Riding a bike is a great way to get your daily cardio. It can also be a great way to get around the city without worrying about being stuck in traffic jams. The downside is not many people have a lot of space in their homes to store their bikes.
How do you store a bike when you have minimal space? Whether you live in an apartment, condo, RV, house and etc, you’ll find some storage solutions to help you out.
This resource page will help you find the best way to store your bicycle. No more tripping or dropping your bike.
Put it away in it’s designated place. These ideas will work for both long-term and short-term storage.
Bike Storage
How do you store a bike in a small garage? Make the most of the limited space you have.
Where should I store my bike in my apartment? There are several ways to store a bike in an apartment without voiding the lease.
How to store a bike outside? It isn’t recommended but some people have no choice.
Is it bad to store a bike upside down? You need to know this, especially, if your bike has hydraulic brakes.
How to winterize a bicycle? These are the things you need to do to prepare your bike for storage.
How to store a bike in a dorm room? It’s not as hard as you think, even in a small dorm room.
Hanging A Bike
Can you hang a bike on drywall? Yes, and I show you how to do it the right way so it doesn’t come tumbling down.
What is the best way to hang a bike? There are several ways to hang a bike and what works for one person depends on various factors.
Can you hang a bike on a pegboard? As long as you use the right pegboard and high-quality hooks you should be fine.
How do you hang a bike on a brick wall? Can you use adhesives and or should you drill into the wall? Learn how to properly drill into a brick wall.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Space Do I Need To Store A Bike?
It will depend on whether you’re storing one bike, multiple bikes, adult, or children bikes. For an adult bike, you will need at least 25″ wide and 43″ inches high.
For multiple bikes multiply those dimensions by the number of bikes.
Are Bike Hooks Bad For Bikes?
This is such a huge topic on cycling forums. Some people say hanging a bike on a hook is not bad, while others say it’s best to hang a bicycle horizontally. As long as your bike does not have hydraulic brakes and you’re using a rubberized hook, you should be fine hanging it by the wheel or horizontally.