Cyclists who live in tight spaces know the challenge of wanting easy access to your bike, but not wanting to constantly trip over them.
After spending about 30 hours researching dozens of indoor bike storage stands, we assembled and tested the 10 most viable options and left our bikes there for days, even weeks.
In the end, we decided that for most people, the DeltaCycle Michelangelo Gravity Stand is the best way to store your bike indoors.
This stand requires minimal effort and expertise to install, is lightweight and durable, and can accommodate one or two bikes of all types, including mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrid bikes, and even step-through cruisers. Masu.
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Easy to set up and take down, this elegant and sturdy two-bike stand easily adjusts to fit any type of bike.
The Michelangelo was easier to assemble than all the other options we tested, requiring only a Phillips screwdriver and a drill. It's also low-impact and only requires one screw in total to mount it to the wall. Additionally, the ladder-like frame is made from slender but strong steel tubing, which prevents the stand from interfering with your home decor.
The arm that supports Michelangelo's bike is movable, allowing the stand to accommodate bikes with sloping top tubes and complex full suspension frames. To reposition the arms (do not leave the bike on the rack), simply twist the arms until they move freely. No tools required. That said, this rack is easier than others. Other adjustments will be made after assembly. The Michelangelo has some extra hooks for accessories, so you can hang your helmet somewhere other than the handlebars.
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This folding rack can accommodate a variety of tires and is also the easiest vertical rack to load and unload your bike.
Hanging your bike vertically (i.e. from the front wheel) allows you to fit it into a wall space or corner behind a door. While other vertical storage options we've tried require you to lift your bike firmly off the ground while simultaneously twisting the wheels and hooking it onto a hook, the Steady Rack Classic His rack unfolds from the wall like an old-fashioned ironing board. .
To load your bike onto this rack, tilt the rear wheel and roll it forward until the front wheel fits into the rack. The rack is wide enough to accommodate mountain bike tires. If our main choice, Michelangelo, is out of stock, this is a near equivalent replacement.
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Not only can you adjust the arms to fit almost any bike frame, but you can also change how far the rack protrudes from the wall.
If gravity stands don't work for you, but you still want to hang your bike parallel to the wall, the Ibera Adjustable Bike Wall Hanger is the perfect choice. Highly customizable: The height and width of the support arm can be changed via a simple ratchet mechanism, and the arm can be easily locked into the desired configuration. The rack itself is attached to the wall with telescopic tubing, so you can also adjust how much it protrudes into the room. This is also a useful feature for tight spaces.
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Although expensive, this tension post allows you to store two bikes anywhere in the room without drilling a single hole in the wall or ceiling.
If your wall space is completely taken up by windows, doors, bookshelves or artwork, the Feedback Sport Velo Column, which can accommodate up to two bikes, may be your best option. It can be pushed into place between the floor and ceiling. There is no need to fix it with nails or screws, so you can easily move it if you want to rearrange your furniture. This column also has a solid construction, and the support arms can be adjusted to fit different types of bicycle frames.