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Whether you received your bike as a gift, already own one or plan to treat yourself to a new one, it can be challenging to know where to begin when storing your bike at home. Especially if you have limited space or your whole family is bike lovers!
In this blog, we will explore our go-to bike storage solutions as well as alternative bike storage ideas that you can use at home, outdoors or indoors.
The Importance of Proper Bike Storage
So, you may be thinking, why should I care? Why is having a secure and proper bike storage important?
Ensuring that your bike has a stable and practical space to be stored helps to protect your bike from thieves, weather changes, and enables you to access it when needed. Let’s explore these a bit further.
Protecting your bike: Good storage helps to prevent your bike from rust, damage, and wear and tear. If impacted by these factors, your bike may not be rideable again or will require significant work to repair it.
Security: Secure storage deters theft. Whether at home or in communal areas, depending on the region you live in, your location may be more prone to theft or crime. Safeguarding your bike with secure measures helps to reduce the potential risks of theft or vandalism.
Space-saving: Having an organised storage system can help you to maintain and expand valuable floor space in your flat, home, garage or shed.
Convenience: Easy access to your bike is revolutionary, especially for those who are always on the move or active. Proper storage makes it more likely to use your bike and easier to enter and leave the house in the morning if it is used as part of the commute.
Let’s dive into the range of storage ideas that you can consider or purchase to protect your bicycle.
Outdoor Storage Solutions
Garden Shed
Garden sheds are a bike’s haven of safety, offering a dedicated location and practical solution for those with smaller gardens, alleyways or limited space. With a cost-friendly price range, garden sheds offer a good level of protection and organisation for your bike and stored items.
Bike sheds are an excellent storage solution for your bike. In our collection, the Overlord Bike Sheds stand out as a compact choice that saves space in your garden while still offering reliable storage unit without compromise. The wide opening doors give you easy access to your bike, while fully pressure-treated timber protects your shed against rot, decay and insect damage. Whether you thrive on the adventure of an easy-build panel DIY project or simply enjoy the ease of receiving a packaged delivery, you can choose a bike shed that matches your wants and needs.
Read our blog here to learn more about bike shed benefits and choosing the right one.
Alleyway sheds, are long and narrow sheds that can cleverly fit at the side of your house in the space that is often unused. It is a modest storage option that keeps your belongings tucked away and accessible from both sides of your home, or from both ends.
Features such as high-quality locks and reinforced hinges establish added security to your garden shed. This not only makes them a less appealing target for opportunist thieves, but it also ensures that your bike is secure.
Log Cabin or Workshop
Log cabins are a quality investment, offering high-level security and durable strength from its fully pressure-treated timber materials. It acts as a functional, multi-purpose environment especially when it is paired with a dedicated and integrated side store or workshop.
It is a credible solution for cyclists who need more than just storage:
- Protection – Thick timber walls and roofing that provides year-round protection against rain, snow and sun damage. (*Please note – wall thickness on Dunster House log cabin products vary across our range between 28mm – 62mm. Please check the specifications to confirm the thickness).
- Versatility – Log cabins with a side store like the Terminator SideStore Log Cabin 5.5m x 3m offer a dual purpose. The main part of the cabin can be used as a home studio or office, a games room or a entertaining space for guests. Alternatively, the side store can be used as a dedicated tidy space for your bikes and cycling gear. P.S. It is a great way to justify a larger investment!
- Aesthetics – Beyond protection and versatility, a well built log cabin brings lasting charm, added value and visual appeal to your garden. You can choose to blend it seamlessly with the natural surroundings or make a bold statement by adding a paint colour or stain finish with our range of treatment options.
Garage
Our Dunster House garages use premium features such as vents, heavy duty barn doors, and 4mm toughened glass to keep your key prized possessions safe.
Garages provide inherent security and can be enhanced with a few key features. Our Dunster House garages range come with a multi-lock and bolt door lock as standard to enhance security. For an extra layer of protection, secure your bike to a fixed point. Fix this to the wall or secure it closer to the floor.
The challenge that can often arise from having a garage is organising the space in a way that is efficient for all of your items. We will explore some ideas to help your plan your space in the indoor storage solutions section.
Lean-To Carport
Lean-to carports offer a reliable, affordable and long-term solution for sheltering your bike. One part of the structure connects to your building with the other part leaning away at a slanted angle. Carports are typically used for car or motorbike storage. However, it also offers a dedicated space to keep your bike organised, accessible and sheltered from the elements.
Our carports use heavy duty, 100% pressure-treated timber, and a 19mm tongue and groove roof that provides lasting strength and reliable protection for your valuables.
Explore our range and learn more about the highlights of carports that can complement your home.
Underneath your carport, you can either lean your bike up against your exterior wall. Ground anchors and outdoor wall-mounted racks provide extra security, creating a fixed immovable point to lock your bike to at home.
Indoor Storage Solutions
Vertical Wall Mount
A vertical wall mount is a device that can secure, hold, and store your bike on your wall. It’s a garage’s and shed’s loyal friend for saving floor space while keeping your bike in an accessible position for mounting and dismounting. It is one of the most common indoor bike storage types that comes in various shapes and sizes.
You can also use wall mounted racks outside on the exterior of your home. Check your contract and with your landlord to ensure that you can drill this device to your home.
Freestanding racks
Freestanding bike racks are a solid investment for log cabins, sheds or renters unable to drill into home walls. The portability of freestanding racks provides the ability to position them freely around the house in a garden shed, log cabin workshop, or on the go.
How to Choose the Right Solution For You
Choosing the right bike storage solution for you may take some time, as well as wider reflection on your needs. These questions could help in your decision-making process:
Your Space:
- How much physical space do I have available? – Will your bike be stored indoors or outdoors? In a hallway, spare room, a shed or a garage?
- How many bikes do I need to store? – Will you be storing your bike alone, or do you have a few family members or housemates that need to be accounted for? Some solutions are great for one bike, while others are designed for multiple bikes.
- Do I need to store other items with my bike? – Consider whether you need to store helmets, bike pumps, or other cycling gear. Alongside this, will you be storing other miscellaneous items like toolboxes, old unused items, or seasonal items?
What Is Your Bike Design:
- What type of bike do I have? – Is it a lightweight road bike, a heavy electric bike, a bulky mountain bike with handlebars, or a motorbike? Hanging your bike up on the wall with hooks may not be beneficial with heavier electric bikes.
- What is my bike made of? – Do you have a bike with a carbon-fibre frame, a metal frame, or a plastic frame? You will want to stay away from storage methods that put excessive pressure on the frame. Doing this will cause damage over time.
- How often will I use my bike? – Do you ride your bike every day, or once in a while for seasonal use? You will want a solution that gives you quick and easy access if you are using your bike every day. Alternatively, you may prefer a bike storage unit that is space-efficient with long-term storage.
Consider Your Budget:
- What is your maximum budget? – It is worth being realistic about what you are willing to spend. A simple hook might be a ‘buy once’ solution, while a secure shed will be a more significant storage investment.
- Do you want to ‘buy it now’ or a ‘buy it for life’ solution? – A cheaper option might serve your needs now, but investing in a higher-quality shed is worth it in the long run, with stronger security and weather
- Are you willing to do a bit of DIY? – Some solutions require more effort to install, while others are ready to go straight out of the box. Are you ready to embody your inner DIYer and put your handyman hat on?
Considering these points can support your choice and direction for the solution that works for your home, bike, and budget. Ride the wave and stay curious. Finding a home for your bike is an adventure just as much as cycling can be.
Explore our range of workshops, garages, and sheds. We offer a wide range of garden buildings designed in various sizes and configurations that complement your garden, storage, and home space.
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Choosing a reliable bike storage unit can sometimes raise questions, and we’re always happy to provide the answers. Contact us about the products explored, delivery, installation, or if you need advice on selecting the ideal solution for your garden. Get in touch with our friendly team today on 01234 819340 or at [email protected].
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