What to Know About Bike Storage: Ideas and Best Practices

Bikes are large, clunky items that often pose a tricky storage challenge. We’re well aware of the problems that can arise when you try to find a place for your two-wheeled ride, and we wanted to share some bike storage ideas and best practices that can help you store your bicycles safely and conveniently. Keep reading to learn how bike storage solutions for your space can make a world of difference!

Who Needs Bike Storage?

Whether you own a high-end triathlon bike or a basic cruiser that you take for rides around the neighborhood, your bicycle is an investment you should take good care of. Bike storage for the home makes it easy.

Places that need to store high numbers of bicycles can benefit from specialized storage products as well. As a building owner, university campus, or commercial garage manager, you need to provide residents and visitors with a proper place to secure their bikes. Retail stores like sporting goods shops that sell bikes, police property rooms, and unclaimed bike facilities also need adequate storage.

What Are The Benefits of Bike Storage?

A traditional single-tier, horizontal bike rack is not a very efficient use of floor space, and uncovered outdoor storage leaves your bike exposed to the elements, where it can fall victim to rust and fading paint. Our innovative bike storage products don’t just keep your ride safe and in good condition; they also help you save space, reduce clutter, and keep your storage area organized. Install these products in a garage, shed, or commercial location to protect and store bikes for long- and short-term needs.

Reduce Clutter

A solid bike storage solution will reduce clutter in your home, garage, or facility. If you live in a smaller house or apartment, you likely don’t have room to keep your bike (or multiple bikes) in the living room or kitchen. Similarly, at a police station, condo complex, or school, you don’t want bicycles strewn around the property. A convenient storage option encourages good practices and saves headaches.

Keep Bikes Accessible

If your bike is difficult to access, you might be deterred from using it as often as you’d like. For example, if you live in an apartment building or dorm, you probably don’t want to carry your bike up the stairs to your place every day. Installing nearby apartment bike storage lets you avoid this dilemma and keep your bike in a safe, accessible location.

Save Space

Vertical bike storage saves space by minimizing the floor area that a bike requires. In a garage, bikes take up valuable real estate that needs to be saved for vehicles, sports gear, lawn care items, and more. Garage bike storage allows you to make better use of your space – no more pulling your bike out from under a pile of other equipment!

What Type of Storage is Right For Your Space?

StoreMoreStore offers a wide selection of bike racks. From vertical bike storage for one or two bikes to multi-tiered bike storage that can hold upwards of ten bikes, we have bike storage solutions that suit your space and meet your demands. Plus, our bike storage products are built to last and easy to install!

Wall-Mounted Bike Racks

Wall-mounted bike racks are a space-saving solution ideal for apartments or condos. Bike wall-mounted hanging brackets allow you to hang bikes vertically along the wall. They are made of heavy-duty 11-gauge steel for durability, and you can add a padlock to the loop for extra security. Bonus tip: try staggering the brackets to maximize your storage space!

High Volume Bike Storage

Our bike storage racks are available in multiple sizes. With two tiers of bike slots, you can make the most out of your storage area and take up less floor space. Bikes easily roll into the wheel trays, and then a tear-shaped tire slot ensures they stay securely in place. If you need to store even larger quantities, our double-decker large metal bike rack stores 14 bikes.

If you need to store many bikes in a small space, check out our commercial bicycle racks. Their slim profiles and vertical storage allow you to store more bikes with a smaller footprint. Since these racks are freestanding, you can place one almost anywhere. Bonus storage shelves can also hold gear like helmets or bike accessories for even more storage possibilities.

Our commercial bike racks are available in a variety of finishes so that universities can use their school colors, or luxury apartment complexes can select a shade that matches their design aesthetics.

Bike Lifts

Families with bikes for multiple children and parents can benefit from a wall-mounted six bike lift: it stores bikes overhead, saving room in your garage for parked cars and other items. Simply use a crank handle, drill, or motorized winch, and the bikes are up and out of the way. For a completely motorized option, try the motorized bike storage lift that is operated via a button and an electric motor.

How Can You Store Your Bike Properly?

To ensure your bicycles are preserved and protected in storage, it is important to keep a few things in mind. First, you need to make sure that the bikes aren’t being scratched by the storage unit or other items in your storage area. Our hanging bike hooks are coated in vinyl to prevent scratching.

If you’re storing multiple bikes on the same bike rack, you’ll also want to make sure they don’t damage each other. The wheel trays on our bike storage racks are staggered to avoid this, leaving extra clearance between each bike.

Why Buy Bike Storage From StoreMoreStore?

Since 2012, StoreMoreStore’s storage solutions have helped businesses like yours achieve their organizational goals, save time, and protect their investments. If you would like to learn more about bike storage ideas, reach out to our customer service experts today by calling us at (855) 786-7667 or send us an email.