Wall Mounted Organizer: Which Bike Storage to Buy

Statistics show that there are about 1 billion bikes in the world alone and 47 670 bikes are being sold daily. If you’re one of the billion bike owners reading this article right now, what type of wall-mounted organizer are you using for your garage bike storage solutions? Over time, bike owners have thought of creative ways to store bikes whether it’s standing in the corner, blending in with wall decor or just plainly displayed at the corner. However, to maintain your bike and keep more space in your garage, proper bike storage is a must. Here are some tips on how you can store bikes properly and which bike storage should you buy. Read along.

Go for a high-density ground bike racks

This style of bike rack allows bicycles to be parked closer together, as the height of each rack alternates and avoids the problem of overlapping handlebars. You can either choose from either a single-sided or the two-tier rack. It also a good option when all-mounted bike racks are not an option because it can’t be anchored to walls.

 Freestanding bike racks

If your wall isn’t sturdy enough or there are electric wirings which prohibits you from drilling, then a freestanding bike rack is a perfect solution to that. These are only anchored to a channel, and all you have to do is just assemble and place where desired. Usually, these types of racks provide an additional benefit of creating bike storage spots in the open areas of rooms – no walls needed.

Strut Mount

Like other bike storage, the strut mount is also mounted to the wall. Its racks are then anchored to the channel and positioned along the channel without the need to drill more holes into the wall. This is an ideal mount when you want the option to expand the number of racks in your bike storage area in the future. But take not that this is advisable only to bike owners who are able to anchor their bikes on the wall.

Modular Bike Storage

Bike collectors would like the minimalistic approach of this modular bike storage. It easily locks the front wheel of the bike in place and is suitable for all types of bikes from road bikes to mountain bikes. This rack is easy to install, no drilling needed like the wall mounts. Another thing is that when this rack is not use, you can just fold it to a compact unit to prevent other people in the garage from tripping.

Storage Rack with Hooks

Time to free up some space with this storage rack with hooks. The FLEXIMOUNTS 4ft-by-8ft Overhead Garage Storage Rack is the perfect choice to maximize your storage space, most especially if you opt to create this as a bike storage. This helpful tool will help you gets things up off the ground and out of the way so you can maximize your garage space. Also perfect those with tight spaces. What makes this a standout in the market is because it’s durable and can accommodate up to 600 lbs of load. It is made of powder coated steel, and can be adjusted from 22 to 40 inches providing a convenient and safe place to organize your stuff. Easy installation and come with four different sizes to help you to get the best fit for your garage. When you buy the whole GR4-H garage rack, you get the following: 1 x Garage Rack 4 pcs Flat Hooks 2 pcs Utility Hooks Hardware kit  

Things to Consider Before Buying a Bike Storage

Here are some few things to consider before you’re fully decided which bike storage to get. Wheel Size, Bike Weight, and Number of Bikes. Determine whether the bike storage or rack you’ll be getting can accommodate your bike/s. Check if your wheel well in the rack can accommodate your tire width, the weight of your bike and your wall type to avoid possible collapsing, and after that, you’re good to go. Obstructions. Learn if your wall has plumbing and electrical fixtures so that it wouldn’t inhibit a bike rack from being installed in the wall.  Also, if you’re planning to get a rack for your bike, get something that will extend out from the wall to keep you from getting dirt, grease, or mud on the floor or wall. Ceiling Height. The ceiling height is as important as the wheel size. Some racks such as the vertical bike racks and two-tier bike racks needs enough clearance above to lift the bicycle onto the bike rack.