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@hugo7
I'm moving in with my GF which means reassessing my bike count and storage solutions.
I used to have a stolman stand with 3 bikes, then my ceilings lowered and I got a carbon road bike. Luckily though I could just use my hallway so I just changed the way the stolman worked and used it solely for my road bike.
http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad106/hugo7_photos/1EEAFB46-B239-457C-838F-2582A9E09732-4969-000005B5C5D37FB7_zps39c59714.jpg
Now I will be moving into a purpose built flat with slightly lower ceilings than my current place (pictured), but I think I should still be able to get two bikes on it.
I need/want to use the stoleman because;
1) it is neat / not too ugly,
2) I have it,
3) you can make it work with minimum/no damage to the property. This is key because no matter what I say my GF will feel uncomfortable about any drilling etc. So the pedal hangers that I love are 100% off the table.
The issue is that as currently designed the hooks I have won't accommodate the TCR's top tube:
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http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad106/hugo7_photos/CB7C2B0C-55EF-4973-8174-726A2235BF64-4969-000005B6A101BCDA_zpsd0d1daae.jpg
The obvious answer is find some sort of hook mechanism that can hold the funny shape of the TT. But what to use?
My next thought is whether there's a way of using a pedal hanger. Maybe making a plate with a support track?
Any other ideas would be much appreciated.