Storage of bicycles without damage to the interior: interesting solutions

The bicycle is a unique invention of mankind. Very often we use this simulator while on an active holiday, and often we are faced with the question of its storage, especially when the season of its use is coming to an end. This is no accident, because our iron friend needs proper care, one of the components of which is his storage.

Let's try to figure out what storage of a bicycle is in conditions, for example, of winter time. There are actually plenty of options, but not everyone can choose the perfect one, since they are not too serious about this issue. Just these options will be discussed below.

Why store the bike properly?

Most lovers, as a rule, leave bicycles in the enclosed space of the entrance or use a hall or a balcony for this purpose. All this, of course, is not bad, but this is a lost space of the home, which, if desired, can be used more rationally. And here it is worth noting that the special bicycle storage systems existing today should be studied immediately after the acquisition of a “bike friend”. Thus, you will not only protect the bicycle from external negative impact, preserving it for many years, but also understand that such a neighborhood does not bother you at all.

Harmful Storage Factors

Choosing the right place to store your bike, you need to know that not every corner that you set aside for this purpose will be ideal for your well-being. Harmful factors in this case are:

• Temperature differences. Each change in temperature from low to high (sudden warming or the inclusion of heaters) contributes to the formation of condensate on the metal parts of the unit. Even a slight temperature change contributes to the appearance of invisible microcracks on the paintwork, as well as on plastic and rubber products.
• Sunlight. Exposure to ultraviolet rays contributes to the gradual destruction of plastic and rubber parts. They become brittle, losing their elasticity, the paintwork is discolored.
• Moisture released by rotting vegetables. Storing a bicycle in cellars, as well as in places where vegetables are stored, also leads to disastrous consequences for almost all of its components.

Bicycle storage in a small apartment

So, storage of bicycles, as you already understood, is not the last thing. And for starters, you need to carefully weigh the pros and cons, and in parallel to get acquainted with a number of necessary rules that will help save a two-wheeled friend.

Bike storage on the balcony

As a rule, some bicycle enthusiasts put a bicycle on the balcony for the whole winter. And this seems to be normal, but it is worth remembering that winter storage in the cold is a temperature difference, high humidity, which can contribute to microcracks not only of plastic, but also of mechanisms and rubber. The bright sun contributes to the fading of the bike and the deterioration of the quality of tires.Therefore, storing a bicycle on the balcony is only possible if it is glazed. You can also use a special cover for storing a bicycle or a cloak. The exception is not the sunny side.

Of course, there are "inventors" who use such a method as storing a bicycle on the wall of a house, using hook-shaped fasteners or something else. But this is even worse than on the open balcony.

Bike storage in the hallway

It’s a good option when the bike is stored in the hallway. Used either a special suspension, hook, bracket or some kind of mount. It is important to note at the same time that a convenient bike bar, which is a bar for hangers, will be just perfect for this purpose.

Closed bike storage cabinet

Ways to store a bicycle replenishes a special cabinet in the corridor, made to order. It can do a really good job because of its compactness. In addition, it is completely closed to the eyes of an outsider, and the iron friend is ideally protected from external influences. One of its advantages is the fact that there you can arrange all the necessary accessories that will be stored until the next bicycle season.

Living room for bike storage

There are lovers who do not shy away from sharing a bicycle in the room. If desired, you can always demonstrate it to guests at home. Of course, you should not forget that the style of the room should not be violated by such a neighborhood. You can, for example, take advantage of the techniques of foreign designers who know firsthand what the ideas of storing bicycles are today. Although placing an iron friend in the house, it is worth remembering that close proximity to heaters due to dry air and a sufficiently high temperature can adversely affect the tires and oil seals of the plug.

No matter how strange it may sound, a variety of light vehicles will be ideally stored under the bed or under the sofa. This method, among other things, will help to ideally save the space of the room.

Types of bicycle fasteners on the wall

The bicycle is a fairly flat unit, so it can be easily placed on the wall at a certain height from the floor. Properly organized fasteners and bike storage in winter will be convenient and aesthetic. Here are some types of this device:

• Hook fasteners;
• Fasteners for horizontal storage;
• Fasteners for vertical storage;
• Fixture for the bicycle with the shelf;
• Special hook for ceiling mounting;
• Rack for a bicycle.

The variety of these types is not accidental, since the interior interiors of apartments are far from the same type, as are the preferences of the bike owners. This means that a careful study of them will help to cope with such a problem as the seasonal storage of bicycles in modern life.

Ideal bike storage

To summarize all of the above, I want to note that the options for storing a bicycle are quite diverse. This can be not only a glazed balcony or loggia, but also such an option as storing a bicycle in the garage, if there is enough free space there. Although, if desired, you can hang the unit on a hook, driven either into the wall or into the ceiling. You can make some kind of fastening with your own hands made of plastic or wood, so as not to scratch the frame during suspension or hang the unit using the bracket purchased in the store.

Stores offer affordable priced special hangers in the form of hooks, as well as more expensive racks. By the way, the design in the form of a rack is quite strong and allows you to save space both in the living room and in the garage.

If you are a well-to-do person, and you do not mind the means to keep your iron friend, you can leave him for the whole winter in a specialized parking lot or in a service workshop equipped with special heated boxes. It is unfortunate that today such parking lots do not dominate in Russia, and only residents of large cities have access to them.