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What we have here is a sturdy MIG welded twin hook design complete with wheel guides that hold bikes securely and out of scratching distance. A removable wire mesh basket gobbles lids, gloves, pumps and other accessories that otherwise might go untamed and lead to domestic clutter and strife. Build quality is generally very good - the welding's a little workmanlike in places but easily up to the 100lb payload. Powder coating is also better than we've come to expect from mass produced units. DaSy : I only have one of these at the moment, I'm just trying to justify double the price for the copper and leather version for the next one A key element of the SpaceRail is that it is modular, so you can add bikes with the brand’s rail extension kit as your collection expands.
If you have a large enough closet (and few enough clothes), you could move your clothing to a wardrobe or chest of drawers and mount your bike on a closet wall. Some reviewers suggest buying your own wall anchor hardware instead of using the hardware provided by the bike storage company. Lennard Zinn, frame builder, shop owner, and author at Zinn Cycles Custom Bicycles in Boulder, Colorado, interview There are those who are going to read through this list and say something like, "can't I just use a hook?"
dst : I want something like this, but can't find anything like it online. The pic is a product from a company called Stowaway, which as far as I can tell is now defunct. Anyone know of anything similar where you can hang your bike on the ceiling horizontally? Bicycles are not only fun to ride, but they also provide a great way to squeeze in some exercise. Whether you simply use your bikes for recreational purposes, or you ride them to school or work, you’ll need a safe place to store them. It’s a good idea to review the different types of storage options before you buy, so you can determine which one will work best for your needs. Support points: Although single-point units may have a more streamlined design, the best horizontal wall mount units support your bicycle at two points across the top. If you are considering a bicycle wall mount, it probably means you are tight on storage space. Here are some storage tips to help you find the best place and method to hang your bicycle. Built quality and texture: It is made from robust and hard-wearing aluminum. Therefore; it is safe for your bikes to be mounted on the wall, without the frames going through any forms of damage.
Nice article. We are a small UK based manufacturer of bike (and other) storage products. they are all made entirely in the UK and are guaranteed for life. If you do another update please take a look at our bike products here:Cyclists who live in small spaces know the conundrum: You want your bike easily accessible but hate tripping over it all the time. They are truly amazing - pivoting like the Velo Hinge, but doing what no other parallel hooks do - gripping the bike by the tyre rather than the rim and spokes. Hooking by the spokes can be damaging, especially if the wheel is off the floor, as well as being difficult to hook/unhook.