Garage Storage Systems Guide

A Look at The Different Bike Racks & Bike Stands

Bikes are often a clutter culprit when it comes to garages. They take up a decent of space even when they are properly up with the kickstand and much more space when left to lie on the ground. If your garage has multiple bikes, even stacking them next to one another can be a sloppy solution, making it very hard to get the bikes out when needed and just generally creating an eyesore. It’s because bikes are such a common garage item and such an ackward piece of “furniture” to store in an organized way that they are often the first item to deal with when sizing up your garage for storage and organization options.

Let’s take a quick look at the different types of bike racks and stands out there and what the benefits are of each type..

Ceiling Mounted Bike Racks

Ceiling mounted racks are the ultimate solution towards creating extra space in the garage! Suggested for kids and adults bikes who only use the bike in the summer or outside of that, use there bikes sparingly. Most ceiling mounted racks are used to secure the bike long-term, as opposed to a place you put the bike up with when you’re done using it for the day and will then get it back out tomorrow. This is not a child friendly option – having an adult secure the bike in and out place is necessary.

Recommended for those who don’t use their bikes often yet don’t want to get rid of them and also want to organize their garage storage space.

Wall / Side Mounted Bike Racks

Racks that are mounted into the wall are a great option for keeping the bike organized and secure, and directly off the garage floor, while also keeping it easily accessible for kids and adults, a function which some ceiling mounted racks (literally) put out of reach.

Wall mounted rack models work differently, allowing for a bike to hang on the wall directly or by pushing a rack out from the wall in which to secure the bike. Bikes can be placed vertically or horizontally depending on the rack style.

Bike Stands (that sit on the floor)

Let’s break down bike stands into two different types.

2 Tier / Double Up Rack – An option for storing two bikes in the floor space of one by stacking one bike on top of one another. Different models offer a variety of designs, including the aptly titled gravity stand.

Simple Bike Rack – An option for keeping the bikes on the floor, side by side, similar to the bike racks used in public cities. Simple and elegant if there is adequate space in the garage to keep item on the garage floor. Often a good solution in combination with long-term storage racks (ceiling racks) to use in the summer when bikes are getting in and out of the garage a lot.