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Two-wheeled Roommates: Bike Storage Solutions

JUNE 17, 2010

How do you make room for bicycles in small spaces meant for humans?

Leaving your bike outside your apartment—at the mercy of thieves and the elements—is out of the question, but if you’re like most New Yorkers, space in your home is at a premium. Even if your building doesn’t offer bike storage, keeping your bike at home between rides is getting easier. First, ask yourself a few questions: How many bikes do you need to store? How high are you willing to lift them—if at all? Are you willing to drill holes?

If cool design and on-the-wall storage turns your gears, the Cycloc is for you; it has the added plus of cubby space for small items like keys and lights. These wooden storage solutions (via Apartment Therapy) mix natural style with utility for floor or wall storage, as does this free-standing oak bike rack. If it’s the lifting you loathe, the Self Lift bike storage rack has a hydraulic spring that does the hefting for you; hoist racks with pulley systems are available as well. Spacesavers.com has more great bike storage solutions from minimal to multiple. For an added level of convenience (that is, if you live near one of their storage facilities) Manhattan Mini Storage offers bike storage in one of their mini-closets: Stop by to pick up your ride–and stow it on the way home.