How to hide a bike in an apartment. On the ceiling, balcony, next to the bed: where and how are bicycles stored in small apartments

Among cycling enthusiasts there are those who, even in winter, cannot do without their favorite type of transport - having bought, they continue to use a reliable friend for their intended purpose.

But there are not too many such extreme lovers, in general, for all the work of the bicycle ends with the onset of the rainy and cold season. Where can we determine a place for a haven for a favorite transport, so much so that it remains intact and efficient?

Where are bicycles usually stored?

Usually, transport is sent for the winter to those places where it will not interfere with anyone - it can be a balcony, a shed or a garage. The luckiest bicycles are in the owner's apartment.

What diseases lie in wait for bicycles left in the cold or even just without shelter from rain and snow?

Rust, which will settle on all the metal parts of a two-wheeled car. Then it will be difficult to get rid of it, and the bicycle's service life will be sharply reduced.
Rubber on wheels also does not like temperature changes too much, and even sharp ones. Winter frost, even without drops, will have a very bad effect on her. Under its influence rubber will lose its elasticity and begin to crack.

How to store your bike properly

To avoid all these troubles, and keep the iron friend in working order, you need to adhere to some rules for its content.

Preparing the bike

Storage preparatory work begins with washing the car. It is necessary to thoroughly rinse all parts so that not a drop of dirt and dust remains on the bike. Then, you need to wipe it dry and leave it to dry completely.
Then conduct a thorough examination. Minor repairs may be required.
It is advisable to loosen the brake spring cables.
Next, you need to clean the chain with a brush, then with a dry cloth. Then you need to lubricate it well. Being in a stationary state for a long time, it can rust and in the spring it will have to be changed, so you need to think about it in advance. If the bike will spend the winter in a warm apartment, what has been done will be enough.
But if the bike is moved to a cold garage or balcony for the winter, additional measures are needed to protect it. These include the use of a preservative lubricant. She needs to process all the chrome-plated parts of the bicycle, and the mechanical components must be wiped with an oil rag or sponge so that corrosion does not start actively working to damage them.
You also need to think about rubber tires so that they can winter in the cold without any problems. Lubricating them with glycerin outside and inside will help to protect them from frost, soften the rubber and prevent it from cracking.

Choosing a storage location

The best bike storage option- this, of course, is a room with a consistently warm temperature and low humidity, for example, an apartment. To keep it out of the way, the bike can be hung on a wall bracket.

Another storage option in an apartment is a disassembled state, i.e. remove the wheels and turn the steering wheel 90 degrees, the pedals must be unscrewed and screwed back in from the back side so that they look inward. It is better to store the parts of the machine separately.

Bicycle storage racks have now been invented, but they will most likely be purchased by someone who is involved in professional cycling and has an expensive model of a two-wheeled car.

A very important condition for storing a bicycle in an apartment is its location at a sufficiently large distance from radiators and any heating devices. A high temperature, as well as a low one, will not do him any good.

If you decide to place your bike on the balcony, you need to be wary of moisture for its metal parts and sun exposure to rubber parts. If the balcony is closed and the humidity on it is small, then nothing threatens the greased metal parts, but rubber can be damaged by ultraviolet rays from the sun... In this case, you can use the option with dismantling the bike, i.e. store its metal parts on the balcony, and place the wheels in the closet of the apartment, but in this case, the wheels will need to be pumped up with a pump every month and do not forget about this procedure. Thus, the rubber will remain intact until spring.
If the place in the apartment or on the balcony does not allow placing such a large thing there, only garage... There you can store your bike intact, pre-treated with lubricant and glycerin. It is imperative to find a way to hang the bike so that its mass does not press on the inflated wheel chambers, otherwise they will have to be changed in the spring. You can disassemble and take the wheels to a warm room, and leave the frame in the garage.
There is another storage option. Sometimes in bicycle repair shops there is a specially equipped room for storing cars, a kind of garage, where there are bicycles delivered for repairs in the summer. Since the garage is empty in winter, bicycle transport of those who wish is placed in it for a temporary residence, of course, not free of charge. Workshops, which are engaged in the delivery of "apartments" for bicycles, have expanded their service by taking the bike for the winter right from home, and in the spring can deliver it back. They also offer to carry out an inspection and to repair faults, if any. There, your bike will be in good hands, and you will not need to puzzle over how to lubricate it and where to place it.

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Bike storage case

A very convenient device for storing and transporting a two-wheeled car is a cover. You can sew it yourself or purchase it from a specialist sporting goods store.

If you sew the cover yourself, the best material for it will be tarpaulin... It is necessary to provide for a comfortable zipper or Velcro fastener. It is good if the cover has special handles so that it can be easily hung on the wall.
If you buy it in a store, you also need to consider different options, because the cover is useful not only for winter storage, but also for transportation for example, on the trunk of a car when you go with the whole family to a country house. For such transportation, a cover is simply necessary to protect the car from accidental scratches that can be made by protruding metal parts.

The advantage of the storage cover in the apartment is that the bike will not collect dust on itself, and the one-piece cover is very easy to vacuum.

If the bike is suspended higher in the case, it will not interfere with its protruding parts.

The disadvantage of the cover is that it will not save the bike from temperature extremes.

If you try to prepare your iron friend for wintering with diligence in the fall, in the spring he will thank you with his trouble-free work.

The lack of a garage is not yet a reason to change from cycling to chess. Learning to store a bike in an apartment of any size!

The question of where to store your bike is somewhat surprising. Most often, it implies different answers: depending on whether it is autumn-winter in the yard or spring-summer. In the first case, we are talking about where to remove the unit before the next season, in the second - where to leave it after cycling so that it is always at hand. Let's take a look at all the options.

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1. Make a decision in the store

Prudent people think about storing a bike before buying it. This, of course, is not as interesting as thrusting a big dirty bike into a one-room apartment cluttered with furniture in emergency mode, but on the whole it is correct. The folding bicycle mechanism will save you from the problem of finding a place: such a unit will easily fit into a standard closet or a typical mezzanine above the front door, it will not take up much space on the balcony.

With a clumsy model, everything is somewhat more complicated. But in any case, keep in mind: an aluminum frame is preferable to a steel frame in terms of corrosion, and the absence of hydraulic lines (brakes, fork) will not let them suffer from frost if you have to leave it outside for the winter.

2. Before reaching home

Ideally, the bike should not be brought into the house at all so as not to stain the floor and walls - at least during the cycling season. Washing the wheels after every walk is also a pleasure: you won't run into a rag, it won't fit into the bathroom. If the stairwells at the entrance are not suitable for leaving two-wheeled vehicles there, it makes sense to look for like-minded people and put together a garage (ideally a warm one): you can store your bike there all year round, preserving it for the winter. Warm underground parking is also offered services for winter storage of equipment.

The second option is to contact your management company for a duplicate basement key. Alas, our basements often suffer from high humidity - from such a climate the equipment begins to rust. Yes, and the key may not be given: there are still important engineering communications, a heating unit, etc. Some HOAs have the option of collective storage of bicycles in the attic from autumn to spring. In general, contacting the Criminal Code (HOA) will not be superfluous - maybe they will prompt you for something sensible.

3. At the entrance

A favorite place for storing bicycles in Russia is stairwells. The equipment is always at hand, and dirt does not penetrate into the house - it is very convenient. But do not think that your neighbors are just as happy with your resourcefulness: bicycles and strollers prevent residents from carrying bulky furniture, block access to flowers on the windowsills in the entrance, and, finally, stain common property, and are just annoying ("look, we made you!").

The law is contradictory: both the Housing Code and the SanPiN require residents to prevent mismanagement and littering of entrances, but at the same time they recognize staircases as "common property" - that is, all residents can use them if they do not restrict the rights of neighbors. This means that even one well-grounded claim is enough for you to limit someone's rights with your bike.

The most powerful argument against wheels in the stairwell is fire safety requirements. For the fire control, everything is usually simple: escape routes must be free, any hindrance - violation of requirements, instructions and a fine. Finally, the entrance is the leader in the number of bike thefts, and even a thick chain does not guarantee the safety of equipment.

But if you are lucky with neighbors and the entrance is carefully guarded, choose the most remote, unused places for storing your bike (for example, on the wall, using vertical mounts or hooks, as in the photo) - this way you will not interfere with cleaning the staircase.

If the design of the entrance allows, you can also adopt this method of placement. Although it is more suitable for individual houses.

4. On the balcony

Most Russians are firmly convinced that the balcony is generally the only place where you can store a bicycle in an apartment. But there are also several nuances here.

The open balcony is only suitable for summer storage of the bike (if you love it, of course). Temperature changes and precipitation are detrimental to hydraulics, plastics, paint and metal. Even if you loosen all the cables, lubricate all the nodes with oil and hide the bike under a waterproof film, corrosion cannot be avoided, for example, due to condensation. The real torture for the bike will be to hang it out of the balcony grate - you can say goodbye to it right away. Manufacturers generally recommend not storing bicycles in rooms with temperatures below freezing.

Tip: Think about how you will roll (or even carry) a dirty bike across the apartment. And buy special shoe covers for bicycle wheels or a bicycle carrier for a bicycle entirely.

The insulated closed balcony is one of the best places to store bicycles in the apartment both in winter and in summer. There is only one drawback - you will no longer be able to set up a full-fledged summer garden here or arrange a workplace. There are two ways to combine the pleasant and the useful: hang the bike on special brackets (sold in bike shops) from the ceiling while lying down, or mount it vertically on the wall.

Thus, as in the photo, you can compactly store two or three bicycles even on the smallest balcony, while almost not using its useful area. The vertical system is also suitable for summer - all that remains is to wipe the wheels.

Tip: make sure that the bike is not exposed to direct sunlight: this can deteriorate the protective varnish and peel paint, crack rubber and plastic. Just cover the adjacent part of the window with a roller blind (if it is not possible to store your bike in a bag).

5. Conservation

When putting away the bike for the winter, you should clean it yourself of dirt and old grease with your own hands, re-lubricate the parts (hinges, brakes, chain, speed switches), and wipe the metal parts with an oiled rag. In addition, the shock absorber springs and cables must be loosened. If the bike hangs, then the tires should be deflated a little, and if they are standing, on the contrary, inflate from time to time.

To save space, the bike can be partially disassembled: remove the wheels and fenders, the saddle, the steering wheel (or turn it 90 degrees), rearrange the pedals so that they look inward. The occupied area will be halved - you can hide it in the mezzanine. Or under the bed. A voluminous podium allows you to hide a lot of useful things under the mattress. Sometimes it is not even necessary to disassemble the bike, it is enough to remove the pedals and turn the handlebars.

By the way, about the mezzanine. In many old houses, for example Khrushchevs, apartment layouts provided for utility cupboards-mezzanines in the hallway and next to the kitchen. Usually, new owners dismantle them during repairs and do not return them back (from an aesthetic point of view, this is a rather sad design). However, it makes sense to leave such a mezzanine for winter storage of a bicycle. Again, we are talking about storing a folding bike or arranging it by piece.

6. In the closet

A place can be laid under a bicycle (with a vertical storage system) when designing a dressing room. By the way, by hanging the bike with its wheels upwards from the ceiling, its frame can be used as a hanger bar, the trunk can be used as a rail, and the handlebars can be used as hooks for bags.

And you can use the end of the corridor by mounting a wardrobe there. Instead of washing machines in the photo, it's easy to imagine a pair of bikes. On the Internet, you can find layouts of built-in wardrobes for 2-4 bicycles.

Finally, there is special furniture for bicycles and sports equipment: it is either "screens" with shelves and hooks, or metal and wooden frames without walls (or only without doors): drawers and shelves at the bottom, and a place for a bicycle at the top. Thanks to the profile, such a wardrobe looks easy, but at the same time finished. If you have a spacious entrance hall or a large technical vestibule in front of the apartment, we recommend this design.

7. On the wall

Alas, not every apartment has a place for a closet or in a bicycle closet. You can use the walls. Of course, in most cases, a wall-mounted arrangement is only suitable for winter storage of a clean bike, but there are options for an off-season one.
It is best to find a place for fasteners at the front door so as not to drag dirt into the apartment.

Important: do not place the bike next to a radiator or an electric convector - the heat "dries" the rubber and deteriorates the protective varnish on the frame.

Mounts for vertical positioning of the bike are different: hooks, brackets, hangers, shelves, baskets, stands - for one or two units. They are sold in bike and online stores, but they are often easy to make.

When designing a bike rack, expect it to support the weight of the bike plus 5 kg, which is a minimum of 20 kg for an adult model. Mount the mounts so that at least 15 cm remains from the wheels of the bike to the floor, for easy cleaning.
The shelves can be made in different designs - for books, flowers, hats.

If you have a ladies' or sports bike with a bias frame, you can install it on a hanging rack: this will be a shelf for the wheels, and inside you can store shoes or magazines.

Another mounting method is vertical. There are also different suspensions here: for the wheel (not very recommended - disc deformation is possible), for the frame and behind the steering wheel. The bike can be hung parallel to the wall.

And you can - perpendicular. In this case, it will be convenient to use columns and other architectural protrusions. It looks impressive and allows you to zone the room.

See if you have dead spots in your apartment that are never used. This can be a niche between the wall and the closet, the gap between the wall and the sofa, or 20 cm between the wall and the door - this is enough to accommodate a thin sports bike (especially if you remove the handlebars and wheels). Any door (for example, to the closet) is suitable for vertical fastenings, but so that it opens at the same time.

Tip: Provide coasters for both wheels so as not to spoil the finish.

In terms of ergonomics, the position of the bike along the wall certainly benefits - especially in a niche.

Another ergonomic option is to build "walls": for example, two vertically suspended bicycles, between them - a rack or bookcase. The bike is a visually light construction, so such walls do not look massive.

8. On the ceiling

The roller ceiling suspension system is suitable only for high premises, and in the domestic housing stock (typical high-rise buildings) is rather meaningless. The only way to use it is, again, along the wall under the ceiling, as a more effective alternative to wall hooks.

How to fit into the interior

A bicycle on the wall will inevitably attract attention and become either an ally or a destroyer of the interior. It will look best in a teenage children's room or in a loft-style room: here any technique and mechanics are more or less appropriate. Two-wheeled vehicles also look good in cool Scandinavian interiors, not cluttered with furniture.

Otherwise, a bicycle is the same interior element as, for example, a chair. So the wall should also be a good backdrop for the bike. A win-win combination: a dark silhouette plus a white wall. Retro models will look especially nice in such an entourage.

Irony: imagine the same bike on the wall, but in a large picture frame. This is no longer a storage place, but an installation. Designer wheel covers will also allow the alien mechanism to fit into any interior. Knitted look especially touching.

9. Bicycle - in business

If space permits, you can not hang the bike on the wall and hide it in the closet, but, on the contrary, put it in a conspicuous place, turning it (for the winter time, for example) into a stand for flower pots - baskets on the handlebars and trunk are supposedly created for this ...

In a custom bathroom, you can even put your bike under the sink (this idea even gave birth to a series of designer stands). The basket is convenient for storing toilet paper or towels.

By the way, another designer series of furniture arose from the combination of a bicycle and a bar counter (found on request in a search engine) - the saddle of the great became a bar stool. You can do it yourself.

With the arrival of winter, all summer entertainment becomes irrelevant. At the same time, care must be taken that the long period of downtime does not damage the inventory. This also applies to bicycles - a fairly large transport for which it is not always easy to find a place. What can be done to transfer to an iron horse in the spring without hassle?

What leads to careless storage of a bike in winter

A two-wheeled vehicle requires attention even in winter. Incorrect storage can cause both minor and significant problems:

Cracking of tires and tubes.
Rust on all metal parts. The chain is especially susceptible to decay.
Brake problems.

Long downtime will not be of any use. And if you do not follow the storage rules, then the iron horse will quickly become unusable.

Preparation

Storing a bike in winter requires careful handling if the owner wants all the parts to remain intact and not rusted or cracked. Preparation includes:

Storing a bike in winter: conditions

This vehicle is quite picky about the conditions of detention. It is better to put it in a room with dry air, not damp. Dampness threatens metal parts - they can rust.

Sudden changes in temperature are very dangerous for a bicycle. It is better if he stands in a room where the thermometer does not drop below 0. The bike can tolerate negative temperatures without much damage to itself, but tires and brakes may suffer. Overheating is also undesirable. Therefore, keep your bike away from heating appliances.

There should be no direct sunlight. Ultraviolet light is harmful to tires. Also in the sun the paint fades, the seat and steering wheel cover cracks. To avoid this, cover your bike with a rag.

Choosing a storage location

It is best if the iron horse hibernates in an apartment, house or other heated room. Then he will not be exposed to atmospheric precipitation, temperature extremes, humidity, etc. Lucky for those who have a spacious vestibule at the entrance. The bike can do a great winter there too. The main thing is that there are no conflicts with neighbors because of this.

Garage storage is fine. He will be fine there, especially in limbo. A shed or other outbuildings are also quite suitable for these purposes. If you can put the bike there. You just need to cover it with a rag so that the paint does not fade.

Storing your bike on an open balcony in winter is highly undesirable. The fact is that here the bike will experience all the "delights" of bad weather: temperature jumps, frost, rain, snow, sun and other atmospheric phenomena. All this, of course, will not do him any good.

Moreover, you shouldn't hang it outside. Here the bike will not be protected at all, even by a canopy. And in regions where hurricane winds are frequent, fastenings can be disrupted. As a result, you can be left without transport at all.

Storing your bike in a simple shelter in winter is even worse, as the wheels will be on wet, muddy and frozen ground. As a result, tires will quickly deteriorate.

How to fold compactly?

This is the hardest question for anyone stowing away their bike for the winter. Storage in an apartment is very problematic due to its size, and not everyone has garages. So what do you do?

The most convenient way to remove bicycles with a folding frame is that they take up half the space. You can save a lot of space if you disassemble the bike at least partially - it is much easier to come up with a separate place for the wheels and frame than for the entire structure.

To reduce the width, you need to remove the pedals and screw them so that they are directed inward. The steering wheel should be loosened and turned so that it is in the same plane with the frame.

Accommodation options

Storing a bike in an apartment in the winter can be a lot of work. The most convenient option is a hook in the wall or a special rod. The bike stored in the least likely to wear out. It also protects tires and prevents wheel deformation. All that remains is to find a free wall.

If there is a lot of space under the bed, and it has high legs, then it is possible that the bike will fit there. It is most convenient if the bike is disassembled: the frame can be hidden behind the cabinet, the wheels can be put on the mezzanine, etc. The most important thing is not to forget what and where it is. Regardless of the storage option, cover the bike or its parts with a rag. Then in the spring you will not have to clean it from dust and dirt for a long time.

Accessories

Storing a bike in an apartment is an important problem for all owners of two-wheeled vehicles. In Europe, cyclists are treated with due respect - there is a developed network of bike paths and parking lots. Two-wheeled transport has become widespread not only as a way to keep yourself in good physical shape, but also as an economical means of transportation around the city. There are many non-standard solutions for storing a bike at home, proposed by designers.

Bicycle storage options in the apartment

In apartments where there is enough space, a special wardrobe can be installed. The most rational solution would be to install a cabinet in the corridor. You can independently develop the layout of the cabinet for several bicycles. Specialized shops offer ready-made furniture for sports equipment with a convenient design. Furniture can be made in the form of a folding screen, wooden or aluminum frames. Below are shelves or drawers for storing tools and accessories. The cabinet is installed along the wall, using space economically. It is not necessary to lift the bike vertically. The option is beautiful and functional, but not suitable for everyone.
Frame fastener with integrated storage space. This option allows you to use every centimeter of space. Due to the configuration, the hooks are quite long and the space created between the bike and the wall can be used to install a shelf or stand. Store your bike gloves, flashlight, padlock and other accessories here.
Wheel fasteners. Vertical storage perpendicular to the wall is suitable for long narrow corridors where the mount is mounted on a short wall so that the bike hangs in the corner along the long wall. The design is minimalistic and doesn't attract much attention. When installing on your own, you must carefully consider the fastening of the dowel or self-tapping screw. A constant heavy load can lead to unexpected consequences - a fall in transport.
Under the ceiling. An unconventional way that is suitable for long-term storage. The fixing system is not easy to install, but reliable.
At the counter. Racks are made from metal tubes. The mounting option is convenient for storing two or three bicycles. Racks take up significant space and are therefore suitable for large corridors.
Behind the door. The bike racks can be used to hang the bike on a door that is not often used. The closet door will do.
Specialist shops offer a variety of shelf options that make it easy to hang your bike on the wall. By decorating the shelf with decorative elements, you can get an attractive design that will decorate the corridor. The upper part of the shelf is used in different ways - for books, flowers, small parts. It's easy to make a shelf yourself.
In a niche by the door. Assumes long-term storage in apartments, where possible.
On the floor. Convenient stands are on sale, which, after attachment, rotate 180 degrees. Transport can be fixed at any angle to the wall. When placing the bike along the wall, the rack will also be a reliable lock.

Bicycle storage on the balcony and loggia

The open balcony is only suitable for summer bike maintenance. Manufacturers do not recommend storing bicycles in indoor temperatures below freezing. Temperature extremes, rain, snow, fog have a negative effect on the condition of metal, paint, plastic, hydraulics. Even if the transport is covered with plastic wrap, it is difficult to avoid corrosion. The temperature difference leads to the formation of condensation.

The insulated closed balcony is the most suitable place for keeping a bicycle in the apartment at any time of the year. It is most convenient to place folding bicycles on the balcony. They take up a minimum of space. When folded, the structure can be easily transferred from the entrance doors to the balcony. The bike can be hung on special brackets to the ceiling, mounted vertically on the wall, compactly placed two bicycles on the ceiling of a small balcony or loggia. Direct sunlight should be avoided - plastic and rubber can crack, paint peels off, protective varnish deteriorates.

Transport must be mothballed for the winter:

clean from dirt and dust;
remove old grease;
relubricate the speed switches, chain, brakes, joints;
wipe metal surfaces thoroughly with an oiled rag;
loosen shock absorber springs, cables;
the cameras should be lowered a little, if the vehicle will hang, if it is standing - periodically, if necessary, pump up;
lubricate the tires with protective silicone - this will protect them from drying out.

Types of mounts (video)

In a small city room, a two-wheeler bracket is often the only solution. The basic principle of transport placement is that if it is not used for a short time, it should not take up space. Most placement methods boil down to the fact that the mechanism should be raised and secured. The type of attachment depends on the type of bracket.

The main method of fastening is wall-mounted on the frame. The frame can be bought or made by yourself. You can install it in a convenient place on the balcony or in the corridor. An additional plus - more than one bike can be hung on this type of bracket. This installation option is widely used in apartments that are not overloaded with furniture. In horizontal industrial systems, the bike carrier can be attached to the rail system. The system folds up when not in use. This method may not be quite suitable for placing models with complex frame geometry or bicycles with full suspension.
Hangers for vertical storage.
Ceiling mount. Quite a complex system using ropes, suspension blocks and hooks for fastening. After fixing to the ceiling, the transport does not occupy the free space of the room. The disadvantage of this method is the complexity of installation and high cost.
Cycle hooks. The most common mounting option. The method requires minimal effort. It is enough to purchase the necessary devices. The design of the hooks is very different: some are screwed in like screws, others are welded onto a common base that can be fixed to a wall or ceiling. Hooks can be fastened horizontally or vertically. Among the hooks for vertical fastening, Da Vinci is an interesting solution. The upper part of the mount is the hook itself, the lower part is a support for the rear wheel so as not to stain the wall.

In most cases, online stores offer special fixtures and stands, but you can make some of them yourself. For example, Esse produces specially designed hooks, hangers and mechanisms that allow two-wheeled vehicles to be stored vertically or horizontally, fixed on the floor, on a wall or suspended from the ceiling.

When designing fasteners on your own, one must expect that it must withstand the weight of the vehicle plus 5 kg, for an adult model at least 20 kg. For ease of assembly, it is necessary to mount the mounts so that at least 15 cm remains from the wheels to the floor. You can purchase special waterproof shoe covers for the wheels, which will protect the apartment from street dirt. The bike does not have to be carried on the balcony in your hands - the covers do not impede its movement.

Modern industrial models of fasteners have an attractive design and can become part of the interior decor of an apartment.

Apartment bike storage ideas

One of the warmest memories of our childhood is how our dad teaches us to ride a bike and the feeling when, looking back, we realized that we were eating ourselves, without his help. In the past few years, against the background of the desire to twist the pedals, awakened among many, the bicycle theme has increasingly begun to appear in the projects of modern designers.

In addition to the steady rise in fuel prices, the second important incentive is taking care of your health. After all, the problem of excess weight is now probably the most urgent among people over the age of 25.

Let's move on to the topic of storing a bicycle in an apartment and we have selected 25 interesting solutions for you to include a bicycle in the design of an apartment.

Storing your bike on the wall

Obviously, the most popular storage solution is bicycle racks, for example, near supermarkets. But for an apartment, this option is not suitable, due to the too large occupied area.

The most optimal idea for placing a bicycle in the interior of a city apartment today is the use of wall mounts. But in this article, we want to show you how you can use the simple hook hanging option to apply to your room design.

Speaking about the correspondence between the appearance of the bike and the design of the room, you should first of all take care of the aesthetics, and then, about the functionality. The best starting point is the color scheme of the apartment, or room.

The first option for storing a bicycle in an apartment is the maximum match of the color of the bicycle with the general color scheme of the interior.

The second option, the cardinal opposite of the previous one, in which case you place the bike visually standing out from the general background. In this case, the two-wheeled object becomes the focal point of the room.

When choosing a place to store your bike, do not limit yourself to a particular room in an apartment, for example, a hallway, or a balcony. A creative approach in this matter, allows you to consider the option of placement in any room of the apartment: living room, bedroom, kitchen.

If you are a sports family and like to ride bikes out of town with the whole family on weekends, the number of means of transportation is directly proportional to the number of family members. In this case, you cannot do without a creative approach to finding ideas and storage places.

In addition to wall mounts and bike racks, it may be necessary to use the vertical space of the apartment, of course, provided that the ceilings are high enough.

In the boy's bedroom, a bicycle suspended on the wall will look very organic and will not only fill the empty space, but also make the room playful.

In addition to the workable models that you use every day, you can decorate the interior of any room with antique bicycle models, as in this case a 1958 children's model that serves as a prominent decor in a modern living room of a country house.

If you are a huge fan of bicycles, but you do not want to mount it on a wall or ceiling, all that remains is to use paintings and posters depicting rare copies. Whichever way you end up, out of 25 ideas for storing a bicycle in an apartment, we hope that our article helped you with this.

Storing a bike in an apartment photo

The lack of a garage is not yet a reason to change from cycling to chess. Learning to store a bike in an apartment of any size!

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1. Make a decision in the store

2. Before reaching home

Tip: Think about how you will roll (or even carry) a dirty bike across the apartment. And buy special shoe covers for bicycle wheels or a bicycle carrier for a bicycle entirely.

Important: do not place the bike next to a radiator or an electric convector - the heat "dries" the rubber and deteriorates the protective varnish on the frame.

Tip: Provide coasters for both wheels so as not to spoil the finish.

In terms of ergonomics, the position of the bike along the wall certainly benefits - especially in a niche.

How to fit into the interior

Storing a bike in an apartment - 25 creative ideas

Bicycle storage options in the apartment

In apartments where there is enough space, a special wardrobe can be installed. The most rational solution would be to install a cabinet in the corridor. You can independently develop the layout of the cabinet for several bicycles. Specialized shops offer ready-made furniture for sports equipment with a convenient design. Furniture can be made in the form of a folding screen, wooden or aluminum frames. Below are shelves or drawers for storing tools and accessories. The cabinet is installed along the wall, using space economically. It is not necessary to lift the bike vertically. The option is beautiful and functional, but not suitable for everyone.
Frame fastener with integrated storage space. This option allows you to use every centimeter of space. Due to the configuration, the hooks are quite long and the space created between the bike and the wall can be used to install a shelf or stand. Store your bike gloves, flashlight, padlock and other accessories here.
Wheel fasteners. Vertical storage perpendicular to the wall is suitable for long narrow corridors where the mount is mounted on a short wall so that the bike hangs in the corner along the long wall. The design is minimalistic and doesn't attract much attention. When installing on your own, you must carefully consider the fastening of the dowel or self-tapping screw. A constant heavy load can lead to unexpected consequences - a fall in transport.
Under the ceiling. An unconventional way that is suitable for long-term storage. The fixing system is not easy to install, but reliable.
On the counter. Racks are made from metal tubes. The mounting option is convenient for storing two or three bicycles. Racks take up significant space and are therefore suitable for large corridors.
Behind the door. The bike racks can be used to hang the bike on a door that is not often used. The closet door will do.
Specialist shops offer a variety of shelf options that make it easy to hang your bike on the wall. By decorating the shelf with decorative elements, you can get an attractive design that will decorate the corridor. The upper part of the shelf is used in different ways - for books, flowers, small parts. It's easy to make a shelf yourself.
In a niche by the door. Assumes long-term storage in apartments, where possible.
On the floor. Convenient stands are on sale that, after attachment, rotate 180 degrees. Transport can be fixed at any angle to the wall. When placing the bike along the wall, the rack will also be a reliable lock.

Bicycle storage on the balcony and loggia

Transport must be mothballed for the winter:

clean from dirt and dust;
remove old grease;
relubricate the speed switches, chain, brakes, joints;
wipe metal surfaces thoroughly with an oiled rag;
loosen shock absorber springs, cables;
the cameras should be lowered a little, if the vehicle will hang, if it is standing - periodically, if necessary, pump up;
lubricate the tires with protective silicone - this will protect them from drying out.

Types of mounts (video)

The main method of fastening is wall-mounted on the frame. The frame can be bought or made by yourself. You can install it in a convenient place on the balcony or in the corridor. An additional plus - more than one bike can be hung on this type of bracket. This installation option is widely used in apartments that are not overloaded with furniture. In horizontal industrial systems, the bike carrier can be attached to the rail system. The system folds up when not in use. This method may not be quite suitable for placing models with complex frame geometry or bicycles with full suspension.
Hangers for vertical storage.
Ceiling mount. Quite a complex system using ropes, suspension blocks and hooks for fastening. After fixing to the ceiling, the transport does not occupy the free space of the room. The disadvantage of this method is the complexity of installation and high cost.
Cycle hooks. The most common mounting option. The method requires minimal effort. It is enough to purchase the necessary devices. The design of the hooks is very different: some are screwed in like screws, others are welded onto a common base that can be fixed to a wall or ceiling. The hooks can be fastened horizontally or vertically. Among the hooks for vertical fastening, Da Vinci is an interesting solution. The upper part of the mount is the hook itself, the lower part is a support for the rear wheel so as not to stain the wall.

Apartment bike storage ideas

Let's move on to the topic of storing a bicycle in an apartment and we have selected 25 interesting solutions for you to include a bicycle in the design of an apartment.

Storing your bike on the wall

Obviously, the most popular storage solution is bicycle racks, for example, near supermarkets. But for an apartment, this option is not suitable, due to the too large occupied area.

The first option for storing a bicycle in an apartment is the maximum match of the color of the bicycle with the general color scheme of the interior.

In addition to wall mounts and bike racks, it may be necessary to use the vertical space of the apartment, of course, provided that the ceilings are high enough.

In the boy's bedroom, a bicycle suspended on the wall will look very organic and will not only fill the empty space, but also make the room playful.

Sports and life: Where to park your bike in a small apartment

Prudent people think about where to store a bike in a small apartment, even before buying it. This, of course, is not as interesting as shoving a big, dirty bike into a one-room apartment cluttered with furniture in emergency mode, but, on the whole, it is correct. The folding bicycle mechanism will save you from the problem of finding a place: such a unit will easily fit into a standard closet or a typical mezzanine above the front door, it will not take up much space on the balcony.

Ideally, the bike should not be brought into the house at all so as not to stain the floor and walls - at least during the cycling season. Washing the wheels after every walk is also a pleasure: you won't run into a rag, it won't fit into the bathroom. And how to store a bicycle in an apartment if there is no place at all? If the stairwells at the entrance are not suitable for leaving two-wheeled vehicles there, it makes sense to look for like-minded people and put together a garage (ideally a warm one): you can store your bike there all year round, preserving it for the winter. Warm underground parking is also offered services for winter storage of equipment.

A favorite place for storing bicycles in Russia is stairwells. The equipment is always at hand, and dirt does not penetrate into the house - it is very convenient. But do not think that neighbors are just as happy with your resourcefulness: bicycles and strollers prevent tenants from carrying bulky furniture, block access to flowers on the windowsills in the entrance and, finally, stain common property and are just annoying (“go get it!”).

Where to store a bike in a small apartment

Prudent people think about storing a bike before buying it. This, of course, is not as interesting as shoving a big, dirty bike into a one-room apartment cluttered with furniture in emergency mode, but, on the whole, it is correct. The folding bicycle mechanism will save you from the problem of finding a place: such a unit will easily fit into a standard closet or a typical mezzanine above the front door, it will not take up much space on the balcony.

With a clumsy model, everything is somewhat more complicated. But, in any case, keep in mind: an aluminum frame is preferable to a steel frame in terms of corrosion, and the absence of hydraulic lines (brakes, fork) will prevent them from suffering from frost if you have to leave it outside for the winter.

The law is contradictory: both the Housing Code and the SanPins require residents to prevent mismanagement and littering of entrances, but at the same time they recognize staircases as "common property" - that is, all residents can use them if they do not restrict the rights of neighbors. This means that even one well-grounded claim is enough for you to limit someone's rights with your bike.

Finally, the entrance is the leader in the number of bike thefts, and even a thick chain does not guarantee the safety of equipment.

If the design of the entrance allows, you can also adopt this method of placement. Although it is more suitable for individual houses.

Most Russians are firmly convinced that the balcony is generally the only place where you can store a bicycle in an apartment. But there are also several nuances here.

Tip: Consider how you will roll (or even carry) a dirty bike across the apartment. And buy special shoe covers for bicycle wheels or a bicycle carrier for a bicycle entirely.

The insulated closed balcony is one of the best places to store bicycles in the apartment, both in winter and in summer. There is only one drawback - you will no longer be able to set up a full-fledged summer garden here or arrange a workplace. There are two ways to combine the pleasant and the useful: hang the bike on special brackets (sold in bike shops) from the ceiling while lying down, or mount it vertically on the wall.

Thus, as in the photo, you can compactly store 2-3 bicycles even on the smallest balcony, while almost not using its useful area. The vertical system is also suitable for summer - all that remains is to wipe the wheels.

Tip: Make sure that the bike is not exposed to direct sunlight: this can deteriorate the protective varnish and peel paint, crack rubber and plastic. Just cover the adjacent part of the window with a roller blind (if it is not possible to store your bike in a bag).

To save space, the bike can be partially disassembled: remove the wheels and fenders, the saddle, the steering wheel (or turn it 90 degrees), rearrange the pedals so that they look inward.

The occupied area will be halved - you can hide it in the mezzanine.

Or under the bed. A voluminous podium allows you to hide a lot of useful things under the mattress. Sometimes it is not even necessary to disassemble the bike, it is enough to remove the pedals and turn the handlebars.

By the way, about the mezzanine. In many old houses, for example, Khrushchevs, apartment layouts provided for utility cupboards-mezzanines in the hallway and next to the kitchen. Usually, new owners dismantle them during repairs and do not return them back (from an aesthetic point of view, this is a rather sad design). However, it makes sense to leave such a mezzanine for winter storage of a bicycle. Again, we are talking about storing a folding bike or arranging it by piece.

And you can use the end of the corridor by mounting a wardrobe there. Instead of washing machines in the photo, it's easy to imagine a pair of bikes. On the Internet, it is easy to find layouts of built-in wardrobes for 2-4 bicycles.

It is best to find a place for fasteners at the front door so as not to drag dirt into the apartment.

Important: Do not place the bike near a radiator or an electric convector - the heat "dries" the rubber and deteriorates the protective lacquer on the frame.

When designing a bike rack, expect that it must support its weight plus 5 kg, that is, for an adult model, at least 20 kg. Mount the mounts so that at least 15 cm remains from the wheels of the bike to the floor, for easy cleaning.

The shelves can be made in different designs - for books, flowers, hats.

If you have a ladies' or sports bike with a bias frame, you can install it on a hanging rack: this will be a shelf for the wheels, and inside you can store shoes or magazines.

And you can - perpendicular. In this case, it will be convenient to use columns and other architectural protrusions. It looks impressive and allows you to zone the room.

See if you have dead spots in your apartment that are never used. This could be a niche between the wall and the closet, the gap between the wall and the sofa, or 20 cm between the wall and the door is enough to accommodate a thin sports bike (especially if you remove the handlebars and wheels). Any door (for example, to the closet) is suitable for vertical fastenings, but so that it opens at the same time.

Tip: Provide supports for both wheels to avoid spoiling the finish.

In terms of ergonomics, positioning the bike along the wall certainly benefits - especially in a niche.

How to fit into the interior.

A bicycle on the wall will inevitably draw attention to itself, and become either an ally or a destroyer of the interior. It will look best in a teenage children's room or in a loft-style room: here any technique and mechanics are more or less appropriate. Two-wheeled vehicles also look good in cool Scandinavian interiors, not cluttered with furniture.

In a custom bathroom, you can even put your bike under the sink (this idea even gave birth to a series of designer stands). The basket is convenient for storing toilet paper or towels.

Storage of bicycles in the apartment

Bike. Once beloved by many of us as an individual form of transportation, the bicycle was, in the recent past, pushed into a far corner of history for the sake of acquiring a brand new, or not so, foreign car. True, active recreation with long cycling trips was not completely abandoned, but people turned to it from time to time.

The rapid growth of large cities and their transformation into megalopolises played a cruel joke with motorists, and made them remember about a two-wheeled friend. Increasingly, people on bicycles began to appear on the streets, and on weekends and holidays, the municipality again organized bike rides that promote healthy lifestyles.

Bicycle sales have almost doubled compared to last year. People change to bicycles, leaving their cars in the garage. Traffic jams, you know ...

says the senior manager of the Moscow bike salon BikeSalon, located on 5th Kabelnaya Street.

Not everyone wants to stand in many kilometers of traffic jams, especially during the warm weather season. But with the increase in owners of two-wheeled vehicles, problems began to arise not only with parking. A complication after a pleasant purchase was the storage of bicycles in an apartment, especially if it is a small apartment.

Stairways, wheelchairs, parking at the entrance, this, of course, is a way out of this situation, but until the outraged neighbors demand to remove the bike, since this way of storage violates the Fire Safety Standards. In addition, it is no secret to anyone that bicycles have always been a tasty morsel for thieves in the yard. And no adaptations are able to save a faithful friend from their trade.

So you have to keep the iron horse in your own apartment - on the balcony, in the corridor, in the room, or even in the kitchen, taking away the living space, which is not enough anyway.

Bicycle storage - photo

The main task of modern designers has become the question of not only ensuring the storage of bicycles in the apartment, but also fitting them into the interior in such a way that the already small area of living rooms is not cluttered, and a special charm shines through in the interior, emphasizing the lifestyle of the owner of this room.

Believe me, there are a lot of ideas. Non-standard solutions have become especially popular. And this is not just locking the bike in the closet or taking it out to the balcony or loggia. The least problems arise with the placement of folding bikes in the apartment:

Even in a one-room small apartment, there is always a secluded corner for them, where the folded model will not interfere with anyone. But there are bicycles that don't fold, and there are most of them. In addition to the issue of accommodation, there is a separate topic of bicycle storage - this is weather conditions. Everything is simple in dry warm weather. He rubbed the bike, wheels, frame, and brought it into the room. Rain, mud, slush dictate not so much the special conditions for storing bicycles in the off-season, but rather the specifics of caring for them. But each cyclist decides such a question independently.

How to hang a bike on a wall

The ideal storage for a non-folding bike is to hang it from a wall opening. Consider options for hanging a bike on the wall in the hallway, on the balcony, in the garage using various mounts:

horizontal method;
in an upright position;
suspended from the ceiling.

Did you know that if there are several bicycles in a family, you can use special brackets or purchase a rack on which several bikes are suspended at once.

Horizontal placement of the bike on the wall

Hanging your bike from the frame is the most common storage option for your bike. For this purpose, special holders are used:

There are a great variety of bike hook designs, but the principle is the same for all holders. Some hooks simply need to be screwed into the wall like a screw, while other types of bike hooks are welded onto a wall mount base.

bike storage on the wall - photo

There are bike hooks for storing your bike, both horizontally and vertically. The most positive thing in the design of some hooks is that the bike, when suspended, fits snugly against the wall. When the bike is removed, the rubberized hook can be turned against the wall so that it does not stick out and cannot be hit.

Vertical way of storing the bike on the wall

Storing your bike upright can be done using:

vertical fastening in the form of special hooks;
racks;
bicycle shelves.

The most popular is the vertical mount, designed for two bicycles at once with a wheel diameter of up to 29 inches.

It is important to know that when hanging two bicycles at the same time, the distance between them should be at least half the length of the handlebars so that the bikes do not touch either the pedals or the handlebars.

One of the most original vertical mounts is the TM Da Vinci holder with a support for the rear wheel. It helps to avoid rubber marks on the walls.

Many relationships with racks are quite "tight" due to the bulkiness of the structure. Racks made of metal tubes are rarely used. Most often they can be seen in cycling clubs, where several bikes need to be parked at the same time.

The range of bike shelves is quite large. The designs of these bike racks are elegant and attractive, and they fit perfectly into the interior of any apartment.

Bicycle storage on the balcony

Long-term storage of a bike on the balcony means careful preparation for the upcoming conservation. There are certain rules for storing a bike so as not to shorten its life:

Thorough cleaning of the bike, especially the wheels, from various kinds of dirt.
Removing old grease.
Applying new grease to the main components of the bike - gear shifter, brake system, hinge systems.
Each metal part must be thoroughly lubricated with machine oil to avoid corrosive process.
Shock springs must be lowered before long-term storage.
Bicycle tires stored on the floor should be regularly inflated to avoid deformation of the rubber.
To prevent the rubber from drying out, it must be lubricated with silicone.

As a storage room, you can use the most shaded corner on the loggia or balcony, where the sun's rays do not penetrate well. The iron friend should have constant access at any time of the year. For winter storage of a bicycle, it is advisable to reduce its size as much as possible:

turn the steering wheel 90 °;
remove the front wheel;
turn out the pedals by screwing them in from the back, out of the connecting rods;
place on the wall using bike hooks.

For all-season storage of the bike on the balcony, you can use various mounts, both wall-mounted and floor-mounted. Mounts that allow you to place the bike under the ceiling are very popular.

How to hang a bike from the ceiling

Ceiling mounts are available in two versions:

Models equipped with a pulley system for lifting and lowering the apparatus without the use of a ladder, with simple ceiling hooks. The disadvantage of this fastener can be attributed to its low carrying capacity. Ceiling mounts are not recommended for bikes over 22kg.

Models for hanging the bike with the wheels upwards in the form of simple long hanging hooks, fixed to the ceiling with a platform.

A detailed video will tell you how to independently assemble a bike lift with a locking device and position it on the ceiling:

Unusual bike storage

Designer finds are sometimes simply stunning in their simplicity and perfection. Here are five ideas for unusual bike storage from domestic and Western interior designers.

Bicycle under the staircase photo

Mounting the bike on the wall photo

In the form of a decorative panel

Storing bicycles in the kitchen

Above the study

We store the bike in the closet

Special purpose storage facilities include bike cabinets. A distinctive feature of this part of the interior is its bulkiness. Owners of spacious rooms and wide hallways can afford to store a bicycle in a closet, where they can independently build a similar furniture attribute.

The bike locker contains not only the bike, but also equipment - helmets, knee pads, and other protective attributes. The biggest drawback of such a specific part of the interior is its high cost.

Well, if the owner of the bike is also the owner of a personal plot, then in addition to the garage where bicycles are often stored, for the bike you can build a separate bicycle garage instead of a cabinet, or put up an unpretentious tent:

Storing the bike in the apartment

Many residents of megalopolises are switching from cars to bicycles due to the rise in fuel prices. And there are more and more lovers of outdoor activities. But with the advent of a two-wheeled friend, a new problem also appears - storing a bicycle in an apartment if there is no separate garage. The question: where to store the bike has different answers. Depending on the season: if it is autumn and winter, then it is necessary to remove the unit before the next season, and if it is a warm period, then it becomes necessary to leave a “friend” somewhere after cycling. In this article we'll look at some interesting ideas for storing your bike at home, so don't be in a hurry to trade this rewarding and fun cycling for chess if you don't have a garage.

Important storage rules

Before deciding where to store your bike, you need to consider the basic rules and learn how to store your bike. Listen to the following recommendations of the equipment manufacturers:

Low temperatures (below 0 degrees), high humidity and sudden temperature changes negatively affect the bike parts. Therefore, in winter, it is impossible to put equipment in an unheated vestibule, on an unglazed balcony.
Direct sunlight damages rubber and plastic parts, so store your bike on the balcony in a bag.
If the bike is put into long-term storage, for example, during the winter or departure time, then follow these steps:
- Clean equipment from dust and dirt.
- Clean the parts of old grease.
- Lubricate brakes, joints, gear shifters.
- Wipe all metal parts with an oiled rag to prevent corrosion.
- Lower the shock springs.
- Loosen each of the spring mechanisms.
- Lubricate the tires with special silicone glue so that they do not dry out during storage.
- If you store your bike in a standing position, inflate the tires to protect them from deformation.
- Cover the bike frame with a layer of rags.

Basic storage methods in winter

The prudent outdoor enthusiasts are thinking about storing their bike long before buying it. And this is correct, because the folding mechanism of the "bike" will save you from many problems: the unit can be easily placed in the folded state in a standard storage room or a typical mezzanine located above the front door, and such a model will not take up much space on the balcony either.

Important! When choosing a technique, remember: in terms of corrosion, an aluminum frame is preferable to a steel one, and the absence of hydraulic lines, such as brakes, a fork, will not let them suffer from wintering in cold conditions.

Consider the main storage locations for the "bike" - both at home and outside the home.

Ideally, it would be good not to bring the bike home at all, so as not to stain the floor and walls after a walk, at least during the cycling season. If the stairwells are not suitable for storing two-wheeled vehicles, then look for like-minded people and remove together a garage, preferably warm, to store "bikes" not only in summer, but also in winter. Such winter storage services are also offered by some underground parking lots.

Important! Alternatively, you can contact the management company, in some HOAs there is the possibility of collective storage of two-wheeled vehicles in the attic from autumn to spring. You can, of course, take a duplicate of the basement keys, but the high humidity from the communications will negatively affect the equipment - it will begin to rust.

At the entrance

It is very convenient to store your bike in the stairwell - and dirt does not penetrate into the house, and equipment is always at hand. One problem is neighbors who bicycles and strollers prevent them from carrying furniture and stain their collective property, and just annoy them!

Important! The most weighty argument that does not allow placing a "wheel friend" in the entrance is the fire safety requirements, because the fire inspection has everything clearly prescribed: the escape routes must be free, and any hindrance is a violation and a fine. In addition, the entrance takes the leading place in the number of bicycle thefts, sometimes even the thickest chain is not a guarantee of the safety of the property.

But if the entrance is guarded and you are lucky with neighbors, then you can use a common area for storing a bicycle.

Important! Choose the most remote and hardly visited places in the entrance, and to securely fix your “two-wheeled friend” in place, use vertical mounts or hooks so as not to interfere with the cleaning of the staircase.

How to store my bike on the balcony?

Most lovers of this technique are firmly convinced that the balcony is the only place where you can store a bicycle in an apartment, but there are several nuances:

The open balcony is only suitable for summer bike “rest”, and this is not an option if you imagine how you will roll a dirty bike through the apartment.
The insulated closed balcony is suitable for storing your equipment - both in winter and in summer.

Many craftsmen think about the issue of storing a bicycle on the balcony, coming up with special devices:

Shelving and cabinet structures with drawers and niches.
Shelves with built-in fixings.
Hooks and brackets.
Cyclos mountings.
Special racks.

Which bike storage on the balcony will be more convenient for you, decide on your own, based on the following possibilities:

Most of the devices are designed for hanging the unit, since this method of storage is less harmful to the tires and is more rational in using free space: there is always some space on the floor for storing other useful things.
Cabinet furniture with bicycle racks can always be matched to the design of the room. Cabinet furniture always has shelves where it is convenient to store things for cycling and not only. Furniture that assumes placement perpendicular to the walls is suitable even for narrow balconies.
Special racks that are mounted on the wall are usually designed for several bicycles. The technique is located along the wall, one above the other. This design is reliable, simple and space-saving. The only thing to consider when using such a rack is that the width of the wall must be greater than the length of the vehicle. If there is not enough space, then disassemble the bikes and store them folded in their cases.
Various mounts built into the shelves are very practical for storing a bicycle in an apartment. However, it should be borne in mind that the frame of the equipment must be placed on the shelves only horizontally, which imposes some restrictions on the owners. But on the other hand, the shelves always fit into any design solution.
The Cyclos mount is compact and looks like a flower pot. The mount is available in several colors and has a very interesting appearance. The main advantage of this mount is the ability to store the bike at any desired angle.
Of course, the easiest option available even for a teenager is a bike suspended on hooks. But it does not look as stylish and beautiful as the above methods.

Important! Regardless of which method you prefer, consider these additional recommendations for storing your bike in an apartment:

Make sure that the sun's rays do not fall on the equipment, as the protective varnish may crack, paint peel off and plastic and rubber deform. If it is not possible to store the bike in a case, then use a special cover or simply cover the adjacent part of the glass with a roller blind (cover with foil).
If the balcony is so small that none of the above methods can be used, then partially disassemble the bike: remove the front wheel, and turn the steering wheel into the same plane as the entire structure.

How to store a bike in an apartment?

The question of how to store a bike at home worries many sports fans. Consider various options for placing transport in the warm season.

In the hall

Another place to store your bike at home that immediately comes to mind is the hallway. There may be such options:

If you have a large hallway, then you can simply attach the vehicle to the wall. However, in this case, there will be a problem with washing the floors or the ability to open the doors wide.
Better to use a vertical or horizontal bike suspension option. If you choose a vertical storage system, then by hanging the bike with the wheels upwards, the frame can be used as a hanger bar.
Attach the product to the wall or ceiling if the hallway is small.
If the hallway is large, then make a special cabinet for transport, it is possible even without doors, but with shelves: place a bicycle in one section, and fittings for it in the other: a pump, lubricants, tools, a helmet, etc.

In the corridor

Corridors are different - both in area and along the length of the walls, so there is enough room for imagination. You can use various openings, niches, walls and ceilings, even the end of the corridor, by mounting a wardrobe there for the vehicle.

Important! Find storage close to your front door so you don't get dirty when you bring your bike home after your bike ride.

People for whom a bicycle is not just a means of transportation, but a principle of life, ideology, do not really think about where to put a bicycle in an apartment. It can be a hallway or even a bedroom.

Important! Do not store your bike next to a heating battery or electric convector, as excess heat deteriorates the protective varnish on the frame and the rubber dries out.

If you decide to live in a room with a bike, then make sure that it blends harmoniously with the style and interior.

Let's take a look at some interesting bike storage ideas:

Using wall mounts. When storing equipment in an apartment, you can use two opposite options:
1. Complete match of the color of the bike and the overall color scheme of the interior.
2. The cardinal opposite of color solutions. In this case, the two-wheeled piece of furniture will become the focal point of the entire room.
Use vertical space provided that ceilings are high enough.
Building "walls". For example, between two vertically suspended bicycles, place a bookcase or shelving unit.
Turn your bike into a desired piece of furniture, for example, into a stand for flower pots: you can put the baskets on the trunk or hang them on the handlebars.
Decorate the room in a sporty style. Draw on the wall along the contour of the vehicle with contrasting paint, attach the hooks for storing the bike. Place other sports accessories nearby - as a result, the room will acquire a sporty style and will look very bright.
Special furniture for bicycles. Furniture for two-wheeled vehicles and sports equipment is a "screen" with hooks and shelves. Wooden or metal frames are made without walls or without doors, at the bottom - boxes for inventory, and on top - a place for a bicycle. This cabinet looks easy due to its profile.
Use dead spots in the room, such as between a wall and a closet, or a gap between a wall and a sofa. Even 20 cm is enough between the wall and the door to accommodate a slim sports bike. You can remove the steering wheel and wheels for this purpose.
On the ceiling. The roller suspension system is only suitable for rooms with high ceilings.

Important! When decorating the interior, use all the imagination and irony, for example, you can put the “two-wheeled friend” in a large frame, like a family member, or use designer covers to fit it into the interior, knitted accessories look especially touching and home-like.

Where to store a bike in a small apartment?

The best solution for small apartments would be to buy a folding version of the equipment, which can be stored in any wardrobe or in the free space behind the sofa.

During long-term storage of the bike in a small apartment, you can use the mezzanine or any niche. It is recommended to make the equipment more compact to save space by removing several elements:

Important! The steering wheel can not be removed, but rotated 90 degrees. Rearrange the pedals so that they "look" inward. A bicycle disassembled in this way will halve the footprint.

The resulting compact design can also winter under the bed in a special cover or in a closet.

Important! Do not forget about the mezzanine cabinets in the hallway. If you did not dismantle them during the repair, then use the mezzanine for winter storage of the bike in a small apartment.

Special mounts

Once you decide on a place to store your two-wheeled vehicle, think about special mounts that will help you hang your bike securely and comfortably without damaging the vehicle's parts. In addition, it is very important that the mount is safe for all family members, and does not reduce the space of the room too much.

Consider the main mounts:

Hanger shelf for vertical mounting. Such hangers are made of wood. You can buy them at a bike store or make your own. The bike is hung on the shelf by the frame, and several models of transport can be hung on one such shelf. The shelves can be of different shapes, but due to the fact that the hole for the frame is made at an angle, the bike will be securely fixed. These bicycle racks not only fit perfectly into the interior of any room, but also serve as a place to store small items.
Metal hooks attached to the wall. One of the main advantages of such mounts is that they can be thrown against the wall if not needed (if the “bike” is actively used). You can hang the transport of the whole family on the hooks if you place them at different levels: some are higher, others are lower. The disadvantage of such a mount is that you cannot hang a lady's bicycle or “bike” with a beveled frame on hooks.
Suspension on special bike hooks. On such mounts, the bike is suspended by the wheels in a vertical position. It is better to place transport in niches, between furniture or behind the door in the hallway. The downside of this mount is that the bike must be lifted high, which is difficult for teenagers and women.

Important! This storage method requires a rear wheel stand to avoid damaging the wall surface.

Special brackets. For vertical storage of a bike in an apartment, use brackets that can be attached to both the wall and the ceiling.
Metal stands and holders. Usually, these posts are made of metal, but some craftsmen can make such a mount out of wood.
Roller ceiling suspension system. The bike is suspended from the ceiling by cables. The transport is fixed on the floor, and then - on the cables it rises up. This option requires either high ceilings or a place in the corner that is difficult to reach. The reliability of such an attachment will depend not only on the quality and reliability of the ceiling, but also on the system itself and the quality of its installation.

With the skillful organization of the space in the apartment, you can always find for your “two-wheeled friend” exactly the place in which he will be comfortable, and you will be calm not only for the bike, but also for all household members.