Best bike racks & stands according to redditors

It’s a Racor Vertical Bike Rack, came in really handy here.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gRB6BbFXSMNW4

Here's how you do it. Don't. Honestly, it's not worth potentially damaging the walls, as University Housing regulations usually have explicit rules about these things. Some even go as far as to say how you can affix posters and such.

Look into something like this or this if you're looking for something that won't take up space. Even though both can handle two bikes, you could always use the top rack and utilize the space below, or allow your roommate to use it as well.

You'll save yourself the time, potential repairs, possible fines, and be able to take this with you when you move into an apartment.

amazon link

you're going to need to find the stud in the wall

I believe it is this one from Amazon. I spent a while researching options and drawing up potential plans to make my own before I ultimately decided to buy the two bike gravity mount. Only needs one drill hole and very little risk of it falling. For $45 I can put off a more artistic rack for a while. The thing is rock solid too with a road bike and cross bike on it.

Word of warning: if you order this and it doesn't come in the retailer's box inside the Amazon box send it back immediately and get a replacement. It is used and likely won't come together nicely.

I own this (I didnt know it was an as seen on TV product). It's great since I live in a rental and cant put up bike racks. It also makes the space much more compact since it stores the bikes vertically. It cant handle heavy bikes, and it isnt sturdy so dont place it where itll be in the way. Here is the link for the one I bought since TV products are cheap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXSHGWR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sjjJBbF5M6ZN3

u/lavenderfart ^

Pretty sure it's the hanger part of this bike rack

EDIT: Here's a picture instead of an Amazon link

You can buy them on amazon as well (for twice the price). I have two of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Racor-PBH-1R-Ceiling-Mounted-Bike-Lift/dp/B00006JBL3/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407096560&sr=8-1&keywords=racor+bike+lift&dpPl=1

...and one from HF. I would rather have yours, honestly. On mine:

• The string is very low quality. I feel like it will need to be replaced after a couple of years.
  
  
• The auto retention mechanics are sloppy and don't always work well.
  
  
• Primarily, I don't like the hooks that the kit comes with. They don't hook securely to the seats on any of my bikes, and I have had them slide off while hoisting. I like the fact that yours clip on. I may modify mine to do that

Sure! I don't remember what they're called but I found the shelves at the Container Store. For the bike rack I'm using this, which catches the front wheel. The rear tire has scuffed up the wall a bit, but Amazon sells trays you can mount to catch the wheel and avoid that. I was just too lazy to buy one.

Edit:

https://www.containerstore.com/s/shelving/floating-wall-mounted-shelving/wall-mounted-wire-triple-cube/12d?productId=11008701

I actually find this really simple and useful https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_61tNDbEHJ6YQP

For my small apartment, I bought this off Amazon. It leans up against the wall and can be used as a bike stand for maintenance.

Edit: For $50 it's been great: amazon link

i live in a studio and i have 4 bikes on two of these https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ACAM38/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My bikes are part of the deco, i made room specifically for them, people know i'm a cyclist and the bikes don't look the least bit off. No way i'd leave them anywhere else.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXZZ87J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OnSZDbYAN6143 it was a pain to set up, but totally worth it.

This is lovely, but your layout needs some work. That bike should be hung vertically in the inaccessible corner where the light wood end table is currently. http://www.amazon.com/Racor-B-1R-Solo-Vertical-Bike/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1381846128&sr=1-1

I'd find a better solution for the TV and the couch. I like where the couch is currently, the TV should be on the long wall on an tilting wall mount so you can push it out to be across from the TV when in use and push it back when not, or leave it angled at the TV all the time. Either way, it will feel more cohesive. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/peerless-truvue-full-motion-tilting-wall-mount-for-most-22-37-flat-panel-tvs-black/8844925.p?id=1218911747388&skuId=8844925&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8844925&extensionType={adtype}:{network}&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!{keyword}!{matchtype}!{adwords_producttargetid}!{network}!{ifmobile:M}!{creative}&kpid=8844925&k_clickid=71b18fad-31d0-3968-eb9b-00006b13c787&gclid=CPLQu7iBmboCFQ-a4Aod_gEAFQ
You'll probably have to get rid of one of those recliners to make this work, as your living room is very narrow and long. I'd consider swapping out the recliner for the modern chair in the basement. That has more of the esthetic that you're going for. You have to work with what you have, my friend. As time and money permits, consider a left return sectional that can run along the long wall. That will keep the room open. Also, you need an area rug in the living room. That will define this space.
Lastly, a rule of thumb for hanging art is that it shouldn't be hung any higher than the door frame. There are, of course, exceptions to the rule, but I think that you're home would do well with following that idea. It keeps the items in the room connected and allows the viewer to actually see it. Your house is wonderful. Truly. You're young and you're catering to your lifestyle. Getting accolades in the interior design subreddit ain't easy. You're on your way.

I feel your pain. If I were in your shoes I’d sure as hell want to bring my bike into my apartment too.

I’ve got two bikes I switch between regularly, and recently got this from Amazon. It’s right against the wall just inside my apartment, so I can hang them up and take them down easily just as I’m coming and going.

Don’t worry about hanging your bike by the rim of a wheel. Unless your frame is made out of ultra dense material from a collapsed star and weighs a ton you’ll be fine. I wouldn’t discount a pulley system with the ceiling, even if it’s tall either. Installation would certainly be a pain, but worth it once you got it done. I’ve seen some innovative setups on YouTube, you can look there for some inspiration and brainstorming. It’s also possible you could make something just to fit your needs in a DIY project. Before I bought my rack I was contemplating following some instructions online to make one myself out of $50 or so of PVC pipe or wood from a hardware store. Good luck with whatever you choose.

These gravity racks are on sale and don't screw into the wall.

A friend of mine gave me this bike stand, which leans against the wall at the top with a non-marking plastic piece and has non marking plastic feet. It has never fallen over or marked anything. The only problem is the handlebars will hit the wall, so I had to put fabric behind it.

It doubles as a repair stand for the top bike. But it doesn't have your storage, which I like a lot.

This one

It just leans against the wall -- no drilling necessary.

I got this pulley hanger and spray painted it white, and used this white parachute cord to give it more reach.

Works like a charm. I like to think of it as my "art" centerpiece.

The Racor bike lift is $25 and does a great job in apartments with high ceilings. I've got one installed in my tiny bungalow apt with a gabled ceiling and it's fantastic.

I know this isn't the answer you're looking for, but have you considered alternate methods for storing your bike(s) in the apartment? For example something like this

Would something like this work? Most don't even require drilling. Google gravity stand bike racks
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000077CPK/ref=psdcmw_165113011_t1_B000ACAM38

We've been happy with this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_USLpyb9PP30V0. Only complaint is it rubs paint off the wall if you aren't careful. Super easy to use and always moveable if you have a different spot in mind

I suggest getting some kind of bike rack for the apartment in the future. My wife and I live in a small 1 bedroom apartment and manage to store 2 full size bikes on one. I hope you find it. Anything left outside will be stolen/vandalized given enough time.

I have this: https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Stand/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1519911674&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=vertical+bike+rack+apartment+wall&psc=1

Works great.

Maybe something like Delta Cycle Michelangelo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACAM38/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FIE4WC/

Compression post stand. Love it so far, looks pretty badass! The bike on top is no doubt heavier than my Stumpy, and the stand is holding everything fine.

Edit: for size reference, my Stumpjumper is an XL.

I’ve got a tiny apartment and can’t drill into walls either, so I opted for a Gravity bike stand . I didn’t get this exact one, but one almost identical to it. It’s worked pretty well and doesn’t take up an enormous amount of space....

Agreed. Very simple. Worth the money. I can vouch for this model.

Given the chance, it'll stand on it's own fully loaded.

Not this specific one but it's the same concept.

Im a big fan of the Delta Cycle 2 bike stand.

For the third, you may just go with a hook to store it vertically.

7 is an excellent option for an apartment, but I would disagree with that article's statement of relying entirely on gravity. It includes one anchor and screw to keep it from tilting while loading/unloading.

My apartment setup

$55 on Amazon

Oh ok, what about something like this?

A couple weeks ago I wanted to do the same (but without making holes in the wall) and picked up this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ACAM38/

I use this stand - which actually doesn't hurt the walls very much.

http://amzn.com/B000ACAM38

I can't touch my walls in my apartment, so I use one of these. It's a tension-pole you mount between the floor and ceiling; it's quite sturdy as long as you find a ceiling joist. If you have the space you can even mount if farther from the wall and, with extra brackets, hold up to four bikes.

I found it on Amazon. It's perfect for my place, until I wind up with another bike...

Heres the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000GTNIQI/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?qid=1427577296&sr=8-20&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=swagman+bike+rack&dpPl=1&dpID=21XFEG36K4L&ref=plSrch

How about a stand like this one?. If you go on /r/bicycling someone just shared theirs and it looks great. With tall ceilings you could even get three bikes on there, with the least used one up top but other two easily accessible.

Another option is something like these which would still keep them easy to access but out of the way.

Edit:I realise your ceilings are probably too tall for the first link but they also sell the same concept that you can kinda mount to the wall on one end, rather than relying on ceiling.

What about ceiling hooks?

Heh, did you know you can buy one of these for $20?

https://www.amazon.com/Racor-PBH-1R-Ceiling-Mounted-Bike-Lift/dp/B00006JBL3

Read up on the drywall anchors. They are probably rated for 50 pounds pulling straight down the wall, perpendicular to the anchor. You're going to be applying quite a bit of pulling out force. See what they are rated for with that. This may be listed on the anchor package for something like ceiling mount for hanging a plant.

You'll probably want a toggle bolt instead, as they have a higher pullout force. Look up the sort of thing done for hanging shelving and you'll see.

It may just be better for you, if possible, to get a wall rack that puts most of its load into the floor, like this one.

I've been using this one for the past 5 years. Looks good, works good, price is right.

I have a gravity rack and it is AWESOME! No need to drill holes in the wall or worry about structural integrity.

I have this gravity stand from Amazon. I don't have a convenient stud to secure it to so it is currently freestanding. It allows you to spin the wheels on both bikes. It's too awkward for our commuter bikes since the rear racks screw up the weight distribution, but it works just fine for the road bikes.

Racor B-1R Solo Vertical Bike Rack, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5vHfzbAMQHBER

It took about 15 minutes to install, pretty easy.

This is all levers and forces and shit. You need this.

Or, just get one of these and you won't need to worry about drilling holes.

The wall racks are these:
http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Stand/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1323268346&sr=1-4

They're super easy to put together and they're actually super stable.

Get a standing bike rack:
http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Stand/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1394212752&sr=8-5&keywords=standing+bike+rack

EDIT: The first thing you want to do, as in do this right now, is find the serial numbers of your bikes and record that information. This will be critical in the event that your bike is stolen.

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So for starters, you'll probably want two locks. A big, heavy U-bolt, as well as a cable/chain lock that you can put through the wheels. Ideally the cable/chain would have its own lock. Avoid those integrated rotary locks; they are shit. Here's an interesting guide testing the safety of a few popular models.

1. Pick the right thing to lock to. This seems obvious but a lot of people screw it up anyway. If you can lift your locked bike off of it, don't lock it there. (example 1, example 2.) Avoid street signs for this reason. Also, check to make sure that the object you're locking to is secured to the ground. Sometimes thieves will lay traps that look like good places to lock, but then they just pluck the trap off the ground and take the bike with them to remove the lock later. (example 1, example 2.) Other times, thieves will saw through a rack and then hide the gap with a piece of tape.
   
   
2. Always put your strongest lock through the frame. Your wheels are removable and much less valuable than the rest of your bicycle put together.
   
   
3. Always lock your wheels. Ideally you can put your U-lock through the frame as well as one of the wheels. That's particularly a good idea because it eats up empty space within the lock, which makes the lock harder to break or cut without breaking or cutting your bicycle. But even then, you'll have an unlocked wheel. Use your secondary lock to go through that wheel. If possible, also put your secondary lock through the frame and also lock it to the object you're locking to.
   
   
4. Have your bike exposed for as little time as possible. If you can have your bike inside, do so. For one thing, this prevents damage to your drivetrain if it rains. For another, your bike won't be stolen. I use something like this to store my bikes in my apartment.
   
   The theme of locking your bike is to make it too much of a bother to deal with. You can't make it impossible for your bike to be stolen, but you can make it hard enough that nobody will care. This framework also means it's a good idea to never leave a super-expensive bike unoccupied, ever. Your bikes look fine for general commuting/locking, though.

I agree. A good one i've been eyeing is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACAM38/?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=AgEAAAAAAAAAAOxTAAAAADL8AZ8AAAAAWmuDog

http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Stand/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1413161565&sr=8-3&keywords=home+bicycle+stand <-- Something like this? I'm not endorsing that specific product as I've never tried it, but something along those lines sounds like what you are looking for.

http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Storage/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454038422&sr=8-1&keywords=bike+rack+indoor

This is what I use in my apartment. Then maybe something similar to this to use on the ladies frame

I've got a Delta Michelangelo in my living room. It freed up a nice chunk of space.

Might not be what you're looking for, but I picked this up a few weeks ago for my tiny ass apartment:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ACAM38?refRID=88RNXSJX6RYHYV3X899P&ref_=pd_ybh_a_69

I have two bikes on and it gets them off the floor and frees up a lot of space. Worked out well for me so far.

That looks pretty cool. For those who need a two-bike stand, I just installed this guy. It's not free-standing as it needs a wall to lean on, but as long as you're not drunkenly stumbling by it 24/7, it doesn't need to be bolted into anything. It does have a small safety strap for those drunkards out there. :)

This thing is amazing.

I just stand mine up on a moving blanket when it's dirty. Makes it easier to clean too. I have to wash the blanket periodically.

Assuming you're SOL, consider this thing if you have the cash. Doesn't damage the unit and works pretty well for me. I am at ground level though. I'm sure I'd be annoyed bringing my bike up and down elevators all the time.

Maybe something like this

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=251422-2191-26204&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=1071865&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

I don't know about the handlebar problem though.. hmmm

Edit: This maybe?? http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Dual-Touch-Storage-Stand/dp/B000FIE4WC/ref=sr_1_6?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1398117496&sr=1-6

I actually didn't build these. They are Allen Wall mounted racks that have so far worked great. And they're only $20 each!

I know of 2 options.

https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Cycle-Folding-Storage-Garage/dp/B008MJBMGC/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1525720864&sr=8-21&keywords=wall+bike+rack

https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Mounted-2-Bike-Storage/dp/B000GOHE0Y/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1525720895&sr=8-26&keywords=wall+bike+rack

You could even try some tool or ladder holders. IMHO the one you linked looks a lot like a ladder holder.

You could try something like this. It expands and braces between the ceiling and floor, so you won't be touching the wall and won't be nailing or bolting in to anything.

Swagman Hang It Bike Hanger
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GTNIQI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dshIzbMAYX2GW

This is the one right here. It is a bit of a pain to set up the first time if you're a perfectionist and need the "feet" lined up properly but it's very sturdy. Especially with light bikes.
http://www.amazon.com/Swagman-Hang-It-Bike-Hanger/dp/B000GTNIQI/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1346055685&sr=8-14&keywords=wall+bike+rack

It's actually this one. The one you linked is very similar but not the same (note the knob in the middle of each crossbar). I just got this same one about a month ago and I'm very happy with it.

Non wacky amazon link.

Looks like this rack

I got two Feedback Rakk stands. It has a swing arm that push the bike into. There are a few knock-offs on Amazon. Or vertical arm style. You can also get simple floor racks.

Have seen people post DIY stands in last month: wood and PVC.

I'm sure you can. If you don't have a convenient Harbor Freight, you can pay much more for this identical system on Amazon:

RAD Cycle Products Bike Lift Hoist Garage Mountain Bicycle Hoist 100LB Capacity (2-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TFOPJA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_snE6xbSYSJ7S9

Although honestly, if we did it again, we'd probably just pick our parts from scratch. We replaced quite a few of the stock items: the rope was constantly cited as the weakest link, so we bought quarter inch rope from Lowes instead; we felt the hooks were flimsy, so we removed them and threaded a knock off Park Tools hook straight onto the pulley instead, and we also bought 2x6s to mount them on and used decking screws we already had instead of the included hardware. But the pulley with the system is self-locking , which I really like. Not sure if you can buy them like that from the hardware store?

Anyway, the hardest bit imo was watching him balance precariously on a ladder whole installing it. Made me nauseous, but I'm terribly afraid of heights.

Sure, this is the one I got, you can them in individually or in four packs like I did.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013TRAX66/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1


In hindsight, it would be better to get these as they bolt down the centerline (perfect for studs) and you can adjust the distance between the hooks later (mine are stuck in position, if I want to move one, I have to make more holes in the ceiling).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003VOX1XU/ref=psdcmw_165113011_t3_B013TRAX66

That is a minimalist vertical bike rack, similar to this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FC8AJGO/

I struggled to store my bike in my flat, but then I got one of these;

Thane Bike Nook - Free Standing Bicycle Stand for Indoor Storage https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XXSHGWR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9PCsDb1YF0YY4

Took up far less room than when it was horizontal. Might be an option for current an new place?

Bike Nook Bicycle Stand The Easy... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXSHGWR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I'd also like to know if anyone has any ideas on how to store a Super 73 vertically.

They do sell vertical bike racks but I feel it would be too heavy / not fit correctly:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thane-Bike-Nook-Standing-Bicycle/dp/B06XXSHGWR/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=vertical+bike+storage&qid=1570816548&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMFlRRkpZTVJKRlU1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjA5NDYyMjJHMDNMSFZBNVFDUyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTU3ODc3NTZPSUQzR0Y1UVZLJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Mines just taking up a lot of room next to my dining table at the moment.

Here it is, exact model, my only gripes with it are that any under-seat bags need to be removed in order to have enough seat tube to properly seat it, and that the front wheel needs to be secured to the downtube with a velcro strap. Adds about 30 seconds to the process of storing the bike.

Others haven't had luck with fenders or rear racks- you'd have to eyeball your fender to see if it'd be clear, since the rear wheel rests on the frame at the 3 o'clock position, and I haven't had trouble with a rear rack (my bike is size 51 so that might be why).

I should also add that I haven't had any stability issues - the bike might wobble if you bump it as it's resting on a round tire and it's top heavy, but I've never had any issue with the bike actually falling over, even when I'm removing the chain and derailleur cage for cleaning.

The 'customers also purchased' links from that item have other designs of vertical floor stands worth considering, some that secure by the front wheel which makes the added step of securing the front wheel unnecessary.

You caught me; I guess I do own one more bike accessory. I am living in a studio apartment, and this allows the bike to stand upright in one of the corners. I'm not trying to push you into buying a bike, just providing the solution I found to storing a bike in a small space. Best of luck on your road to minimizing!

is the jeep in the garage? what type of doors? something like this would probably work well with full doors. roll the window down and hook the frame. mount the wider than the tub so you can back in between the doors.

I hung my tandem right in my dining room with one of these. My wife hated it, which made me like it even more. I screwed a board to the ceiling studs, then screwed the pulleys onto the board so I wouldn't have to worry about spacing. Make sure you're lifting by something sturdy like a rear rack, brake bridge, or the handle bars. Don't use the back of the saddle, as it might get pulled loose from the seat rails. I lost a tandem off a wall mount once, and it cost me a TV.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006JBL3/ref=s9_acsd_topr_hd_bw_bBAnR5_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_r=EGXXJ96CC6G3T07TFX5H&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=9a1527b9-5a1e-578f-87b4-e00e24a9a070&pf_rd_i=165113011

I used a Gladiator Gear Track wall channel for the half bikes. It's a bit pricier than the above setup, but allowed me to store 6 bikes on a 12 foot wall. Pro tip: measure the height of your longest single, and mount the track an inch or two above that. You want your bikes to hang, but you don't want to lift them more than a foot or so to catch the wheel hook. Also, if you're putting them on a finished wall, I would mount the track on a board. The four foot lengths will accentuate any irregularities in your walls. If you don't want to repaint, I would run another board along the bottom for the tires to rub on. Wet tires will pull off paint once they're dry.

I always hung the suspension MTBs facing down. This way, you don't introduce air bubbles into the brake lines, and your fork juice stays at the bottom where it should. Road bikes facing up, MTBs facing down.

You can use an indoor rack like this: https://www.amazon.com/Racor-Pro-PLB-2R-Two-Bike-Stand/dp/B000077CPK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1510610212&sr=8-5&keywords=bike+stand that gets two bikes in one vertical-bike spot of stourage.

Thanks! I got mine used but I think this is it https://www.amazon.com/Racor-PLB-2R-Gravity-Bike-Stand/dp/B000077CPK

I have a 2 bike stand that is free standing (http://www.amazon.com/Racor-Pro-PLB-2R-Two-Bike-Stand/dp/B000077CPK?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00). It can be bolted to the wall to assist it and be flush against it. The arms for each bike can be positioned independently and the hooks will swivel as well.

I know it looks wonky, but really I have one free standing in my garage with a 62 Steel Raleigh 3 Speed on the top part and while it does lean out some, it has been up for well over a year. That includes fumbling the bike around hanging it up and taking it down (damn thing is heavy), using it as a make-shift stand for tire changes, and just getting banged around.

I use a gravity stand. Warning, the top needs to be anchored to avoid tipping.

https://www.amazon.com/Racor-Pro-PLB-2R-Two-Bike-Stand/dp/B000077CPK/

Check reviews.

Absolutely, and you have a couple of options. First is a wall stand like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Racor-PLB-2R-Two-Bike-Gravity-Freestanding/dp/B000077CPK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367802540&sr=8-1&keywords=racor+gravity

Only needs one non-load-bearing screw at the top to prevent it wobbling, not too expensive, very sturdy. I have two of these at home.

Option two is something like this:

http://www.formulafoto.com/bikes/quiver.jpg

You can screw that into the studs in your wall and hang each bike with only two small holes.

Option three is to use the same type of hanger along with good quality drywall anchors:

http://www.lemurzone.com/rfg/wp-content/uploads/walldriller.jpg

Those will let you have ~50lbs without needing studs, but they leave slightly larger holes. Nothing that can't be taken care of with a bit of spackling when you move out though, and this has the upside of being able to put them wherever you want instead of just where studs are.

Nicely done. Looks really good and I like the small profile. Just an FYI to anyone interested, a few dollars more gets you THIS

I bought this off amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000077CPK/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1421954866&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&dpPl=1&dpID=51JHYBVKSZL&ref=plSrch


It fits 2 29ers comfortably with wide bars. The wheels just have to sit at a slight angle.

Okay, I have this bike stand in my dining room/kitchen. It works fine, but it leans forward more than I'd like...

My neighbors, who's apartment mirrors mine, has this bike stand that makes me jealous and is on my "Someone please buy this for me list"

http://amzn.com/B000077CPK

Hmm it seems this one requires that back board to lock into.

I just found these:
http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Leonardo-Single-Bike-Rack-Colors/dp/B000ACAM06/ref=sr_1_24?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1404929670&sr=1-24

http://www.amazon.com/Racor-B-1R-Solo-Vertical-Bike/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1404929670&sr=1-1

And this cheapo:
http://www.amazon.com/Racor-PIW-1R-PIW-1W-Wall-Mount-Hanger/dp/B0009I572E/ref=sr_1_23?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1404929670&sr=1-23

you have a lot of options, but they all boil down to the question of whether you want to store your bike horizontally (e.g. holding the bike up by the top tube, like with this mount), or vertically (usually holding the bike by the front wheel, like this mount).

i prefer vertical mounts because they take less wall space, but it means stuff might tumble out of my saddle bag or panniers if i leave things in them when i mount my bike. i've gotten in the habit of removing these bags on my way into my apartment, but once in a while i forget. but horizontal mounts take up a relatively enormous amount of wall space. on the other hand, if you're proud of your bike, it can be a nice way to show it off i guess.

i use the vertical mount i linked above for my apartment, but my office has this track thing with some hooks and we can hold up 3 bikes in the 48" track (with the middle big upside down to avoid the handlebars knocking into each other). they're all pretty great, and i have no complaints except that you'll want to figure out what to do to protect the wall from the wheels sooner rather than later. even relatively smooth tires will start eating up the wall where they rest, if they're there without any protection.

there are also more aesthetically themed mounts both on the horizontal and vertical sides of things. i tend to prefer understated kind of industrial looks, though, so the white metal hook really pleased me and i didn't save links to other products i saw.

the major takeaway is (i hope) that you have tons of dimensions to work out, and most of them are personal preference. if you don't have any wall space, then horizontal mounts might be out of the question, but beyond those sorts of things, as long as you have a stud you can mount just about whatever you want. road bikes aren't very heavy, and the load they put on a properly installed wall mount almost certainly won't be a problem.

so just look for something you like that has a good handful of believable reviews (there are chrome extensions and stuff that can analyze reviews for false reviews, which is unfortunately a thing). you can also find really inventive designs on etsy and stuff, which will give you inspiration for what qualities to look for (material, size, color, etc...) if nothing else.

Yeah, as others have said, there's just nothing that will prevent that. Even locked bike rooms can be defeated by a determined thief.

I recommend keeping your bike in your condo. I'm currently building a metal pegboard and bike rack setup (I'll post in the sub once I'm done), but the below bike rack is tool-free and keeps your bikes out of the way.

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACAM38?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=AwEAAAAAAAAAAOxT

This is what I bought for my apt. I would thing the difference in prices is from aesthetics and overall size of the rack. This gravity stand takes up less floor space and is less industrial looking then the one in your picture. Which could account for the higher price tag. I have one carbon bike on there now and it could easily hold another.

I'm sure that most all of them will work regardless of price. With multiple carbon bikes on a free standing rack I would look at the reviews to see if others have done the same.

I have one of these and I was able to store two bikes in my room without problems.

For free-standing, this one is great. I had 4 bikes at my old apartment and had two of these racks side by side in my entry-way. If you want to hang them vertically, the link below is a great one.

free-standing

vertical wall mount

on amazon.com, of course!

I've got one of these in my apartment. The arms are a bit fiddly, but I like it well enough.

I haven't personally used any of these products but maybe this Top Vertical Stand, Bike Nook Stand, Double Vertical, or Gravity Stand would work?

Check the height of your ceilings - we ended up not getting one of those because the only model tall enough was freaky expensive. Instead we got a the two-bike gravity stand. Ours was only $50, but we found the last one at Target on sale - they must have been getting rid of them.

For the ceiling mounted models, I would be less worried about the deposit and more worried about what your ceiling is made of. If you live in an older building, ceiling mounts can be a great way to pull your entire ceiling down. You definitely won't get your deposit back if that happens.

Here is a drill-less option that can hold two bikes:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000ACAM38

I actually use this in my garage to keep both bikes off the ground. I did NOT need to drill anything into the walls as it simply leans against it, it's surprisingly stable.

apartment bedroom, hanging, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ACAM38

I will certainly know where to get feedback on my amateur photography from now on... Plus it's not a kickstand, it's a bike stand! I thought I got away with a clean, affordable performance setup for enjoyable riding and the lock and bag add some versatility.

Its smaller than I thought

Yeah, it's a tension rod with a quick release and a screw for making fine adjustments to the tension. For something that's holding about 50 lbs of bike and not anchored by anything other than tension, it's pretty stable.

This isn't the model I have, but it looks like it works exactly the same way.

A new bike probably wouldn't make much difference, but there is always Bike Friday! (Awesome folding bikes)

I would use something like THIS for storage (You can make one much cheaper if you're handy.) Just a cheap PVC/metal pipe with some screw on end caps or something that can twist up and put pressure between floor and ceiling.

Don't even worry about dinging up the staircase. They don't give you much choice, and will be repainting periodically anyway.

In my room right above my desk. I live in New York, so I have to live small.

I use one of these, drilled right into a wall stud. It felt a bit claustrophobic when i moved in, but now the room feels weird when I'm in it and the bike's not.

http://imgur.com/bQTzMvr

Swagman Hang It bike hanger. It's like a tension rod from floor to ceiling.
Here.

I have this which has worked well for me. Just expands to push against the floor and ceiling.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GTNIQI

Get one of those round laundry baskets, have your pulley mounted above, and like the other guy said, have a cleat (that's what his picture is of) to secure the line to. I'd recommend putting the cleat at ground level, so she can load it, pull it up and secure it on the ground, then go up and unload and reload it. When she comes back down she can untie it from the cleat and bring it back to ground level with her stuff in it.

http://treehouseaccessories.com/accessories/pully_bucket.html

Edit: I have a bike hoist in my shed with a safety, might be a good cheap pulley. They're often on sale: http://www.amazon.com/RAD-Cycle-Products-Bike-Hoist/dp/B000PEURIQ

Nope, amazon @ $17 and it's not bad.

Afraid I can't help on where to find materials, but just chiming in on bike storage: I have these in my garage and they're fantastic, and cheap. Doesn't slide the bikes together, but the built in hoist makes it easy enough for my wife to raise and lower the bikes. They also double as a hanging stand (since you can lower the bike to working height) for adjusting the gears and such.

> The only other stand I liked was this one for $38.50.

This is the one I have. It's sturdy, easy to use, and holds the bike securely.

You can get all the pvc and glue for about $11, sand for $4, depending on where you shop.

Cool thing about this is that it grips the tire from the top and bottom making it more stable compared to the wide stand you are showing for 5-10 bucks more.

The only other stand I liked was this one for $38.50. Or the Pro 29er which I own but did not fit my wheel.

I use this in a garage with tight space. Works well enough for me. You might want some that stack vertically like this if you're really tight on space. You may be able to come up with a 3d printable design of a rack like this

You shouldn't store a bike with hydro brakes upside down, as any air trapped in the reservoir can potentially migrate up the line, but it takes a while for that to happen. I generally work on my bikes upside down, simply because that's how I worked on them as a kid and I'm more comfortable doing it that way. I've had my MTB upside down for hours at a time, never had any negative effects.

Turning it upside down a few minutes before every few rides can help keep the foam seals in the suspension fork wet with oil (depending on the fork of course).

I don't really think bikes are heavy enough to put wheels out of true by hanging them if you use the bike regularly. It's not like you hang the bike by the same exact spot every time. I use a feedback sports rack to store my bikes, simply back them into it and they stay upright.

I have this in my garage, easy to get the bikes up and down, pain to install though.
https://www.amazon.com/RAD-Cycle-Products-Mount-Ladder/dp/B003VOX1XU/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?keywords=garage+bike+mount&qid=1557786609&s=gateway&sr=8-12

http://www.amazon.com/RAD-Cycle-Products-Highest-Quality/dp/B003VOX1XU/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1452792548&sr=8-13&keywords=bike+hanger

I have had great luck with this style in smaller apartments. Up and out of the way.

Small NYC apartment here (~300 sq ft). Have 3 bikes stored without any real loss of floor space.

http://i.imgur.com/JMICkwg.jpg

The racks sit behind the sofa, which now sits about 8" from the wall. This gives space to store wheels and tires between the wall and the couch. The rack is friction fit between the floor and ceiling, so no damage to the walls. I also have another rack behind my TV, where my road bike resides.

https://www.amazon.com/Cycle-Products-Woody-Bike-Rack/dp/B0176RB2JM

Not in the garage but almost in my kitchen. Just 2x4 screwed into studs with cheap bike hooks.

https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Hanger-Hook-Pack-Heavy-Duty/dp/B01CZ7WZ08/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503616893&sr=8-5&keywords=bike+hook

Cost me maybe $20 total.

http://imgur.com/BoFBRxm

Had a few of these in my last apartment. They worked great and were super sturdy. Can be located pretty close together if you hang one bike from the front wheel and the other from the back.

Just make sure you mount to studs if at all possible. There are anchors that will promise 75lbs of holding power each or whatever, and they do work fantastically for things that are not constantly jostled/stressed, but for something that sees quite a bit of loading/unloading you really want to run some screws into the good stuff. If you can't locate the hooks of your choice directly on a stud, then put up a 2x4 crossbar that spans and anchors to several studs and then put your hooks on that.

Good luck!

https://smile.amazon.com/Garage-Dirza-Hanger-Storage-Vertical/dp/B01FC8AJGO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1527328144&sr=8-5&keywords=bike+hook+wall+mount&dpID=41IiogrjbeL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Just make sure to secure it to a stud and not just the drywall.

I used to have something like this, but these racks ultimately have too big of a footprint for narrow hallways, and take up a lot of space in a room. I went with something like this and mounted as flush against the wall as possible, and into the ceiling.

I use these, they are nice because no drilling is required

https://www.amazon.com/2021-Cycle-Woody-Bike-Rack/dp/B01MXZZ87J/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Wooden+bike+rack&qid=1570963904&sr=8-3

Found it

We have a couple [Delta Michelangelo 2 Rugged] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ZN0OTK) stands and they work really well. The Michelangelo Canaletto looks to be about the same but quite a bit cheaper.

They're neat in that they lean against your wall; the weight of the bikes keeps them stable. You can tack them to the wall with an included nylon strap if need be, but we've never bothered to.

I've had it a few days, roomate is clumsy and bumps into it regularly and we've had no problems. Holds these bikes really well, his bike is 15lbs and mine about 22lbs for reference.

It's called the Michelangelo Canaletto by Delta Cycling. Here's the link if you're interested.
https://www.amazon.com/Michelangelo-Canaletto-Gravity-Storage-Adjustable/dp/B074HJ4VJF

We use the Delta Michelangelo Gravity Bike Storage Rack for two bikes in our apartment. its worked great for 3 years now.

https://www.amazon.com/Michelangelo-Canaletto-Gravity-Storage-Adjustable/dp/B074HJ4VJF

I'll have to get a picture later, but I have my bikes hanging from hooks in a little nook on my porch, with one of these perpendicularly installed to either store or work on a bike.

Why the wood things at the bottom of the wheels? No need. Just hang it from the ceiling with a pulley system. Easier to get up and down, and you can store it higher. These are ~$20 and work very well.

Is this an option?

Mine isn't exactly as bad as most of the others, but attaching one of these to your belt loops and lifting yourself up is anything but comfortable.

I have shelves, toolbox, and workbench along all of the walls that can fit them. Problem is, if I build along the sides of the garage then there isn't enough room to open the car doors (garage is pretty narrow for a 2-car). It's already pretty tight along the sides with lawn mower, roto-tiller, air compressor, etc. I do need to install pegboard over my work bench to hang tools, that will help free up a bit of space that I could then build some small shelves or drawers for smaller items.

I've seen the bike racks that go into the wall and actually used them at our previous house, I may have to take a trip to the hardware store and take a look. I also just found this for the bikes, I may try it out - may make for good winter storage at least.

How high are your ceilings?

Half the price, and works absolutely great. I've shaken the crap out of this thing with 2 bikes on it, and even on carpet, it doesn't slide or teeter. You're gonna want to make sure it's screwed into a stud, but it has worked great.

We have a 2 story, 900 square foot home. We are lucky to have almost all of our space completely utilized, however, the staircase (U-shaped) takes up a fair portion of our floor plan. Also, we have no place to store our bikes. We live in an urban area where bike theft is common, so they need to be inside. Right now, they are sitting in our living room. It would be nice to have a place to put them, but normal bike stands like this won't fit anywhere in our house.

I have three of these in a hallway for our bikes.

There are a bunch of stands that hold two bikes stacked like this.

one

two

three

four

And some others. I haven’t used any of them but they mostly have good reviews?

That looks really nice. I like the clean style.

That Ikea pole costs $30. The other stuff (brackets, hooks, square piping) would probably bring the cost over $50. Plus, you'd actually have to put it together. It's probably easier and cheaper just to buy a pre-made gravity stand. But I do like the look of that Ikea one.

http://www.amazon.com/Racor-PLB-2R-Two-Bike-Gravity-Freestanding/dp/B000077CPK/ref=lp_165113011_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1408765931&sr=1-1

I bought this used on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000077CPK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

It's not as nice looking, but it gets the job done.

there's front wheel wall hooks that are quite cheap. I think OP wants it completely out of the way though which wouldn't work with wall hooks.

I've shopped for hooks a few years ago and most of them cap at 20-25lbs maximum so if you have a burly trail bike or a DH rig you'll have to make sure it is appropriately rated. If I remember correctly, the one I linked will work for most bikes. Also make sure that there is sufficient clearance in the hook opening because a 2.5" tire might not go through if it is made for road bikes/hybrids and the such.

Ok, all of your arguments sound reasonable. But as I see it, taking the bike on a public transport and storage are your key goals.

Public transport, I don't see any way around this, unless anyone here can chime in to say how they transport their bikes. Also where you stay matters a lot. Does your city provide bike racks on the buses etc., ?

Storage, can you hang the bike on a wall ? There are wall-mounts available for cheap, so you can find a high enough empty spot and hang your bike.

Do you have a car that you fit a rack on to transport ? There are easily removable racks available.

Also you can rent a truck and transport your bike.

Sorry, I am troubled that you might spend USD 650 and get a bad deal on the components and frame.

A rack like this, where the bike hangs vertically by one wheel or this, horizontally on the top tube would get your bike off the ground, save space, and give you something to lock to if you so desire.

http://www.amazon.com/Racor-B-1R-Solo-Vertical-Bike/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1420047375&sr=8-7&keywords=wall+mount+bike

Minimal, simple to install, and durable so far (though the rubber padding on the hook is starting to stretch and will probably tear eventually--no big deal).

I have this one for my bike and it does fairly well. (Racor -B-1R Solo Vertical Bike Rack –Wall Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009I8ANM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MhwQCbS8VKWVR)

I want to install a bike wall mount into drywall, but I'm not sure I can reliably find a stud. I have an edge-finder, but it detects metal and other things (electric pipes, metal stuff) that I shouldn't be screwing into. My bike is light, but I feel like standard drywall mounts would't be enough to hold it. Are there some special mounts I can use?

Looks like this: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009I8ANM/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687702&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001NGD4GM&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1BS5K2W2FH8NV8DF8TEP

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link for canada

I use this one. It's cheap, stands on its own, and (I think) looks better than the one you posted.

http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Stand/dp/B000ACAM38

I got mine off of craigslist, but you can get similar ones http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Stand/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411905938&sr=8-2&keywords=gravity+bike+stand

Perfect for apartments where you don't want to drill anything.

I have this rack. It leans against the wall, and while it's technically intended to hang the bike by the top tube, I just tested and it works perfectly fine hanging the bike vertically.

When I had a condo I used one of these in a closet to increase our storage. It worked really well.

Delta Cycle Michelangelo Two-Bike... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACAM38?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have two of these, it's a pretty good design: https://m.cb2.com/wood-bike-storage/s309683

You need to use drywall anchors though.

If you're not comfortable drilling into your wall, there are designs that just lean, like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=asc_df_B000ACAM384987811/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B000ACAM38&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167135146302&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1558497791528064728&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061331&hvtargid=pla-154725647530

Similar to this one

I use this one at home and it's remarkably sturdy. We've had a few small earthquakes and it's never fallen or dropped a bike, and I don't have it anchored to the wall or anything.

Delta Michelangelo Two-Bike Gravity Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_zY8yub0TZKF3P

I carry mine up and down 3 flights of stairs, and inside we have a vertical bike rack that holds two bikes.

https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Storage/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=sr_1_9?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1497355299&sr=1-9&keywords=bike+stand

You could just go with a gravity bike stand, and use the wall space without having to actually install anything.

I agree with bigred, though, anything that makes a bike visible above the fence line is definitely a security issue.

What's wrong with bringing them inside? Placing them on something like this takes them out of the way and keeps carpet clean.

There is always space in the apartment, as evidenced by our multiple bikes hanging from various walls.

One option

Another

A third hung from the ceiling

You can get it at http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Stand/dp/B000ACAM38, but it looks like the price went up. I only paid $50.

However, despite all the good reviews, I've had mixed feelings about it. My bike seems to be significantly heavier on one side, so more weight is on one of the hooks than the other. I'm a little worried it's going to snap one day.

Apart from that, I've been pretty happy with it and you can even hang two bikes on it if you want.

I used this one for similar purpose in a small apartment. Leans against the wall, but has rubber on the contact point to keep it from making marks.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=asc_df_B000ACAM385111325/

https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Stand/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1501874052&sr=8-15&keywords=bike+stand
I have this and enjoy it

Just remember that a lot of these hooks leave a big hole in the wall which can be costly when you move out of the apartment. It may be cheaper in the long run to get a bike stand similar to the one shown here since they won't damage your walls.

Something like this freestanding rack would look good in the corner where bikes/sofa box are in the pictures

The Delta Cycle Michelangelo Gravity Stand Storage Rack which is highly recommended by TheSweetHome

My link is for a 4-bike version of the stand. They also offer a 2-bike stand for much cheaper.

I was in your position once, though I had a folding bike with a flatbar (so essentially a hybrid that folds). As someone mentioned below, getting Ergon grips with barends does at least get you a second hand position, but frankly, it looks like you've explored all the options and none are particularly exceptional. One of the additional costs to consider in conversion (in addition to the drop bar and brifters) is that the hybrid-style v-brakes are incompatible with brifters, and you either have to get road-style caliper brakes (best) or an adapter (look for a "travel agent"), which some say cause some sponginess or lack of feel in braking.

Anyway, I wouldn't say that someone that logs 100+ miles a week (20x3+40) is a "casual" rider, and I discovered that after doing a century ride, I felt the "versatility" of the upright, flatbar hybrid position was too limiting. It's a shame you have such a nice hybrid bike--frankly, I'm disappointed in the bike industry's push to get people onto hybrids, in my jaded view, they are simply a case of "jack of all trades, master of none" and the so-called "versatility" is just another word to sell bikes to people who are initially put off by the idea of lycra-clad roadies. Road bikes come in all kinds of geometries these days, and there are some pretty relaxed geometry bikes (they call them "endurance" these days) which should really be what's sold to the more "casual" rider instead of hybrids.

Anyway again, I sympathize with your apartment lifestyle... I ended up sucking it up and getting a real road bike after deciding that I like biking enough and I wanted to commit to it as a positive lifestyle/fitness change. Thankfully, since the other bike is a folding bike, the space addition wasn't huge. Maybe the solution instead is a really nice two bicycle rack :)

I considered flashing lights in the garage but I'm scared I'll just ignore them or not notice them, only one (potentially expensive) way to find out haha.

As for multiple users, I think that's a minor issue right now. It's a detached one car garage that is strictly used to store a car.

The bike stand in my house is a gravity stand. I guess I could potentially put a load cell between the contact point on the wall. I think it would need to be pretty sensitive. I don't think a lot of pressure gets put on that contact point from a road bike. I haven't been able to think of a good way to do a load sensor for this type of bike stand.

The shiny metal is a purchase: http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Michelangelo-Two-Bike-Gravity-Stand/dp/B000ACAM38/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1373442187&sr=8-12

I DIY'd a painted wood board and mounted matching hooks to get the bikes as they are in the photo. It's fairly cheap and easy. If you move a lot then the setup is also very convenient because no damage is done to the wall.

It's a 2 bedroom apartment shared with my wife. We both have beds so one will be used as our bedroom and one as a guest room. The apartment is fairly large with an open living room & dining room space. We have a fairly small couch, entertainment center and dining room table. We won't have a garage or outside storage. Hope that helps a little better. I was looking at the this stand but not sure I want to have 3 or 4 of them.

Amazon - Delta Michaelangelo bike rack

This off-brand 2-bike gravity rack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ACAM38/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Holds both of my bikes securely, was very cheap, and no marks on the walls. My landlady likes it so much that after seeing mine, she has started providing them to all of her tenants with bikes.

Those lean against the wall style bike hangers work better than I expected they would. We keep both our bikes in the entryway to our apartment and they barely occupy any space.

We got this one for $50.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ACAM38

This one

I think I'm going to get this. It's small and simple and seems like it'll do the trick just fine.

I have this support to store our bikes. It's quite adjustable. https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Dual-Touch-Storage-Stand/dp/B000FIE4WC

I set it up so the bikes don't quite touch the walls, and I drape a towel over the cassette, just in case. It's held by tension between ceiling and floor, so no need to drill anything either!

You know, I've been searching for a solution for the exact same problem. The best I've come up with is something like this or something like this and moutning it high up on the wall near the ceiling. Neither one is a ideal solution. Right now are bikes are next to our bed. I'm interested to see what other people may post in here.

Yeah, I'm not leaving my rides outside. The only person with access to my room is me (and the landlord). I have one of these to keep them inside. Expensive, but totally worth it.

Define damn good lock? Any type of cable/chain lock can be basically cut through with a large enough set of bolt cutters. A good u-lock or mini u-lock would require a powered angle grinder to cut it quickly if the bike is locked properly.

Many people also don't lock correctly, ie locking front wheel only. This is the method I use now:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html

Of course keeping a bike in your house is better than keeping it out on the streets. If you have wall space, consider getting a bike hook/rack like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Mounted-2-Bike-Strorage/dp/B000GOHE0Y/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1420811091&sr=8-11&keywords=allen+two+bike+rack

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000GOHE0Y/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've got one of these and it works like a charm. Only uses 1 screw drilled into a stud.

I've got one of these, it's a piece of shit but it gets the job done. You can move it around fairly easily but it needs a solid ceiling to push against as part of it's support.

I have two of these in my apartment and they work great:

http://www.amazon.com/Swagman-Hang-It-Bike-Hanger/dp/B000GTNIQI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1313450289&sr=8-7

First time I bought it, it was 55, second time it was 45. At 62 still cheaper than the "name" brand solutions.

Saris Bike Bunk 2-Bike Gravity Storage Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I7RRU6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C0RuDbCWCMQPE

I actually really like my Bike Bunk. It's WAY more stable than I would have thought, and I actually have 2 bikes on the bottom rack after buying my latest one. Pretty cheap and doesn't require any permanent modifications to your space.

Then maybe just a simple pulley and a rope, or a bicycle lift or Deer hoist

You could use one of these bicycle hoists.

DIY is cool and all, but this is a truly awesome rack, cheap, and looks good enough to use in my on-campus office. (And it fits big MTB tires! Strong enough to hold up a bike upright with a single loaded pannier, too.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F9V842/ref=twister_B006JXYGW0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/RAD-Cycle-Products-Bike-Hoist/dp/B003TFOPJA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463858945&sr=8-1&keywords=bicycle+pulley+storage

the pulleys we use is pretty similiar to those. works great. our ceiling slants up, so we have the bikes well above our heads. if you have a dropper post, i run some paracord around the frame and up through the seat post, that way the weight of the bike sits on the frame as opposed to the post. some dropper posts (command post and gravity dropper) wont need this.

Have you considered a bike lift?

2004 2-Pack RAD Cycle Products Bike Lift Hoist Garage Mtn Bicycle Hoist 100LB Cap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TFOPJA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FPP.BbPZ2ZHFZ

Pretty popular for cramped garages.

Edit: noticing you said roof rack isn't an option. Maybe that means no lift, either. Cheers.

The ceiling in my garage is 11ft and I use this bike hoist. Bikes' rear wheels have around 6 ft clearance, front around 5'9".

My apartment is half your size and I use this: RAD Cycle Products Woody Bike Stand Bicycle Rack Storage or Display for Two Bicycles

We have two of these.

...But I wouldn't recommend this particular one. Both times we ordered it, tons of parts were missing. Once we got all the parts, it worked great, but the manufacturer was kind of a dick about sending out replacement parts.

It works great, for the most part. My girlfriend has a step-through Electra Townie, so that one's a bit awkward to get on, but for bikes with (mostly) horizontal top tubes, it fits the bill.

How tall is the roof there, and do you have any horizontal members up high? I hung my bikes upside down from the ceiling of my garage using bike hooks.

Hi all, looking for a short term solution to hanging bikes in my garage. I was wondering if I put 2 of these ( https://www.amazon.com/Impresa-Products-Bike-Hanger-Hook/dp/B01CZ7WZ08 ) into studs could I hang a bike horizontally from the top tube?

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After thinking about it I don't know if my bars will clear the wall.

https://www.amazon.com/RAD-Cycle-Woody-Bike-Rack/dp/B01MXZZ87J

I got this and it works great for elevating a bike and having another hanging or leaning at floor level. Looks like this manufacturer's version is no longer being produced but there's another very similar by someone else linked in the Amazon page.

It presses between the ceiling and floor. I spray painted it white to match the walls too. Looks pretty good and no permanent marks.

We went to our LBS and they were remodeling so they gave us this for $50. If you have 10 foot ceilings you could probably fit 3 bikes on it. It uses pressure from the bolts at top and bottom. No drilling required.

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Here's the amazon link https://www.amazon.com/2021-Cycle-Woody-Bike-Rack/dp/B01MXZZ87J/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=wooden+bike+hang&qid=1563942468&s=gateway&sr=8-2

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also it looks like they sell the rungs to add an extra bike. https://www.amazon.com/gearup-OakRak-Extra-Bike-Black/dp/B000NPCSU2/ref=pd_bxgy_468_img_2/132-5224801-8525738?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000NPCSU2&pd_rd_r=967a2b21-3225-47a5-845e-efa073314a82&pd_rd_w=iDFS4&pd_rd_wg=CmDzm&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=DMYGNJ9ZKPHSKKQGTDZ3&psc=1&refRID=DMYGNJ9ZKPHSKKQGTDZ3

Ah, that's so annoying! Efficient storage will probably depend a lot on where in your building you have room to store things, but here's a couple ideas.

We have one of these from Amazon. You can buy a kit to make it hold four bikes - two on front and two on back. You just extend the pole to fit tightly between the ceiling and floor - no screws or holes. Plus it looks really nice. We are able to put it pretty close to the wall and still get the two bikes on the back side off - I put a wall hanging behind it to prevent marking up the walls. But this means our dining room is now a bike room *shrug*

I also saw this while looking for the link for you and think it looks pretty great for corner storage!

We have this (or something similar). Looks classy for a bike rack and you can buy a kit to hang an additional two bikes on the back, so four in total.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thane-Bike-Nook-Standing-Bicycle/dp/B06XXSHGWR?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-brave-uk-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B06XXSHGWR

There are some upright stands that sit on the floor that may be a good option, depending on your space. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXSHGWR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XirnDbWE1N2AF

I just picked up one of these on REI w/ my 20% members coupon (still waiting on delivery) and I've heard a lot of good things.

There's these guys if you really want vertical standing. I'd been considering buying one for my office. I was concerned that the bike would fall forward if someone bumped it, though.

I built a stand that mounted like that--tension floor to ceiling--and hung bikes vertically, using wood. That was a while ago and I don't have good pictures, but it can be done if you are up for that sort of project. As an intermediate options, u/fallingbomb's stand, this one that goes up to 11.5 feet, or this one that goes up to 11 could serve as a good head start to setting up to hang bikes vertically, even though they don't have the right hooks and rear wheel guides for that yet.

Otherwise, you might like this simple one bike vertical stand, or this four bike vertical stand Or, for an expensive solution, this.

We have a gravity bike stand that just leans against the wall. No drilling required! It holds two bikes. I think it's this one, or something similar.

Great work! But you should consider hanging your bikes differently. Hung by the rim will put all the bike's weight on one point of the rim and possible warp it. I got these and they work great.

I've been working with a 501(c)(3) non-profit that has helped recover over 6,000 stolen bikes. Happy to answer any questions about the trends/scenarios we see most frequently. There's also a monthly newsletter of recovery stories for your entertainment.

Bringing it inside is the best option if you can (though I would've gone with a slightly more elaborate solution for convenience.). For long term storage, I'd throw a u-lock on the rear wheel and lock it to the frame through the seat stays so you can't walk/ride it without removing the lock.