Keeping a bicycle in a small apartment can often be a hassle. Fortunately, fans of two-wheelers have several options to choose from, which make getting organized in a small space not only possible, but even convenient! The bicycle hanger, as it is referred to, will be great not only in M2, but also in a larger space. With its help in your garage, corridor or hallway there will be order and tidiness forever.
What will you learn from this post?
- Why use a bicycle rack?
- Which bicycle rack to choose?
At a glance
A bicycle wall mount is a solution that will allow you to store your bicycle safely even in a small apartment or garage. By hanging your bike on the wall, you save space and eliminate the risk of constantly hitting and hooking your two wheels. On the market you will find many types of wall mounts, differing in load capacity, how the bike is mounted and where it is attached to the wall. It’s worth choosing a holder that best suits your needs.
Advantages of storing a bicycle on a rack
It doesn’t matter if the bicycle is your means of transportation to work, a tool for building fitness or a source of relaxation on long weekend trips out of town. It doesn’t matter whether you use it out of passion, necessity or conviction. Your two wheeler deserves proper storage, and you deserve comfort, which would certainly be greatly reduced by having to move it from place to place every day or squeeze past it to leave the house. Cycling equipment simply needs the right space.
One of the best gifts you can give yourself and your bike will be a wall rack. This is a practical and universal solution. The wall bracket can be used both in utility rooms, such as the garage or basement, and in utility interiors – the office, corridor and even the living room. A bicycle mounted on such a wall hook in a guest room can even become a decorative design element, further informing incoming visitors of the owner’s passion.
A bicycle hanger for the wall is obviously not a display of extravagance. After all, it has a whole host of practical advantages. Among them, the biggest is space saving and good space organization. This way, even in a small space, you don’t have to keep rearranging the bike, risking damage to it or the equipment around it. By using a wall mount, you also avoid such unfavorable ideas for a unicycle, such as keeping it on a balcony, for example, where it is exposed to moisture. Hanging on the wall also allows you to safely and conveniently store your bicycle not only on an ad hoc basis, but also in the off-season, when you don’t use your unicycle for a few months.
What types of bike hangers are there?
You can find hangers of all kinds in bicycle stores and even repair and construction stores. They are divided primarily by where they are attached to the wall and how the bike is mounted.
You can choose between wall and ceiling hooks, dedicated to living and business spaces. Some grab the bike by the frame, while others hook you up to the wheel. One of the most stable solutions is a saddle seatpost insertion bracket, often used during servicing. There are also, of course, combination hangers, designed for several bicycles one under the other or side by side. Often special display rails are used to mount them. Such a solution can be found, for example, in bicycle rental companies. Its great advantage is that it saves space even in relatively small rooms.
How to choose the right bicycle rack for your needs?
First of all, consider where you intend to attach it and the amount of free space you have in that area. If a narrow corridor is on your mind, it is best to choose an overhead hook as high as possible. On the other hand, on the not-so-wide wall of a tall room in a townhouse, a bracket that allows you to hang the bike by the wheel in a vertical orientation will work more reliably. Such a holder can also be placed in the corner of the room, thus minimizing the space occupied by the bicycle.
And do not forget the weight criterion – the load capacity of the hanger should, of course, correspond to the weight of your unicycle.
It is important that the bicycle rack is made of metal or plastic resistant to the elements – moisture, changing temperatures. This way it will serve for a long time and will certainly not damage the bike either.
How and where to attach a bicycle rack?
The choice of where to suspend the bike rack depends on preference, but must also be dictated by practical considerations. Do not forget such factors as the risk of locking the door fully open or cutting off access to electrical outlets. Hanging a bicycle on the wall should not interfere with important equipment or installations. Otherwise, you’ll have to keep pulling it off or hooking it anyway, and then, let’s face it, the benefits of using the hook will diminish significantly.
When fixing a bicycle rack, keep in mind that the structure will have to withstand the frequent hanging and removal of about twenty kilograms of weight. Thus, it is important not only that the mount is strength-wise well matched to the weight of the bike, but that the mounting method matches the type of wall. So it is necessary to choose the studs properly. For concrete and brick-built walls, the best dowels will be 4 cm long, while shorter ones will work well for walls made of silicate blocks or hollow bricks, in the latter case you should use more stable dowels with a four-way spread.
However, when you decide to buy a bicycle rack from RTR Bikes, you don’t have to worry about choosing the right pegs. Each time we add model-dedicated dowels and screws to the kit, so you can be sure of a smooth and successful installation.
How to avoid damage? Bicycle rack vs. safety
A common problem when hanging a bicycle on the wall is getting the wheel or pedal dirty or damaging the plaster. A simple safety device is a protective plate or mat, suspended in the bicycle suspension field. It can be made of plexiglass, plywood or even sheet metal, depending on your aesthetic preferences. Another solution is to purchase such a mount that eliminates the danger of direct contact of cycling equipment with the wall. Such a hanger is, for example, Kranked Twist, available at rtrbikes.com. This professional mount is used to hang a bicycle by the wheel, but it is not a traditional hook inserted between the spokes. Kranked are stable gutters that cover the tires of a bicycle – of course, with the ability to fit wheels of different diameters and widths. It is suitable for hanging bicycles weighing up to 25 kg. It looks professional and modern, and is very convenient to install and super comfortable to use.
RTR Bikes specializes in providing accessories for comfortable and safe storage of bicycles. Take a look at our site to choose the perfect holder or stand for your needs with the help of professionals. Get back to us and we will be happy to answer any questions!
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