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Stowing bikes is like playing Tetris. It's about organising bulky items in the most space-saving way possible. The floor is generally the worst solution for this. The handlebars of modern mountain bikes sometimes protrude more than 75 centimetres into the room and are always in the way where you should actually be walking, standing or working. If you make clever use of the space in the cellar or garage, you can store up to seven bikes on a wall three metres wide without them getting in each other's way. There are countless solutions on the market for mounting your bikes horizontally or vertically on the wall. We will show you five practical systems that have proven their worth and the distances you should keep when mounting them on the wall.
TOPEAK DUAL TOUCH
Price 159,95 Euro
Info www.topeak.de
If you use the full 3.20 metre length of the Dual Touch, up to four bikes can be stowed on the easily adjustable brackets. The column clamps securely between the floor and ceiling without the use of tools. Be careful with suspended ceilings or old buildings.
Handling8 out of 10 points
Flexibility8 out of 10 points
BOC BIKE--LIFT
Price 24,90 Euro
Info www.boc-24.de
The Bike-Lift works according to the pulley principle. Even heavy frames can be easily lifted under the ceiling. The system is attached to the handlebars and saddle and is extremely versatile. A very stable ceiling is required, as the dowels are subject to high tensile loads.
Handling8 out of 10 points
Flexibility10 out of 10 points
BBB PARKINGLOT
Price 12,95 Euro
Info www.sportimport.de
The ParkingLot is the direct competitor to simple screw hooks. A sheet metal guide prevents the wheel from turning sideways and also keeps the wall clean. With a little lifting force, space can be created inexpensively. However, the system cannot handle high-profile rims or Plus tyres.
Handling: 6 out of 10 points
Flexibility: 7 out of 10 points
PARK TOOL STORAGE Hook
Price from 4 Euro
Info www.parktool.com
Wall hooks are probably the simplest solution for hanging up your bike. The Storage Hook is available in three widths, up to fat bike tyres. The hooks are quickly fixed in place with an anchor, but we only recommend wall mounting to a limited extent. Also suitable for tyres, wheels or wet clothes.
Handling: 6 out of 10 points
Flexibility: 6 out of 10 points
ORGASYSTEMS 3800
Price from 70 Euro
Info www.orgasystems.info
This system has been sorting the test bikes in the BIKE cellar for years. The double mount shown here is the smallest unit. If you don't have high-profile carbon rims, you're unlikely to find a better solution. The 3800 model is available for up to eight bikes at a time.
Handling8 out of 10 points
Flexibility: 8 out of 10 points
HANG UP CORRECTLY
There are a few things to bear in mind when attaching the bikes to the wall. Above all, you should avoid the mistake of attaching all brackets at the same height. If you do, the handlebars and cables will wedge into each other and the bikes will block each other. You also need a stable rear wall and good dowels that can withstand the pull of the hanging bikes. In the diagram on the left, we have drawn in all the important dimensions that you should observe when attaching the brackets.
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Stefan Frey
Editor
