD and printed them out. If you search my name of jumbo pegboard hook on Thingaverse you will find them.
@@JoyOfBike I have the same scenario as you and need to drop a shelf as you did. Can you share the details of how your shelf is constructed in order to support the weight of the bikes?
This is why UA-cam is so good. A cool guy with a good idea takes the time to craft a clear video describing what they did and sharing it with others. 🤘 Thanks man
This is an awesome solution. Well done. I think I'll investigate if it's practical for the garage. Your next video should definitely be on how you built and secured the storage shelf that you attached the box rail to.
Thanks for the inspiration, I built my own version of this rack this week and I am surprised how well 6 bikes nestle together. Don't tell the missus but I think I can now fit one or two more bikes :)
Thanks for the free tip. That was gold. I wanna say I really enjoy your channel. It is a pleasure to see another guy my age living without regard to the stereotype of being in their 40s/50s. Why live like you are in your 40s/50s when you feel 25 and have the heart and passion to go with it. Keep it up forever. You are an inspiration. Definitely got a sub from me
Love it!! maximal minimalism at its best!! Seems you could install a second rail and by oscillating the bikes on either rail in tandem = be able to condense the amount of space they take up even more
Cool...not a fan of hanging bikes, but thats a great version if ur into hooks and racks. The company making the bar and rollers could sooo easily diversify to make cycle racks
It is a great idea. Very clean and compact but I agree with you. I am just not a fan of hanging bikes. Upside down, by a wheel, the seat, ugh. I just can't get through my head the strain it puts on whatever point the bike is hanging from. But I know I'm completely in the minority on this.
Dude, this is one of the coolest little inventions ever. Talk about creativity. Subscribing just because of this video. Although I can't do this in my apartment, I could build up a moveable work bench style one. Thanks for the idea, just got to add some extra creativity now for mine.
This is a really clean, clever, functional idea. Well done. I'm in the same boat trying to tighten up my storage game, but I've never come around to the idea of hanging my bikes from hooks (or even cradles, like Steady Rack). There's something about imparting load (albeit no more than 30 lb) through the headset via hooks that never sits well with me. I realize we smash these bikes around on trail, but the load paths is different and not as prolonged as it is when the bike just hangs... Never rubbed you wrong? I love the idea of floor racks; easy in/out and no lifting... I'm contemplating a sliding floor rack system, but your solution is undeniably efficient! Thanks for all the fun content! See ya out there!
marTo rocks Thanks! When have room i like storing my bikes flat for sure. It’s just a lot easier too. Most springs I automatically expect to change some fork seals. This last year with the bikes hanging inside i haven’t even had to do that. The cold seems to be harder than the hanging. I’ve never had any issues and usually break my bikes crashing them. My personal feeling is that these bikes are never gonna suffer from 30lbs of force. I’d probably be most concerned about carbon rims but no issue ever. Have you seen the Santa Cruz crew try to break a carbon frame? The force on the bike is similar to a flat landing but with about 1/15 of the energy. Figuring I’m 170 the bike is 30 and 2.5 to 3gs of force. Anyway, as they say, your mileage may vary. Stoked you’re liking the content and don’t be shy about sharing ideas for shows you’d like to see too.
When you build that sliding floor rack will you get some vid and post a link here. I've dreamt of the same thing but it never quite came together in my head.
@@JoyOfBike thanks for the reply... I've got some sketches but it may be a ways off for reality! They all include integrating my current floor racks, mostly Feedback Sports... I will say you've got me thinking about the hanging idea. Kinda reminds me of a butcher shop meat locker!... Also I've got a few ideas for content/topics. I can post here or DM you.
@@martorocks8089 I had some very simple front wheel loops that worked great for floor stands. They were great. That paired to some sliders cold be cool. Would love to hear what you're thinking. Leave ideas here or you can DM me at @brogusky or @bogusky on the Insta.
You are a genius!!! Your setup is just beautiful. I have been researching for ideas and yours is the best by far, thank you for sharing. I have some work to do in the garage now.
I went a little different route and purchased a barn door kit on Amazon (DIYHD) for my garage, but did use the jumbo bike storage hooks from the listed link. I'm not sure if the hooks were different but would highly recommend 3/8 nuts and not 5/16, or just pick up 8 of each. And a ratcheting wrench set (will need a 7/16 and 1/2 for each nut). Though the 5/16 washers were the perfect size. Great design though! Worked like a charm once I worked out the kinks.
@@millerj826 I think it really depends on where you want to mount, but I installed in my garage. The way the studs run and the ceiling height forced me to run two steal L brackets from the rafters attached to a 2 x 4 at the bottom. I then attached the barn door slide to the 2 x 4. I ordered the "DIYHD 5FT Raw Material Galvanized Box Track Ceiling Mount Sliding Barn Door Hardware for Exterior Barn Door" off Amazon. The kit includes the barn door slide, two rollers and the hardware. Was probably more expensive than doing it the way in the video, but I paid for the convenience of not having to drill. The directions suck by the way but there's videos online. Overall worked great. My only gripe is the hooks don't exactly fit into the included rollers as easily in the video, but I made it work.
@@JoyOfBike I have the same problem with my jumbo hooks. I wanted to know how you managed to insert the 3/8 nut into the roller, or what method did you use? Thanks
Dude, I‘ve just discovered your channel, all my thumbs up! Unfortunately I‘ve got only two of them but if i had let‘s say a hundred thumbs on each hand, you‘d get them all!
This concept is very similar to the 8 or so sliding hooks I have to hold my choice of rucksacks in a cupboard by the front door. The hooks are made of steel, and are threaded over a normal wardrobe rail hanging under the top shelf, which has my hats on. The pack of hooks cost about $3 equivelant. Now, a rucksack is not at all heavy, so the hooks don't need sophisticated rollers on in order to move. In fact, it is all very simple. The hooks are just a bit stronger than those that would hold up a shower curtain.... but, like the "wardrobe" of bikes, it is very handy to pull the others aside to get one rucksack in or out. On the shelf under the rucksacks stands my bike.. the Brompton folded up is a perfect fit, which was dead lucky, because the shelf was installed 20 years before I got the bike. Under that shelf is our wine rack! Anything else I can tell you? Oh yeah. Good bike rack above. Good video, too. Thanks.
This is an excellent idea and exactly what I need. I love the simple implementation. I am going to get parts today to start installing it. Thanks for sharing!
Ima say this you may not be interested in the bike rack bitness, but cousin you coulda made a killin! You shoulda patented this design, because you created it. No one has made anything like this and I'm sure you know. Now bike rack companies are probably going to take this idea and run with it eventually. SHARK TANK idea all the way.
I just saw that 1Up came out with this as a product. I hope they compensated you for the design, as it is the best multi-bike storage solution I have found to date by a mile. I thank you for it in my head every time I use it. Also, for anyone building it: If you have the vertical space, stagger the bikes by adding a threaded extension rod for every other hook. This allows storing them even coser!
oh man, the more I see your vids, the more impressed I am with your skills and imagination. One of the very best things I like/love about your vids are that you don't inject non sense into your vids to make it longer. They are all to the point and direct. Thanks for the great ideas and keep up the great work. Keep safe.
I agree! I'm pretty new to this channel and this video is just as cool as the actual biking videos. I'm definitely going to look into this track system for my hooks already in the garage as it's perfect for saving space
This is awesome! What did you do for your shelving where you hung the trolley? Did you purchase it from somewhere or build it yourself? Would love to try and do this in my garage! Can't hang the rail box from the ceiling though because I store my bikes on hooks near our garage door tracks... So a setup like yours is definitely something I'd need to try and figure out how to do.
Anyone have a general guide for bikes per foot? I have two FS MTBs, fat bike, gravel bike, road bike, and an old rigid bike. I’ve got 6 feet of space I can install this with another foot or so for just the rail and sliding space.
Great rack! I’m wanting to do this in my shed. Curious about a few details: when hanging a bike up, will the hook slide away from you if you don’t get the wheel in the hook the first time? Is this a hassle? I see that the wheel that’s on the hook doesn’t set against the wall. Does this make the bikes kinda wobbly when hanging? What’s the best way to keep them stable? Thanks for posting this design and any help!
Thank you for this! How much space do the bikes actually take up like this? Could you estimate the minimum dimensions you need for the closet (depth and width especially) to store your 8 bikes?
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...
Hi Alex, Congrats and thanks for the great video. Since I have a room about the same size as the one in the video, I was wondering how you built the wood shelf that the bike rack hangs from, so that it is sturdy enough. Is it a slide-in shelf of solid wood? In my case I would have to cover a width of about 3 meter... Thanks!
It’s made with 2x6 or 2x4 lumber like a loft floor. Then skinned in an oak paneling. The roller track adds stiffness and should be screwed into the framing lumber.
Great video and a nice design, but as an engineer, putting a UNC machine nut on a screw thread makes me wince as this literally will not support any sort of engineered load. I realize your bikes don’t weigh more than 30lbs each, but it’s just not safe to do it the way you have. You can buy these J hooks with UNC threads which will reliably hold a load.
I'm guessing the answer is no given the number of people who store bikes this way, but is there any risk of damage to the wheel/rim with it taking the full weight of the bike?
I’ve heard people being concerned about it but in my experience of 30 years and aluminumnand carbon rims I’ve not had an issue. I think a bigger issue can be brakes need a pump after being stored vertically.
Nifty rack and execution is flawless! Not for me, but awesome nonetheless. From my experience with bikeracks + kids vertical storage is a no-go. It saves space true, but I don't find it particularly user friendly on a daily basis. Kids are not able to operate it on their own for example. The only vertical I have found useful was an idea for a mobile vertical bike rack. Made out of plywood with wheels on the bottom, so you can move it around the house/garage, should you need to. But for the daily drivers I go with some form of horizontal storage . Kind of less effort for everyone in the house, especially older members of the family, who are not able to lift and hook the bikes before/ after each going out. Just my two cents from buying and assembling bike racks at home.
BRILLIANT ! I love when someone takes a product designed for one use and makes it better for another purpose and THEN is kind enough to share. Well done. P.S. Why did UA-cam take 2 years to suggest this video to me 😂
I love this. Ugh, i just dropped $400 on steady racks the other day. I'd love this option as it seems more flexible but in my garage, it's such a high ceiling I'd have to figure out a way to bring an overhanging shelf out with enough support to hold the bikes. Hmm...got me thinking though... What were those peg boards? Where were they from? I need me some of them to hang helmets!
I dropped a shelf from the ceiling too. Works great for gear bags. I have a metal storage box shelf i got at Home Depot in the garage It’s rated for 600lbs. The rail could tie into that shelf too. 300lbs of bike and 300lbs of gear.
@@JoyOfBike how high is your ceiling? Mine is literally like over 15ft high lol
@@gregoryjhickmanIt's 8 foot. Man I'd do a ladder and loft space above the bikes perhaps. The pegboards are on Etsy and the hooks are my design and you can download the and 3d print them from my thingaverse page.
I got the pegboard off Etsy. I designed a jumbo pegboard hook in CAD and printed them out. If you search my name of jumbo pegboard hook on Thingaverse you will find them.
@@JoyOfBike I have the same scenario as you and need to drop a shelf as you did. Can you share the details of how your shelf is constructed in order to support the weight of the bikes?
This is why UA-cam is so good. A cool guy with a good idea takes the time to craft a clear video describing what they did and sharing it with others. 🤘 Thanks man
Appreciate you.
this is how a nice society would progress
not filled with greed, but sharing your knowledge
And to think it took him
less than 5 minutes
Exactly this 👍
This is an awesome solution. Well done. I think I'll investigate if it's practical for the garage. Your next video should definitely be on how you built and secured the storage shelf that you attached the box rail to.
Thanks for the inspiration, I built my own version of this rack this week and I am surprised how well 6 bikes nestle together. Don't tell the missus but I think I can now fit one or two more bikes :)
This idea is FANTASTIC. I have 4 kids and feel like I'm wading through a sea of bikes whenever I'm in my garage. This might just do the trick!
You'll need two!!
I've watched over 10 bike rack set-ups and this by far is the best in my opinion. 👍
This is definitely the best rack system I've seen
This is one of the best racks I’ve seen so far.
Thanks for the free tip. That was gold. I wanna say I really enjoy your channel. It is a pleasure to see another guy my age living without regard to the stereotype of being in their 40s/50s. Why live like you are in your 40s/50s when you feel 25 and have the heart and passion to go with it. Keep it up forever. You are an inspiration. Definitely got a sub from me
Love it!! maximal minimalism at its best!! Seems you could install a second rail and by oscillating the bikes on either rail in tandem = be able to condense the amount of space they take up even more
That would be cool!
Great idea and important to keep the wife! I'm up to 4 motorcycles and 6 bikes now! Lol.
Hahaha I feel you!! Gotta keep the wife happy so we can have more toys 😉
Cool...not a fan of hanging bikes, but thats a great version if ur into hooks and racks. The company making the bar and rollers could sooo easily diversify to make cycle racks
It is a great idea. Very clean and compact but I agree with you. I am just not a fan of hanging bikes. Upside down, by a wheel, the seat, ugh. I just can't get through my head the strain it puts on whatever point the bike is hanging from. But I know I'm completely in the minority on this.
This looks great! Looks like I'll have to have more of a think before buying a "Stashed" system which is basically just a more perfected version.
The stashed didn’t exist when I made this. I looked it up and I’d buy the stashed. Some super cool features. I’m tempted to order one and try it!
If I can afford it I might but your way is definitely an awesome affordable alternative 👍
Dude, this is one of the coolest little inventions ever. Talk about creativity. Subscribing just because of this video. Although I can't do this in my apartment, I could build up a moveable work bench style one. Thanks for the idea, just got to add some extra creativity now for mine.
Oooo this is fantastic. Smart man!
Thanks. I really enjoy mine!!!
#hackoftheyear brilliant! Just need to find this gear in a uk retailer! Thanks for the info!
@@stuartmoseley Please post here if you find UK suppliers.
@@stuartmoseley pm me
love how all the bike channels are commenting around on each other's videos
Awesome DIY rack ! Thanks for taking the time to post and share this .
GENIUS! I love it. If I don’t do this by Spring I’m an idiot. Thank you!!
Awesome upgrade for the standard wall hooks❤👍
This is a really clean, clever, functional idea. Well done. I'm in the same boat trying to tighten up my storage game, but I've never come around to the idea of hanging my bikes from hooks (or even cradles, like Steady Rack). There's something about imparting load (albeit no more than 30 lb) through the headset via hooks that never sits well with me. I realize we smash these bikes around on trail, but the load paths is different and not as prolonged as it is when the bike just hangs... Never rubbed you wrong?
I love the idea of floor racks; easy in/out and no lifting... I'm contemplating a sliding floor rack system, but your solution is undeniably efficient!
Thanks for all the fun content! See ya out there!
marTo rocks Thanks! When have room i like storing my bikes flat for sure. It’s just a lot easier too. Most springs I automatically expect to change some fork seals. This last year with the bikes hanging inside i haven’t even had to do that. The cold seems to be harder than the hanging. I’ve never had any issues and usually break my bikes crashing them. My personal feeling is that these bikes are never gonna suffer from 30lbs of force. I’d probably be most concerned about carbon rims but no issue ever. Have you seen the Santa Cruz crew try to break a carbon frame? The force on the bike is similar to a flat landing but with about 1/15 of the energy. Figuring I’m 170 the bike is 30 and 2.5 to 3gs of force. Anyway, as they say, your mileage may vary. Stoked you’re liking the content and don’t be shy about sharing ideas for shows you’d like to see too.
When you build that sliding floor rack will you get some vid and post a link here. I've dreamt of the same thing but it never quite came together in my head.
@@JoyOfBike thanks for the reply... I've got some sketches but it may be a ways off for reality! They all include integrating my current floor racks, mostly Feedback Sports... I will say you've got me thinking about the hanging idea. Kinda reminds me of a butcher shop meat locker!...
Also I've got a few ideas for content/topics. I can post here or DM you.
@@martorocks8089 I had some very simple front wheel loops that worked great for floor stands. They were great. That paired to some sliders cold be cool. Would love to hear what you're thinking. Leave ideas here or you can DM me at @brogusky or @bogusky on the Insta.
I couldn't agree with you more. I have never/just can't get the idea of hanging my bike up by a wheel, seat, upside down.....through my head
They make J hook with machine thread :) great vid and fun channel
I didn’t realize that but added it to the supplies in the description.
I am only mad because I did not think of it. Great rack. I will build mine soon.
You are a genius!!! Your setup is just beautiful.
I have been researching for ideas and yours is the best by far, thank you for sharing. I have some work to do in the garage now.
Hahaha. Hardly but glad you like it!!
I went a little different route and purchased a barn door kit on Amazon (DIYHD) for my garage, but did use the jumbo bike storage hooks from the listed link. I'm not sure if the hooks were different but would highly recommend 3/8 nuts and not 5/16, or just pick up 8 of each. And a ratcheting wrench set (will need a 7/16 and 1/2 for each nut). Though the 5/16 washers were the perfect size. Great design though! Worked like a charm once I worked out the kinks.
Interesting. The jumbo hooks might be bigger. I’m not sure. Glad it worked out!!
I have been trying to think about how to use a barn door kit. Would love to see an image of how you did this.
@@millerj826 I think it really depends on where you want to mount, but I installed in my garage. The way the studs run and the ceiling height forced me to run two steal L brackets from the rafters attached to a 2 x 4 at the bottom. I then attached the barn door slide to the 2 x 4. I ordered the "DIYHD 5FT Raw Material Galvanized Box Track Ceiling Mount Sliding Barn Door Hardware for Exterior Barn Door" off Amazon. The kit includes the barn door slide, two rollers and the hardware. Was probably more expensive than doing it the way in the video, but I paid for the convenience of not having to drill. The directions suck by the way but there's videos online. Overall worked great. My only gripe is the hooks don't exactly fit into the included rollers as easily in the video, but I made it work.
@@JoyOfBike I have the same problem with my jumbo hooks. I wanted to know how you managed to insert the 3/8 nut into the roller, or what method did you use? Thanks
Dude, I‘ve just discovered your channel, all my thumbs up! Unfortunately I‘ve got only two of them but if i had let‘s say a hundred thumbs on each hand, you‘d get them all!
😂 Would you be willing to have experimental surgery to add additional thumbs? We really would appreciate it. : )
@@JoyOfBike if it helps with the skills on the bike, sure! But I guess I'd be a bit nose heavy in the future 😂
Marc Stein-Wiese You’re a good man!
This is an excellent DYI idea. Thanks for sharing.
This concept is very similar to the 8 or so sliding hooks I have to hold my choice of rucksacks in a cupboard by the front door. The hooks are made of steel, and are threaded over a normal wardrobe rail hanging under the top shelf, which has my hats on. The pack of hooks cost about $3 equivelant.
Now, a rucksack is not at all heavy, so the hooks don't need sophisticated rollers on in order to move. In fact, it is all very simple. The hooks are just a bit stronger than those that would hold up a shower curtain.... but, like the "wardrobe" of bikes, it is very handy to pull the others aside to get one rucksack in or out.
On the shelf under the rucksacks stands my bike.. the Brompton folded up is a perfect fit, which was dead lucky, because the shelf was installed 20 years before I got the bike.
Under that shelf is our wine rack!
Anything else I can tell you?
Oh yeah. Good bike rack above. Good video, too. Thanks.
Your idea is BOSS, thanks for helping out my dilemma😊
In a word: GENIUS...!!
Best DIY bike rack! 🙌 Rad! Thanks for sharing your brilliant idea. 👍
This is an excellent idea and exactly what I need. I love the simple implementation. I am going to get parts today to start installing it.
Thanks for sharing!
Best of luck!
Ima say this you may not be interested in the bike rack bitness, but cousin you coulda made a killin! You shoulda patented this design, because you created it. No one has made anything like this and I'm sure you know. Now bike rack companies are probably going to take this idea and run with it eventually. SHARK TANK idea all the way.
Well damn. I have 4 Feedback Sports Velo Hinges on order but this completely by changed my plan.
I just saw that 1Up came out with this as a product. I hope they compensated you for the design, as it is the best multi-bike storage solution I have found to date by a mile. I thank you for it in my head every time I use it.
Also, for anyone building it: If you have the vertical space, stagger the bikes by adding a threaded extension rod for every other hook. This allows storing them even coser!
Yeah, yeah... I built this same thing in 1963 with bamboo and sewing thread spools. My grandpa built one in 1863 with old buggy whips and coffee cans.
😂
Really cool setup. I think I know what is going in my new garage
Thanks for sharing. I just ordered all the parts for my build.
The dropframe helmet looks cool but i think it needs a click in ear peice to add a mesh screen or headphones like a snowboard helmet when it's cold
That’s would be a nice feature.
Great video, building now.
As of November 2021 that exact box rail is only $30.00 at Home depot.
Amazon has it for $90.00!!!
Fresh! Making em. Thx
This is BRILLIANT!
Looks incredible, well done!
Looks awesome! Building one in my garage now. How far out horizontally from the wall did you mount the box rail? Thanks!
Brilliant I love to reused stopper and no noise
And I really wanted to use the jumbo hooks so now I have to weld them
As always, extremely useful information. I really appreciate what you do and how you do it.
I appreciate that!
This is awesome super straight forward and easy thank you for sharing
oh man, the more I see your vids, the more impressed I am with your skills and imagination. One of the very best things I like/love about your vids are that you don't inject non sense into your vids to make it longer. They are all to the point and direct. Thanks for the great ideas and keep up the great work. Keep safe.
I just try to make what I would want to see. Sometimes maybe a little nonsense. : ) Welcome to the crew my friend.
I agree! I'm pretty new to this channel and this video is just as cool as the actual biking videos. I'm definitely going to look into this track system for my hooks already in the garage as it's perfect for saving space
That’s brilliant man! Thanks for giving this to us.
Such a good idea dude. Keep up the good work!
I did one excellent idea gained a lot of space ❤
I built it. I love it. Thanks.
Great solution! Thanks for sharing!!
Terrific idea, thanks for sharing
Really nice solution. Thanks for sharing.
You bet!
That was such a smart piece of information that I have decided to subscribe to your channel. I like it short and sweet and it was.
Nice. I am looking for something like that instead of having to move bikes around just to get mine out. Thanks!
Such a good idea! Thanks Alex!!
You bet!
That’s f’ing brilliant! Thank you!!!
Awesome idea and I will copy.
Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Must be a pain to raise a bike by its rear end, but that way you Can fit more bikes in a small space.
Thank you so much for this.
Is it possible to set it up the hooks to rotate at will?
This is awesome! What did you do for your shelving where you hung the trolley? Did you purchase it from somewhere or build it yourself? Would love to try and do this in my garage! Can't hang the rail box from the ceiling though because I store my bikes on hooks near our garage door tracks... So a setup like yours is definitely something I'd need to try and figure out how to do.
Thanks! Built the shelf from 2x4 and skinned it in flooring. Wanted something super stout.
@@JoyOfBike It looks so awesome! Definitely gonna try and do a similar setup in my garage
this is the reference for VAR metric threaded hooks VAPR70311
Great idea.
Brilliant!
Fantastic! Quick question- how far from the wall did you mount the rail? Thanks!
Genius!
Genius
Cool idea
This is amazing. Planning on copying. Any issue w hanging vertically?
Very Cool!
Hey - this looks awesome - where did people get the steel rail from? I am in Melbourne, Australia. Thanks.
Hi Alex, love your videos keep up the awesome work!! Was wondering roughly how high is the shelf to the floor? Thanks for all the inspo and stoke!
Depends on the bikes you’re storing.
Superb!!
Anyone have a general guide for bikes per foot? I have two FS MTBs, fat bike, gravel bike, road bike, and an old rigid bike. I’ve got 6 feet of space I can install this with another foot or so for just the rail and sliding space.
Great rack! I’m wanting to do this in my shed. Curious about a few details: when hanging a bike up, will the hook slide away from you if you don’t get the wheel in the hook the first time? Is this a hassle? I see that the wheel that’s on the hook doesn’t set against the wall. Does this make the bikes kinda wobbly when hanging? What’s the best way to keep them stable?
Thanks for posting this design and any help!
Gold!
This is like the butchery systems where they slide carcasses along
A big slab of shred!!
great idea. How wide is your strut channel?
What do you think about using this rack on 8 pound ebikes with hydraulic brakes?
Thank you for this! How much space do the bikes actually take up like this? Could you estimate the minimum dimensions you need for the closet (depth and width especially) to store your 8 bikes?
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...
Hey Alex I love your system but cant find the parts you used are you able to let me know where I could get the rollers from.
Cheers Troy
Hi Alex,
Congrats and thanks for the great video. Since I have a room about the same size as the one in the video, I was wondering how you built the wood shelf that the bike rack hangs from, so that it is sturdy enough. Is it a slide-in shelf of solid wood? In my case I would have to cover a width of about 3 meter... Thanks!
It’s made with 2x6 or 2x4 lumber like a loft floor. Then skinned in an oak paneling. The roller track adds stiffness and should be screwed into the framing lumber.
@@JoyOfBike great. Thank you!
Great video and a nice design, but as an engineer, putting a UNC machine nut on a screw thread makes me wince as this literally will not support any sort of engineered load. I realize your bikes don’t weigh more than 30lbs each, but it’s just not safe to do it the way you have. You can buy these J hooks with UNC threads which will reliably hold a load.
Yeah no doubt. It feels so wrong!! : )
Holds 180 (me) so I’m not worried about the bikes.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
How far out from the wall did you mount the rail?
Nice!
What is the depth of the shelf? TY
May I ask what model is the red helmet? Thanks 👍
Is it safe from deformation of the wheel from the weight of the bike?
I'm guessing the answer is no given the number of people who store bikes this way, but is there any risk of damage to the wheel/rim with it taking the full weight of the bike?
I’ve heard people being concerned about it but in my experience of 30 years and aluminumnand carbon rims I’ve not had an issue. I think a bigger issue can be brakes need a pump after being stored vertically.
@@JoyOfBike are you referring to hydraulic brakes? Thanks for the heads up. Appreciate the response.
What's the max mountain bikes on a 8 ' rail?
6
He mentioned 8 bikes and has 8 hooks on his rail in the video.
Nifty rack and execution is flawless! Not for me, but awesome nonetheless. From my experience with bikeracks + kids vertical storage is a no-go. It saves space true, but I don't find it particularly user friendly on a daily basis. Kids are not able to operate it on their own for example. The only vertical I have found useful was an idea for a mobile vertical bike rack. Made out of plywood with wheels on the bottom, so you can move it around the house/garage, should you need to. But for the daily drivers I go with some form of horizontal storage . Kind of less effort for everyone in the house, especially older members of the family, who are not able to lift and hook the bikes before/ after each going out. Just my two cents from buying and assembling bike racks at home.
Whay was the blue bumpstop you used?
Incredible concept, getting ready to do this in my garage! How far off the wall did you mount the box rail?
4/18/24 works out to $600 pre tax now! 98 rail; 8x hangers 390; 8x 111 hooks.
BRILLIANT ! I love when someone takes a product designed for one use and makes it better for another purpose and THEN is kind enough to share. Well done. P.S. Why did UA-cam take 2 years to suggest this video to me 😂