How to store a bicycle in an apartment?

Bicycle owners most often use it from spring to autumn, and with the end of the warm period they think about where it is better to place their vehicle in winter conditions in apartment conditions. Many people use a balcony for storage, but you can find non-standard ideas for placing a bicycle at home.

Typically, the bicycle mechanism is represented by two systems: folding and awkward. Foldable system is much more practical, it eliminates the additional search for storage. When folding, such a design will fit comfortably in some unobtrusive corner of the apartment, on the mezzanine and even under the bed.

When choosing a storage location for a bicycle, it is important to follow certain rules.

• Avoid moisture and temperature changes. Humidity contributes to the formation of rust on the metal and negatively affects the painted layer (in budget options it can even crack and peel off). Sharp fluctuations in air temperature will lead to the formation of condensate, which also destructively affects the metal structure. Storage on an unglazed balcony, in an unheated garage, basement, bathroom is unacceptable even when using covering material.
• Not suitable for storing places with direct sunlight and in close proximity to heat sources (batteries, convectors, heaters). When strong heat gets on the rubber, cracks can form, and the plastic elements will lose their original appearance.
• Optimal storage option - in disassembled conditionplaced in a waterproof case.

A great option would be warm glazed balcony. But to prevent direct sunlight, you will need to cover the bike with a thick cloth or place it in a bicycle case.

In many houses of the old room stock ("Khrushchev") - there are fitted wardrobes or dark roomsideal for storing a bicycle. Of course, from an aesthetic point of view, they look not very attractive, and apartment owners are trying to remove them. But when dismantling these old structures, one should think not only about freeing up free space, but also about creating modern dressing rooms in their place, where there is a place for bulky items.

Before you put your bike “in hibernation” in winter, it should be thoroughly cleaned of dirt. Be sure to wash the vehicle and wipe it dry (if possible, you can let it dry on its own).

To create an anti-dust effect and an additional protective layer on the frame it is recommended to wipe it with a soft cloth with a few drops of engine oil. To protect tires from cracking their processing with a special silicone spray.

It is important to decide in what condition the bicycle will be stored at home. In the normal horizontal state (wheel-supported) maximum tire inflation to the level indicated on the side of the tire. When stored in suspension, pumping is not required.

With prolonged downtime you need to get the batteries from the headlight and flashlight to prevent oxidation of the contacts.

An entrance hall with a large quadrature, a spacious loggia or a balcony with an appropriate level of insulation will allow you to easily allocate an area for storing a bicycle.

When living in small apartments, you can find a variety of ideas and methods of fastening for organically fitting the vehicle into the interior.

Save space will help wall placement. It is practical to store in a suspended state in a horizontal position at a height that does not interfere with the free movement of people around the room.

WITHThe simplest and most convenient types of fasteners are hooks that screw into the wall. They come in different types and designs. The choice depends on the height of the suspension and the weight of the bike model.

A good option is special shelf that attaches to the wall. It is a device in the form of two boards adjacent to each other with a slot in the middle. A bicycle frame is inserted into this slot.

For such placement, use is recommended. two-part Da Vinci system. The front wheel is attached to the hook, and the rear wheel is located in an additional box, which prevents it from touching the wallpaper and leaving traces of the tire.

Before installing the fasteners, it is important to determine the material of the walls. The bearing brick is the most reliable. Gypsum plasterboards are not the best option, as the mount sockets may become loose over time and the bicycle may suddenly fall.

When living in a studio apartment or a small one-room apartment, it is very difficult to choose a place to store the sports unit. When, it would seem, there is absolutely no place, ceiling placement will come to the rescue.It is rational and in no way infringes on space.

Ceiling mounts are designed only for concrete or wooden floors.

The simplest device consists of two strong hooks, which are fixed on the plane, and wheels hook on them (the bicycle is located “upside down”).

If you have several bicycles, you should use railing ceiling system, which is preferable to install on the balcony. It is made of durable steel or aluminum profile in the form of two longitudinal and three transverse rails.

The longitudinal rails are firmly fixed to the ceiling, and the transverse ones, equipped with roller suspensions, are attached to them from below. Steel hooks are mounted to the transverse profiles, which move freely on a horizontal plane. They can be easily adjusted in height. Bicycles are hooked by the wheels, and the sports unit, as in the previous version, looks upside down.

A convenient way of horizontal ceiling storage is the so-called bike lift. You can buy it in specialized stores. It is a lifting mechanism, fixed to 2 blocks that are attached to the ceiling. Each unit has several holes for mounting the mount. According to the provided scheme, a length-adjustable rope is passed through fasteners, hooks and roller guides.

The bike is mounted behind the wheel and saddle on two especially durable rubberized hooks and hooks. Using a rope guided by a roller mechanism, you can easily adjust the desired storage height, then easily lower and raise the bike. The package is equipped with detailed instructions, so there will be no problems with installation.

If you don’t want to mount the wall or ceiling mounts, you can buy racks or stands for the bike.

Racks resemble peculiar metal hangers with hook-holders at different heights. Ideal for storing several units of two-wheeled vehicles. Up to 4 bicycles are allowed on one sturdy rack. They gently hang from one another, without taking up extra space.

Stands are low elongated racks, at the bottom of which there are several compartments (open or closed) for storing any things. At the top of the case there are special slots where the bicycle wheels are placed. Slots securely fix them, and prevent the bike from falling. These coasters look very impressive, and the steering knobs can serve as original hangers for light objects (bags, scarves, hats).

Craftsmen will be able to do such racks and stands independently. The main thing is to choose a durable and aesthetic material.

The presence in the apartment of a small pantry (dark room) allows it to be used as a bicycle.

It is permissible to store the bike unassembled. Partial disassembly of a conventional bicycle: removing the wheels, turning the steering wheel - will allow it to be placed in niches behind cabinet furniture, under the bed, in free space behind a sofa or chair.

In one section, you can hang a bicycle vertically by a hook, fixing it with an additional holder, and in the other you can place the attributes and necessary devices: tools, a pump, care products, a helmet, bicycle gloves, glasses and much more.

For such storage, it is possible to release (re-equip) the existing cabinet in the existing house. For the convenience of closing the door, the steering wheel and saddle will be more practical to remove.Alternatively, you can remove the doors and leave the bicycle unchanged. The cabinet will take the form of an open shelf.

Keeping your bike in the winter is not a difficult problem. Glavna, decide on a more suitable option and implement it.

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