Bicycle Storage Review

Bike storage and racks come in indoor and outdoor models. They are available in a variety of sizes and shapes as well. One style of an indoor bike rack simply sits on the floor, like a typical hat or coat stand would. This “free-stand” model typically holds one to two bikes on it. These racks are generally adjustable and can even be used to work on your bike. Another kind of indoor bike rack sits low on the ground and is extendable in length. This kind of bike rack is like what you would see in front of a store or college that offers bike storage. You place your bike over the wheel wells and the bike stays in place. These indoor models, like a Gravity rack, can usually hold one, two, or even four bikes as well. Topeak racks are some of the highest quality models on the market. 

If you prefer to store your bike outdoors, there are outdoor bike storage solutions too. The simplest way to store your bike on an outside wall is to use bike hooks. Simply screw the hooks into the wall and hang your bike from them. These hooks are wide mouthed and heavy duty enough to hold most bikes. They typically need to be mounted to the wall studs for the optimum support. Another popular outdoor bike storage idea is a heavy duty rack that holds one bike and provides you with a shelf for storing your helmet or other bike gear. You mount this unit to the wall studs just like the bike hooks, but it can hold heavier bikes and your gear. Most bike racks, like an Allen rack are made of aluminum because it is lightweight and doesn’t rust if used outdoors. Some less inexpensive bike rack models may be made of steel and should only be used indoors. You may choose to buy additional bike rack accessories to ensure your bike is secure. Whether you store your back inside or out, covers, such as Skinz covers, can protect your bike from damaging particles.

Why You Need It?

Once you are done riding your bike for the day, you will need someplace to store it. A Saris bike rack or Bell bike rack can serve this purpose. Since most bikes today cost $200 or more, it’s a good idea to make sure they are well protected from the weather and theft. It’s a good idea to store your expensive road bike or mountain bike indoors. This will prevent it from being stolen or from getting blasted by all kinds of nasty weather. For the real bike enthusiast some of the indoor bike racks provide you with the ability to tune up or work on your bike from inside your home. This is a real plus if you don’t have the means to work on your bike outdoors. Families often need a place to store their multiple bikes, so an outdoor bike rack or bike storage solution provides them with a handy place to keep all the family bikes organized and in one place. 

Major Manufacturers

Topeak, Thule, Delta, Novara, Feedback Velo.

Pricing

Bike storage, Indoor/Outdoor racks can range in price from the low end of $3.00 for bike hooks to the high end of $199.00 for indoor freestanding models.