Bikes can be a big
investment, so you want to make sure that your pride and joy is kept safe and
secure. Bike storage
is a major concern for any bike owner. You do not really want the inconvenience
of having to wind your way around your bike every time you walk through the
entrance to your home, but how else can you keep it safe and out of the
elements?
The good news is
that you do have options, when it comes to storing your bike. Some of them can
actually be cool ways of adding a fun decorative feature to your home.
Bike racks for the
wall
If you are looking
for a fun and funky interior décor
idea, and a place to store your bike, then why not combine the two. Bike racks
are permanent wall fixtures where you can hang one or two bikes. This means
that you bike is out from under your feet, it's safe and it creates a talking
point when your friends come over for dinner.
Bike hooks to make
your machine stand out
This is probably
not an ideal solution if you have a very small space, but it can look cool, and
it's simple. All you have to do is attach a bike hook to the wall and it keeps
hold of the front wheel of the bike, while the back wheel simply rests against
the wall. You need to remember that the bike itself sticks out from the wall,
so you should allow for sufficient space.
Making use of the
ceiling with a bike hoist
As you might
expect, a bike hoist enables you to hoist your bike up, and suspend it from the
ceiling. It's an excellent way of using space that is not currently utilised.
You can use a bike hoist in your home, and make a feature out of it. You can
also use a bike hoist, or multiple hoists, in your garage.
Making the most of
a small garage
You do not need to
have a huge garage to be able to store your bike in it, as well as housing your
car. There are some creative ways in which you can make the most of your garage space.
An excellent bike storage solution is to use over bonnet storage units. After
all, you are probably not going to do anything else with the space above the
bonnet of your vehicle.
Being able to store
your bike safely and securely is a major concern, especially if you have
invested several hundred dollars in the machine of your dreams. As you can see,
there are more options than you might think. You can even use your bike as an
interior décor feature in your home, when you are not out riding it. You do not
even need to have a lot of space to do so; you just need to get creative.
Image credits: Brendon Connelly - https://flic.kr/p/9ZCmWb
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