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I'm about to order a new shed as the old one is falling down and too small anyway, the shed will be home to 7 or 8 mountain bikes so I need a rack solution to minimise the space they take up. What experience do folk have with vertical racks - any recommendations and any to avoid? Post pics too if you would.
Cheers
I just use cheapo hooks screwed into a batten and the bikes are hung up alternately front/rear wheel.
I'm using a few of the Steadyracks classics. https://uk.steadyrack.com/
They also make an MTB version, but the classic versions were reduced to £20 each on CRC a while back and my 2.5 Maxxis DHF fits in easily enough.
I like the fact they can swing either way, so I find storing them on an angle saves some space in the garage.
£20 would be reasonable and they look pretty good but £75 on the site now is a bit steep.
I have the cyclehoop ones. Drop in but not pivoting. I have them at 400centres and high/low staggered. 2.5s fit fine with space to spare.
Sort of fyi ramble,
I’m looking into semi vertical racks just now (using wall space for other stuff)
Buying a new one has been discarded as the commercial ones are chuffing expensive. The only one I wondered about is (see bike dock, snowdon, lots of other brands).
It’s much cheaper than other new stuff but it looks potentially crowded to use etc, no photos of it with bikes.
I’m currently going for a bodge, a bloke in Swindon is selling 5 bike stands (stand on ground, front wheel in sort), I’ve managed to get two for £20, one will be placed on the ground (for back wheel) and the other in the air (back of a tall racking unit or I’ll make a wooden frame etc so I can emulate a semi vertical rack with two wheel slots.
We have Decathlon hooks along the back wall. Set with front wheels at 45 deg for optimum bar clearance. Cost less than £20 for the lot. They have been up for as long as I can remember. Spacing allows for storage of other bikes horizontal between them.
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I've just replaced my old hooks with these, substantial hooks with a thick coating.
Heavy Duty Hook
Top & Tail your bikes
Thanks, those Decathlon ones looks very reasonable and a really simple solution. I also hadn't thought of s simple hook from Screwfix. Once the shed's up I'll start experimenting. Cheers
I've changed everything to Steady racks. If space or manoeuvrability is any form of issue in your shed then they are well worth the money. Merlin are usually cheaper.
Lot of money up front but I don't regret it.
I've now got five steadyracks, two fitted and three waiting to go up. They're superb. Worth an eye on eBay and Merlin as they're sometimes reduced to the £50 mark