How To Store Your Bike In Small Spaces

Struggling to find space for your bike in a small apartment? Tired of tripping over it or bumping into the handlebars? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this video, we share some clever hacks to help you store your bike safely and maximise space in cramped quarters.

Intro 00:00
How to store a bike at the wall 00:20
Storeroom = Bikeroom 01:21
Storing your bike on the ceiling 01:57
Storing without drilling holes: The Bikestand 02:23
Extra tipp 02:55
Outro 03:21

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Struggle with bike storage in small spaces? Share your tips below! 🚲

[HoudiniNL]

I've mounted my old road bike handlebar reversed against the wall as the ultimate bike holder! All you need is a piece of tubing and a tube mount piece to get enough clearing from the wall. The handlebar tape even protects the bike paint. I've even mounted a saddle under the bars to make it resemble a wall "trophy".
Best bike hack I ever pulled off!

[narutodayo]

I always disassemble my bike to its individual components so I can simply store it in my kitchen drawers (I store the frame and wheels under my bed). It took me a long time at first, especially rerouting all the internal cables and adjusting the brakes and derailleurs after removing the fork and handlebars, but now it only takes me about five minutes to completely take it apart or build it back up again.

[Alex.R.Feyn.]

In my one-room, 20 square meter apartment, I've managed to squeezed in two bikes. One hangs gracefully on the wall (Mona Lisa is nothing in comparison), secured by a front wheel hook, while the second one, I have on my indoor trainer. Who says small spaces can't accommodate big passions!?

[rasmuswi]

I store my bikes hanging on the wall. An option not mentioned are hooks that grab one of the pedals. It typically results in a bike with the wheels against the wall, leaning outwards. It will typically look pretty cool because it's not easy to see the hook when the bike is on the wall. But I recommend having something that helps keep the bike level, I have a pair of shallow shelves for putting pictures on, one below each wheel.

[NoahFroio]

I live with Roommates and in my 15.5 foot x 10 foot room, I have three complete bikes and a frameset hung on my walls. My Raleigh Macaframa track bike hung by Cycloc Hero Mount, my Specialized Langster single speed, hung by a MaxFind system, and my Diamond Back Podium by a Gootus. All are 3 point pedal hangers and they work a treat. The frameset is just hung with some cheap steel wall mounted coat hangers ($8.00 US).

[Night_Diver]

Yesterday i banged my shin on my bike pedal trying to get to my This video is just what i needed. Im loving that Topeak stand

[gangstreG]

After every ride you should be disassembling it for a degrease and wash anyway! After it's cooled off from the dishwasher, you can store it as parts carefully in foam lined storage crates that slide under your bed and reassemble it in the morning before your no-drop sunrise gran fondo. Keeps like new!

[jacktuber]

We have a 12 foot high ceiling in the garage and use a pulley system to store a bike up there. Works well and I recommend it

[bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

tip. if you run out of walls and ceiling space to store all of your bikes, simply do without the shop bought coffee and the avocado and toast mid morning snack and just buy another house.

[RS-lwcd]

Thanks, Manon. Good video. There are lots of options out there as shown in this YT video. I installed one that is similar to one of the first one you showed at the 0:25, except mine has a small, flat storage area on the part that extends from the wall. I use that storage area to store my helmet and gloves. I don't understand why most wall mount bike racks don't have storage for your helmet or gloves, but at least I found one that does. To prevent my handlebars from turning left or right, I use a piece of velcro to attach the front wheel to the frame so it stays straight.

[LastLamplighter]

That Topeak Dual Touch is brilliant. Have used it for a few years. Neat, and looks good indoors. Bikes do need to be clean though!

[cb]

Thanks Manon and crew...I have a stand alone, 2 bike, bike stand, that cradles the top tube like the topeak one ...but of course, I have 3 bikes, the other one sits on my trainer, or hangs from a hook off a beam .

[ericcsaba]

Can you revisit this for normal people who have one or two of every kind of bike. I would like to see your take on how to maximize storage in small places for say like 5 or 6 bikes to start PLEASE

[gregmuon]

I have the two bikes I usually ride leaning against the wall in my breakfast nook. They overlap handlebars and take little space. As they are obscured by a partial wall, I can only see them when I'm in the room. I had a fancy wall stack rack, but it made the bikes much too prominent in my current apartment. While I might not always get away with this, it works for me. Deciding where can be more important than how, IME.

[mstrasser]

Etsy has some beautiful all wood and metal arm/attachment rack that look much better than Topeak-esque ones. I got mine for about $60 (vs the 200+ one Rouleur was selling). Matches my loft style very nicely

[julianallen]

I live in a small 500 sq feet apartment and have three dropper bikes stored using clugs. They only come as far out from the wall as the saddle and, thanks to 38cm handlebars the three bikes only take up a metre of wall. A big bonus for renters is that the weight of the bike is supported by the rear wheels and therefore there's no need to find the stud to put the two small screws into. Very east to use a small amount of caulk, or filler, to cover the hole when you move out with damage deposit intact.

[iansingleton]

I'm just working out how to store my bikes better, some in the shed there's some in the spare bedroom and a couple in the kitchen. I need one of those carpet roll elevators/conveyors you see in a big carpet warehouse 😂😂😂😂 thanks for the tips, definitely handy!

[dmartel]

The Venzo pedal wall mount is a clean and minimalist option. A hook for the pedal, two small ‘shelves’ for the wheels - voilà!

[matt_m]

Pedal hooks were a game changer for me. Simple and if you have high ceilings, always out of the way.