Discover The Best Bike Rack Home Storage Solution Ideas

Best bicycle storage solutions to fit your lifestyle

Bicycles can be awkward to store, but the best bike storage solutions can help keep your space organized. Where do we keep our bike so it’s out of harm’s way, but still within reach when we want to go for a ride? Let’s find out which bike storage solution will work best for you and your space.

Choose the best system that will work for your space and consider the following questions:

Do you have the space to store your bikes on the floor, or do you need to consider hanging them from the ceiling or rafters?

How accessible would you like your bikes to be?

Do you want to include your bike as a décor piece in your home?

These are all helpful questions to ask before you go on a hunt to find the perfect bike rack.

A few things worth checking on any rack you consider: measure your space first, count how many bikes you need to store, and check the weight limit against your heaviest bike. And read the reviews — I always like to read the pros and the cons and make note of any specific challenges people are noticing when using a product. It makes choosing so much easier.

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Horizontal Bike Racks

Horizontal bike racks give you some more creative décor options. If you want to showcase your bike so it is more visible, storing it horizontally is a great option.

For example, you can place your bikes close to the ceiling to really keep them out of the way in the offseason, or you can integrate them into your existing décor to create things like room dividers and talking pieces.

If you’re looking at racks and mounts, the same rules apply for horizontal as for vertical: make sure you measure your space, know how many bikes you need to store, and look for something with longevity.

With both vertical and horizontal bike racks, you are generally taking advantage of empty wall space as a place to store your bike. Oftentimes the walls tend to get ignored. The garage is a great place to store bikes on the wall, especially if you are using this space for vehicles and other storage items.

Advantages of horizontal bike storage:

• Frees up floor space — you can use space like walls or the ceiling that is normally ignored.
• Hooks make this the most affordable storage option.
• You can set up the system however you choose.

Disadvantages of horizontal bike storage:

• Hooks and systems must be firmly attached and always require installation — you have to know something about DIY or be able to hire someone.
• They aren’t portable like floor bike racks.
• It can be difficult for kids to hang and un-hang their bikes by themselves.