Bike racks for the shed

Yesterday I cleaned up the shed, had a good look around and realised I could park the family bikes in a much more space efficient manner if I had a good bike rack. A rack would enable parallel parking instead of having them leaning on things all over the place.

The problem is that I forgot how to weld years ago. Does anyone know someone who could whip up a nice rack that I could bolt to a concrete floor? The rack needs to hold five bikes in a reasonably small space. I'm open to design options but practical, simple, secure and value for money are my priorities. 

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Langman Hender on February 14, 2011 at 19:58
Permalink Reply by Luke on February 14, 2011 at 20:06
Very nice space efficient design for someone strong enough to lift the bikes out of the rack. I forgot to mention that there will be three users: me, my wife and my 6yo son so the rack will need to be roll in, roll out and accommodate wheel sizes including 20" MTB, 26" MTB and 32 - 40mm 700C.
Permalink Reply by Justin V on February 14, 2011 at 20:40
Check out Stratco (would you believe) $29 unreal price. In their current catalogue. Doesn't bolt to floor though.
Permalink Reply by Luke on February 14, 2011 at 21:09
Thanks Justin. The catalogue picture shows holes in the bars that sit on the floor so it can be bolted down. It does look a bit flimsy but for $29 it might just be a bargain.
Permalink Reply by Richard on February 14, 2011 at 21:18

You keep your bikes IN THE SHED?

 

What's wrong with you man? The ONLY time one of my bikes gets shunted from the lounge to the shed is when it's proven to be a pointless member of the fleet.

 

Mind you, I am single ...

Permalink Reply by Luke on February 14, 2011 at 21:30

:-) What can I say other than that I have a small house, a large'ish shed and I have to share the house?

Anyway, the spiders appreciate it. I had one set up home in the front mudguard on the LHT that did many kilometres with me until it got washed out. I was amazed at its determination and ability to hunker down stay put in adverse conditions. 

Permalink Reply by Greg on February 14, 2011 at 22:12
Ive found hanging bikes by their front wheels best- either
 from a roof rafter using a large "bike" hook
 or now using a $3 galv hook ive wrapped
 in electrical tape and simply screwed into
the mdf lined wall of my new micro shed.
 It has 5 bikes stored handlebar width apart
out of the way on their own hook... 
Permalink Reply by GlenM on February 14, 2011 at 22:15

You could build something like this out of wood

http://www.instructables.com/id/Indoor-Bike-Parking-Rack

 

There are a number of other build it yourself bike racks on instructables.

 

 

Permalink Reply by heather on February 14, 2011 at 22:44
Richard, perhaps that is why you are / I am single. My bike belongs inside the house by the front door. Easy when I use my bike at least 7 times per week for transport over short distances.
Permalink Reply by heather on February 14, 2011 at 22:50

Luke, I could not get a match in the Stratco catalogue until I entered Gepps Cross then bicycle rack. Until then, repeated message that no match in my area. The rack supports the wheels only.

If you want to follow recommendations and LOCK your bicycles securely inside a locked shed, then you will need something else for more dollars. If you contact me, will pass on some info I collected for the local MP who wants bicycle parking at her office. Includes free transport from interstate.

Permalink Reply by CLP on February 15, 2011 at 7:48

these are pretty good...  just picked up a couple 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=32890

admittedly not roll in/roll out, but very neat, sturdy and compact. 

 

BMCR on Waymouth St also sell them locally for about $40.

 

Permalink Reply by snappy_don on February 15, 2011 at 9:28

I hang.

A D.I.Y. bar across the shed roof beams, and some 'hanging basket' garden hooks with the bottom hook twisted around 90° and sheathed in some rubber tubing. The back wheel just clears the ground. Admittedly it's tough for my 10y.o with the MTB, but he manages to hoik it up using his knee behind the saddle for extra leverage.

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