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Date: 11 May 2007 20:28:53
From: anneliseli@gmail.com
Subject: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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Ok, I did a search on this group looking for bike storage solutions,
but didn't find anything (other than that eliminate the furniture
post) that could prove useful. Basically, dh and I each have bikes
and no place to put them (I mean, other than in the kitchen, but that
means we can't get in there). We are interested in those bike racks
that lean against the wall (gravity racks?) or some other similar
situation. Basically, we can't really mount something to the walls or
ceiling, a la the hooks, and are searching for something. Any advice
is MUCH appreciated.
Thanks!
Anne
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Date: 13 May 2007 21:04:17
From: runcyclexcski@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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> As long as you fill in the holes with spackle after you move out, why
> does the landlord care if you put hooks in the ceiling?
Yep, being there, done that. Even got 100% of my security back. But
some landlords are picky and put "no holes" in the lease.
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Date: 13 May 2007 12:21:00
From: victor.kan@gmail.com
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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I have one of these:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=17452&subcategory_ID=6600
and have an extra pair of the short arms for the back so I
theoretecally could have four bikes on the rack at a time, but have
gone up only to three.
It's OK in quality (I wouldn't do chin-ups on it as I could with my
previous, home-made, non-adjustable wooden rack of a similar design),
and easy to assemble and adjust.
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Date: 13 May 2007 15:02:31
From: Skip
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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<anneliseli@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1178940533.299101.34290@e51g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> Basically, we can't really mount something to the walls or
> ceiling, a la the hooks, and are searching for something. Any advice
> is MUCH appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
> Anne
Back in my college days (more than 30 years ago :-( ) I made a simple
bracket (a pencil will do) that I put in my rear wheel to prevent it from
turning (it went through the rear wheel, and jammed the spokes against the
seat-stays).
With this simple item, I could then "park" my bike pretty close to vertical
against an appropriate wall (in a corner so that it would not tip over).
Visualize -- Stand the bike on its rear wheel in a corner so that it can't
tip over sideways. Then put the gizmo through the spokes so the rear wheel
won't turn. Viola!
- Skip
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Date: 13 May 2007 16:26:43
From: Leo Lichtman
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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"Skip" wrote: (clip) Visualize -- Stand the bike on its rear wheel in a
corner so that it can't tip over sideways. Then put the gizmo through the
spokes so the rear wheel won't turn. Viola!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
That HAS to be the all-time world record for the slightest, cheapest,
simplest, most ingenious bike storage system. Future improvements will be
incremental--for example, use a titanium ferrule to hold the pencil eraser.
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Date: 13 May 2007 04:30:01
From: Ryan Cousineau
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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In article <1178940533.299101.34290@e51g2000hsg.googlegroups.com >,
"anneliseli@gmail.com" <anneliseli@gmail.com > wrote:
> Ok, I did a search on this group looking for bike storage solutions,
> but didn't find anything (other than that eliminate the furniture
> post) that could prove useful. Basically, dh and I each have bikes
> and no place to put them (I mean, other than in the kitchen, but that
> means we can't get in there). We are interested in those bike racks
> that lean against the wall (gravity racks?) or some other similar
> situation. Basically, we can't really mount something to the walls or
> ceiling, a la the hooks, and are searching for something. Any advice
> is MUCH appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
> Anne
I don't think anyone pointed out this specific solution:
http://www.rei.com/product/705469
Pole-mount two bike rack. Basically, there's two bike hangers on a
vertical pole. The pole can be telescoped so that it is firmly loaded
against the ceiling and the floor, which are the only places the thing
actually touches the apartment. No holes.
This Topeak B2 is one of several similar designs in the market. I would
try them out, but not particularly fret about the potential stability
problems: two bikes weigh maybe 75, 80 pounds, right?
--
Ryan Cousineau rcousine@sfu.ca http://www.wiredcola.com/
"I don't want kids who are thinking about going into mathematics
to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos
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Date: 13 May 2007 02:51:20
From: mark
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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anneliseli@gmail.com wrote:
> Ok, I did a search on this group looking for bike storage solutions,
> but didn't find anything (other than that eliminate the furniture
> post) that could prove useful. Basically, dh and I each have bikes
> and no place to put them (I mean, other than in the kitchen, but that
> means we can't get in there). We are interested in those bike racks
> that lean against the wall (gravity racks?) or some other similar
> situation. Basically, we can't really mount something to the walls or
> ceiling, a la the hooks, and are searching for something. Any advice
> is MUCH appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
> Anne
>
>
As long as you fill in the holes with spackle after you move out, why
does the landlord care if you put hooks in the ceiling? Find the studs,
put in 2 hooks per bike, and you're in business.
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Date: 12 May 2007 13:51:22
From: runcyclexcski@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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Actually, if you are creative and are good with tools you can always
come up with a solution. My wife and I have 3 bikes and a tandem and
we are in a 600 sq ft cottage. And we still have things like a full
size dining table, a bed, a guest futon, etc.
Here is the rack I was talking about (and don't have any use for
anymore).
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=17452&subcategory_ID=6600
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Date: 13 May 2007 07:38:55
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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runcyclexcski@yahoo.com wrote:
:: Actually, if you are creative and are good with tools you can always
:: come up with a solution. My wife and I have 3 bikes and a tandem and
:: we are in a 600 sq ft cottage. And we still have things like a full
:: size dining table, a bed, a guest futon, etc.
::
:: Here is the rack I was talking about (and don't have any use for
:: anymore).
::
::
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=17452&subcategory_ID=6600
I have this one in my garage...works just fine...
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Date: 12 May 2007 13:45:33
From: runcyclexcski@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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performance sells a rack stand that accomodates 2 bikes below and 2
bikes on top. About $70 AFAIR. Actually, I have one that I don't use
and that I could give away for a fraction of the price. I am in the
bay area.
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Date: 12 May 2007 17:30:06
From: mrbubl
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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anneliseli@gmail.com wrote:
> Ok, I did a search on this group looking for bike storage solutions,
> but didn't find anything (other than that eliminate the furniture
> post) that could prove useful. Basically, dh and I each have bikes
> and no place to put them (I mean, other than in the kitchen, but that
> means we can't get in there). We are interested in those bike racks
> that lean against the wall (gravity racks?) or some other similar
> situation. Basically, we can't really mount something to the walls or
> ceiling, a la the hooks, and are searching for something. Any advice
> is MUCH appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
> Anne
>
http://www.rei.com/product/627536
http://www.rei.com/category/4500878
I would visit the lowes-HD or the like and spend a little time in PVC
tubing department and make my own. Mine hang in the garage like bats in
a cave.
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Date: 12 May 2007 14:57:25
From: Alex Colvin
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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>Ok, I did a search on this group looking for bike storage solutions,
I suppose switching to something like a folding bike is out?
Is there a bike equivalent to renting a parking space?
I have a 750 square foot house, but it's just me, so there's plenty of
room for the bikes once I got rid of the bed.
--
mac the naïf
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Date: 12 May 2007 16:18:08
From: Leo Lichtman
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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"Alex Colvin" wrote: (clip) so there's plenty of
> room for the bikes once I got rid of the bed.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
You know, I think there may be a market for a four-poster bed/bikerack.
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Date: 12 May 2007 01:12:21
From: Tom Keats
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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In article <CCb1i.135755$VU4.42859@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net >,
"Leo Lichtman" <l.lichtman@worldnet.att.net > writes:
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> "Bill Sornson" wrote: Sell your dining room table (or bed) and put the
> bikes there. Eat standing
>> up in the kitchen like God intended.
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> NO, NO, NO! God intended you to eat while sitting on your bicycles.
He intended us to eat our tomato sandwiches while
standing over the stainless steel kitchen sink.
In fact, that's what stainless steel kitchen sinks
where created for.
Jelly donuts are best eaten while standing, too.
And hot dogs. Especially if there's somebody standing
in front of you.
cheers,
Tom
--
Nothing is safe from me.
Above address is just a spam midden.
I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca
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Date: 12 May 2007 05:11:55
From: me
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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On Fri, 11 May 2007 20:28:53 -0700, anneliseli@gmail.com wrote:
> Ok, I did a search on this group looking for bike storage solutions,
> but didn't find anything (other than that eliminate the furniture
> post) that could prove useful. Basically, dh and I each have bikes
> and no place to put them (I mean, other than in the kitchen, but that
> means we can't get in there). We are interested in those bike racks
> that lean against the wall (gravity racks?) or some other similar
> situation. Basically, we can't really mount something to the walls or
> ceiling, a la the hooks, and are searching for something. Any advice
> is MUCH appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
> Anne
Nashbar has a few different racks that will take 2 or 4 bikes.
free-standing and spring loaded.
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Date: 12 May 2007 12:07:20
From: Reid Priedhorsky
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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On Sat, 12 May 2007 05:11:55 +0000, me wrote:
> On Fri, 11 May 2007 20:28:53 -0700, anneliseli@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Ok, I did a search on this group looking for bike storage solutions,
>> but didn't find anything (other than that eliminate the furniture
>> post) that could prove useful. Basically, dh and I each have bikes
>> and no place to put them (I mean, other than in the kitchen, but that
>> means we can't get in there). We are interested in those bike racks
>> that lean against the wall (gravity racks?) or some other similar
>> situation. Basically, we can't really mount something to the walls or
>> ceiling, a la the hooks, and are searching for something. Any advice
>> is MUCH appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Anne
>
> Nashbar has a few different racks that will take 2 or 4 bikes.
> free-standing and spring loaded.
I've also seen stuff at "Storables" brick-and-mortar stores.
Personally, I'd hesitate to buy any freestanding or leaning solution
sight-unseen without someone endorsing that specific model. Sounds tippy
to me.
Another idea: how strict is this no-holes-in-the-wall rule? Can you take a
"what the landlord doesn't know won't hurt him" approach?
Finally, I stored 1 person and 1 bike in 250 square feet, so it can be
done.
Good luck,
Reid
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Date: 11 May 2007 20:42:00
From: Bill Sornson
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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anneliseli@gmail.com wrote:
> Ok, I did a search on this group looking for bike storage solutions,
> but didn't find anything (other than that eliminate the furniture
> post) that could prove useful. Basically, dh and I each have bikes
> and no place to put them (I mean, other than in the kitchen, but that
> means we can't get in there). We are interested in those bike racks
> that lean against the wall (gravity racks?) or some other similar
> situation. Basically, we can't really mount something to the walls or
> ceiling, a la the hooks, and are searching for something. Any advice
> is MUCH appreciated.
Sell your dining room table (or bed) and put the bikes there. Eat standing
up in the kitchen like God intended.
HTH!
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Date: 12 May 2007 04:44:18
From: Leo Lichtman
Subject: Re: 2 people, 2 bikes and a 700 sqft apartment
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"Bill Sornson" wrote: Sell your dining room table (or bed) and put the
bikes there. Eat standing
> up in the kitchen like God intended.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
NO, NO, NO! God intended you to eat while sitting on your bicycles.
I take it that you are not allowed to drive nails or screws in the walls.
Leaning shelves sound like a solution, but they may not work with bicycles,
'cause the distance from the wall to the center of gravity of the bikes may
be too great, making them tippy. How about a pole that expands, putting
pressure on floor and ceiling, and hanging the bikes from that? How about
turning your bed into a sort of four-poster, with the bikes on top? How
about a couple of hooks in the shower?
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