B & Q bike shed - got one?

[Mike!]

Has anyone got one of these sheds?

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...refview=search&ts=1294344784540&isSearch=true

Want something like this, cheap and ideally to store three bikes but his looks like three might be a squeeze. I have a ground anchor and huuuuge motorcycle chain and lock all ready, just need something to house the bikes!

 

[cyberknight]

Why not get a normal garden shed? a bit more space for another tenner.

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...mpid=4&tmad=c&ecamp=cse_go&CAWELAID=292863226

 

[Mike!]

I already have one and as i don't have a garage it is jam packed!! I can get the bikes in there but not easily and it means i have to take at least two of them out to get at anything else - so i want something like this to stand against the house.

 

[richyx]

Why not get a normal garden shed? a bit more space for another tenner.

http://www.diy.com/d...ELAID=292863226

Would you get a bike in there?

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

I would imagine that will be very poor quality for that kind of cash from B&Q, so will the 6x4 shed listed. I guess as long as they keep it dry that is the main thing. If you can stretch to it I would highly recommend a Keter plastic shed, I have an 8 x 6 one that is superb. For a 6 x 4 one that would hold 2 bikes it would be around twice the price of that. On the plus side they never leak and you never have to treat it.

plastic shed

 

[Mike!]

Yes i know it won't be fantastic quality and there is no way on earth i can get two sheds in my garden, i'd love a bigger one to replace what i have but cannot afford it.

My idea is to screw the little bike 'shed' to the wall so it's solid, keep it up of the ground with battons for air circulation and treat the wood really well to hopefully keep it solid(ish)

Has anyone got a little bike store like this or not? Please no more shed suggestions...lol

 

[richyx]

Yes i know it won't be fantastic quality and there is no way on earth i can get two sheds in my garden, i'd love a bigger one to replace what i have but cannot afford it.

My idea is to screw the little bike 'shed' to the wall so it's solid, keep it up of the ground with battons for air circulation and treat the wood really well to hopefully keep it solid(ish)

Has anyone got a little bike store like this or not? Please no more shed suggestions...lol

It looks fine for the price as long as your garden/backyard is not overlooked by passing scrotes who would be in like flint. Locking the shed with the best of locks would make no difference as the shed sides could be easily kicked in.

 

[rb58]

I have one. I use it for lawn mower, garden tools etc. Leaving enough room in the shed for bikes etc. Bought it a couple of years ago and it's still going fine. £99 then. For sure, it's not top quality but good enough for the price. I wouldn't store anything expensive in it as it's flimsy and not secure. Also, it doesn't have a floor. It was easy to put together. It is dry though. It'll take two bikes but I think three would be a squeeze. Hope that helps.

 

[ufkacbln]

It looks fine for the price as long as your garden/backyard is not overlooked by passing scrotes who would be in like flint. Locking the shed with the best of locks would make no difference as the shed sides could be easily kicked in.

Ground Anchors should always be used in installations like this.

A paving slab underneath the "shed" allows you to secure firmly or you can fix to the wall behind.

Then use a quality lock to secure the bike and the opportunistic scrote element will be foiled

 

[e-rider]

that container type thing in the OP will only take 2 bikes.

I have a 10' x 8' shed that could house 8 bikes no trouble (but we only have 4) so I can swing the neighbours cat too!

 

[Mike!]

If you read the first post I have a ground anchor and huge chain ready to go.

I suppose I could use this to store garden chairs and other stuff leaving more room in the shed for bikes..... Purchase will be made I think.

Thanks

 

[e-rider]

Ground Anchors should always be used in installations like this.

A paving slab underneath the "shed" allows you to secure firmly or you can fix to the wall behind.

Then use a quality lock to secure the bike and the opportunistic scrote element will be foiled

not like the one in the photo then!