Bike Storage: Wall mounts, stands, lock-ups, sheds, etc.

This vertical bicycle lift is designed so that it can be used with the most popular bikes. Only these criteria apply:

• tire width from 38 mm (1,5″) to 51 mm (2,0″)
  

MTBs

My tyres are either 35mm or 2.4"

Won't somebody think of my puny arms :-(

msutton30
I have this single rack going if you are interested ?

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/298425/

Trying to create a semi stylish bike rack for inside. Does anyone have a clue what I could fashion onto to hold the top tube, see technical diagram. Failing that, may add a wooden shelf and smooth out a groove (probably the better idea).

Some on the CTC forum is selling an Asgard locker if anyone has been considering one. Link.

Hi,
I'm a A Level Product Design student making a bike rack. Any feedback on the finished product would be great to add into my evaluation pages. The deadline is Tuesday so anything quick would be great. It is supposedly a product made for Rapha so stuff to do with the image of Rapha and RCC would be good as well.

This is the initial design brief: The product will be a form of bike rack or holder. This will not only store a bike but accessories as well. The needs of the user require the product to be as small as possible whilst also taking advantage of the small floor spaces available.

You can have a look at the pictures on this link:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... 7693213103

Thanks

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208773582485116&set=o.165374816832822&type=3&theater&notif_t=photo_comment&notif_id=1489397693213103

Looks good!

I've attached the photo so other people can see.

The only issue I can see is that it's only built for a bike of one size, perhaps adjustable feet?
If someone had an XL bike, it would lean up diagonally. Maybe the pink might get a bit grubby with tyres leaning against it - so do you want the Rapha logo there, where it's gonna get dirty?
Otherwise, looks pretty cool. I'm sure other people on here will have more opinions though!

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Isn't that only suitable for 1 bike due to handle bars?

yes it is, i could look at another design which holds a bike in the same way but on the opposite side

• Is it screwed down (to the floor?)
  
• Any provisions for riders with (rear) mudguards?
  

How about hanging at staggered heights?

its not screwed down, as its made of oak its pretty heavy and stable. unless youve got a really long mudguard it should be ok really
Hanging at staggered heights also might work, but there's still the pedals clanging against each other

Most standard mudguards won't work with that. It's a common problem easily solved by lifting the rear wheel off the ground by a couple of inches.

Hey @Miitch
Well done! You’ve produced a really lovely product that has no doubt been an excellent learning experience. I’ll give you some feedback as a 30yo male living and renting in London where space to store (I have 3) bikes is a massive issue in my life as I can’t afford too much in the way of rent. To add, a former DT teacher (product and graphic design) and currently working as a graphic designer. There are some flaws which have been stated above – the logo will get dirty and can’t really be seen, you can only store one bike and if you’re selling to a UK market (dealing with UK weather), the lack of accommodation for a full length rear mud guard is an oversight. However, it does look like a nice piece of furniture with agreeable shapes and lines (especially the curves for wheels) and for someone who only owns one bike, does offer an all in one solution for bike, clothing and equipment and would be a good use of space. Rather than a home storage solution I could see these better suited to an exhibition stand – holding a RCC branded show bike, showing off RCC shoes, helmets, gloves, etc in the open shelves, maybe a few stands in a row. The main cupboard compartments could be used for the staff working on the show stand to store flyers, handouts, freebies, etc. Lots of people would no doubt like to give you feedback here. Maybe write a few questions asking people their gender, age, occupation, stuff about how much they cycle, etc along with questions about what they think of the stand maybe one for each of ACCESS FM (if your teachers use that?). You’ll get a much better evaluation if you can back up who’s saying what. I’m sure people would PM you if they’re not happy to say in public what their age is or what they do for a living or any of that. Good luck dude!

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This should be tagging @user74548

Good effort but the rear mudguard issue is probably the biggest stumbling block. Also three wheel slots but only suitable for one bike as it is. Is it freestanding or to be attached to a wall? I don't know how wide your bars are but they look like they'd foul the wall if the cabinet was positioned against the wall. It is supposed to be space saving and yet it appears it doesn't really fit that brief. Would you supply a left standing one or a right standing one or are the cupboards accessible from either side?
Edit: Also what @jaeyukdapbap said.

thanks very much for all the feedback, has been very helpful all round.
Only the middle slot is a wheel slot the other two are just panels, it's only intended to hold one bike at a time.

Me and my missus are moving into a small flat.
Best option for space saving options?

You also have to factor in somewhere or something for the bikes to drip in or on if they're covered in filthy water etc.

You could make the three slots useful by having them at different widths to hold road up to 28, city/cross up to 42 and mtb up to 2.4".

Pretty happy with this IKEA curtain rod solution I came up with

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that final shot looks crazy good!

You just put me in good graces with the missus, who thinks my 4 bike collection is now slightly less mad.

These are ace and exactly what I'm after... why USA!