Wall bike hooks

[Markymark]

We have 3 bikes we wish to hang up on our wooden shed to save space and stop them leaning on each other. Best solution seems these wall hanging things that hook into front wheel.

If they are screwed into wooden joists is that strong enough? Also we'll need to stagger height to squeeze rhem in so handles bars don't clash. Trouble is that instructions say they must be at least 10cm above ground which wouldn't work. Is there a reason the back wheel can't rest on the ground as this will also make it easier for the wife to use it as lifting her bike could be an issue?

 

[AndyRM]

I use hooks to store my bikes in our outhouse. Never had a problem with the wheel resting on the ground.

If space is an issue, you could always turn the bars?

 

[robgul]

This type of hook works http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_525671_langId_-1_categoryId_242557 (although you can get them for less money)

My bikes are hanging on this type of hook ... with the bikes alternately front/rear wheel on the hooks so they can be closer together - IIRC the hooks are c-c about 13 or 14 inches apart - and to improve the storage I have blocks of wood a tyre's width apart screwed to the wall to retain the wheel nearer the ground ... I wouldn't contemplate trying to hang the bike with the rear wheel on the ground. Oh, and I have a couple of eyebolts on the wall and some hefty cables and big padlocks for security.

Rob

 

[MikeG]

Folks, I think the OP is asking if the wall timbers are strong enough, not if the hooks are strong enough.

What size are the pieces of wood you intend screwing the hooks into?

If this is a bit of 2"x1" (50mm x 25mm) or smaller batten, as many sheds use these days, then no, it's probably not strong enough. If it is more substantial than that, then you should be fine.

Mike

PS Joists are horizontal structural timbers forming part of a floor or roof.

 

[Markymark]

Folks, I think the OP is asking if the wall timbers are strong enough, not if the hooks are strong enough.

What size are the pieces of wood you intend screwing the hooks into?

If this is a bit of 2"x1" (50mm x 25mm) or smaller batten, as many sheds use these days, then no, it's probably not strong enough. If it is more substantial than that, then you should be fine.

Mike

PS Joists are horizontal structural timbers forming part of a floor or roof.

Difficukt to say as its behind the cladding and can't see without ripping it apart. Is there a reason they can be supported on the floor too?

 

[screenman]

If the wheel is touching the ground I find the front wheel will twist over, this if it is at the top or the bottom. I use a bungee to stop this happening. Off the ground completely is neater, which is how the rest of the bikes hang. Which just reminds me another 2 hooks need buying and fitting.

 

[MikeG]

Difficukt to say as its behind the cladding and can't see without ripping it apart. Is there a reason they can be supported on the floor too?

You're confusing me.

You asked about hanging them on the wall, so that is what I was answering. Time to get a pencil and paper out, and sketch just exactly what it is you are proposing........

 

[jazzkat]

While bikes aren't necessarily heavy, unless you are screwing the hooks into a substantial piece of timber I wouldn't risk it. I have four bikes hanging from the same 'piece of wood' but it is a really thick piece of timber (3"x2") which is secured within a frame that is acting as a partition wall in my garage. It's actually much stronger than the walls of the (wooden) garage. I wouldn't do it if I was even remotely unsure as to the strength of the 'wall' I was screwing into.

 

[Markymark]

You're confusing me.

You asked about hanging them on the wall, so that is what I was answering. Time to get a pencil and paper out, and sketch just exactly what it is you are proposing........

Yeah, sorry, probably not being 100% clear. I am just calling them hanging hooks as that's what they seem to be called. I guess I'm asking if rather than have them hanging as per the instructions, can I have them to hold them with the back wheel taking a little of the weight just resting on the ground and if not why not?