Residents of large cities are increasingly choosing environmentally friendly and healthy transport, such as a bicycle. However, the real problem in this case may be finding a place for convenient storage of the iron horse. In order to save valuable living space, engineers have developed a special bike holder for the wall, which is a simple and elegant bracket.
Types of Holders
The bracket can be presented in the following options:
- mount to hold the frame;
- wall-mounted bicycle hook for the wheel;
- folding mount;
- ceiling bracket;
- stand in the form of a wooden frame.
Next, we consider each solution separately, we will try to reveal the advantages and disadvantages of bicycle holders.
Wall mount for frame
Such a holder for a wall-mounted bicycle is most often used by owners of modest living space, owners of small-sized apartments. In this case, the bike becomes a kind of interior element.
The holder for the bicycle is wall mounted in the form of hooks, which are fixed on a smooth surface with suction cups or fasteners. The latter wind up behind the frame of the bicycle in several places, provide it with a horizontal position during storage.
It is recommended to resort to a similar option to homeowners who are not overloaded with furniture. Only in this case the bicycle suspended by the brackets will not cause unnecessary discomfort and spoil the appearance of the room.
Wheel Mount
The wall-mounted bicycle holder for fixing the wheel is not a convenient solution as the previous version, since it does not allow the vehicle to be stored in a position parallel to the wall. In this case, enough free space is required to place the bike overhanging vertically.
The optimal solution for this mount looks for installation in narrow pantries, on balconies. One of the most reliable options here is the Cyclotech wall-mounted bicycle hook-holder, the photo of which is presented in this section.
In general, placing such brackets in living rooms is not a very reasonable idea, since you have to constantly go around a bicycle suspended perpendicular to the wall.
Folding mount
The presented version of the bracket is more thoughtful in comparison with the above solutions. The folding holder for the wall-mounted bicycle has the form of a frame with protruding elements. The hooks covered with soft elastic material on the rotary mechanism join the latter. This design allows you to bend the holders in case of placing the bike in storage and quickly remove them as soon as necessary.
Ceiling brackets
One of the most perfect solutions is a tool for storing a bike under the ceiling. Such devices have a complex structure: they contain several fasteners mounted on the ceiling, a system of cables and block mechanisms, a set of clips with hooks.
To hang the bike to the ceiling using such an arm, it is enough to lower the cables, fix the frame with hooks and clamps, pull the bike up, activate the block mechanisms. In the presence of high ceilings, the presented mounting option will save an impressive amount of free space in the room.
Wood frame
If desired, a rectangular frame can be made for storing a bicycle. If you place the bike in a wooden frame, there is no need to raise and lower it from a height. There is also no risk of an accidental fall of the bike on your head, which often happens when using standard wall mounts. When manufacturing a wall frame to order, shelves can be provided in the design for convenient storage of spare parts and accessories.
Manufacturers
Among the manufacturers who manufacture bicycle storage brackets, the following companies deserve attention:
- Trophy - the company produces attractive and easy to use mounts. The choice here is quite limited, but the cost of production is available to a wide mass of consumers.
- Cyclos is a reputable British manufacturer of bicycle accessories. The products of this brand stand out from the general series primarily with a bright, non-standard design.
- Knife & Saw - a company that specializes in the production of copyright wooden stands for bicycles.
- RAD Cycle Products is a well-known American manufacturer that develops complex mechanisms, thoughtful brackets and supports for storing two-wheeled vehicles.
- Cyclotech is one of the most sought after brands. Products from the manufacturer are of moderate cost. Wall-mounted bike holder Cyclotech is able to securely fix the bike in a static position. At the same time, the risk of its accidental fall is excluded.
DIY wall mount bike holder
The opportunity to invest in buying an expensive bracket is not available to every lover. In the absence of such a desire, it is worth resorting to the following solutions:
- Two wooden corners with a winding in the form of a dense layer of electrical tape, mounted on the wall - and the bike holder is ready.
- In a standard wall shelf , grooves are cut using a jigsaw, which correspond to the parameters of the bike frame.
- Metal hooks - as in the case of wooden corners, fastenings are wrapped with material that avoids scratches on the surface of the bicycle. In this case, increased attention is paid to fixing the hooks on the wall.
Finally
As you can see, wall mounted bicycle holders are affordable and extremely practical devices. Such devices make it possible to place a bike even in the closest apartment. A wide range of brackets, the possibility of their independent manufacture on the basis of existing analogues - all this creates convenience for motorists.