Creative way to keep/store a bike indoors

[Carrot]

This probably isn't much to do with technical, but I've seen a few creative ways of storing a bicycle indoors and my hands are itching to build something.

 

So if you've got a cool/creative way of keeping your bike out of the way in the house,post a pic or description here please?

[Let's Ride]

A bike hanger but in the house not in the garage?

 

Keeps it of the ground and high up out of harms way.

[covie]

A bike hanger but in the house not in the garage?

 

Keeps it of the ground and high up out of harms way.

 

Easy to break into a garage more diffucult to get it out of your house ... well mostly, I have a seperate room for my bikes and all other bike crap. Works for me

[RockCoach]

I have a workshop/bikeroom with all the bikes hanging from hooks. Only possible to get lots of bikes fitted in because of the sloping ceiling.

[Carrot]

I can't link fotos from my phone, but here is a link to what got me thinking:

 

http://gizmodo.com/5...ash-your-wheels

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17szz7c20hyrxpng/medium.png

Edited July 18, 2012 by Carrot

[GBguy]

If you like *really* simple - put one of these hooks in the wall, about 150cm above the floor. Turn the hook so it's sideways, then put the nose of your saddle in the hook, bike pointing towards the floor. Your brake-hoods provide the lower contact points, and keep the bike stable. If you've got several bikes, more hooks but alternating heights so they hang closer together. Cheap and effective. Doesn't damage either the saddle or the brake-hoods (I've been using this method for years).

Edit: also means you can hang up your bike without the wheels - can be useful.

Edited July 17, 2012 by GBguy

[Carrot]

Err, I'm blaming the time of night... But I'm not sure what you mean, draw me a picture please? ;-)

 

Is it something like this:

http://cdn.freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bikes-as-decor-Freshome04.jpg

But with the bike hanging from the seat/seat post?

 

This also looks cool:

 

http://cdn.freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bikes-as-decor-Freshome10.jpg

Edited July 18, 2012 by Carrot

[HaydenWilson]

I like it! Have often thought that some bikes look like works of art and so then you can display them suitably! not sure if i want my frequently muddy, wide-bar, scratched and lurid green dirt jumper in my lounge as a conversation peice however.

[Cycling Addict]

How about this

[mikeMT]

ask that dealer in Cape Town who keeps selling stolen bikes, he seems to be quite creative at storing bikes.

[Catatonic_Joe]

http://www.cycloc.com//images/media/cycloc_breakfast.png

 

http://www.cycloc.com//index.html

 

http://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2012/02/pedalpod.jpg.644x0_q100_crop-smart.jpg

http://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2012/02/hood_product-image3_copy.jpeg.644x0_q100_crop-smart.jpg

http://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2012/02/brb.png.644x0_q100_crop-smart.jpg

[Let's Ride]

ask that dealer in Cape Town who keeps selling stolen bikes, he seems to be quite creative at storing bikes.

 

Neils Wheels.

[GBguy]

okay, this falls into the category of "economical" - in both price and space - rather than "functional art". All it involves is a hook, twisted sideways. The front wheels of the bikes don't touch the ground, so the only points of contact are saddle and hoods. Apart from one hole in the wall, there's no damage or marking to wall or bike - and you can take the wheels off, if you want to.

 

[Carrot]

Ah now I see what you mean, thanks. It's an cool idea, but it'll take up too much space in my place, so i'll be looking at something a little more horizontal and closer to the wall. Those wooden designs look sweet, and I like working with wood...

[Hearts*]

okay, this falls into the category of "economical" - in both price and space - rather than "functional art". All it involves is a hook, twisted sideways. The front wheels of the bikes don't touch the ground, so the only points of contact are saddle and hoods. Apart from one hole in the wall, there's no damage or marking to wall or bike - and you can take the wheels off, if you want to.

 

The STI won't like that setup...

[Tyreman]

Some great ideas........... i have taken the same hooks and hang the bike by the front rim. To date havent any damage ( that i can see )